Weekly Eating Plan: 4th of July

Thursday, 30 June 2016

There are lots of new recipes in next week's eating plan that I haven't tried yet!  I love trying new recipes - Even that Brussel Sprout Salad has me looking forward to getting in the kitchen.  Bon Appetit.xx

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qboYel2ao4qe_7a62Hl68ywnyst3BwZA9RmFGByoy_c/edit?usp=sharing


Monday: Brussel Sprout Salad w Hazelnuts, Parmesan and Pomegranate Molasses
Prep/Cook time: 40 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe:http://www.abeautifulplate.com/brussels-sprouts-salad-with-hazelnuts-parmesan-and-pomegranate-molasses-vinaigrette/
Tips and tricks: Chargrilled Brussel Sprouts go down a treat in our household - we will be using a skillet for ours!

Tuesday: Crispy Prosciutto Sage Chicken
Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: You could add to your fav salad.
Tips and tricks: Bacon can be used instead of Prosciutto.

Wednesday: Fish Lentil and Witloof Salad w Saffron Orange Vinaigrette
Prep/Cook time: 50mins
Serves: 4
View Recipe:http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/cuisine/80354397/Recipe-Fish-lentil-and-witloof-salad-with-saffron-orange-vinaigrette
Tips and Tricks: If you cant get your hands on witloof you could substitute with radicchio or red cabbage.

Thursday: Braised Beef Cheeks w Creamy Polenta
Prep/Cook time: 2 hours
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and Tricks: Cook the beef the night before if possible to save you time on the night.

Friday: Honey Roast Kumara Salad w Crispy Prosciutto and Rocket
Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: Cold the next day with aioli.
Tips and Tricks: You can use bacon or chorizo in the salad, or go without for a nice meatless option too.

Saturday: Spicy Chicken Thighs w Honey and Cider Vinegar
Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: In a wrap or with your fav salad.
View Recipe: http://www.onceuponachef.com/2014/04/broiled-spicy-chicken-thighs-with-honey-cider-vinegar-glaze.html
Tips and Tricks: Serve with your favourite green veggies!

Sunday: Pork Scotch w Celeriac and Apple Slaw
Prep/Cook time: 90mins
Serves:  4
Tips and tricks: Take care when reading the recipe for this one.

MORNINGS
Hidden Goodness Mixed Berry Smoothie
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Birthday Cakes For Your Little Ones

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

I absolutely love it when I am asked for meal ideas for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. You can imagine how excited I was when I was recently asked about ideas for a special little lady and special little man's birthday cake!  So after a few good weeks of researching here are a few of my favs.xx

Chocolate Paleo Birthday Cake
This one has been tried and tested and is amazing!!!!
https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-birthday-cake/

Healthy Banana & Coconut Cake
http://bonniedelicious.com/home/2014/11/2/kids-banana-coconut-cake

Sugar Free Devine Orange Cake
Sugar Free, Gluten Free and Dairy Free.  This recipe has 2 whole oranges which gives it that beautiful colour and flavour!
http://www.sugarfreekids.com.au/devine-orange-cake/

Three Layered Naked Banana Cake
That finish - this cakes tastes and looks amazing!  Even if you cant quite get that exact finish, could add flowers or a gorgeous cake topper from http://www.lovefromseventeen.nz/product/custom-cake-topper
http://www.arieats.com/recipes/three-layer-naked-banana-cake-sugar-gluten-free

Beetroot Chocolate Mud Cake
I know little ones that have requested this cake as their birthday cake!
https://www.drlibby.com/recipes/beetroot-chocolate-mud-cake/
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Weekly Eating Plan: 27th of June

Thursday, 23 June 2016

Lots of dairy free options for your families in this weeks eating plan!  Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Kumara & Fresh Green Salad w Basil Pesto
Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/kumara-fresh-greens-and-broccoli-salad-with-basil-pesto/
Tips and tricks: You could substitute the pesto for greek yoghurt mixed with curry powder.

Tuesday: Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Salad w grilled Veggies
Prep/Cook time: 55mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is 
Tips and tricks: You can leave the Wontons out of this recipe if you like.

Wednesday: Loaded Lamb Meatballs w Eggplant
Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4-6
Lunch Leftovers: As is 
View Recipe:http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2016/05/loaded-lamb-meatballs-with-eggplant.html#.V2pHpOZ95E4
Tips and Tricks: You can substitute the breadcrumbs with almond meal.

Thursday: Zesty Butter Lemon Snapper
Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 4-6
Tips and Tricks: Use whatever kind of white fish you prefer - we like Gurnard!

Friday: Paleo Butter Chicken
Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and Tricks: Have a go at making your own Garam Marsala - it is easy.

Saturday: Creamy Chicken Bacon & Lentil Soup
Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is 

Sunday: Asian Salmon w Sweet Potato
Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4-6
Lunch Leftovers: As is

MORNINGS

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Ari Eats Chocolate Beetroot Brownie
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Weekly Eating Plan: 20th of June

Thursday, 16 June 2016

Everyone is going to love Al Brown's Fish Sliders in this weeks easting plan - the big kids, the little ones and the fussy eaters too! Bon Appetit.xx

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 Monday: Halloumi & Pea Salad
Prep/Cook time: 40mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe:http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/halloumi-pea-salad
Tips and Tricks: To bulk this one up a little you could add soft boiled eggs too!

Tuesday: Chicken Schnitzels w Wardolf Salad
Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and tricks: If you want a Paleo crumb option you could use ground almond - delish!

Wednesday: Proper Scotch Eggs
Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 8
Lunch Leftovers: I think Scotch Eggs are better the next day for lunch!
View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/eggs-recipes/proper-scotch-eggs-with-lovely-scottish-cheese-and-pickle/#C79wcLqXAHWQ4MSq.97
Tips and Tricks: Serve with a simple green salad. You can bake these too and we wont be using the recommended amount of oil either.

Thursday: Dairy and Grain Free Lasagne
Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4-6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and Tricks: Kumara is also a really great thing to use as the pasta substitute.

Friday: Turbot Sliders
Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: I bet there wont be any!
View Recipe:http://albrown.co.nz/cook/seafood/turbot-sliders
Tips and Tricks: You can use whatever kind of fish you like.

Saturday: Roast Chicken Breast
Prep/Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
View Recipe:http://www.popsugar.com/food/Easy-Roasted-Chicken-Breast-Recipe-37685436
Tips and Tricks: Serve with fresh roast potatoes and simple greens.

Sunday: Stuffed Roast Chicken
Prep/Cook time: 90mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and tricks: You could make the stuffing the night before. 

MORNINGS

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Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

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Weekly Eating Plan: 13th of June

Thursday, 9 June 2016

An eating plan that is full of Paleo deliciousness for you this week - and a smoothie with cabbage! Bon Appetit.xx

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 Monday: Gluten Free Sweet Corn Fritters 
Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe:https://www.thehealthychef.com/2014/02/gluten-free-sweetcorn-fritters/
Tips and Tricks: You can add a little bit of bacon to this dish if you wanted.

Tuesday: Rocket Pesto Crusted Lamb w Couscous Salad
Prep/Cook time: 40mins
Serves: 1 - I have increased the ingredients to cater for 4
Lunch Leftovers: 
Tips and tricks: If couscous doesn't suit your diet you can change it up - we will be using quinoa.

Wednesday: Spicy Mince and Lettuce Cups
Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves:  4
Lunch Leftovers: The mince will be great in a wrap!
View Recipe: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/6593/spicy-mince-and-lettuce-cups
Tips and Tricks: Use any kind of mince for this recipe.

Thursday: Mustard Chicken w Quick Dauphinoise Greens
Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves:  4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is 

Friday: Thai Chicken Satay Skewers
Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is

Saturday: Spicy Beef Quinoa Balls

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.juliaandlibby.com/2016/03/16/spicy-beef-quinoa-balls/
Tips and Tricks: Use any kind of mince for this dish.

Sunday: Braised Leg of Lamb
Prep/Cook time: Slow Roast 3 - 4 Hours
Serves: 8
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and tricks: Serve with fresh greens!

MORNINGS

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Weekly Eating Plan: 6th of June

Thursday, 2 June 2016

Wow the 1st of June has arrived and so have those chilly mornings, fresh days and snuggly evenings! Next week's eating plan is full of a few heart warming meals along with a couple of great family additions too.  Bon Appetit.xx

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-eATCErbE7w5nsGMPRNz7vXFsyELWe6HdJZCVDABChQ/edit?usp=sharing
Monday: Beetroot Soup
Prep/Cook time: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/80137617/recipes-beetroot-soup-and-spinach--feta-tart

Tuesday: Mince & Sweet Potato Spaghetti
Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and tricks: You can use a range of vegetables with this meal!

Wednesday: Lentil Coconut and Ham Hock Soup
Prep/Cook time: 3 hours - Slow cooking
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://wholesome-cook.com/2014/01/21/lentil-coconut-and-ham-hock-soup/
Tips and Tricks: We certainly be cutting down the cooking time on this one by doing a little prep the night before.

Thursday: Pulled Chicken Taco
Prep/Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 4- 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and Tricks: You can use any kind of taco shell that suits you and your family - gluten free, standard or you could try Ari's cheese based ones.

Friday: Crispy Crumbed Chicken Drumsticks w Ginger Chilli Dressing
Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4 - 5
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and Tricks: Use any cut of chicken for this dish.

Saturday: Roast Chicken w Green Herb Sauce
Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: Delish in a salad!

Sunday: Pearl Barley, Apricot, Grilled Pork Salad w Five Spice Vinaigrette 
Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4-6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
Tips and tricks: This salad is amazing and delicious with any kind of meat or even on its own!

MORNINGS

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