Weekly Eating Plan: 21 September

Thank you Dish magazine for introducing Chocolate, Ginger and Date cakes to us!  The biggest challenge for this week is going to be to choose whether to stick with the caramel date sauce or to try with runny peanut butter. Bon Appetit.xx

SHOPPING LIST

Fruit and Vege:

Broccolini
Green Beans
Thyme
Rosemary
Garlic
Onion
Ginger
Apples
Carrot
Parsley
Cherry Tomatoes
Zucchini
Cucumber
Swede
Kumara
Mushrooms

Meat:
4 Lamb Shanks Trimmed
500gr of Beef Mince
Chorizo/Salami
500gr of Beef Mince
6 - 8 Salmon Fillets

Deli:
Eggs
Mozzarella
Peas
Cheese
Milk
Parmesan
Cream
Butter

Pre-packed:
Beef Stock
Gluten Free Flour
Coconut Oil
Chilli Flakes
Coconut Amino/Soy Sauce
Coconut
Red Wine Vinegar
Olives
Mustard
Worcester
Tomato Paste
Rice Wine Vinegar
Sesame Oil
Polenta
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Cinnamon
Clove Powder
All Spice
Coriander Seeds
Fenugreek Seeds/Curry Powder
Cardamon Pods
Cumin Seeds

Canned:
Crushed Tomatoes

Misc:
Red Wine
White Miso Paste

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Almond Milk
Cashews
Rolled Oats
Maple Syrup/Honey/Rice Malt Syrup
Chia Seeds
Cinnamon
Blueberries
Coconut Cream
Apple Juice
Coconut Milk
Apple
Pears
Raisins
Bran Flakes
LSA
Nut Butter
Coconut Oil
Cocoa Powder
Vanilla
Ginger
Orange Zest
Eggs
Ground Almonds
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Nutmeg
Dates
Milk

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Chocolate Ginger and Date Cakes

http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/chocolate-ginger-and-date-cakes-gf

Nut Butter Chocolate Fudge

http://thesugarbreakup.com/2015/09/03/nut-butter-chocolate-fudge-3/#more-6423

BREAKFAST PLAN
Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

http://www.mynewroots.org/site/2015/08/tesss-blueberry-breakfast-mystical-mango-smoothies/

Creamy Coconut Porridge

http://chelseawinter.co.nz/coconut-porridge/

DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Polenta w Creamy Thyme Mushrooms

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2015/06/mushrooms-with-sherry-garlic-thyme-on.html#.Vfu5MGAUtE4
Tips and tricks: These mushrooms will go great with Raddichio lettuce.

Tuesday: Miso Grilled Salmon

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/miso-grilled-salmon/890/
Tips and tricks:You can find miso paste at health food stores or at your local asian supermarket.

Wednesday: Nourish Lamb Shanks

Prep/Cook time: 8-10 hours in the slow cooker.
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.movenourishbelieve.com/nourish/life-changing-lamb-shanks/

Thursday: Greek Zoodle Pasta Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://freshandhappy.com/2014/05/greek-zoodle-pasta-salad.html
Tips and tricks: You can use any kind of chorizo or Salami.  I love Salash - you can find their products here:
http://salash.co.nz/?page_id=48


Friday: Mince Cheese Kumara Top Pies

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves:5
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: http://nadialim.com/recipe/mince-cheese-kuamara-top-pies/
Tips and tricks: This recipe suggests to serve this dish with peas and beans, but you could serve it with any of your favourite veggies.

Saturday: Sweet Ginger Meatballs

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves:4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.realfoodpledge.com/?p=107
Tips and tricks: Meatballs can be served in so many different ways - let your imagine go for it.

Sunday: African Spiced Berbere Chicken Thinhs w Roasted Eggplant

Prep/Cook time: Marinade Overnight - 45mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers:
View Recipe:http://albrown.co.nz/cook/bird/african-spiced-berbere-chicken-thighs-w-roasted-eggplant-coriander-mint-and
Tips and tricks: Absolutely recommend that you marinade the meat the night before.