Weekly Eating Plan: Monday 8 December

Friday, 5 December 2014

Wow - has the Christmas season hit us quickly! I'm not sure about you, but I am loving how my weekly eating plans are clearly indicating summer. With dinner parties and Christmas functions surrounding us, I have introduced a couple of newbies to this week's menu. So take a big deep breathe team, here is this week's eating plan where I'll introduce you to zoodles and burgerless buns. But trust me it is all ok. Give it a go and I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised. Bon appetit xxx

SHOPPING LIST


Fruit and Vege:
Persimmon
4 Kumara
Green Chilli
Rocket
Green Capsicums
Parsley
2 Zuchinni
300gr Flat Mushrooms
2 Cucumbers
Punnet of cherry tomatoes
5 bananas
Spinach
5 Tomatoes
Coriander
Red Capsicum
Spring Onions
Lemons
Avocados
Red Onion
3 Limes
Cilantro
Garlic
4 Corn Cobs or 2 Cans of Corn

Deli:
11 Eggs
2 Lemons
Greek Yoghurt
Haloumi
Frozen Berries
Cheese
2 Feta
Mozzarella
Fruit Juice

Pre-packed:
Pecans
Cumin
Whole Grain Mustard
Dijon Mustard
Curry Powder
Nutmeg
Vanilla Essence
Coconut Oil
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Gluten Free Flour
Coconut Milk
Ground Coriander
Dates
Coconut
Coconut Flour
Almond Meal
Walnuts
Tomato Relish
Honey
Almond Milk
Peanut Butter
Tortillas
Minced Chilli
Jasmine Rice
Chilli Sauce
Fish Sauce
Brown Sugar
Oregano
Paprika
Egg Based Mayo
Chilli Powder
Panko Bread Crumbs
Pepper Dews
Pickles
Capers
Red Wine Vinegar
Olives

Meat:
1kg Veal Schnitzel
600gr Beef Sirloin
4 Beef Steaks
2 Chorizo or 500gr of Chicken
4 x 150gr fish filletts

Misc:
Carob Syrup
Coconut Sugar
Rice Malt Syrup
Cacao Powder
Coconut Butter
Cacao Nibs
Serrano Pepper
Pomegranate Molasses


SNACKS AND SWEET TREATS


Raw Coconut Caramel Slice
http://blog.lululemon.co.nz/raw-coconut-caramel-slice/

Lemon Yoghurt Loaf



BREAKFAST PLAN


Peanut Butter & Jam Smoothie


Banana Bread Smoothie w Pecans


Vegetarian Hangover Cure


Berry Smoothie




LUNCH PLAN

Clean Eating Skillet Taco Salad


DINNER PLAN

Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Quesadillas w Guacamole & Esquites
Prep: 20 mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers:  As is.
Quesadilla Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/cheese-recipes/quesadillas-with-guacamole/
Esquites Recipe: http://www.eatthelove.com/2014/05/esquites/

Tips and Tricks: For a "better for you" option, we switch the cheddar for feta, use gluten free corn tortillas and substitute the sour cream for an egg-based mayonnaise – I add a little garlic and lemon juice to my mayonnaise to make a quick aioli. Yum.

Tuesday: Chorizo Salad
Prep: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is or you could add to a gluten free wrap
http://food.ninemsn.com.au/recipes/ichorizo/8346959/salad-of-chorizo-mushroom-and-roast-sweet-potato-with-green-chilli-and-lemon-zest

Tips and Tricks: You could add soft boiled eggs for an extra something, something.

Wednesday: Greek Zoodle Pasta Salad
Prep: 45
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is
http://freshandhappy.com/2014/05/greek-zoodle-pasta-salad.html

Tips and Tricks: Instead of the salami, you could use chicken. Truvia can be replaced with rice malt syrup or honey.

Thursday: Lime & Chilli Fish Parcels
Prep: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: Serve the fish in a wrap with rocket and lemon juice.
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/8153/lime+and+sweet+chilli+fish+parcels

Friday: Bunless Burgers
Prep: 45 Mins
Serves: 2
Lunch Leftovers: Make extra buns for lunch the next day.
http://www.millieelderholmes.co.nz/3641

Tips and Tricks: I've made these burgers with every kind of meat options: chicken, fish, bacon and turkey mince patties. Delicious!

Saturday: Schnitzel w pickle pickle!
Prep: 60mins
Serves: 4 -6
Lunch Leftovers: Serve on top of salad, in a wrap or as is.
http://albrown.co.nz/cook/beef/veal-schnitzel-w-pickle-pickle

Sunday: Spicy Barbecued Beef
Prep: 45 mins
Serves: 10
Lunch Leftovers:As is.
http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/spicy-barbecued-beef/514/

Tips and Tricks: This is great to serve with a kumara or green leafy salad.

(Note. This is a huge dish, I will only be doing half this recipe in the shopping list.)



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