Weekly Eating Plan, 8th of June

Two very warm welcomes for this week's blog. Welcome back slow cooker, it's your time to shine as this wet cold weather has arrived. And also, I'm so excited to introduce a new blog that I've discovered, titled 'From the Kitchen'. These recipes are amazing and I hope you enjoy her wonderful blog as much as I have. Bon Appetit xx

SHOPPING LIST
Fruit and Vege:
Lemons
Garlic
Rosemary
Pineapple
Red Bell Pepper
Basil
Red Onions
Tomatoes
Avocado
Iceberg Lettuce
Parsley
Carrots
Fennel
Mint
Green Chillis
Potato
Kumara
Pumpkin
Ginger
Coriander
Figs
Spinach
12 Baby Beets

Meat:
500gr Chicken Breast
8 Chicken Thighs
Lamb Shoulder
900gr Gurnard/Blue Cod
Lamb/Pork Cutlets

Deli:
Full-Fat Greek Yoghurt
Parmesan
Butter
Cream
Feta

Pre-packed:
Chilli Flakes
Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Polenta
Chilli Powder
Coconut Milk
Garlic Powder Cumin
Apple Cider Vinegar
Stock
Dates
Honey
Pine Nuts
Gluten-Free Bread
Cumin Seeds
Coconut Cream
Red Lentils
Tomato Paste
Curry Powder
Turmeric
Mustard Seeds
Garam Marsala
Puy Lentils
Bay Leaves
Onion Jam
Balsamic Vinegar
Wholemeal Pasta/Kelp Noodles
Tomatao Passata
Soy/Almond/Rice Milk
Soy Sauce
Mixed Herbs
Rolled Oats

Canned:
Corn Kernels

Misc:
White Wine
Chickpea/Buckwheat Flour

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Almond Milk
Date Syrup
Cacao
Almond Butter
Banana
Frozen Blueberries
Spinach
Kale
Chia Seeds
Protein Powder
Spirulina Powder or Tablets
Dates
Avocado
Coconut Cream
Rice Malt Syrup/Honey
Cashews/Almonds
Ginger
Coconut Oil

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS
Creamy Chocolate Mousse

http://www.juliaandlibby.com/2015/04/07/creamy-chocolate-mousse/

Hot Chocolate

http://deliciouslyella.com/hot-chocolate/

Raw Ginger Slice

http://www.petite-kitchen.com/2013/06/raw-ginger-and-cashew-slice.html

BREAKFAST PLAN
Spirulina Smoothie

http://deliciouslyella.com/spirulina-smoothie/

Ultimate Blueberry Smoothie:

http://deliciouslyella.com/the-ultimate-blueberry-and-banana-breakfast-smoothie-vegan-gluten-free-dairy-free/

DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Indian Vegetable and Lentil Soup

Prep/Cook time: 75mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2013/08/fragrant-indian-vegetable-and-lentil.html#more

Tuesday: Polenta Lemon Chilli Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 20mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://eatwellnz.co.nz/polenta-lemon-and-chilli-crumbed-chicken/
Tips and tricks: This chicken recipe is so versatile. It could be added to a green salad, roast vegetable and quinoa salad or in a wrap. I will also be using coconut milk instead of the butter milk for this recipe.

Wednesday: Slow-Cooked Pulled Lamb Lettuce Boats

Prep/Cook time: 8 hours in the slow cooker
Serves: 6 - 8
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.liveitdoit.com.au/search/label/RECIPES

Thursday: Grilled Chicken Thighs w Pineapple Corn Relish

Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 4 - 5
Lunch Leftovers: As Is
View Recipe: http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2011/08/grilled-chicken-thighs-with-pineapple-corn-and-bell-pepper-relish.html
Tips and tricks: This dish is beautifully balanced with a leafy green salad.

Friday: Flaky Baked Fish w Crunchy Pine Nuts

Prep/Cook time:45 - 60 mins
Serves:4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2014/02/flaky-baked-fish-with-crunchy-pine-nut.html#more
Tips and tricks: Serve with lots of lemon wedges.

Saturday: Meatless Meatballs

Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves:4
Lunch Leftovers: As is or even in a wrap!
View Recipe: http://www.huckleberryfarms.co.nz/Recipes/Vegetarian+Recipes/Meatfree+Meatballs.html
Tips and tricks: You can serve this with wholemeal pasta, quinoa, brown rice or zoodles.

Sunday: Lamb Cutlets w Lentil & Fig Salad

Prep/Cook time: 90mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2015/03/lamb-cutlets-with-lamb-lentil-fig-and.html#more
Tips and tricks: Instead of buying an onion jam, you could make your own with rice malt syrup.