Suggested Sides

 Best Potatoes Ever

 Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Dessert

 Cheesecake Brownies

DoveTailing Tips

Chop peppers for today – 2 green and 2 red. Chop another red pepper and save for Day 2, Chinese Chop Salad.

Suggested Sides

  Chinese Chop Salad

 2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice

Dessert

 Green Tea Cupcakes

DoveTailing Tips

Day 2 - Shred cabbage for Day 3, Minestrone Soup while preparing Chinese Chop Salad.

Suggested Side

 Crusty French Loaf

Suggested Dessert

 Magic Cake

DoveTailing Tips

Day 3 –The minestrone soup makes 12 servings. Freeze remaining in meal size portions. When making the Crusty French Bread, double or triple the recipe - shape into a loaf and wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze. To cook, remove plastic wrap and thaw completely to let it rise. Bake as directed.

Prepare the green beans for Day 4 while preparing the beans for Minestrone Soup.

Suggested Sides

 Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

 Green Beans with Garlic, Prosciutto, and Olives

Preparation Tip

Day 4 – Grate Parmesan Cheese for Day 4 and 5. You will need 1 cup + 3 tablespoons, used in Parmesan and Spinach Orzo, Baked Stuffed Chicken, and the Pesto. If you use store-bought pesto – omit ½ cup from total grated.

Suggested Side

 Greenest Basic Pesto Recipe

 Cheesy Zucchini Cakes

 White Bean & Spinach Salad

Suggested Dessert

 No-bake Chocolate Haystack Cookies