Sunday, March 27, 2016

To use: ground beef, chickpeas

Monday Owl Coop fettucini with asparagus and shitakes (fresh-made pasta)
Tuesday   Broccoli, cheddar and wild rice casserole
Wednesday AC Arrives  Shepards pie
Thursday Kangaroo Coop No Snack Cabbage soup
Friday Chickpea Curry with Roasted Cauliflower
Saturday 
Sunday


Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
12 ounces dried or 1 pound fresh fettuccine
3 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 3/4 cup), plus more for serving
4 large egg yolks*

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 large onion, diced
Salt
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
1 pound broccoli
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard powder or 1/2 teaspoon smooth Dijon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
8 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas

1 pound pork butt, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
4 cups water
3 allspice berries
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 cup sauerkraut, plus around 4 tablespoons juice
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 carrots, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 cups fresh cabbage, shredded thin

1/2 head cauliflower (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into florets
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large yellow onion, cut into medium dice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Grocery List

Fruit for the kids (apples/pears/oranges)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 pound broccoli
1 bunch beets

1 pound russet potatoes
Bag of baby carrots
1 head cabbage
1 head cauliflower
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Apples or pears for Owl Snack (10 owls)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 pound pork butt, cut into small cubes


Pretzel Sticks/Pea Crisps (Made in Nut Free Facility)
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
12 ounces dried or 1 pound fresh fettuccine

Eggs

Milk
Heavy Cream (small)
8 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
Circle cheese

Frozen Peas





Friday, March 25, 2016

Friday - Easy ravioli with pesto? red sauce? butter and walnuts?
Saturday - Cook-out burgers/dogs, sides? with Tropical Carrot Cake
Sunday - Easter Lunch

Sunday, March 20, 2016

March madness: March 21-26, 2016

Spring break/no school
Monday: G likely late - defrosted chili & sweet potato
Tuesday: Portabello & grits
Wednesday: butternut squash & mozerella?
Thursday: pizza?
Friday: G likely late
Saturday: Easter egg hunt here
Sunday: Easter