Ok, since the last meal planning post was RIDICULOUSLY long, this week we are trying a different format. I am going to post the menu and shopping list today, and if you want to follow along, I will post each day’s recipe that morning. So here is this week’s menu and shopping list:
Monday: Shrimp Scampi and Caramelized Onion Toasts
Tuesday: Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Wednesday: Lemon Chicken with Rice and Zucchini
Thursday: Steak Fajitas with Roasted Vegetables
Friday: Traditional Chicken Pie
Saturday: Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Shopping List
Produce
2 large shallots
11 cloves garlic
3 lemons
5 med onions
1 ½ lb. Potatoes
6 carrots
3 zucchini
2 red peppers
2 summer squash
4 mushrooms
Spices
Salt and Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
¾ tsp. dried rosemary
2 tsp. dried thyme
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
Pantry Items
1 pound linguini
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
1 cup uncooked rice
6-8 tortillas
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cups plus 3 tbls flour
A few Tbls. Cornstarch, Wondra, Flour, or other thickening agent
5 ¼ cups chicken stock
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
Meat/Fish
20 large shrimp, about 1 pound, peeled and deveined, tail on
6 chicken breasts, cut in ½ lengthwise and pounded to ½” thick (could also use 12 tenders, pounded)
1 ½ lb. steak (any cut, approx. 2” thick)
Dairy
10 tbls butter
8 tbls unsalted butter
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1/4 cup, plus 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp. milk
4 eggs
Freezer
2 cups frozen peas
Bakery
1 baguette
Other
1 ¾ cup white wine
3 to 4 anchovy halves (optional)
1/3 cup pitted Nicoise olives (optional)
**The chicken pie recipe includes making your own pastry to go on the top of the pie. If this is not your thing, you can buy a pre-made refrigerated pastry crust and follow the directions on the package for how long it should go in the oven and at what temp.**
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5 comments:
I like the new format... especially since I shop at the beginning of the week! Good idea!
I too love the new format! My family and I really enjoy every recipe you've provided for us. I honestly think your meal plans are the best so far :) Thank you for all your hard work.
I've just been checking this whole blog out and your recipes will be great, I'm definitly need new things to cook since my husband told me that he could go shopping and buy the exact things that I buy when I go without a list. Thanx, this will be great!
great ideas and great new format. thank you caitlin for the time and effort you put into great recipes.
Thank you for all of the positive feedback!
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