Saturday, February 28, 2015

Croc Pot Italian Chicken, Italian Orzo Spinach Soup, Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken Stir Fry

Produce
1 white onion
1 cup carrots (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
3 cloves garlic
4 cups spinach
3/4 fresh lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon
Veggie for side dish
Green onions (garnish)

Meat
2 lbs. Chicken meat (mix of breasts and thighs)
1-2 lbs. Chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)

Pantry
2 Italian Dressing Packets (dry mix)
1 12oz. jar of pepper rings
6 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
1 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes
8 oz. whole wheat orzo pasta
Dried Thyme
Dried Oregano
Dried Rosemary
Soy sauce
Rice wine vinegar
Cornstarch
Honey
Siracha or Chili garlic sauce
Quinoa or brown rice
Toasted sesame seeds (garnish)

http://beyerbeware.net/2012/09/hunk-of-meat-monday-crock-pot-italian-chicken.html

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/italian-orzo-spinach-soup-recipe/

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/skinny-honey-lemon-chicken-recipe/

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Southwestern Egg Rolls, Barbacoa Tacos, Asian Quinoa Meatballs

Produce
2 onions
2 1/2 cups baby spinach
2 jalapeños
Egg roll wrappers
Garlic
Green onions
2 Limes (1/4 cup fresh lime juice)
3 bay leaves
Cilantro (garnish)
Lettuce cups (or tortillas for Barbacoa)

Meat
1 lb. Chicken breasts (diced)
3 lbs. Chuck Roast cut into 2 inch cubes
1 lb. Ground turkey

Dairy
Pepper jack cheese
1 egg

Pantry
1 can black beans
Cumin
Chili powder
Chipotles in adobo sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
Mexican oregano
Ground cloves
Apple cider vinegar
Tortillas
Quinoa (3 /4 cup cooked)
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Cornstarch
Brown sugar
Sriracha sauce
Sesame seeds (garnish)

Frozen
1 cup frozen corn

http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2012/09/southwestern-egg-rolls/
(recipe says to use tortillas but you could substitute egg roll wrappers)

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/barbacoa-recipe/

http://damndelicious.net/2014/10/15/asian-quinoa-meatballs/

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Loin, Chicken Sweet Potato & Kale Soup, Coconut Chicken Salad

Produce
1 onion
2 celery stalks
garlic
1 large sweet potato
3 cups Kale
1 jalapeño
cilantro (garnish)
Veggie (side dish)
Baby greens
Shredded carrots
1 large tomato
1 cucumber

Meat
Center loin pork roast 
2 bone in chicken breasts (skin removed)
8 chicken tenders (1 lb.)

Dairy
3 large eggs

Pantry
Dijon mustard
Brown sugar
Oregano
Thyme
Cumin
Adobo seasoning
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
Panko bread crumbs
1/2 shredded coconut
Honey
White vinegar
Corn flakes (3T.--optional)

http://www.rockrecipes.com/easy-glazed-brown-sugar-dijon-pork-loin/

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2015/02/chicken-sweet-potato-and-kale-soup.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/coconut-chicken-salad-with-warm-honey.html

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Chicken Parmesan Casserole, Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, Hoisin & Turkey Zucchini Meatloaf

PRODUCE
fresh herbs (basil/oregano/thyme/parsley)
parlsey
garlic
ginger
scallions
zucchini

vegetable side for meatloaf or rice if you prefer

MEAT
4 cups fully cooked chicken shredded or cubed
2 pork tenderloins 

(2lbs)ground turkey

DAIRY
parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
1 egg


PANTRY
jar of marinara sauce
panko bread crumbs
olive oil
salt and pepper
soy sauce
orange preserves
hoisin sauce
old fashioned oatmeal
chinese 5 spice powder
rice for side dish on meat loafs



Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

Mini Hoisin and Turkey Zucchini Meatloaf

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Chicken & Red Wine Sauce, Pork Polenta, Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

PRODUCE
12 Garlic cloves
2 Lg red bell peppers
2 Lg green bell peppers
1 yellow bell pepper
2C kale leaves
Flat leaf Parsley
6 tomatillos
1 Jalapeno
1 Sweet Onion
1 White onion
1 Avocado
1 Lime
Bunch of Cilantro
Rosemary
Tyme

MEAT
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 lb ground turkey
1 1/2 lb bonelsss pork shoulder

PANTRY
Olive Oil
Paprika
Brown Sugar
Red wine
Red quinoa
Chicken Broth (2C)
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
White Wine
Panko Bread Crumbs
Cumin
2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
Balsamic Vinegar
Wocestershire Sauce
Instant Polenta

DAIRY
Grated Parm
Reduced Fat-milk (1C)



Saturday, January 24, 2015

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Soup, Zucchini Rice Casserole, Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Produce
2-3 Yellow onions
2 Red bell peppers
1 Green bell pepper
Garlic
Avocado (for garnish)
2-3 Zucchini and or yellow squash
2 Jalapeños

Meat
8 oz. chicken or turkey sausage
4-6 boneless chicken breasts
3 slices bacon

Pantry
Quinoa
Vegetable broth
Long grain brown rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 8oz. tomato sauce
Chili powder
Cumin
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
Pickled jalapeños
Ritz crackers for topping or panko bread crumbs

Dairy
Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups plus some for garnish)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1 /2 cups low fat milk
4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese
1 8oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup mayo or greek yogurt

Freezer
2 1/2 cups frozen corn

http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/12/slow-cooker-enchilada-quinoa-bake/

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Shredded Mexican Pork, Tex Mex Chicken & Rice Soup, Brown Sugar Brisket

Produce
Garlic
2 Onions
Lettuce cups or tortillas for shredded pork
2 veggie sides

Meat
1-1 1/2 lb. pork roast
1 lb. chicken breasts
1 3-5lb. brisket

Dairy
Shredded cheddar cheese (garnish)

Pantry
1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
1 package taco mix
2 cups chicken stock
Instant brown or white rice
1 can corn or 1 cup frozen corn
Brown sugar
4 cups Apple juice
Yellow mustard

http://www.laurenslatest.com/the-easiest-shredded-mexican-pork/

http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2014/09/dinner-tonight-tex-mex-chicken-and-rice.html

http://mixandmatchmama.blogspot.com/2014/09/dinner-tonight-brown-sugar-brisket.html