Weekly Eating Plan: 31st of August 2015

It is all about baking this weekend for me! I can not wait to give the new I Quit Sugar recipes ago - especially the Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownie that features in this weeks eating plan.  Bon Appetit.xx

SHOPPING LIST

Fruit and Vege:

Chillis
Lemons
Oregano
Garlic
Shallots
Agria Potatoes
Cucumber
Rosemary
Tomatoes
Rocket Lettuce
Portobello Mushroom
Coriander
Mint
Baby Spinach
Onion
Celery
Spring Onions
Radishes
Butternut Pumpkin
1/4 Regular Pumpkin
Ginger
Lime

Meat:
1.5 kg Lamb Shoulder
500gr of Gurnard
900gr of Chicken Pieces (Mix of thighs, drums and wings)
Steak
600gr of Chicken Breast
2 Chicken Breast

Deli:
Gorgonzola or Feta

Pre-packed:
Artichokes
Almonds
Fruit Vinegar
Cornflour
Nutmeg
Dried Sage
Ground Thyme
Rice Flour
Honey
Worcester
Soy Sauce
Onion Powder
Chilli Powder
Garlic Powder
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Walnuts
Mixed Seeds
Ground Coriander
Cloves
Cinnamon
Cumin
Stock
Sesame Oil
Hoisin
Rice Vinegar
Cinnamon
Star Anise
Peanuts
Quinoa
Tomato Paste

Canned:
Coconut Cream
Beans of your choice
Chipotle Pepper

Misc:
Cooking Wine

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Almonds
Walnuts
Coconut
Cacao
Coconut oil
Rice Malt Syrup
Chia Seeds
Protein Powder
Peanut Butter
Rasberries
Chia Seeds

Bananas
Blueberries
Cinnamon
Baobap Powder (optional)
Date Syrup (you can make your own)

Coconut Cream
Blueberries
Dates

Apple
Apricots
LSA
Coconut
Coconut Cream
Almonds

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Raw Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownie

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/raw-peanut-butter-jelly-brownie/

Blueberry Nice Cream with Cinnamon

http://www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com/2015/07/blueberry-nice-cream-with-cinnamon.html#.VdbWRvmqqko

BREAKFAST PLAN
Creamy Berry Smoothie

http://foreverfit.tv/creamy-berry-smoothie/

Grated Apple Breakfast Bowl

http://foreverfit.tv/grated-apple-breakfast-bowl/

DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: https://rapidreset.co.nz/201492vegan-spiced-pumpkin-soup/
Tips and tricks:

Tuesday: Poached Chicken w Cucumber and Sesame Hoisin Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://nadialim.com/recipe/poached-chicken-cucumber-sesame-salad-hoisin-dressing/
Tips and tricks:

Wednesday: Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushroom Steak Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: Recipe is for one, but you can adjust to suit you.
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2013/03/grilled-balsamic-portobello-mushroom-steak-salad.html
Tips and tricks:

Thursday: Quick Chilli Chicken w Quinoa

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: Wrap in a tortilla
View Recipe:http://www.taste.co.nz/recipes/chicken-recipes/quick-chilli-chicken-adobo-quinoa/
Tips and tricks:

Friday: Honey Fried Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.eatthelove.com/2014/01/honey-fried-chicken/
Tips and tricks: I am going to experiment with the flour in this recipe - I am going to try rice flour. I will also be using a pan with a little coconut oil to cook these.

Saturday: Baked Crumbed Fish

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:
View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/baked-crumbed-fresh-fish/
Tips and tricks: Serve with your favourite greens

Sunday: Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder w Potatoes, Artichokes and Lemon

Prep/Cook time: 2 hours
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe:  http://albrown.co.nz/cook/lamb/slow-roasted-lamb-shoulder-w-potatoes-artichokes-lemon-and-oregano
Tips and tricks:

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Weekly Eating Plan: 24th of August 2015

I started Han's Food for Thought in October last year. This week, I took the time to read over some of my very first eating plans. As expected, this led to hours and hours of reading wonderful new recipes, and some oldies that I've not come across in a while. Many of these recipes have made it into this week's eating plan.  Bon Appetit.xx

SHOPPING LIST
Fruit and Vege:
Onions
Garlic
Coriander
Basil
Lemons
Kale
Ginger
Button Mushrooms
Spring Onions
Rosemary
Leek
Thyme
Kumara
Dill
Cherry Tomatoes
Zuccchini
Potatoes
Parsley
Oregano
Brocolli
Cauliflower
Rocket

Meat:
800gr of Chicken
100gr of Salmon
1.2kg of Skirt Steak
8 Chicken Legs

Deli:
Eggs
Parmesan
Feta
Almond Milk
Pesto (you could make your own with all your leftover herbs!)
Frozen Peas

Pre-packed:
Almond Meal
Sesame Oil
Paprika
Cumin Seeds
Chilli Flakes
Red Wine Vinegar
Sesame Seeds
Coconut Flour
Coconut Oil
Cumin
Cinnamon
Cayenne
Paprika
Sundried Tomatoes
Nutmeg
Oregano
Thyme
Poppy Seeds
Quinoa
Turmeric
Garam Marsala
Cumin
Ground Corriander
Cardamon

Canned:
2 Coconut Cream
Tomatoes

Misc:
Tapioca Flour (or similar)
Paneer

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Sesame Seeds
Raisins
Coconut
Ground Almonds
Tahini
Coconut Oil
Maple Syrup
Vanilla Extract
Sea Salt
Brown Rice Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Rosemary
Yoghurt
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Eggs
Coconut Flour
Oats
Almond Milk
Cinnamon
Pumpkin Seeds
Apple
Coconut Sugar
Bananas
Coconut Milk
Honey

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Raw Sesame Seed Bar

http://www.alisonspantry.co.nz/raw-sesame-seed-bars/

Olive Oil Rosemary Yoghurt Cake

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/olive-oil-rosemary-yoghurt-cake/


BREAKFAST PLAN
Simple Overnight Bircher

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/simple-overnight-bircher/

Coconut Smoothie

http://foreverfit.tv/coconut-smoothie/


DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Cauliflower Arancini

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 6 - 8
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://rapidreset.co.nz/2014114cauliflower-arancini/
Tips and tricks: You can serve these with a pesto or a passata.

Tuesday: Paneer Tikka Masala

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/paneer-tikka-masala/

Wednesday: Smoked Salmon Quiche

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://rapidreset.co.nz/2014220pastryless-salmon-quiche/
Tips and tricks: Serve with a simple green salad or fresh greens.

Thursday: Chicken & Leek Soup

Prep/Cook time: 2 hours to cook the chicken, 45mins to make the soup
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://rapidreset.co.nz/201458chicken-leek-soup-with-gf-crispy-onion-rings/
Tips and tricks: Cook the chicken the night before to save time on the night.

Friday: Gluten Free Pesto Pizza

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is...if there is any left over.
View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/gluten-free-pesto-pizza-included-gluten-free-flat-bread-recipe/

Saturday: Smoky Chicken Legs

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: In a salad or wrap
View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/smoky-chicken-legs/
Tips and tricks: Use your favourite cut of chicken.

Sunday: Chargrilled Skirt Steak w Crisp Potatoes and Chimichurri

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: Will be yum in a great big sandwhich!
View Recipe: http://albrown.co.nz/cook/beef/chargrilled-skirt-steak-w-crisp-potatoes-and-chimichurri

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Weekly Eating Plan: 17th of August 2015

It's just about time for me to do our fortnightly groceries. But before I do I like to go through the fridge and pantry, and try to use as much of everything left as possible. So each of the meals in this week's menu allow you to add anything that you may want to use up before your next shop. Bon Appetit.xx

SHOPPING LIST
Fruit and Vege:
Bay Leaves
Red Onions
Kumara
Mung Beans
Chillies
Garlic
Rosemary
Coriander
Purple Cabbage
Spring Onion
Avocados
Ginger
Mango
Lemon
Silverbeet
Green Beans
Lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Parsley
Mint
Peppers
Cucumber
Kumara
Cilantro
Celery
Carrot
Snow Pea

Meat:
1.2kg Pork Belly
500gr Chicken Thighs
300- 400gr of Salmon Fillets
6 Sausages of your choice
500gr of mince of your choice
800gr of Chicken Thighs

Deli:
Eggs
Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Yoghurt
Feta
Lime Juice

Pre-packed:
Paprika
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Passata
Coconut
Almond Meal
Coconut Milk
Turmeric
Cumin
Quinoa
Olives
Dijon Mustard
Balsamic
Coconut Oil
Peanuts/Cashews
Fish Sauce
Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil

Canned:
Chick Peas
Tomatoes
Corn Kernels

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Walnuts
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds
Hemp Seeds
Cacao Nibs
Coconut Flakes
Pumpkin Seeds
Raisins
Dates
Coconut Oil
Coconut Milk
Rice/Almond/Soy Milk
Banana
Nut Butter
Cardamon
Vanilla Protein Powder
Coffee
Oats
Yoghurt
Blueberries
Goji Berries

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Super Food Energy Bars

thisrawsomeveganlife.com/2013/03/super-food-energy-bars-with-cacao.html#.VHbQlvmUeNc

BREAKFAST PLAN
Energy Oats

movenourishbelieve.com/recipes/recipe-of-the-week-energy-oats-2/

Coconut Coffee Shake

greenkitchenstories.com/coconut-coffee-shake/

DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday: Quinoa Silverbeet and Two Cheese Tart

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves:6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: www.dish.co.nz/served-up/article/2014/9/quinoa-silverbeet-and-two-cheese-tart

Tuesday: Paleo Coconut Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is.
View Recipe: juliaandlibby.com/2014/11/06/paleo-coconut-chicken/
Tips and tricks: I find that if you use coconut cream, the coating sticks better.

Wednesday: Salmon Nicoise

Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 3 - 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: jamieoliver.com/magazine/recipes-view.php?title=salmon-nicoise

Thursday: Greek Style Lamb Sausage Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://nadialim.com/recipe/greek-style-lamb-sausage-salad/

Friday: Paleo Nacho

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://paleogrubs.com/nacho-recipe

Saturday: Thai Chicken Salad

Prep/Cook time:  45 mins
Serves: 4 -6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/thai-chicken-salad/

Sunday: Piri Piri Pork Belly

Prep/Cook time: 2 hours 30mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/piri-piri-pork-belly/

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Weekly Eating Plan: 10th of August

Over the last few weeks I have been trying a few new things: making my own Kombucha and sharing a "scoobie" or two, dabbling with bone broth, which I am still developing an interest in, but the best by far has been gluten free nut and seed bread.  To me it's like a savoury bliss ball.   I'm going to try making my own this week and have included the recipe in this week's menu.  Bon Appetit. xx

SHOPPING LIST
Fruit and Vege:
Parsely
Garlic
Red Onions
2 Butternut Pumpkin
Lots of Coriander
Broccolini
Spring Onions
Red Chillies
Ginger
Lemons
Red Pepper
Baby Onions
Lemon Grass
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Micro Greens
Fennel Bulb
Button Mushrooms
Dried Brown Mushrooms
Kale
Zucchinni
Mung Beans
Carrots
Lime
Cauliflower

Meat:
750gr Fish Fillets
Chorizo
1kg Chicken Thighs Skin On
1.5kg Salmon
4 Chicken Breasts
700gr of Chicken Meat

Deli:
Cream
Feta

Pre-packed:
Honey
Vegetable Stock
Chicken Stock
Tamari
Fish Sauce
Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds
Coconut Oil
Kalamata Olives
Oregano
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
Cumin Seeds
Apple Cider Vinegar
Fennel Seeds
Buckwheat
Pumpkin Seeds
Peanuts
Coconut Cream
Cardamon
Corriander
Ginger
Cumin
Paprika
Turmeric
Tomato Paste

Canned:
Cannelini Beans
2 Coconut Cream

Misc:
Coconut Nectar
Garam Marsala

Breakfast, Snacks & Sweet Treats:
Almond Meal
Baking Powder
Chia Seeds
Cinnamon
Walnut Meal
Coconut Oil
Rice Malt Syrup/Honey
Vanilla
Dark Chocolate
Raisins
Walnuts
Avocado
Coconut
Cacao
Banana
Spinach
Cos Lettuce
Spirulina Powder
Frozen Berries
Mint Leaves
Coconut Water
Chia Seeds

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS
Nutty Choc Chip Cookies

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/nutty-choc-chip-cookies/

Fatty Fudge

http://realfoodgeneration.co.nz/2015/03/27/fatty-fudge/

Green Goddess Smoothie

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/green-goddess-smoothie/

BREAKFAST PLAN
Bread w Olives and Caraway

https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/the-life-changing-loaf-of-bread-with-olives-and-caraway/


DINNER PLAN
Meatless Monday:

Prep/Cook time: 1 hour for roasting the butternut, 20 mins to prep the soup.
Serves:2 - 3
Lunch Leftovers: As is.
View Recipe: http://relishmama-blog.com/my-nanas-best-ever-pumpkin-soup/
Tips and tricks: I will be roasting my pumpkin on Sunday

Tuesday: Fish Stir Fry with Ginger and Chilli

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/bbq-expert/bbq-recipes-details.aspx?id=84&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Tips and tricks:

Wednesday: Wild Mushroom & Buckwheat Pilaf

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:
View Recipe: http://www.homegrown-kitchen.co.nz/2015/06/25/wild-mushroom-buckwheat-pilaf/
Tips and tricks: Soak the buckwheat over night.

Thursday: Gluten Free Pad Thai

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://rapidreset.co.nz/2014224wa91lae5zsgerpa0kmipxz41gvuk3k/
Tips and tricks:

Friday: Butter Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves:4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://www.thepaleoway.com/recipe-preview-ng/204/?id=204
Tips and tricks: You can make your own Garam Marsala. Serve with cauliflower rice.

Saturday: Kaffir Lim and Lemon Salmon

Prep/Cook time:  40  mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: With a salad or in a wrap.
View Recipe: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/26218/kaffir+lime+and+lemon+salmon?ref=
Tips and tricks: Serve with one of your favourite salads, or crushed baby potatoes

Sunday: Chicken and Pumpkin Bake

Prep/Cook time: 90 mins
Serves: 4 - 5
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/chicken-pumpkin-bake/
Tips and tricks:

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