Week 3: Menu May 17

Our dinners this week were delicious! My favorite week so far! Charlotte ate a burger! We all enjoyed couscous! It was a great culinary week full of fresh food and exciting flavors.

The menu:

 MONDAY 

MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS 

Apricot couscous

TUESDAY 

POACHED SALMON

Sautéed garlic spinach 

WEDNESDAY 

BRAISED APRICOT CHICKEN 

Couscous 

THURSDAY 

SPINACH & FETA TURKEY BURGERSt

Carrot sticks & cucumber circles 

FRIDAY 

PASTA PUTTANESCA 

Artichokes, olives, spinach, tomato, 

and capers

Changes:

We did not eat the meals in order this week because some took longer to prepare. We subbed chicken for salmon and omitted the feta cheese.

James's favorite was the turkey burger. "It was flavorful and fresh," he commented. I was personally shocked it tasted so yummy. Most turkey burgers I have eaten have been dry and crumbly, but the turkey burger was juicy and delish!

My favorite was the braised apricot chicken. The flavors were unique and plentiful. I liked how the dried apricots rehydrated and added to the diverse texture. The chicken was juicy and slightly sweet. Everyone gobbled this dish down.

My second favorite was Mediterranean Meatballs with apricot couscous. The meatballs were flavorful and the couscous was so delicious. It was my first experience with couscous and definitely will jot be my last.

The pasta puttanesca was also tasty with the olives and artichokes adding splashes of flavor throughout the dish.

This week James lost 2 pounds and I lost 2 ounces. A loss is a loss. :)

On another unexpected perk of The Fresh 20, we are on target to spend 40% less on food this month compared to what we normally spend. :) that means the subscription to The Fresh 20 has already paid for its self and allowed us to bank $80 in the first month!

Tune in next week when enjoy summer melons and avocado too! I am so looking forward to avocado!

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