Sunday, June 29, 2014

Honey Butter Grilled Chicken, Pork Verde, Zucchini Shrimp Noodles

Produce
Parsley
Cilantro
Garlic
Basil
Shallot
Zucchini
Cherry Tomatoes
Lemons (for juice)
Limes (for juice)

Pantry
Honey
Salsa Verde
Brown Rice
Horseradish
Salt/Pepper/Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Garlic Salt
Red Pepper Flakes
Sliced Almonds
Dried Coriander

Meat
Chicken Thighs (12 thighs to serve 4-6 ppl)
Pork Shoulder
Shrimp (or chicken)

Dairy
Butter
Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt

Honey Butter Grilled Chicken Thighs

Pork Verde 
1. Take a pork shoulder (size of your choice)
2.  Either make salsa verde or purchase a jar of salsa verde, probably larger size, not smallest size.
3. Rub the pork in salt, pepper, garlic salt and coriander.
3.  Sear the pork, then put in the crock pot with the salsa verde, and you may want to add a little chicken or veg stock to keep extra liquid in.
4.  Shred the pork and serve over either plain brown rice or white rice with cilantro in it and top with avocado and sour cream or greek yogurt mixed with a little lime juice.

Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Shrimp (If you don't eat shrimp, sub Chicken)

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Zucchini Lasagna, Turkey Marinara Burgers, Fiery Pork Tenderloin

Meat
2 Lbs. ground beef or turkey (for 2 meals)
1 lb. pork tenderloin

Produce
1 Green bell pepper
1 Onion
1 Zucchini
Box of mushrooms
Garlic
Scallions
Lemon
Basil
Ginger
Mango
Cilantro
Lime
Jalapeño
1 Veggie Side Dish for burger night 

Dairy
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese

Pantry
Marinara Sauce (24 oz.)
Worcestershire Sauce
Focacia Bread or buns for burgers
Sweet Red Chili Sauce
Honey
Siracha Sauce

Zucchini Lasagna
http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2013/09/healthy_recipes_zucchini_lasagna/

Turkey Marinara Burgers
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mozzarella_stuffed_turkey_burgers.html

Sweet & Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/sweet-and-fiery-pork-tenderloin-with.html

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Garlic Yogurt Chicken, Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups

Meat
(4-6)Chicken Breasts (you will need chicken breasts for 2 meals
1/2 ground sausage (I used turkey)

Produce
(3-5) Poblano Peppers (depending on size)
6 Garlic Cloves (2 meals)
Ginger
Lemon
Red onion
2 yellow onion
carrot
jalapeno
2 ears of corn (you can use canned or frozen as well)
Leaf lettuce (lettuce cups)
Green Beans (SIDE)

Dairy
4 oz of cream cheese 
4 oz pepper jack or any shredded cheese
1/2 C. plain yogurt 

Pantry
Brown Sugar
red pepper flakes
Thyme
Salt 
Pepper
Panko Bread crumbs
cumin
chili powder
paprika
canenne
canola oil
rice vinegar
sesame oil
1/4 C Cashews
2 1/4 c soy sauce
Mexican Rice (SIDE DISH)


Stuffed Poblano Peppers
I served with Mexican rice

Garlic Yogurt Baked Chicken
I roasted the red onion and lemon like the picture with the chicken as well and served with roasted green beans


Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups

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.