Weekly Eating Plan, 11 May 2015

Next week, my weekly eating plan is going to take you all around the world! There's nothing quite like tasting the wonderful foods that you may've been lucky to experience first-hand on your adventures abroad. Bon Appetit xx

SHOPPING LIST
Fruit and Vege:
Parsley
Baby Bok Choy
Daikon or Pink Radishes
Baby Spinach
Flat Mushrooms
Swiss/Button Mushrooms
Coriander
Spring Onions
Garlic
Red Chilli
Limes
Large Butternut
Mint
Watercress
Green Beans
Rosemary
Potatoes
Lemons
Thyme
Tomatoes
Red onion
Cucumber
Bean Sprouts
Cliantro
Onion
Ginger
Pomegranagte Seeds

Meat:
2 kg Whole Duck
400-00 gr of Fresh Smoked Salmon
4 Chicken Breast
Whole Chicken
1kg Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
400gr Beef Steak of your choice

Deli:
Milk
Parmesan
Haloumi
Full-Fat Greek Yoghurt
Lebanese Bread/Wholegrain/Gluten Free/Spinach Wrap
Hummus

Pre-packed:
Red Wine Vinegar
Polenta
Soft Brown Sugar
Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil
Cinnamon
Coriander Seeds
Chilli Flakes
Horseradish
Sumac
Pomegranate Molasses
Pistachios
Fish Sauce
Soba/Kelp/Rice Noodles
Whole Cloves
Ground Coriander
Turmeric
Cumin Seeds
2 Cardamon Pods
Star Anise
Cinnamon Stick
Orange Juice
Honey
Dried Apricots
Mixed Spice
Egg-Based Mayo
Sesame Seeds
Chili Paste
Rice Vinegar
Corn or Gluten-Free Tortillas

Misc:
Kimchi

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Frozen Blueberries
Bananas
Coconut Water
Vanilla Bean
Cinnamon
Ground Flaxseeds
Cacao Powder
Natural/Vanilla Protein Powder
Avocado
Almond Milk
Coconut Oil
Dark Chocolate
3 Eggs
Rice Malt Syrup
Frozen Rasberries

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS
Flourless Berry Chocolate Cake

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/flourless-berry-chocolate-cake/

Ferrero Rocher Bliss Balls

http://begoodorganics.com/blogs/subscriber-only-recipes/12319485-ferrero-rocher-choc-hazelnut-truffles

BREAKFAST PLAN
Stress Buster Smoothie

https://www.thehealthychef.com/2014/11/stress-buster-smoothie/

Chocolate Coconut Smoothie

https://www.thehealthychef.com/2014/11/chocolate-coconut-smoothie/

DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Creamy Polenta w Mushrooms, Baby Spinach & Haloumi

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20110/mushrooms+with+creamy+polenta
Tips and tricks: This recipe looks more like a side dish, so I'm going to add baby spinach to my cooked polenta and pan-seared slices of haloumi.

Tuesday: Seared Trout Crispy Potatoes & Beans w Horseradish Dressing

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: http://www.cookwithmands.com/recipes/seared-trout-crispy-potatoes-and-beans-with-horseradish-dressing
Tips and tricks: I'm not quite sure where I would pick up smoked trout from, so I'm probably going to pop down to my local market and pick up some fresh smoked salmon for this dish.

Wednesday: Sumac Chicken Schnitzel w Persian Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21623/sumac+chicken+with+persian+tomato+salad

Thursday: Moroccan Chicken Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 5 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/moroccan-chicken-salad/
Tips and tricks: To make this recipe gluten free, use buckwheat groats instead of the couscous.

Friday: Korean Steak Tacos w Daikon Slaw

Prep/Cook time: 30 - 40mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://nadialim.com/recipe/asian-steak-tacos/
Tips and tricks: I'm going to substitute the brown sugar for honey.

Saturday: Crispy Duck Salad 

Prep/Cook time: 2 hours 40mins, if you're going to roast the duck.
Serves: 4- 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/duck-recipes/asian-squash-salad-with-crispy-duck/#MV5JJGhtzcBfyC4J.97
Tips and tricks: I have the most amazing little peking duck restaurant close to work where I can pick up my duck already roasted, nice and crispy.

Sunday: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep/Cook time: 3-4 Hours
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2013/10/15/vietnamese-chicken-noodle-soup-pho-ga/
Tips and tricks: Choose the noodles that are going to be best for you. Try soba, kelp or rice noodles, if you haven't already.