Week Seven

Week Seven

I realize that today is Tuesday and I'm only just now posting the recipes for the week.
Really fell behind on things, but I'm back on it.

Unfortunately due to the state of my head last week I was only able to get 4 of my intended 7 recipes completed. That poor 'Sweet Potato Spread' went on the back-burner yet again. I think I will hold off on that one until the temperature cools down. I think that would make an excellent recipe to make in the Fall.

We are all out of propane right now so I had to hold the 'Tropical Vanilla Fruit Salad' as well until I can use the BBQ again. I haven't had difficulty using the mango and pineapple for other things....hello fruit salad!

The other recipe that I didn't get to make was the Champagne Chicken, Artichoke & Mushroom Salad. This was due to needing to buy a fresh artichoke and not getting to the store to get it in time. I'll keep this one on standby this week and if I get time, I'll make it as well.

Here are the the recipes I will be tackling this week:

• Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes - page 221
• Stuffed Squash with Basmati Rice, Shrimp & Spinach - page 113
• Open-Faced Tuna Veggie Melt - page 177
• Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans - page 16
• Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato-Jimica Relish - page 13

Rotten Jimica

I was going to make the Grilled Flank Steak last night for supper. Had it all planned. While I was unable to locate Jimica at either Sobeys or Superstore, I went to Pete's Frootique on my lunch break yesterday where I was thrilled to find it fresh. You can just imagine my dismay when I cut into it last evening to discover it was bad...

So upsetting! But I'm going back tomorrow with my receipt and this photo to get a replacement. Hopefully I'll be making the recipe tomorrow night for supper.

Am going to try, but no promises on the cupcakes for this week. Will probably be doing a cease-fire on all sugary desserts. In an attempt to find the cause of my migraines I am cutting sweets (amongst several other favourite vices) from my diet. They sure do sound good though....