Weekly Eating Plan: 19th of December

Phew! It is the last week of work and if you are like me and just keeping your head above water next weeks eating plan is going to be perfect for you - quick, easy and good for you!  Bon Appetit.xx

View and print your weekly shopping list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgovXWpUhzRTRlYfXJz7WjX3Ocw_YxB9W8HxvcH1Fko/edit?usp=sharing


Monday: Jamie Oliver's Veggie Enchiladas

Prep/Cook time: 40- 50mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/veggie-enchiladas/

Tuesday: Thai Style Beef Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is 

View Recipe:  http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/thai-style-beef-salad/367/

Tips and tricks: Try and use a low sugar chilli sauce like Culley's.

Wednesday: Pan Fried Snapper

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/pan-fried-snapper/

Thursday: Lamb Souvlaki

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://www.viva.co.nz/article/food-drink/lamb-souvlaki-recipe/

Friday: Steak and Cheese Melts

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins

Serves: 6 - 8

Lunch Leftovers: As is 

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/steak-cheese-melt/

Tips and Tricks: we often make these without the bread component and it is still delicious!

Saturday: Sticky Pomegranate Chicken w Iranian Jewelled Rice

Prep/Cook time: 40 mins

Serves: 4-6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:http://www.mindfood.com/recipe/sticky-pomegranate-chicken-with-iranian-jewelled-rice/
Tips and Tricks: Change the rice to an alternative that works for you.

Sunday: Crispy Pork Belly w Fennel Black Salt

Prep/Cook time: 2.5 hours

Serves:  8

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:   https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/crispy-pork-belly-with-fennel-black-salt

MORNINGS

Apple Banana Bircher Muesli

https://nadialim.com/recipe/instant-apple-banana-bircher-muesli/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Instant Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

http://wholesome-cook.com/2011/08/14/3-ingredient-instant-chocolate-banana-ice-cream/

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Weekly Eating Plan: 12th of December

My top picks for this week are the Asparagus and Salmon Salad and the Spicy Fish Tacos.......And that Apricot Slice is calling my name.  Bon Appetit.xx

View and print your weekly shopping list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c9EtEeczjn33fG3zU6x2TmPbntkwwRX6kng7Hsy_EpM/edit?usp=sharing


Monday: Quinoa Silverbeet and Two Cheese Tart

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/served-up/article/2014/9/quinoa-silverbeet-and-two-cheese-tart
Tips and tricks: This is a great recipe that you can easily substitute the greens and cheeses.

Tuesday: Spicy Fish Tacos

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins

Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is 

View Recipe:  http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2016/04/spicy-fish-tacos.html#more

Tips and tricks: There are a lot of components to this recipe, but just focus on completing one at a time.

Wednesday: Cashew and Tahini Satay Chicken Stir Fry

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers: Over a coleslaw.....

View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fresh-light/cashew-and-tahini-satay-chicken-stir-fry

Thursday: Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://thedomesticman.com/2016/08/16/vietnamese-chicken-and-cabbage-salad/

Friday: Panko Chicken Drumsticks

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/panko-chicken-drumsticks/

Tips and Tricks: If you are wanting a paleo option switch the panko crumbs for almond meal

Saturday: Salmon and Asparagus Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins

Serves:  6

Lunch Leftovers: As is 

View Recipe:http://www.mindfood.com/au/recipe/salmonasparagussalad/

Sunday: Christmas Roast Lamb

Prep/Cook time: 1.5 hours

Serves:  6

Lunch Leftovers: Soooo many different options

View Recipe:   http://chelseawinter.co.nz/christmas-roast-lamb-leg/

MORNINGS

Ultimate Peanut Butter Smoothie

https://weightlossandtraining.com/ultimate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Macadamia Yoghurt Slice

https://theaccommodatingchef.com/2016/04/05/apricot-macadamia-yoghurt-slice/

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Weekly Eating Plan 5th of December

December is here, we are on the countdown to Christmas.  I love this time of year as it is full of lots of hussle and bussle but boy can it get busy.  Next weeks eating plan is full of quick and meals.  Bon Appetit.xx

View and print your weekly shopping list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jYQONJmr1mHca3-ZA36BiQH93qKzLzSqV01FAQKj9-E/edit?usp=sharing


Monday: Avocado and Char-Grilled Corn on Rye Toast

Prep/Cook time: 15 mins
Serves:4
View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fresh-light/avocado-and-char-grilled-corn-on-rye-toast
Tips and tricks: Add your favourite 'extras' to this dish like cherry tomatoes.

Tuesday: Lamb Meatballs w Eggplant

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins

Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:  http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2016/05/loaded-lamb-meatballs-with-eggplant.html#more

Tips and tricks: These meatballs are great on their own too!

Wednesday: Lemon Pineapple Herb Roasted Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 2 - 3 hours

Serves: 2/3

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/lemon-pineapple-herb-roasted-chook-legs/
Tips and Tricks: PREP, PREP, PREP - this recipe says it takes around 2-3 hours, you can cut this down by prepping as much the night before.

Thursday: Roast Salmon w Beetroot and Feta Crush w Baby Kale

Prep/Cook time: 20 mins

Serves: 1

View Recipe: http://www.dalepinnock.com/portfolio-posts/maple-horseradish-roasted-salmon-with-beetroot-and-feta-crush-and-baby-kale/

Tips and Tricks: Alter this recipe for the number of people that you are catering for.

Friday: Gluten Free Sweetcorn Fritters

Prep/Cook time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is 

View Recipe: https://www.thehealthychef.com/2014/02/gluten-free-sweetcorn-fritters/

Tips and Tricks: Serve with a truck load of Avocado

Saturday: Grilled Marinated Steak Kebabs

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.simplyscratch.com/2013/06/grilled-marinated-steak-kebabs.html
Tips and Tricks: Perfect recipe to throw together for a summer BBQ.

Sunday: Beer Butt Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 1.5 hours

Serves:  6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:   http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/beer-butt-chicken/?

MORNINGS

Berry Breakfast Trifle

https://www.sanitarium.co.nz/recipes/a-z/berry-breakfast-trifle

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Salted Tahini Bark

https://theaccommodatingchef.com/2015/01/08/salted-tahini-chocolate-bark/

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