Whether or not you observe Lent, it's still a good idea to occasionally review your diet and life and restate or rephrase the goals you so optimistically set forth on New Year's Eve. And everyone can certainly do with a day or two each week without meat; even think about giving up an indulgence for a week or two.
For me, spring is an ideal time of year to think about all of these things. I've done pretty well on my New Year's resolutions, and as I start spring cleaning, I'm enjoying the feel of stronger muscles that are a result of my exercise program and improved diet. I'm also trying to include fish in my diet at least once a week.
So this weekend think about your life goals. Are you meeting them? Are you feeding your family the healthiest diet possible? Is everyone in your family exercising? Enjoy the weekend with these easy recipes and menus.
Friday Dinner
- Tangy Glazed Fish Fillets
This delicious recipe is so simple it takes just minutes to prepare. - Special Green Beans
Green and wax beans combine with pine nuts, onions, and butter in this easy and flavorful side dish recipe. - milk, coffee, tea
- Strawberry Asparagus Salad
This beautiful salad is perfect for this time of year; strawberries and asparagus are really coming into their wn in the market. - Baked Apple Dessert
I love this super simple dessert - apple pie filling is baked with a crunchy oatmeal cookie topping. Yum.
Saturday Breakfast
- Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
Baby spinach is so tender and soft and has such a wonderful mild taste. Try it in this simple entree recipe. - Pull Apart Cinnamon Rolls
Just four ingredients make this delightful recipe that your kids will love. - grapefruit halves
- orange juice, milk, coffee, tea
Saturday Lunch
- Fish Sandwiches
When most people think of fish sandwiches, they automatically think of breaded fish fillets with American cheese and mayonnaise on soft rolls. This recipe is different! It's good for you and delicious. - apple and pear slices
- Peanut Butter Candy Cookies
These easy cookies start with a cake mix. Save some for lunchboxes next week!
Saturday Dinner
- Fruit and Chicken Pilaf
This healthy recipe has the best combination of flavors and textures; you'll love it! - Seasoned Roasted Vegetables
Herb soup mix is the secret ingredient in this easy and delicious side dish recipe. - Toasted Garlic Bread
This crisp and fragrant bread is one of my favorites. - Fruit Pavlova
You can make your own fruit topping for this simple recipe instead of the deli fruit salad; also nonfat frozen whipped topping works well instead of the whipped cream.
Sunday Brunch
- Grapefruit Avocado Salad
This elegant salad is a nice change of pace. Buy the avocados Thursday or Friday and keep them in a paper bag until today so they can ripen to perfection. - Stuffed French Toast Bake
Make this delicious recipe Saturday night, then you'll be ready to eat in minutes on Sunday morning. - milk, orange juice, coffee, tea
Sunday Dinner
- Veggie Fish Skillet
You can use any type of firm fleshed fish in this delicious and beautiful recipe; I like swordfish steaks. - Parmesan Breadsticks
You'll love working with puff pastry - it's just so much fun to use! And the flaky breadsticks are perfection itself. - Pear and Greens Salad
This salad is so easy to make and has the most wonderful combination of flavors and textures. - Lemon Truffle Pie
Nothing says spring to me more than this beautiful pie, with its perfect combination of lemon and white chocolate.
