Meal 1: Walnut Chicken with Dijon Cream Sauce

Suggested Sides

 Mashed Sweet Potatoes

 Spinach Salad with Toasted Pepitas

 Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake

DoveTailing Tips

When toasting the pepitas, toast extra 1/4 cup to use for Meal 4's Favorite Green Salad. Store the pepitas in a zip-lock bag. Don't refrigerate.

Meal 2: Spaghetti with Sicilian Meatballs

Suggested Sides

 Asparagus (or green beans) with Toasted Seeds and Mustard Vinaigrette

 Toasted Italian Bread

DoveTailing Tips

Save leftover toasted bread to use for Meal 4 to dip in the Olive Oil Dip.

Meal 3: Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Suggested Sides

 Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

 Salted Chocolate Milk

 Candied Walnuts

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 4: Simple Garlic Shrimp

Suggested Sides

 Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Goat Cheese

 Olive Oil Dip for Italian Bread

DoveTailing Tips

Use the pepitas that you toasted when making Meal 1 to top the salad.

With the saved bread from Meal 2, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bread, cheese side up, on a baking sheet. Heat for 8-10 minutes, until hot and toasty. Use the bread for dipping in the olive oil.

Meal 5: Marbled Stuffed Potatoes

Suggested Sides

 Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

 Caramel Brulee Coffee

 Oh-So-Easy Caramel Sauce

DoveTailing Tips