Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Curry Shrimp Chopped Salad, Grilled Salmon, Spicy Chicken Legs

  • PRODUCE
  • Brocolli
  • Lemon
  • Asparagus
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 1 ear corn
  • red onion
    1 mango
    avocado
    7 limes
    Basil
    Rosemary
    4 garic cloves

    • PROTEIN
    • ¾ pound raw shrimp, peeled
    • 12 chicken legs
    • 6 salmon fillets

    • DAIRY
      • ¼ cup non-fat plain yogurt
      • Butter
      • Milk

      • PANTRY
      • EVOO
      • Vegetable oil
      • Paprika
      • Kosher Salt
      • Pepper
      • Yellow Curry Powder
      • White wine vinegar
      • Crushed red pepper
      • Flour
      • Dijon Mustard
      • Dry white wine

Friday, May 16, 2014

BBQ Pork Wonton Tacos, Skinny Chimichangas, Siracha Chicken Bowl

Meat
Ground Turkey Breast
Pork Roast 
chicken breasts or chicken thighs

Produce
Onion
Garlic
Wonton Wrappers
Brocoli Slaw (I used pre-packaged)
Cilantro
Limes for lime juice
green onions

Pantry
Chili Powder
Dried ORegano
Cumin
1 can tomato sauce
mild green chills (canned)
flour tortillas
Liquid Smoke
Sea Salt
Ketchup
Soy Sauce
pineapple Juice (I used some from a can of pineapple)
garlic
brown sugar
fresh ginger
Quinoa
Siracha 
honey
coconut oil (this is for siracha chicken but you can use olive oil)

Monday, May 12, 2014

Chicken Adobe, Pork Carnitas, Carnita Soup

Produce
garlic
2 bay leaves
2 white onion
1-2 serrano peppers
Avocado
Cilantro (for garnish)
1 Chayote skin (optional)
Arugula
Veggie for 1 meal
Lettuce cups for carnitas or tortilla shells

Meat
Bone in Chicken (for 1 meal)
1 4-5 lb. boneless pork roast

Pantry
Vinegar
Dark soy sauce
10-12 whole peppercorns
Rice
Chipotle powder
Cumin
Chili powder
Beer

Other
Gnocchi

Chicken Adobe
Take a large pot that has a lid and heat 2 T. oil.  Add 4 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté 1 minute.  Add the chicken.  Mix 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 bay leaves and peppercorns and pour over chicken.  Add 1/2 cup water and simmer over low heat for about an hour with the lid on.  When chicken is fork tender remove and turn up heat to thicken sauce.  Serve over rice or veggie.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Carnitas Caldo Soup

Friday, May 2, 2014

Hawaiian Chicken, Salsa Verde Burgers, Cuban Flank Steak (Croc Pot Meal)

Produce
Ginger
Garlic
Shredded red cabbage or lettuce (for burger topping)
Avocado
4 Roma tomatoes
2 poblano chiles
1 onion
2 bell peppers
1 jalapeño
Green beans or other vegetable for 2 side dishes

Meat
Boneless Chicken
1-2 lbs. lean ground sirloin (whatever you need for burgers)
2 lbs flank steak

Dairy
pepper jack cheese slices

Pantry
Brown sugar
Ketchup
Soy sauce or Hoisin sauce
Pineapple chunks
Salsa Verde
Beef Broth
Hamburger buns
Cumin
Paprika
Coriander

Serve with rice or any vegetable


Cuban Flank Steak

Season steak with salt and pepper.  Sear steak on both sides in oil over medium heat.  Remove steak and place in slow cooker.  Deglaze pan with 1/2 cup beef broth and sauté diced onion, chopped garlic (2-3 cloves), diced jalapeño and sliced bell peppers for 3-5 minutes.  Add seasonings: 1-2 T. cumin, 2 tsp. paprika, 2 tsp. coriander) and diced roma tomatoes.  Pour over top of steak, cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.  

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Seared Salmon, Croc Pot Balsamic Pork, Chicken Tortilla Soup

Produce
1 1/2 lb new red potatoes
1 1/2 lb baby spinich
2 large shallots
Fresh Taragon
1 lb of green beans
1 Onion
2 Garlic gloves
Cilantro
Green onion
Avocado

Meat/Protein
4 6-8oz salmon filets
2 lb boneless pork shoulder roast
2 boneless chicken breast halves

Dairy
Shredded jack cheese 

Pantry
White wine
Butter
Canola Oil
Apple cider vinegar
Chicken broth
Dijon mustard
Olive oil
Salt
Garlic Powder
Red pepper flakes
Balsamic vinegar
Worcestershire Sauce
Honey
Brown rice/wild rice
Chili Powder
Dried Oregano
1 280z can crushed tomatoes
Canned corn
Hominy
Green chili peppers
Black beans
Corn chips


I usually make roasted green beans and wild rice to go along with the pork.


Sunday, April 13, 2014

Stuffed Eggplant, Bourbon Chicken, Lemon Poppyseed Chicken, Thai Soup

Produce
2 Eggplant
3 Onion
Garlic
Spinach 
Lemon
Red Onion
Strawberries
Parsley
1 red bell pepper (thai soup)
fresh ginger (thai soup)
Lime  (thai soup)
Cilantro (thai soup)

Meat
Chicken Sausage Links or Ground Italian Sausage
1 1/2 to 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 chicken breasts (2 of these for thai soup)

Pantry
Capers
Tomato Sauce/Marinara Sauce of Your Choice (use this for the eggplant instead of making it from scratch or use your own recipe).
Bread Crumbs
Pasta
soy sauce 
Olive Oil
Vinegar
Bourbon
Brown Sugar
Ground Ginger
Poppy Seed Dressing
Chicken Stock (thai soup)
Coconut Milk (2 cans) (thai soup)
Fish Sauce (thai Soup)
Peanut Butter (thai Soup)

Other
Fresh Mozzarella
Brown Rice (for 2 meals if you make the thai soup)
Red Curry Paste (thai soup)
Frozen Peas (thai soup)




Saturday, April 5, 2014

Lemon Chicken Pasta, Pork Tenderloin, Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Produce
10 cloves of garlic
6 lemons
basil
rosemary
shallot
1 orange
12 oz rasberries (fresh or frozen)
12 oz cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 red onion
1 english cucumber
romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes

Dairy
Parmesan cheese
butter
2 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt
feta cheese

Meat
3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or how ever much for 2 entrees)
1-2 lbs. pork tenderloin

Pantry
EVOO
Salt
pepper
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 lb penne pasta
dijon mustard
sugar
dill
 dried oregano
 ground cumin
smoked paprika
 ground cinnamon
 ground cardamom

Misc
1 cup Red wine
orange juice
kalamata olives
Skewers