Week 36 Recipes

This week’s menu features hearty and flavorful dishes perfect for a hard week. Let’s dive into these delicious recipes!

Grocery List

To kick things off, here’s everything you’ll need to create this week’s delicious meals:

• 5 bell peppers 
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 pint baby portobello mushrooms
• 12 oz sirloin steak (look for thin strips)
• 1 package sliced provolone cheese
• 1 package oven-fries
• 1 can brown or green lentils
• 1 english cucumber
• 1 red onion
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 bottle red wine vinaigrette dressing
• 1 package romaine hearts or bibb lettuce cups
• 1 package microwave wild rice
• 1 loaf whole wheat or sourdough bread
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 pint milk
• 1 package brown sugar
• 1 bottle vanilla extract
• 1 jar ground cinnamon
• 1 package strawberries
• 1 bottle maple syrup
• 1 lb whole wheat ziti
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 2 fully cooked chicken sausages
• 1 container ricotta cheese

The Menu

Steak and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Tender bell peppers stuffed with savory sirloin steak, mushrooms, onions, and topped with melted provolone cheese. Served alongside crispy oven-fries, this dish is a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.

Comforting Pasta Bake

Light and refreshing lettuce cups filled with a vibrant salad of brown lentils, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Enjoyed with a side of microwave wild rice for a wholesome meal.

Lightened-Up French Toast Casserole

A guilt-free twist on a classic breakfast favorite. This French toast casserole is made with whole wheat bread, eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, baked to perfection. Serve with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a delightful start to your day.

Sausage and Ricotta Pasta Bake

Comforting and flavorful pasta bake featuring whole wheat ziti, baby portobello mushrooms, marinara sauce, fully cooked chicken sausages, and creamy ricotta cheese. Topped with provolone cheese and baked until golden and bubbly.