Wednesday, January 19, 2011

January 20 Menu

Breakfast: blackberry spice oatmeal

Recipe--Blackberry Spice Oatmeal
4 cups water
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp allspice
pinch salt
1 T brown sugar
1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)

Bring water to boil. Add oats, salt and allspice. Boil until water is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add blackberries and sugar. Mix well. Serves 4-6.

Snack: granola bars, tangerines
Lunch: PB&J, apples, milk
Dinner: soft tacos

Recipe--Soft Tacos
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup (1 packet) taco seasoning & water
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
green onions, chopped/sliced
black olives, sliced
shredded cheddar or monterey jack
sour cream
salsa/guacamole
flour or corn tortillas

Tacos are really well suited to personal taste--these are just all the options I could think of. Brown meat and season with taco seasoning. Serve with toppings.


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