- 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
I plan my meals for the week and make a shopping list. Ride my coattails. Confident cooks can take it from there. Need a recipe? Google it!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
The Meal Plan
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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