Han's FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I love this time of year when the fridge is packed with fresh veggies and lots of delicious summer fruit! A couple of interesting meals, a challenging recipe here and there and pancakes that are gluten and refined sugar free. 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: 28th of November

Great recipes throughout the entire eating plan next week! Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Potato Latkes w Feta Cream Cheese

Prep/Cook time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2016/10/potato-latkes-with-feta-cream-cheese.html#more

Tuesday: Coconut Lime and Coriander poached Chicken Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fresh-light/coconut-lime-and-coriander-poached-chicken-salad

Wednesday: Lola Berry's Emmami Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 2

View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/lola-berrys-emmami-salad
Tips and Tricks: Alter the recipe to cater for more.

Thursday: Mexican Fish Tacos

Prep/Cook time: 90mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/mexican-fish-tacos/

Friday: Thai Laksa

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 2-3

View Recipe: https://theaccommodatingchef.com/2015/07/19/thai-laksa/

Saturday: Greek Style Fish Salad

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/greek-style-fish-salad/

Sunday: Baked Pollock w Ginger, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Prep/Cook time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/baked-pollock-with-ginger-tomatoes-pine-nuts/

Tips and tricks: Serve with baby fresh baby potatoes

MORNINGS

Mixed Berry and Banana Smoothie Bowl

http://www.juliaandlibby.com/2015/10/30/mixed-berry-and-banana-protein-smoothie-bowl/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Date, Cashew, Caramel Chocolate Slice

https://nadialim.com/recipe/healthy-date-cashew-caramel-chocolate-slice/

Weekly Eating Plan: 21st of November

It is the season of salads so what better way to get things under way.....7 delicious salads. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Watermelon and Spinach Super Salad

Prep/Cook time: 20mins
Serves: 2
View Recipe: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/watermelon-spinach-super-salad
Tips and tricks: Super easy to double the ingredients to cater for more.

Tuesday: Crab, Apple and Watercress Salad w Walnut Vinaigrette

Prep/Cook time: 20mins

Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crab-apple-and-watercress-salad-walnut-vinaigrette

Tips and tricks: You can substitute with Cray Fish too!

Wednesday: Wild Rice, Prawn and Mango Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://www.cooked.com/uk/Louise-Fulton-Keats/Hardie-Grant-Books/Something-for-Everyone/Dinner/Wild-rice-prawn-and-mango-salad-recipe

Thursday: Kumara, Bacon, Walnut and Orange Salad

Prep/Cook time: 10 mins

Serves: 1

View Recipe: https://nadialim.com/recipe/kumara-bacon-walnut-orange-salad/

Tips and Tricks: Another easy one to alter the ingredients to cater for more people.

Friday: Sesame Crusted Halloumi and Balsamic Strawberry Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 3 - 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.georgeats.com/food/2014/9/12/sesame-crusted-halloumi-and-balsamic-strawberry-salad

Saturday: Salmon Nicoise

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers:As is

View Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/poached-salmon-nioise

Tips and Tricks: You could use a smoked salmon for this dish as a substitute.

Sunday: Ripe Cafe Raw Energy Salad

Prep/Cook time: 40 mins

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.bite.co.nz/recipe/8894/Ripes-raw-energy-salad/

Tips and tricks: This is a great recipe to serve with your favourite side of meat.

MORNINGS

Quinoa Bircher Muesli w Pistachios and Blueberries

https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fresh-light/quinoa-bircher-muesli-with-pistachios-and-blueberries

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Recipe Lemon Yoghurt Loaf

http://www.juliaandlibby.com/2014/11/30/recipe-lemon-yoghurt-loaf/

Weekly Eating Plan: 14th of November

Lots of great flavoursome quick meals in next weeks eating plan. Bon appetit.xx

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Monday: Roast Cauliflower Salad w Eggplant

Prep/Cook time: 45mins
Serves: 6
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: http://www.fromthekitchen.co.nz/2016/10/roast-cauliflower-salad-with-eggplant.html#more

Tuesday: Kangaroo Sausages w Grilled Peach, Corn and Watercress Salad

Prep/Cook time: 35 mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/kangaroo-sausages-with-grilled-peach-corn-watercress-salad/

Tips and tricks: If Kangaroo isn't your thing then feel free to pick you favourite!

Wednesday: Chicken Fajitas

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/chicken-fajitas/

Thursday: Lemon Pepper Chicken w Gold Kumara Mash

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/85691970/recipe-lemon-pepper-chicken-with-gold-kumara-mash

Friday: Chilli Chicken w Drunken Pinto Beans

Prep/Cook time: 1 hour 50mins

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers: So many different ways - a salad, a wrap or as is!

View Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/chilli-chicken-with-drunken-pinto-beans/

Saturday: Fish Parcels w Ginger Spring Onions

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://www.fussfreecooking.com/recipe-categories/meat-recipes/fish-parcels-with-ginger-spring-onions-recipe/

Sunday: Blackened Salmon w Creamy Yoghurt Celeriac Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/dinner/blackened-salmon-with-creamy-yoghurt-celeriac-salad

MORNINGS

Banana Coconut and Peanut Butter Smoothie

http://www.juliaandlibby.com/2012/10/29/banana-coconut-and-peanut-butter-smoothie/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Macadamia Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies

https://theaccommodatingchef.com/2016/05/25/macadamia-raspberry-white-chocolate-cookies/

Weekly Eating Plan: 7th of November

Quiche, Salads galore and meals on the BBQ all mean one thing - SUMMER IS COMING! Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Asparagus and Spinach Quiche

Prep/Cook time: 50 mins
Serves: 6 - 8
Lunch Leftovers: As is
View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/asparagus-spinach-quiche/
Tips and tricks: Serve with a basic green salad

Tuesday: Lamb Couscous Salad

Prep/Cook time: 1 hour 15 mins

Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/lamb-couscous-salad/

Wednesday: Ceviche w Crispy Paprika Potatoes

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins - Mainly for the marinading.

Serves: 4

View Recipe: http://bonniedelicious.com/home/2014/4/9/my-favourite-ceviche-w-crispy-paprika-potatoes

Thursday: Beef Stir Fry Rice Noodle Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/joseph-parkers-beef-stir-fry-rice-noodle-salad

Tips and Tricks: If you are not a fan of rice noddles swap them for whatever works best for you. I was recently introduced to Black Bean Noodles recently and they were amazing!

Friday: Asian Style Chilli Chicken Nachos

Prep/Cook time: 30mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/dinner/asian-style-chilli-chicken-nachos

Tips and Tricks: Choose your chips wisely there are amazing gluten free chips about - I love the Culley's ones!

Saturday: Achiote Recado Pork

Prep/Cook time: 3 - 4 hours to marinade, 2.5 hours cooking time

Serves: 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe:http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/achiote-recado-pork/

Sunday: Hawaiian Glazed Chicken

Prep/Cook time: 90 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/hawaiian-glazed-chicken/

Tips and tricks: Serve with your favourite slaw.

MORNINGS

Chocolate Orange Smoothie

http://www.juliaandlibby.com/2013/06/05/chocolate-orange-smoothie/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Gluten Free Shortbread

http://www.unconventionalbaker.com/recipes/simple-gluten-free-vegan-shortbread-cookies/

Weekly Eating Plan: 31st of October

It is all about the flavours in this weeks eating plan. 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: 24th of October

Come on sunshine you can do it! Gin has welcomed it's lovely self back to the kitchen bench, strawberries are planted and the tomato seed's are on their way too. Oh and it would be rude to not include a recipe that features asparagus. Bon Appetit.xx

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Monday: Duck Fat Potato and Onion Galette

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins
Serves: 4 - 6
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: http://www.dish.co.nz/recipes/duck-fat-potato-and-onion-galette
Tips and tricks: Serve with a very basic rocket or watercress salad with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Tuesday: Snapper w Asparagus and Whipped Feta

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 2

View Recipe: http://www.viva.co.nz/article/food-drink/snapper-recipe-with-asparagus-and-whipped-feta/

Wednesday: Greek Meatballs with Eggplant and Mashed Pototoes

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.mindfood.com/recipe/greek-meatballs-with-eggplant-mashed-potatoes/
Tips and Tricks: Substitute the mash for any alternative that suits you or even get rid of it and serve the meatballs with brocollini.

Thursday: Lemon Grilled Haloumi w Warm Freekeh Salad

Prep/Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 2 - 3

View Recipe: https://www.myfoodbag.co.nz/recipes/details/2574-lemon-grilled-haloumi-with-warm-freekeh-salad-

Tips and Tricks: If you cant get your hands on Freekah you can substitute it with quinoa.

Friday: Blue Cheese and Onion Pizza

Prep/Cook time: 45mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://www.viva.co.nz/article/food-drink/blue-cheese-and-onion-pizza-recipe/

Tips and Tricks: Select the pizza base that works best for you or you can make your own too.

Saturday: Lamb Salad

Prep/Cook time: 60 mins

Serves: 4

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/lamb-salad/

Sunday: Crispy Pork Belly

Prep/Cook time: 5 hours slow roasting.

Serves: 4 - 6

Lunch Leftovers: As is

View Recipe: http://chelseawinter.co.nz/pork-belly/

Tips and tricks: Serve with simple greens and a crunchy slaw.

MORNINGS

Bircher Muesli w Almond Milk

http://deliciouslyella.com/bircher-muesli-with-almond-milk/

SNACKS & SWEET TREATS

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

https://www.facebook.com/katieinthekiitchen/photos/pb.1387043444919920.-2207520000.1476171377./1653565001601095/?type=3&theater

Weekly Eating Plan: 17th of October

Next weeks menu has a couple of old basics, a few family friendly meals and a couple of fancy ones too. Oh and we never forget delicious sweet treats. Bon appetit.xx

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Monday: Roast Beetroot Garlic and Chia Seed Tart

Prep/Cook time: 1 hour 15mins
Serves: 4
Lunch Leftovers:As is
View Recipe: https://iquitsugar.com/recipe/roast-beetroot-garlic-and-chia-seed-tart/
Tips and tricks: The pastry in this recipe is super easy to swap an alternative that suits you best.

Tuesday: Crumbed Schnitzel