Han's FOOD FOR THOUGHT: November 2015

Weekly Eating Plan: 30th of November

Sunday, 29 November 2015

Our hands have been full in many many ways over the last week. So here is one of my favourite summer eating plans from earlier this year. Bon appetit.xx

Shopping List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-wlRdGQhpF89YP9IbfLiwCXN9lg6VDpW1herAIfD6JM/edit?usp=sharing

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS
Coconut Macaroons

View Recipe: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Coconut-Macaroons-Two-Ways-575812?columns=2&position=48%2F52
Tips and Tricks: I am going to do half vanilla and half cacao - yummo!

Friday, 20 November 2015

|By: Hannah Sellars

There are lots of new recipes to keep you on your toes this week! I am intrigued by the spinach and Feta Parcels and as always can not wait to give the sweat treats a try too. Bon Appetit.xx

View and print your weekly shopping list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9icuLkHGm5D2oo39DKi3KSmZR59p8rUsgMFH-3kYho/edit?usp=sharing

Meatless Monday: Low Carb Spinach and Feta Parcels

Prep/Cook time: 40mins
Serves: 4- 5
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.ditchthecarbs.com/2015/07/29/low-carb-spinach-and-feta/
Tips and tricks: Great way to use up spinach that is almost on its way out.

Tuesday: Tandoori Lamb w Coconut Rice

Prep/Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/tandoori-lamb-coconut-rice

Wednesday: Cod Poached in Tomato Sauce with Spinach, Caper and Pine Nuts

Prep/Cook time: 40 mins
Serves: 4
View Recipe: http://thescrumptiouspumpkin.com/2012/11/02/cod-poached-in-tomato-sauce-with-spinach-capers-and-pine-nuts/
Tips and Tricks: Cod can be substituted with another firm white flesh fish.

Thursday: Crispy Pork and Chilli Mince w Green Beans

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: Serve in a wrap or on top of a salad.
View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fast-weeknights/crispy-pork-and-chilli-mince-with-snake-beans

Friday: Citrus Chicken Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 2
Lunch Leftovers:
View Recipe: http://eatwellnz.co.nz/citrus-chicken-salad/
Tips and Tricks: You can marinade the meat overnight to make things easier.

Saturday: Pork Chops w BBQ Peach Sauce

Prep/Cook time: 40mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://paleoleap.com/pork-chops-bbq-peach-sauce/

Sunday: Thai Roast Chicken w Asian Spring Slaw

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 5 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://nadialim.com/recipe/thai-roast-chicken-asian-spring-slaw/
Tips and tricks:

MORNINGS

PurpleBerry Whizzy

http://realfoodgeneration.co.nz/2014/11/25/purpleberry-whizzy/

Chocolate Health Shake

http://www.claireturnbull.co.nz/chocolate-health-shake/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie

http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-brownie

Lemon Coconut and Chocolate Raspberry Tarts

http://eatwellnz.co.nz/lemon-coconut-and-chocolate-raspberry-tarts/

Weekly Eating Plan: 16th of November

Friday, 13 November 2015

|By: Hannah Sellars

We are slowly getting into the groove of the new layout of the blog and we are most certainly getting into the groove of the arrival of summer and the wonderful food that goes along with it. Enjoy the summer flavours in this weeks eating plan. Bon Appetit.xx

View and print your weekly shopping list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w8vgZUlUoiOKqoJYM3qNrhfDQeEEOyJ9XrtRNxSgGY8/edit?usp=sharing

Meatless Monday: Asparagus Goat Cheese and Herb Frittata

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers:As is

View Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/1050302/frittata-asparagus-goat-cheese-and-herbs

Tips and Tricks:425 Farenheit is 218 Celcius

Tuesday: Lamb, Peach and Feta Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/4980/peach+prosciutto+feta+salad

Tips and tricks: Pan fry your favourite cut of Lamb and serve on top of salad. We will be leaving the prosciutto out of the salad.

Wednesday: Panfried Fish w Warm Potato and Fennel Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mina

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.otagofarmersmarket.org.nz/recipe/575/PANFRIED-FISH-FILLETS-WITH-WARM-POTATO-AND-FENNEL-SALAD

Thursday: Roast Chicken Bacon Meatloaf with Lemon Caper Sauce

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: I loooooove cold meatloaf for lunch.

View Recipe: http://thebubbalinokitchen.com/2014/03/roasted-chicken-bacon-meatloaf-with-lemon-caper-sauce/

Tips and Tricks: You can serve this with your favourite summer veggies or green salad.

Friday: Aromatic Poached Chicken Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/cuisine/73477666/recipe-aromatic-poached-chicken-salad

Saturday: Spiced Chicken Skewers with Coconut Chutney

Prep/Cook time: 60mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: I love the chicken and chutney whether it is in a salad or a wrap.

View Recipe: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/cuisine/73639777/recipe-spiced-chicken-skewers-with-coconut-chutney

Tips and Tricks: The chutney can be kept beautifully in a jar in the fridge.

Sunday: Teriyaki Steak w Pickled Lettuce

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers:

View Recipe: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/cuisine/73476956/recipe-teriyaki-steak-with-pickled-lettuce

MORNINGS

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal

http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2012/09/apple-cinnamon-quinoa-cereal.html

Banana Oat Protein Smoothie

http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/banana-oat-protein-smoothie/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Chocolate Loaf

https://www.facebook.com/Healthilinguist/photos/pb.323951281049673.-2207520000.1447402334./557414981036634/?type=3&theater

Raw Chocolate Bars

http://www.rapidreset.co.nz/blogs/the-reset/10826921-raw-chocolate-bars

Weekly Eating Plan: 9 Nov 2015

Saturday, 7 November 2015

|By: Hannah Sellars

I started weekly eating plans to make life a little easier and to guide us to eat the way we wanted to. We are constantly thinking of ways that we can continue to make things easier without jeopardising the food that we eat.....so here it is the new, improved and of course spunkier Han's Food for Thought Blog. Bon Appetit xx

View and print your weekly shopping list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16H9q6owHnySqaF41aMiGbSfmqaXwcIVrD2Yha6DCwco/edit?usp=sharing

Meatless Monday: Quinoa Beetroot Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 3- 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/quinoa-zucchini-beetroot-salad/
Tips and tricks: You could double this recipe and take to a BBQ.

Tuesday: Lamb and Eggplant Pitas

Prep/Cook time:1 hour
Serves:4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/lamb-and-eggplant-pitas/651/
Tips and tricks: Use any kind of wrap that you like, lettuce leaf, gluten free wrap or a pita.

Wednesday: Aromatic Grilled Chicken Thighs

Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.primalpalate.com/paleo-recipe/aromatic-grilled-chicken-thighs/
Tips and Tricks: Make the spice rub in the weekend so that when it comes time to cooking you are really just covering the chicken.

Thursday: Seared Lamb with Almond Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves:4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://riceandkai.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/seared-lamb-with-almond-salad/

Friday: Gluten Free Corn Fritters

Prep/Cook time:30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/glutenfree-corn-fritters/970/

Saturday: Rosemary Chicken with Butter Beans

Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.petite-kitchen.com/2015/09/baked-rosemary-chicken-with-butter.html

Sunday: Lamb Cutlets w Potato Rosti

Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/lamb-cutlets-potato-rosti/
Tips and tricks: Lamb Cutlets can be quite expensive, choose any cut of lamb that you can.

MORNINGS

Recipe Name
Green Smoothie