- Shrimp Fajitas
- Coucous Casserole
- Lambburgers and Cucumber Salad
- Ravioli and Salad
- Stir Fry Spicy Beef w/ Basil
- Cheese Omelettes with Sauteed Greens and Toast
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The Meal Plan*
The Shopping List
Produce
3 Onions
Red or Yellow Bell Peppers
Avocado
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Cucumber
garlic
Lemons
Baby Spinach
Fresh Basil
Limes x2
Lemons x2
Meat & Fish
1-1/2 lbs sirloin or flank steak
1 lb shrimp
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
Dairy & Refrigerated
Sour cream
Goat or feta cheese
Greek yogurt
Fresh Ravioli (your choice)
Eggs
Cheese (your choice for omelettes)
Pantry
Salsa
Flour tortillas
Chicken or veggie stock
Couscous
Whole Wheat hamburger buns
Pasta sauce (your choice for ravioli)
Salad dressing (your choice)
Peanut oil
Soy sauce
Rice
Bread
3 Onions
Red or Yellow Bell Peppers
Avocado
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Cucumber
garlic
Lemons
Baby Spinach
Fresh Basil
Limes x2
Lemons x2
Meat & Fish
1-1/2 lbs sirloin or flank steak
1 lb shrimp
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
Dairy & Refrigerated
Sour cream
Goat or feta cheese
Greek yogurt
Fresh Ravioli (your choice)
Eggs
Cheese (your choice for omelettes)
Pantry
Salsa
Flour tortillas
Chicken or veggie stock
Couscous
Whole Wheat hamburger buns
Pasta sauce (your choice for ravioli)
Salad dressing (your choice)
Peanut oil
Soy sauce
Rice
Bread
Weekend Prep - Optional
For the Shrimp Fajitas: Marinate Shrimp, slice onions and peppers.
For the Couscous Casserole: Assemble casserole.
For the Lambburgers: Shape patties
For the Stir Fry Beef with Basil: Place steak in freezer for 15 minutes and slice thinly. Then marinate. Make rice.
For the Couscous Casserole: Assemble casserole.
For the Lambburgers: Shape patties
For the Stir Fry Beef with Basil: Place steak in freezer for 15 minutes and slice thinly. Then marinate. Make rice.
Friday, April 9, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Club Sandwiches, Steak Fries and Boddington's Ale
- Country Fried Steak and Eggs
- Tuna Wraps with Lime and Cilantro
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Breakfast Burritos
- Meatloaf and Broccoli with Herb Butter
The Shopping List
Produce
Romaine
Tomatoes
Limes
Cilantro
Lemons
Broccoli
Jalapeno
Onion
Celery
Meat
Deli Turkey
Bacon
1 lb Round Steak
2 lbs Chicken Breast
1 lb Ground Sirloin
1 lb Ground Pork
Dairy
Cheddar
Milk
Eggs
Jack Cheese
Sour Cream
Pantry
Whole Grain Sandwich Bread
Mayo
Flour
Vegetable oil
Tuna packed in Olive Oil
Flour tortillas
Refried Beans
Dijon Mustard
Vinegar
Olive Oil
Corn Tortillas
Salsa Verde
Green Enchilada Sauce
Green Chiles
Tomato Sauce
Breadcrumbs
Boddington's Pub Ale
Frozen
Morningstar Sausage Patties
Hashbrowns
Romaine
Tomatoes
Limes
Cilantro
Lemons
Broccoli
Jalapeno
Onion
Celery
Meat
Deli Turkey
Bacon
1 lb Round Steak
2 lbs Chicken Breast
1 lb Ground Sirloin
1 lb Ground Pork
Dairy
Cheddar
Milk
Eggs
Jack Cheese
Sour Cream
Pantry
Whole Grain Sandwich Bread
Mayo
Flour
Vegetable oil
Tuna packed in Olive Oil
Flour tortillas
Refried Beans
Dijon Mustard
Vinegar
Olive Oil
Corn Tortillas
Salsa Verde
Green Enchilada Sauce
Green Chiles
Tomato Sauce
Breadcrumbs
Boddington's Pub Ale
Frozen
Morningstar Sausage Patties
Hashbrowns
Weekend Prep - Optional
Club Sandwiches: Cook Bacon, wash lettuce.
Country Fried Steak and Eggs: Batter round steak.
Tuna Wraps with Lime and Cilantro: Mix tuna with lime, cilantro, salt & pepper.
Chicken Caesar Salad: Cook Chicken, wash lettuce, mix dressing, make croutons.
Chicken Enchiladas: Cook chicken, assemble enchiladas except for sauce and cheese.
Breakfast Burritos: Shred Cheese.
Meatloaf and Broccoli with Herb Butter: Assemble meatloaf. Make herb butter.
Country Fried Steak and Eggs: Batter round steak.
Tuna Wraps with Lime and Cilantro: Mix tuna with lime, cilantro, salt & pepper.
Chicken Caesar Salad: Cook Chicken, wash lettuce, mix dressing, make croutons.
Chicken Enchiladas: Cook chicken, assemble enchiladas except for sauce and cheese.
Breakfast Burritos: Shred Cheese.
Meatloaf and Broccoli with Herb Butter: Assemble meatloaf. Make herb butter.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Grilled Steak,Baked Potatoes and Broccoli
- Tuna Melts and Tator Tots
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
- Omelettes with Asparagus and Parmesan
- Falafel with Yogurt Sauce and Pitas
The Shopping List
Produce
Yukon gold potatoes
broccoli
asparagus
tomatoes
lettuce
avocados
onions
red bell pepper
parsely
cilantro
limes
lemons
Meat
2 Ribeye or NY Strip Steaks
2 containers cubed pancetta
1 lb Chicken breasts
1 lb ground beef
Dairy
Sour cream
greek yogurt
monterey jack cheese
parmesan cheese
eggs
Frozen
peas
Pantry
2 cans garbanzo beans
2 cans tuna
mayo
salsa
taco seasoning
small can green chiles
taco shells
spaghetti or linguine
navy beans
chili powder
flour
pitas
whole grain sandwich bread
Yukon gold potatoes
broccoli
asparagus
tomatoes
lettuce
avocados
onions
red bell pepper
parsely
cilantro
limes
lemons
Meat
2 Ribeye or NY Strip Steaks
2 containers cubed pancetta
1 lb Chicken breasts
1 lb ground beef
Dairy
Sour cream
greek yogurt
monterey jack cheese
parmesan cheese
eggs
Frozen
peas
Pantry
2 cans garbanzo beans
2 cans tuna
mayo
salsa
taco seasoning
small can green chiles
taco shells
spaghetti or linguine
navy beans
chili powder
flour
pitas
whole grain sandwich bread
Weekend Prep - Optional
Tuna Melts: PremixPrepare tuna salad.
Tacos: Cook ground beef with seasoning and chop tomatoes.
Slow Cooker Chili: Assemble in crock night before.
Omelettes: roast asparagus.
Falafel: mix falafel dough.
Tacos: Cook ground beef with seasoning and chop tomatoes.
Slow Cooker Chili: Assemble in crock night before.
Omelettes: roast asparagus.
Falafel: mix falafel dough.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Shopping List
Produce
Garlic
Fresh thyme
3 Rutabagas
2 Turnips
4 Carrots
3 Yellow onions
3 lbs Red Skinned Potatoes
4 Lemons
1 bunch Spinach
2 fennel bulbs
Shallots
Red bell pepper
4 tomatoes
2 Avocados
1 bunch cilantro
several bunches parsely
Meat
4 or 4-1/2 pound whole chicken
1 lb Spanish Chorizo
1-1/2 lbs Shrimp
4 boneless pork chops (2 inches thick)
1 lb Chicken breasts
Deli Turkey
Bacon
Pantry
Canola Oil
Olive Oil
Sherry
Spanish Paprika (Pimenton)
Crusty Bread
White Wine
28 oz can diced tomatoes
jar of capers
Taco seasoning (no msg)
Cumin
Salsa
Black beans
Brown Rice
canned chipotle peppers
Whole grain sandwich bread
Dairy
Butter
Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Sour cream
Monterey Jack cheese
Cheddar
Frozen
Tator Tots
mixed veggies
Morningstar Crumbles (or your choice of fake ground meat)
Corn
Garlic
Fresh thyme
3 Rutabagas
2 Turnips
4 Carrots
3 Yellow onions
3 lbs Red Skinned Potatoes
4 Lemons
1 bunch Spinach
2 fennel bulbs
Shallots
Red bell pepper
4 tomatoes
2 Avocados
1 bunch cilantro
several bunches parsely
Meat
4 or 4-1/2 pound whole chicken
1 lb Spanish Chorizo
1-1/2 lbs Shrimp
4 boneless pork chops (2 inches thick)
1 lb Chicken breasts
Deli Turkey
Bacon
Pantry
Canola Oil
Olive Oil
Sherry
Spanish Paprika (Pimenton)
Crusty Bread
White Wine
28 oz can diced tomatoes
jar of capers
Taco seasoning (no msg)
Cumin
Salsa
Black beans
Brown Rice
canned chipotle peppers
Whole grain sandwich bread
Dairy
Butter
Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Sour cream
Monterey Jack cheese
Cheddar
Frozen
Tator Tots
mixed veggies
Morningstar Crumbles (or your choice of fake ground meat)
Corn
Weekend Prep - Optional
- Keller's Roast Chicken Prep veggies.
- Mexican Tator Tot Hotdish Chop veggies. Saute ingredients. Assemble and refrigerate.
- Pork Chops with Fennel and Caper Sauce Chop veggies.
- Chicken Burritos Precook chicken and rice.
- Club Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Precook bacon.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Fried Garbanzo Beans with Spinach and Chorizo (recipe here)
- Corned Beef and Cabbage with Pumpernickel
- Vegetarian Tator Tot Hotdish
- Steak Fajitas
- Rosemary and Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops and Broccoli
- Chicken Marsala and Mashed Potatoes
- Chicken Cordon Bleu (Roll-Up Style)
The Shopping List
Produce
Spinach
Green cabbage
Avocados or pre-made guacamole
Red bell peppers
Yellow onions
Fresh rosemary
Cilantro
Red potatoes
Broccoli
Meat
Spanish Chorizo
Corned Beef
Ribeye or flank steak x2
Thin cut pork chops
2 lbs Chicken breasts
Pancetta
Sliced Ham
Pantry
1 cans garbanzo beans
Pumpernickel or Rye bread
Flour tortillas
Fajita seasoning (low sodium, no msg)
Bread crumbs
Marsala wine
Spanish Sherry
Cream of mushroom soup (low sodium)
Olive Oil
Long grain rice
1 can refried beans
Good mustard of your choice (for corned beef)
Dairy
Sour Cream
Parmesiano Reggiano
Heavy cream
Swiss Cheese
Butter
Cheddar
Frozen
Tator Tots
Mixed veggies
Morning Star Crumbles
Spinach
Green cabbage
Avocados or pre-made guacamole
Red bell peppers
Yellow onions
Fresh rosemary
Cilantro
Red potatoes
Broccoli
Meat
Spanish Chorizo
Corned Beef
Ribeye or flank steak x2
Thin cut pork chops
2 lbs Chicken breasts
Pancetta
Sliced Ham
Pantry
1 cans garbanzo beans
Pumpernickel or Rye bread
Flour tortillas
Fajita seasoning (low sodium, no msg)
Bread crumbs
Marsala wine
Spanish Sherry
Cream of mushroom soup (low sodium)
Olive Oil
Long grain rice
1 can refried beans
Good mustard of your choice (for corned beef)
Dairy
Sour Cream
Parmesiano Reggiano
Heavy cream
Swiss Cheese
Butter
Cheddar
Frozen
Tator Tots
Mixed veggies
Morning Star Crumbles
Weekend Prep - Optional
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Chop Cabbage.
Tator Tot Hotdish
Assemble and store in refrigerator.
Steak Fajitas
Slice onions and peppers. Marinate steak. Cook rice for side dish.
Rosemary and Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Bread chops and store in refrigerator.
Chicken Marsala
Pound chicken breasts. Prepare mashed potatoes for side dish.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pound chicken breasts. Fill with ham and swiss and roll-up. Store in refigerator.
Chop Cabbage.
Tator Tot Hotdish
Assemble and store in refrigerator.
Steak Fajitas
Slice onions and peppers. Marinate steak. Cook rice for side dish.
Rosemary and Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Bread chops and store in refrigerator.
Chicken Marsala
Pound chicken breasts. Prepare mashed potatoes for side dish.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pound chicken breasts. Fill with ham and swiss and roll-up. Store in refigerator.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Lamb Curry
- Spanish Tortilla
- Roast Pork (Lechon Asado)
- Sandwich Cubano (from leftover Roast)
- Asparagus with Ham, Eggs and Parmesan
- Falafel Sandwich with Pita Bread and Yogurt Sauce
- Pasta with Tuna Sauce
The Shopping List
Produce
Onions x3
Garlic
Ginger root
English Cucumber
Tomatoes x2
Lettuce
Lemons x3
Asparagus
Parsely
Cilantro x2
Waxy Potatoes
Meat
2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or 3-4 lbs bone-in
3.5 lbs Pork Shoulder (also called Pork Butt)
2 Ham Steaks
Pantry
Peanut Oil
Curry Powder
Cayenne
Veggie Stock
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Canola Oil
French or Italian Bread
Whole wheat pitas
Dill Pickles
Mustard (yellow or dijon)
Oregano
Cumin
Hot pepper flakes
Capers
28 oz can plum tomatoes
2 cans chickpeas
coriander
baking powder
2 cans tuna in olive oil
Dairy
Butter
Eggs
Greek Yogurt x2
Swiss Cheese
Parmesano Reggiano
Onions x3
Garlic
Ginger root
English Cucumber
Tomatoes x2
Lettuce
Lemons x3
Asparagus
Parsely
Cilantro x2
Waxy Potatoes
Meat
2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or 3-4 lbs bone-in
3.5 lbs Pork Shoulder (also called Pork Butt)
2 Ham Steaks
Pantry
Peanut Oil
Curry Powder
Cayenne
Veggie Stock
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Canola Oil
French or Italian Bread
Whole wheat pitas
Dill Pickles
Mustard (yellow or dijon)
Oregano
Cumin
Hot pepper flakes
Capers
28 oz can plum tomatoes
2 cans chickpeas
coriander
baking powder
2 cans tuna in olive oil
Dairy
Butter
Eggs
Greek Yogurt x2
Swiss Cheese
Parmesano Reggiano
Weekend Prep - Optional
Lamb Curry
Sliced onions, cube lamb, make rice, measure spices.
Spanish Tortilla
Slice onions and red peppers.
Roast Pork (Lechon Asado)
Rub and sear Pork, combine all ingredients in slow cooker and store in refrigerator.
Falafel Sandwich with Pita Bread
Make dough and store in refrigerator. Slice tomatoes and cucumber.
Sliced onions, cube lamb, make rice, measure spices.
Spanish Tortilla
Slice onions and red peppers.
Roast Pork (Lechon Asado)
Rub and sear Pork, combine all ingredients in slow cooker and store in refrigerator.
Falafel Sandwich with Pita Bread
Make dough and store in refrigerator. Slice tomatoes and cucumber.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Chevre Stuffed Lambburgers with Fries
- Half-Homemade Pizza with Mushrooms and Peppers
- Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles
- Club Sandwiches on Whole Wheat
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Chevre Omlettes with Spinach Salad and Baguette
The Shopping List
Produce
1 box Crimini Mushrooms
2 Red Bell Peppers
2 Yellow Onions
1 bag Spinach
1 bunch Green Onions
1 head Lettuce
2 Tomatoes
1 Cucumber
Dairy
Mozzarella cheese
Jack Cheese
Chevre (Goat Cheese)
Cheddar
Sour Cream
Eggs
Refrigerated
Pizza dough
Pizza Sauce
Udon Noodles
Guacamole
Pantry
Whole Grain Bread, sliced
Baguette
Hamburger Buns
Corn Tortillas
Green Enchilada Sauce (keep an eye on the sodium)
1 small can Green Chiles
Mayo
Hoison
Walnuts
Meat
2 lbs Chicken breast or tenders
1 pound Ground Lamb or Beef
1 pound Deli Turkey
Bacon
Frozen
French Fries
1 box Crimini Mushrooms
2 Red Bell Peppers
2 Yellow Onions
1 bag Spinach
1 bunch Green Onions
1 head Lettuce
2 Tomatoes
1 Cucumber
Dairy
Mozzarella cheese
Jack Cheese
Chevre (Goat Cheese)
Cheddar
Sour Cream
Eggs
Refrigerated
Pizza dough
Pizza Sauce
Udon Noodles
Guacamole
Pantry
Whole Grain Bread, sliced
Baguette
Hamburger Buns
Corn Tortillas
Green Enchilada Sauce (keep an eye on the sodium)
1 small can Green Chiles
Mayo
Hoison
Walnuts
Meat
2 lbs Chicken breast or tenders
1 pound Ground Lamb or Beef
1 pound Deli Turkey
Bacon
Frozen
French Fries
Weekend Prep - Optional
Chevre Stuffed Lambburgers with Fries
Assemble patties with goat cheese stuffed in the center.
Half-Homemade Pizza with Mushrooms and Peppers
Slice mushrooms and peppers.
Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles
Slice mushrooms, peppers and onions. Cube chicken.
Club Sandwiches on Whole Wheat
Pre-cook bacon, slice cheddar.
Chicken Enchiladas
Cook Chicken. Assemble enchiladas in pan, but do not top with sauce and cheese until right before baking.
Assemble patties with goat cheese stuffed in the center.
Half-Homemade Pizza with Mushrooms and Peppers
Slice mushrooms and peppers.
Chicken Stir Fry with Udon Noodles
Slice mushrooms, peppers and onions. Cube chicken.
Club Sandwiches on Whole Wheat
Pre-cook bacon, slice cheddar.
Chicken Enchiladas
Cook Chicken. Assemble enchiladas in pan, but do not top with sauce and cheese until right before baking.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Fish & Chips
- Vegetarian Tator Tot Hotdish
- Handcrafted Sausage and German Potato Salad
- Tuna Melts with Mac-n-Cheese
- Breakfast Burritos
- Rissotto with Chicken & Spinach
The Shopping List
Meat & Fish
2 lbs Halibut, Cod or Tilipia filets
4 Handcrafted sausages, preferably from a good German deli
2 cans albacore tuna packed in olive oil
1 lb chicken breasts or tenders
Produce
1 bag spinach
2 tomatoes
2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
Dairy
Cheddar
sour cream
parmesano reggiano
eggs
milk
butter
Deli
German Potato Salad, preferably from a good German deli
Pantry
Rye bread
Cream of mushroom soup, low sodium variety
Good mustard (for the sausages)
Pickes (for a side with the tator tot hotdish)
Capers (for the Tuna salad)
Mayo
Whole Wheat Tortillas
salsa
Arborio Rice
Saffron
Chicken Stock
breadcrumbs
ketchup
1 can green chiles
Frozen
Tator Tots
Mixed veggies
1 bag Morning Star Crumbles
good quality macaroni and cheese
Morningstar links or sausages (for breakfast burritos)
2 lbs Halibut, Cod or Tilipia filets
4 Handcrafted sausages, preferably from a good German deli
2 cans albacore tuna packed in olive oil
1 lb chicken breasts or tenders
Produce
1 bag spinach
2 tomatoes
2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
Dairy
Cheddar
sour cream
parmesano reggiano
eggs
milk
butter
Deli
German Potato Salad, preferably from a good German deli
Pantry
Rye bread
Cream of mushroom soup, low sodium variety
Good mustard (for the sausages)
Pickes (for a side with the tator tot hotdish)
Capers (for the Tuna salad)
Mayo
Whole Wheat Tortillas
salsa
Arborio Rice
Saffron
Chicken Stock
breadcrumbs
ketchup
1 can green chiles
Frozen
Tator Tots
Mixed veggies
1 bag Morning Star Crumbles
good quality macaroni and cheese
Morningstar links or sausages (for breakfast burritos)
Weekend Prep - Optional
- Fish & Chips Bread the fish, wrap and store in refigerator.
- Vegetarian Tator Tot Hotdish Assemble the casserole, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge.
- Tuna Melts with Mac-n-Cheese Mix tuna salad and slice cheese.
- Breakfast Burritos Shred cheese.
- Rissotto with Chicken & Spinach Dice chicken, store in ziplock bag in refrigerator.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Meal Plan
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Grilled Cheese, Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Sandwiches with Tomato Soup
- Pan Seared Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli with Herb Butter
- Chicken Stir Fry
- Potato & Gruyere Gratin
The Shopping List
Meat
1 lb Ground Beef
2 lb Pork Shoulder Roast
1 package Bacon
2-3 Sirloin Steaks
2 ounce package cubed Pancetta
1 lb Chicken Breast or Tenders
Produce
2-3 Tomatoes
1 bag Baby Carrots
1 red,yellow or orange bell pepper
4 ounces crimini mushrooms
2 yellow onions
3 lbs Red Potatoes
2 Avocados
1 head leaf lettuce
Pantry
Soft or Crispy Taco Shells
Salsa (your favorite)
1 jar Hoison Sauce
Whole Wheat Bread (I like Dave's Killer Bread)
Taco Seasoning packet (with no MSG)
Tomato Soup (low sodium)
1 can organic chicken stock (low sodium)
Dairy
Monterey Jack Cheese
Gruyere Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Whole Milk or half and half
1 lb Ground Beef
2 lb Pork Shoulder Roast
1 package Bacon
2-3 Sirloin Steaks
2 ounce package cubed Pancetta
1 lb Chicken Breast or Tenders
Produce
2-3 Tomatoes
1 bag Baby Carrots
1 red,yellow or orange bell pepper
4 ounces crimini mushrooms
2 yellow onions
3 lbs Red Potatoes
2 Avocados
1 head leaf lettuce
Pantry
Soft or Crispy Taco Shells
Salsa (your favorite)
1 jar Hoison Sauce
Whole Wheat Bread (I like Dave's Killer Bread)
Taco Seasoning packet (with no MSG)
Tomato Soup (low sodium)
1 can organic chicken stock (low sodium)
Dairy
Monterey Jack Cheese
Gruyere Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Whole Milk or half and half
Weekend Prep - Optional
Ground Beef Tacos
Chop Tomatoes
Shred Jack Cheese
Cook off ground beef with seasoning packet
Grilled Cheese, Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Sandwiches
Cook Bacon
Slice Cheddar Cheese
Pan Seared Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli with Herb Butter
Boil, season and mash potatoes
Chicken Stir Fry
Chop mushrooms, peppers and onions
Potato & Gruyere Gratin
Slice potatoes, saute pancetta and shred Gruyere
Chop Tomatoes
Shred Jack Cheese
Cook off ground beef with seasoning packet
Grilled Cheese, Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Sandwiches
Cook Bacon
Slice Cheddar Cheese
Pan Seared Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli with Herb Butter
Boil, season and mash potatoes
Chicken Stir Fry
Chop mushrooms, peppers and onions
Potato & Gruyere Gratin
Slice potatoes, saute pancetta and shred Gruyere
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