What's for Dinner?

A few years ago I was an avid Cooking Light reader. Each month the magazine would arrive and I would pour over the recipes planning a menu for the month. Joel and I ate really well those days. Well then pregnancy happened and I never knew what I would want from day to day. Then Quin happened and I wasn't sure I'd have the energy to grocery shop. Then principal residency happened and I was struggling to keep my head above water, let alone cook a meal for my family. There have been a few too many Domino's hot 'n ready pizzas this fall.

Last week I finally took a peak at the October/November Cooking Light and though I didn't sit down to read each article and wish I was traveling around the country/world tasting all that each city has to offer, I did skim through and pull out some recipes to try for the week. Last week we feasted on butternut squash, spinach and caramelized onion lasagne and turkey squash, mushroom and potato gratin amongst other delicious casserole type dishes.

This week I decided to head to Cooking Light once again. I had a nice time shopping for ingredients and thinking about what I will make each night. Even though "falling back" has caused it to get dark earlier, I hope I will be able to combat the sleepy winter nights by committing to cook dinner for our family each night.

Here's what's for dinner this week:

Steamed Clams with White Wine and Tomato

Savory Baked Apples

Cantonese Style Shrimp and Napa Cabbage

Sloppy Joe Sliders