Sunday, February 14, 2016

Monday (President's Day): Chicken Schwarma
Tuesday: Pasta with Kale Pesto and Roasted Butternut Squash
Wednesday: Swiss Chard Pancakes and Bacon
Thursday (NPS mtg/FAAC): Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Friday Pie-Tanza
Saturday: Leftover Schwarma?
Sunday: Miso Ginger Red Beans and Broccoli

Ingredients

2 lemons, juiced
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon turmeric
A pinch ground cinnamon
Red pepper flakes, to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large red onion, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 ½ pounds butternut squash
½ cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, more for squash
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small bunch (about 1/2 pound) lacinato kale, center ribs removed
8 ounces pasta (penne rigate works well)
cup toasted pine nuts
2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

1 pound Frozen Broccoli Florets
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
2 whole Carrots, Finely Diced
5 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cans Cream Of Celery Soup
1/4 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/4 teaspoon Salt, More To Taste
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1-1/2 pound Velveeta
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups (475 ml) whole milk
2 1/2 cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
10 fresh chives, snipped
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, split, germ removed, and coarsely chopped
Leaves from 10 parsley sprigs
5 large or 10 small Swiss chard leaves, center ribs removed, roughly chopped
About 1/2 cup (120 ml) grapeseed, peanut, vegetable, or olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
3 to 3 1/2 cups cooked or two 15- to 16-ounce cans small red beans
2 teaspoons grated fresh or jarred ginger, or more, to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons miso (any variety, though I prefer
mellow white with this), to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Hot cooked grains (quinoa, brown rice, millet, etc.)
 

Grocery List

Fruit
3 lemons
14 garlic cloves
1 large red onion, peeled and quartered
3-4 onions
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
2 whole Carrots, Finely Diced
1 bunch parsley
 5 large or 10 small Swiss chard leaves, center ribs removed, roughly chopped
 1 small bunch (about 1/2 pound) lacinato kale, center ribs removed
10 fresh chives, snipped
2 scallions, thinly sliced

 1 ½ pounds butternut squash
  4 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced

cup toasted pine nuts
 Nuts (G for work)


5 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Cumin
Flour
Sugar
Maple Syrup 
Dark Chocolate Chips
Vanilla
Baking Powder
Dried Buttermilk

Tea (G for work)

Butter
Good Butter
2lbs Sharp Cheddar

Milk
Eggs 

1 pound Frozen Broccoli Florets

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Saturday FMN - Japanese veg pancakes
Sunday - Stuffed acorn squash
Monday Owl coop snack; AAC - Veggie pot pie Cheddar scallion biscuits on top
Tuesday - Chicken noodle soup
Wednesday telework - broccoli sweet potato rice bowls

Thursday need backup care - Spaghetti pie

Grocery List



1/2 small head cabbage
2 bundles of broccoli (about 1.5lbs)
1 bunch celery
1 bunch beets
8 apples
Bananas
8 Carrots
2 Bags of Baby carrots (1 for owl snack)
1 bunch lactino kale
1 russet potato
Other veggies for pot pie
1 to 2 sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
3 acorn or carnival squash
1 red onion,
½ cup fresh parsley, minced
7 scallions

OJ

1 pound dried spaghetti

1 bag frozen peas
1 bag frozen corn

Milk
2 dozen eggs
6 oz/1.5 c cheddar cheese grated
8 ounces fontina cheese, grated, divided
Vanilla Yogurt (big container)
 

Saturday, January 9, 2016

January 9-14

Saturday: rotisserie chicken, glazed carrots, cous cous
Sunday: whole roasted cauliflower w sauce, black bean spaghetti
Monday: meatballs, bolognese sauce, spaghetti
Tuesday: squash & chickpea moroccan stew, cous cous
Wednesday (tele): kaese spaetzle, cabbage or cabbage and make bread
Thursday: chicken noodle soup


Groceries

Apples
Berries
Oranges 
Avocado
Banana
1 large green tart apple
Beets if they look good
1 large cauliflower
11 large carrot
2 large parsnip (optional)
3 celery rib
1 red cabbage head
Onions (at least 3)
Spinach
3/4 pound red potatoes, large dice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish

OJ

1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
2 strips thick-cut bacon (about 3 ounces) cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips

Couscous (8+ servings)
8 ounces canned or jarred roasted chestnuts (NOT water chestnuts), roughly chopped
Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
⅓ cup blanched almonds
6 to 10 anchovy fillets (optional)
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
Rice wine vinegar
Red wine vinegar
White wine vinegar
9 ounces thin egg noodles or soup noodles of your choice
Cheerios
Yogurt bites
pouches
mum mums

frozen peas

Milk
Eggs
Good butter
Plain kefir
Dipping yogurt
Yogurt
1.5 c shredded Emmentaler cheese
1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped
1 cup brined green olives (Aida recommended Cerignola)
Rotisserie chicken

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Back at it: 1/3 - 8/2016

Sunday: kadu & afghan rice
Monday: restaurant (abac)
Tuesday: butternut squash & pear soup
Wednesday: mac & cheese w cauliflower
Thursday: Mexican lasagna; Kangaroo snack: sliced apples and carrots
Friday:

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Mandsagers - week after Xmas

Monday: Bacon & eggs; Soups: broccoli cheddar, chicken noodle (but used a roastisserie chicken and udon noodles); Salmon, green beans (in bacon fat, with almonds), sweet potatoes

Tuesday: Oatmeal (have) ; mac & cheese w cauliflower; Spaghetti squash & meatballs

Wednesday: Enchilada casserole; [lunch out]; Roasted veggie & sausage pasta

Thursday: Caramel bread pudding ( http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/02/morning-bread-pudding-with-salted-caramel/) vegan monkey bread. http://whippedbaking.com/2013/05/06/vegan-cinnamon-pull-apart-bread-monkey-bread/  Fish cakes, cauliflower; Beef roast, glazed carrots & parsnips, mashed potatoes; balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts




Saturday, December 12, 2015

2015 Christmas Cookies

COOKIES! (recipes below

December 12 - 20 2015

Sat: lunch: Mexican lasagna (leftover pork) Nutcracker; KMA (dinner)
Sun: Xmas pageant, Gabby's bday, Abby's bday (dinner)
Mon: Black eyed peas & mashed potatoes D&J arrive pm
Tues: Quinoa white chili with poblanos D&J here
Wed: Chana Masala  D&J here
Thurs: Something like this: black eyed pea mexican casserole D&J leave am; Fed Legal Party; FAAC
Fri: Miso split pea soup use split fava beans
Sat: CPC Carol Sing (dinner)
Sun: HP 100