With only 5 weeks until Hawaii and the wearing-of-the-bathing-suit-in-public idea, I’m on a mission to cut calories and fat grams wherever possible WITHOUT anyone actually knowing it. My husband and kids would go on strike if they ever knew they were actually eating something healthy or low-fat. These recipes are not only VERY yummy, most are all under 400 calories per serving (sssh, that last part is a secret).
| MONDAY | Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup |
| TUESDAY | Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce |
| WEDNESDAY | Coconut Curry Shrimp |
| THURSDAY | Leftover Night! |
| FRIDAY | Pizza Night |
| SATURDAY | Sweet & Sour Mahi Mahi |
| SUNDAY | New Orleans Red Beans & Rice |
| DESSERT | Lemon Bars |
| MONDAY, JAN 23: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup |
 Nothing better than a warm spicy soup to take the chill out of a cold day… even if you’re drinking an ice cold Corona at the same time. [Get the recipe here...] |
| TUESDAY, JAN 24: Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce |
| Serve over a bed of pasta and alongside a beautiful Cabernet and you’ve got yourself a wonderful Tuesday evening! [Get the recipe here...] |
| WEDNESDAY, JAN 25: Coconut Curry Shrimp |
 Light coconut milk is my new best friend. With this dish, you would NEVER know it’s a lower calorie version which explains why I helped myself to at least 3 servings thereby cancelling out the low cal theory. [Get the recipe here...] |
| THURSDAY, JAN 26: Leftover-palooza |
 Clean out the frig and enjoy a leftover buffet! |
| FRIDAY, JAN 27: Pizza Night |
 If you’re feeling so inclined, substitute veggies for the pepperoni and low-fat cheese for the fully leaded variety. See… even pizza can be considered healthy. [Get the recipe here...] |
| SATURDAY, JAN 28: Sweet & Sour Mahi Mahi |
 This dish just makes me feel fancy. Really tasty and surprisingly, not high in fat or calories… a perfect date night favorite of mine! [Get the recipe here...] |
| SUNDAY, JAN 29: New Orleans Red Beans & Rice |
 I LOVE having something yummy in the crock pot on Sundays so I can have more time to lounge in my pajamas all day. This meal just says “Aaawww”. [Get the recipe here...] |
| DESSERT OF THE WEEK: Lemon Bars |
 These are just like Grandma’s except they don’t have a pound of butter or any stray cat hair surprises inside. [Get the recipe here...] |
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