This weekend was the PERFECT Chicago weekend. Temps finally dropped, the sun was shining, and we spent the entire weekend with friends and family. But we also spent the entire weekend way way overindulging in fried chicken at Parsons and donuts on Sunday morning. It’s time to get back on track. I try to eat pretty clean throughout the week, so I can have fried chicken and donuts on the weekend ;).

So for this week’s meals, we are keeping things really simple and healthy. Lots of smoothies, fresh fruits and veggies and lean proteins! I am craving salmon, so I think that might be first up on the list! I was surfing Pinterest and came across THIS delicious looking recipe. We are going to try it out this week! I will update on instastories and let you all know how it turns out!

image + recipe from The Cozy Apron

A crisp fall salad also sounds amazing. I love a brussel sprout salad. When fall hits, I want to eat one every single day. I usually make a copycat recipe from RPM, but I am thinking I am going to mix it up this week. THIS one looks ahhhmazing. I am going to give it a try and add some grilled chicken.

recipe + image from A Family Feast

If you followed me on Instagram last year, you know this recipe was one of my staples. I think I made it every single week. It is the very first story on my “eats in” story highlights on instagram. I am bringing it back and my mouth is actually watering thinking about it. I usually make gobs of it at the beginning of the week then eat it all week long. Here is how you do it:

sweet potatoes

1 – dice sweet potatoes into small pieces

2 – toss in olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper

3 – bake at 400 until crispy (about 20 minutes)

grilled chicken

1- marinade in garlic, evoo, and worchestershire sauce

2 – grill

3 – dice into bite sized pieces

add shredded red cabbage and shaved brussel sprouts

add salad dressing – diced shallots, garlic, evoo, champagne vinegar, salt and pepper

toss all together in a salad!

MEAL PLAN

breakfast

frozen mango + pineapple, coconut water, flax seed, collagen peptides

frozen banana, almond milk, black coffee

frozen strawberries + blueberries, chia seeds, coconut water, collagen peptides

lunch

salad leftovers

dinner

quinoa salad

salmon & cous cous

brussel sprout salad + grilled chicken

GROCERY LIST

red cabbage

shallots

shaved brussel sprouts

tomatoes

cucumber

red onion

yellow bell pepper

kalamata olives

lemon

fresh dill

quinoa

cous cous

craisins

chicken

salmon

feta (or whatever cheese you like)

ALREADY HAVE

dijon mustard

honey

evoo

balsamic

champagne vinegar

walnuts

spices