This is going to have to one of those "short and to the point" posts. I'm heading off to St. Louis to do a technology presentation for a group of librarians and need to hit the road (it's storming - yuck!).
Here's this week's menu. Enjoy and have a great week! Be sure to follow me on Facebook to get fast updates from the blog. :)

Sunday - Grilled Pork Tenderloin (130 cal), Ranch Rice, Green Beans, Salad (shifted from last week)
Monday - Eat in St. Louis (boys will be eating Frito Pie at home)
Tuesday - Eat at my family Reading Night (Chicken Enchilada Soup -130 cal & Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup - 114 cal)
Wednesday - Oven Fried Chicken (179 cal), Cheddar Potato Strips (206 cal), Green Beans, Salad
Thursday - Grilled Tilapia (200 cal), Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Salad
Friday - Pizza Burgers (300 cal), Oven Baked Fries (157 cal), Green Beans, Salad
Saturday - Parmesan Crusted Chicken in Cream Sauce (166 cal), Asparagus, Salad, Strawberries

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Oven Fried Chicken

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Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)j 1/4 cup skim milk 1 egg white 1 T onion powder 1 T garlic powder 1 t paprika 2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with no stick spray or line with parchment paper. ...

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:   3/4 cup Imagine Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth  5 Reduced Fat Ritz Crackers, finely crushed  2 T Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese  4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz. each)  2 oz. reduced fat cream cheese  1 T chopped chives Directions: Mix ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan

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What a great week I had! We didn't have any snow days and the temperatures were in the low 60s all week! I had fun making "biography stew" with my second graders in library this week. And to top it all off, I had a wonderful birthday dinner date with my husband on Friday, my son ...

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Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Potatoes

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Here's a different take on pizza for dinner. You could substitute your favorite pizza toppings if you don't like pepperoni. Ingredients: 3 medium russet or Idaho potatoes 3 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese 17 slices turkey pepperoni slices, chopped 1/2 cup Hunts Garlic ...

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Italian Sausage and Cabbage Stew

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This hearty stew is low in calories and high on taste. Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage, removed from casings 1 large yellow onion, half sliced, and half minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups white wine 1 15 ounce can white beans (great northern), drained 1 ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan - Valentine and Birthday Week!

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Believe it or not, we were of school again this week for snow! It snowed on Tuesday night, and we were out the rest of the week. This is the most snow our area of the country has had in years! We've only had two weeks in January and February that we went to school all five days. ...

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Fire Roasted Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This may be my best soup creation ever! I have to admit, I'm pretty proud of this one. I tried lots of versions of tortilla soup over the years, but hadn't found the one that was the perfect flavor combination. I finally decided I just needed to create my own, and boy am I glad ...

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Light and Tasty Strawberry Cupcakes

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I'm always looking for ways to cut calories in my recipes, especially dessert! I'm not a person to give up dessert just because I want to eat healthier. I modified my favorite strawberry cake recipe to make these cupcakes, which are just as the title describes. At 133 calories ...

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White Chocolate Brownie Trifles

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My husband says these are restaurant quality desserts. I think it's amazing what putting smaller portions in a fancy glass can do for a dessert. This definitely tastes rich and decadent, but its just about 200 calories a serving! Plus, they are super easy to make. Ingredients: 4 ...

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Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

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This sounds like it should be a very heavy, fattening dish, but by using the right ingredients, I've made it one that fits in with my family's healthier eating style. The bacon and ranch flavors make this an outstanding pasta dish that everyone in your family will love. Ingredients: 6 ...

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What's for Dinner Menu Plan - Blog Makeover Edition ;)

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Well, we survived the "blizzard" of 2011 here in southwest Missouri. It began snowing Tuesday morning, and by Tuesday afternoon, we had 8 inches of snow on the ground. That's a lot of snow for our area. We were under a blizzard warning for 24 hours due to the temperatures, falling ...

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Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These spectacular muffins will satisfy your sweet tooth without forcing you to eat a ton of calories and fat. Each muffin has 138 calories and 2 grams of fat. Not bad for a sweet treat! Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ...

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Scrambled Egg Muffins

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These are a great protein-filled breakfast item. I like to make them ahead and store them in the fridge to eat throughout the week. You just heat them for 30 seconds in the microwave to warm them. Serve them with a low calorie, high fiber English muffin to get a great protein-carbohydrate ...

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Sweet Cinnamon Puffs

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These are a sweet tasty treat to enjoy with breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Each puff is about 90 calories. Ingredients: 1/2 c granulated sugar 1/3 c melted unsalted butter 1 large egg 1-1/2 c all-purpose flour 1-1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t nutmeg 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 t salt 1/2 c ...

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Sweet and Savory Bacon Stuffed French Toast

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This is one of those breakfast treats I make when I'm in a "bed and breakfast" kind of mood. You know, one of  those days when you get the luxury of sleeping in and not setting the alarm, and you just feel like having a spectacular breakfast. I know this sounds pretty decadent, ...

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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

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These are a great snack if you have a salty-sweet craving. Be sure to portion them out to keep the calories where they should be. :) Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1-lb. pkg. small pretzel twists Directions: Put pretzels and oil in ...

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Oven-Baked Bacon Cheese Dip

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This is a great dip for your Super Bowl party. How can you go wrong with warm, gooey cheese topped with bacon? By using low fat dairy products and lean bacon, the calorie count won't make you fumble either! Ingredients: 1/2 cup Hellmann's Low Fat Mayonnaise 1 8oz package reduced ...

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Kickin' Potato and Beef Soup

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This is a nice hearty meat and potatoes kind of soup that gets a little kick from the hot sauce. It's a great one for these cold, snowy days. The best part is that it's only 127 calories per cup! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7) 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-in ...

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