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Week Summary for 10/13

Here the list of all the groceries that are needed for the recipes during the week of October 13th, 2013.  I have also included the link to the recipes below:

Cuban Baked Chicken and Yellow Rice

Greek Pasta Bake

Teriyaki Salmon and Rice Noodles

Produce

  • baby spinach – 2 bags
  • cherry tomatoes – 2 pints
  • crimini mushrooms – 16 ounces
  • garlic cloves – 5
  • leek – 2
  • mushrooms – 16 ounces
  • onion – 2
  • red pepper – 1
  • yellow pepper – 1

Dairy

  • butter – just over 1/2 cup
  • eggs – 3
  • milk – 4 cups
  • parmesan cheese – 1 1/4 cup

Herbs/spices

  • allspice – 1/2 tsp
  • cinnamon – 1 tbsp
  • cumin – 1/2 tsp
  • nutmeg – sprinkle
  • oregano – 2 tsp
  • pepper
  • salt
  • turmeric – 1/2 tsp

Frozen goods

  • peas 1 1/2 cups
  • sugar snap peas – 2 pounds

Pantry Items

  • flour – 1 cup
  • mirin – 4 tbsp
  • olive oil
  • red wine, dry – 1/2 cup
  • rice – 1 1/2 cups
  • rice noodles – 3 packages
  • soy sauce – 1 cup
  • sugar – 4 tsp
  • tomato paste – 1/4 cup
  • veggie stock – 3 cups
  • tomatoes, whole – 1 can
  • ziti – 1 pound

Meat (optional)

  • ground turkey – 2 pounds
  • salmon – 2 pounds
  • whole chicken – 1

Feel free to leave me your feedback about the recipes or let me know if you have any questions.

Here’s to easy cooking!

Stacy

September 22, 2013: Full week recipes and grocery list

As promised, here is the summary for this past week of food, including our final recipe for Mac and Veggies!  Just to recap, this week we made Thai Noodles (with tofu or chicken), Zucchini Lou and Mac and Veggies!

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Zucchini Lou

photoMac and Veggies

Here is the corresponding grocery list!

Produce

  • broccoli – 2 cups
  • carrot – 8
  • garlic cloves – 4
  • green pepper – 2
  • lime – 4
  • mushrooms – 24 ounces
  • onion – 4
  • tomatoes – 3
  • zucchini – 6

Herbs/Spices

  • basil (dried) – 1 tsp
  • black pepper – to taste
  • cilantro (fresh) – 1/4 cup
  • crushed red pepper – 2 pinches
  • cumin – 2 tsp
  • marjoram (dried) – 1 tsp
  • oregano (dried) – 1 tsp
  • parsley (fresh) – 3/4 cup
  • salt – to taste

Dairy

  • cheddar cheese – 3 cups
  • cottage cheese – 1 cup
  • eggs – 2
  • feta cheese – 1 cup
  • heavy cream – 1/4 cup

Pantry

  • brown sugar – 4 tbsp
  • light coconut milk – 1 cup
  • diced tomatoes – 1 can
  • fish sauce – 2 tbsp
  • flour – 2 tbsp
  • macaroni noodles – 1 lb (16 ounces)
  • olive oil
  • red curry paste – 4 tsp
  • rice (brown or white) – 2 cups
  • rice noodles – 2 packages (6.75 ounces each)
  • rice vinegar – 1/2 cup
  • soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • tomato paste – 2 tbsp
  • veggie stock – 1/2 cup

Meat (optional)

  • chicken breast – 4
  • ground beef – 1 lb
  • ground turkey – 1 lb

*If you are vegetarian, get one package of tofu this week!

I hope you enjoyed all the recipes from this week!  As usual, if you have any questions, feel free to ask through comments and I will be quick to answer!  I hope you are finding this system useful for creating hearty and healthy meals for you and your family.  With my help, cooking as never been healthier and planning has never been easier!

Here’s to easy cooking!

-The Left Brain Chef

What I want to share

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Left brain: Logical, analytical, objective

Chef: A cook

Left brain chef:  A logical, analytical and objective cook.

That’s me.  I have found an organized approach to cooking.  I have realized that cooking well and eating often comes down to one thing…planning.  I spend countless hours every week finding recipes, making lists and doing research to make sure I have fresh, homemade meals on hand all week long.

I want to share this approach with you to prove that having a busy life does not mean sacrificing taste, health and a home-cooked meal.  With all this planning, I am able to cook less and eat more.

Now I want my planning to benefit you.  You can follow along every week to see what I’m cooking.  I will share my recipes, tips and grocery lists.  You can cook right along with me and make any alterations that you like.  But, if you follow my guidance, you will be able to eliminate processed, pre-made foods from your diet and get back to the joy of cooking.