Han's FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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:

View Recipe: https://www.myfoodbag.co.nz/recipes/details/2575-rocket-pesto-crusted-lamb-with-couscous-salad

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

View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/mustard-chicken-quick-dauphinoise-greens-black-forest-affogato/

Friday: Thai Chicken Satay Skewers

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:http://chelseawinter.co.nz/thai-chicken-satay-skewers/

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

View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/braised-leg-lamb-capsicums

Tips and tricks: Serve with fresh greens!

MORNINGS

Clean Strawberry Smoothie

http://www.accordingtoelle.com/clean-strawberry-smoothie/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Paleo Ginger Slice

http://fashionfitnessfood.com/ginger-slice-paleo-style/

Weekly Eating Plan: 13th of June

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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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

View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/mince-and-sweet-potato-spaghetti/

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

View Recipe: http://www.arieats.com/recipes/pulled-taco-chicken

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

View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/crispy-crumbed-chicken-drumsticks-with-ginger-chilli-dressing/

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!

View Recipe:http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/roast-chicken-green-herb-sauce

Sunday: Pearl Barley, Apricot, Grilled Pork Salad w Five Spice Vinaigrette

Prep/Cook time: 60mins

Serves: 4-6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://thebubbalinokitchen.com/2013/04/pearl-barley-fresh-apricot-grilled-pork-salad-with-5-spice-vinaigrette/

Tips and tricks: This salad is amazing and delicious with any kind of meat or even on its own!

MORNINGS

Superfood Bircher Muesli

http://www.thefullhelping.com/raw-vegan-bircher-muesli-superfood-inspired/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Salted Peanut Protein Balls

http://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Salted-Peanut-Protein-Balls-40551742

Weekly Eating Plan: 6th of June

A little bit of Chelsea, Nadia, Annabel, Mike and Jaime for next weeks eating plan. Oh and those Dark Chocolate Caramels are screaming to be made asap. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Cauliflower and Buckwheat Risotto

Prep/Cook time: 60mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/gm-buckwheat-risotto

Tuesday: Spicy Tomato Soup w Mini Meatballs

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/tomato-soup-with-spicy-mini-meatballs/#axzz49ef5paKm

Tips and tricks: You can use any kind of mince.

Wednesday: Soft Fish Tacos w Mango Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:https://www.myfoodbag.co.nz/recipes/details/1774-soft-fish-tacos-with-mango-salad
Tips and Tricks: If you cant get your hands on fresh mango, you can always give tinned ago.

Thursday: Salmon, Prawn Potato Croquettes

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/salmon-prawn-potato-croquettes-with-chunky-tartare/

Tips and Tricks: You can swap the Potato for Kumara, Bread Crumbs for Almond Meal and Salmon for Gurnard.

Friday: Healthy KFC

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://tvnz.co.nz/the-food-truck/ep-8-mike-s-13-herbs-and-spices-chicken-4184710

Tips and Tricks: This recipe is so versatile, you can use any cut of chicken and simply double the recipe to cater for more.

Saturday: Grilled Flank Steak w Quick Green Sauce

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: In a wrap or a salad!

View Recipe:http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/grilled-flank-steak-with-quick-green-sauce/377/
Tips and Tricks: Serve with a warm Kumara salad.

Sunday: Roast Pork Shoulder

Prep/Cook time: Slow roasting from early in the morning! 45mins for the veggies.

Serves: 12

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/overnight-roasted-pork-shoulder/#BgcDJASVq68jkWlQ.97

Tips and tricks: This recipe serves a lot of people, I'll be using the same cut of pork but will be taking it easy with the sides.

MORNINGS

Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/desserts/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels

http://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Healthy-Dark-Chocolate-Salted-Caramels-Recipe-37527086

Weekly Eating Plan: 30th of May

ntroducing Gordon Ramsay to the blog this week as his Halloumi Courgette and Herb Cakes feature on Meatless Monday. Oh and we love a new sweet treat to try! Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Halloumi Courgette and Herb Cakes

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://www.gordonramsay.com/gr/recipes/halloumi-courgette-and-herb-cakes/

Tuesday: Ginger Baked Salmond and Red Cabbage Slaw

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/recipes/2014/april/ginger-baked-salmon-and-red-cabbage-slaw

Wednesday: The Best Steak Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:http://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/best-steak-salad-gluten-free/1c927080-0862-4c51-91f4-869e8525ed17?current_section=recipes&adkit_ref=/recipes/group/healthy-recipes/4b361218-922e-411d-b526-e3c69644fe21
Tips and Tricks: Throw any of your old veggies that you need to use up into this salad.

Thursday: Double Baked Cauliflower Souffle

Prep/Cook time: 60mins

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/double-baked-cauliflower-souffle

Tips and Tricks: Do not be worried about this recipe - it is really easy! Some of it you can even do the day before and if you want you can add a proscuitto on top.

Friday: Thai Red Chicken Curry

Prep/Cook time: 40mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/recipes/main-courses/thai-red-chicken-curry

Tips and Tricks: You could serve this with Quinoa instead of rice.

Saturday: Chicken Breast Wrapped w Bacon

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 2

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/chicken-breast-wrapped-bacon/
Tips and Tricks: This recipe is so easy to increase to cater for more people. We normally use 2 breasts for dinner and lunch for two.

Sunday: Roast Chicken w Rosemary, Lemon and Honey

Prep/Cook time: 60mins

Serves: 4- 6

Lunch Leftovers: So many different ways - in a wrap, salad or even in a quiche!

View Recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roast-chicken-with-rosemary-lemon-and-honey-395509

Tips and tricks: You can serve this with any kind of salad or veggie.

MORNINGS

Peanut Butter, Cacao and Banana Thick Shake

https://nadialim.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cacao-banana-thickshake/

Paleo Breakfast Egg and Bacon Muffins

http://ohsnapletseat.com/2013/01/14/a-paleo-breakfast-baked-eggs-in-ham-cups/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Raspberry Chia Brownies

http://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/choc-raspberry-chia-brownies/6751a0da-6ea8-424e-89b1-bf3a4d4174b6

Weekly Eating Plan: 23rd of May

A little vegeterian, gluten, dairy and grain free in this week's eating plan - but no shortage of flavour! Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Mexican Bowl

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins on the night - there is some soaking of nuts required too!
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://littlebirdorganics.co.nz/blogs/recipes-1/51495105-mexican-bowl
Tips and tricks: I have left out the cashew sour cream, if you want to try it you will need to add the ingredients to your shopping list. We are going to use greek yoghurt as an alternative.

Tuesday: Pearl Barley Risotto w Vegetables and Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://wholesome-cook.com/2011/11/23/pearl-barley-risotto-with-vegetables-and-chicken/

Tips and tricks: This is a great recipe to use up any of your old veggies!

Wednesday: Zesty Butter Lemon Snapper

Prep/Cook time: 30 Mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/zesty-butter-lemon-snapper/
Tips and Tricks: Serve with a rocket salad.

Thursday: 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 to use a chilli sauce with as little sugar as possible - check out the Culley's range they are fab!

Friday: Gluten Free Pesto Pizza

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://foreverfit.tv/gluten-free-pesto-pizza-included-gluten-free-flat-bread-recipe/

Tips and Tricks: This pizza would be great with prosciutto too!

Saturday: Lasagne Dairy and Grain Free

Prep/Cook time:45mins

Serves:4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://nourishholistichealth.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/lasagne-dairy-and-grain-free/
Tips and Tricks: Another great recipe to use up any old veggies!

Sunday: Crunchy Topped Chicken Casserole

Prep/Cook time: 60mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://nzfavouriterecipe.co.nz/recipes/mains/217-crunchy-topped-chicken-casserole

Tips and tricks: Great way to get broth into the family!

MORNINGS

Trifle Muesli w Berries

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

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Nut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

https://nadialim.com/recipe/nut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Weekly Eating Plan: 16th of May

As the temperatures drop ever so slightly, we are continuing with a few delicious salads and a curry especially for that night that you just need to warm your insides. Bon appetit.xx

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Monday: Roasted Beetroot, Carrot, Cauliflower Salad w Halloumi

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 3-4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://eatwellnz.co.nz/roasted-beetroot-carrot-cauliflower-salad-with-halloumi/
Tips and tricks: This dish is will be just as delicious without the Halloumi.

Tuesday: Asian Chicken Edamame Salad