Han's FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Bangerritos are back!!!! We haven't had these little guys in a while and rumour has it they are bigger and better. Roll on the Friday night meal. Oh and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday meals are looking pretty good too. Bon appetit.xx

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Monday: Grilled Halloumi Fennel and Broad Bean Salsa

Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves:4
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/grilled-halloumi-fennel-and-broad-bean-salsa
Tips and tricks: I always have Broad Beans in the freezer as they are a great addition to soooo many meals.

Tuesday: Ginger Soy Lamb Kebabs w Peanut Sauce

Prep/Cook time: Marinade overnight, 45 mins cook/prep time.

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://milk-and.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/ginger-soy-lamb-kebabs-with-speedy.html

Tips and tricks: These kebabs can be served with any of your favourite salad.

Wednesday: Wasabi Pea Crushed Salmon

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://lovealwaysanna.com/?p=251

Thursday: Thai Green Vegetable Stir Fry

Prep/Cook time: 25mins

Serves: 3/4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/recipes/main-courses/green-vegetable-stir-fry

Tips and Tricks: If you are wanting to add a little protein to this dish, I think it would be delicious with pan fried fish.

Friday: Bangerrito Buritos

Prep/Cook time: 20 - 30mins

Serves: 2

Lunch Leftovers: You will love them so much that I am not sure that there will be any left overs.

View Recipe: http://frankieandsteph2014.blogspot.co.nz/2015/01/bangeritos.html

Tips and Tricks: These little beauties are now exclusively stocked at Neat Meat. Check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bangerritos

Saturday: Indian Spiced Barbecue Chicken w Spinach, Mango and Avo Salsa

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers:As is

View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2016/02/indian-spiced-barbecue-chicken-with.html#more

Sunday: Crispy Skin Pork Belly w Parsnip and Swede Slaw

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 2

View Recipe: http://wholesome-cook.com/2011/05/29/crispy-skin-pork-belly-to-order-with-parsnip-and-swede-slaw/

Tips and tricks: The recipe is easily adaptable if you would like to cater for additional people.

MORNINGS

Breakfast Trifle Young Coconut w Home Made Muesli and Berries

http://wholesome-cook.com/2011/05/05/breakfast-trifle-young-coconut-home-made-muesli-and-berries/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

http://www.primalpalate.com/paleo-recipe/chocolate-chip-cookies/

Weekly Eating Plan: 29th of February

The Raw Broccoli Salad went down such a treat in our house last week, I have found another delicious one to enjoy in this weeks eating plan - Green Vegetable, Hazelnut and Cranberry Salad. Watch this space we could have a new addition to the weekly eating plan Go Green Only Night. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Mixed Greens and Two Cheese Tart

Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: Serve cold the next day
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/mixed-greens-and-two-cheese-tart
Tips and tricks: You can be creative with your greens in this recipe!

Weekly Eating Plan: 22nd of February

One of my lovely followers recently introduced me to the most amazing salads on our recent camping trip. Super excited to be sharing the Raw Broccoli Salad with you on next weeks eating plan - it is delicicous! We have an interesting addition to the breakfast menu too, chunky chocolate buckwheat granola. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Raw Broccoli Salad

Prep/Cook time: 15 mins Prep 2 hours chill time in the fridge
Serves: 4
View Recipe: https://treatabel.wordpress.com/2014/12/27/ripes-raw-broccoli-salad/
Tips and tricks: You could add so many different additions to this recipe such as chorizo or pan seared fish.

Weekly Eating Plan: 15th of Feb

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Meatless Monday: Broad Bean and Haloumi Salad

Prep: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.healthyeah.co.nz/recipes/broad-bean-smashed-egg-breakfast-with-haloumi

Weekly Eating Plan: 8th of February

Some tasty and simple recipes for you this week. Bon Appetit.xx

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Meatless Monday: Black Rice Pilaf

Prep: 75 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/black-rice-kale-aubergine-pilaf/

Weekly Eating Plan: 1st of February

Lemongrass Skewers, Prawn Nectarine Salad and Frozen Yoghurt, Mint and Dark Chocolate - Wow wee! Bon Appetit.xx

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKVnisq_sHrGgZpV_METalbuQ7m3G0eG2aTcHjg2HNs/edit?usp=sharing Monday: Barbecued Zucchini, Broccolini w Seed & Almond Butter

Prep/Cook time: 30mins
Serves: 6 - 8
View Recipe: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/cuisine/75381329/recipe-barbecued-zucchini--broccoli-with-seed-almond-brown-butter

Weekly Eating Plan: 25th of January

I just cant help myself - another week of meals full of herbs and green veggies!

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Monday: Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 3- 4

Lunch Leftovers: For lunch you could add a range of different ingredients to mix this one up!

View Recipe: http://www.closetcooking.com/2015/08/pesto-zucchini-noodles-with-roasted.html

Tips and Tricks: For Meatless Monday, just leave out the chicken.

Weekly Eating Plan: 18th of January

This week, I have put together the following recipes to help use the abundance of berries and fresh veggies that summer brings. For us, we have delicious fresh lettuce and herbs in the garden and an array of berries that can make for a delicious healthy sweet treat at the drop of a hat. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Tomato and Mozarella Burgers

Prep/Cook time: 20mins
Serves: 4
View Recipe: http://www.omg28.com/menus/

Weekly Eating Plan: 11th of January

Happy New Year, I hope that 2016 is full of amazing adventures for you and your loved ones and of course some delicious food. This weeks eating plan is nice and simple, but super adaptable if you have guests or if you are heading to a BBQ and need to take a plate. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogs/sarah-remmer-the-non-diet-dietitian/20140306/zucchini-ribbon-salad

Weekly Eating Plan: 4th of January

With an abundance of amazing green veggies and fresh delicious berries, how could I not seek out recipes full of these summer goodies. Bon Appetit.xx

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Meatless Monday: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Hummus and Kale

Prep/Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fast-weeknights/baked-sweet-potatoes-with-hummus-and-kale
Tips and tricks: If you are not a fan of hummus you could substitute it for tzitziki or full fat egg based mayo.

Weekly Eating Plan: 21st of December

It may be a little wet over the weekend but I am sure that the brownies in this weeks eating plan will make up for it. Bon Appetit.xx

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Meatless Monday: Quinoa Salad with Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Asparagus

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://eatwellnz.co.nz/spring-quinoa-salad/

Weekly Eating Plan: 14th of December

With summer on the cards and the festive season fast approaching, summer sweat treats have been heavily on my mind! With a husband that seriously loves a good ice-block I have given myself the challenge of creating some ice blocks that are good for us. One of the special wee buttons I know made my day when she asked her mummy for my recipe for the Yogo Berry Ice-Blocks I made for her and her wee friends last summer. Here are some scrummy recipes for your 'Summer Goodie Ice Blocks'. Bon Appetit. xx

Summer Goodie Ice Blocks:
Creamy Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream

http://eatwellnz.co.nz/creamy-raspberry-coconut-ice-cream/

Summer Goodie Ice-Blocks

You have to love a weekly eating plan full of lots of beautiful seasonal veggies! Bon Appetit.xx

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Meatless Monday: Baby Carrot Salad w Roasted Lemon Dressing

Prep/Cook time: 35 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/37678/baby+carrot+salad+with+roasted+lemon+dressing?ref=collections,superfoods

Weekly Eating Plan: 7th of December

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:
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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!

Weekly Eating Plan: 30th of November

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

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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: 23rd of November

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

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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: 16th of November

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

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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

http://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Green-Smoothie-Great-Weight-Loss-30857681

Paleo Granola

http://www.theroastedroot.net/paleo-granola/

Recipe Name

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Lemon Lime Coconut Biscuits

http://rapidfitnessnutrition.tumblr.com/post/55206256344/lemon-lime-coconut-biscuits

Flourless Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

http://www.mydarlinglemonthyme.com/2014/07/flourless-banana-cinnamon-dark.html