Welcome to my weekly roundup of the past week's eats. I prefer to report what we ate in the last week, rather than what we're planning to eat in the coming week. Why? The reason is pretty simple: although I usually have a general idea of what we're going to eat in the next week or so, life often unfolds a little differently than planned, and I adjust my menu plan on a near-daily basis to accommodate leftovers and other not-possible-to-plan-ahead circumstances. I find this is the easiest way to ensure that I minimize our family's food waste. I'm also willing to admit that I'm a rather spontaneous cook, given to preparing foods that strike me as the most appealing thing to eat right here and now!
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The weather started out blistering hot this week and worked its way to cool and rainy, so our menu this week features both summer and winter favourites - that's spring in Southern Ontario for you!!
Breakfasts:
Granola (p.92), Banana Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins (p. 96), waffles, Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Muffins (subbed pumpkin for banana in this recipe and added some ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg).
Lunches:
Cream of Tomato Soup (p.110) with Popovers (p. 215), tuna wraps on Whole Wheat and Flax Flour Tortillas (p. 217), leftovers, pizza, sandwiches
Dinners:
Monday: Hummus and Veggie Wraps (p.122)
Tuesday: Cheesy Mac and Beef Skillet (p. 148)
Wednesday: Quinoa and White Bean Soup
Thursday: Indian-Spiced Honey Garlic Chicken (p. 188), Coconut Rice (p. 199), asparagus
Friday: Bacon, Egg and Potato Hash (a variation of Make-It-Your-Way Potato Hash, p. 140), Oatmeal Coconut Raisin Cookies
Saturday: West African Style Baked Beans, roasted carrots, toast
Sunday: Smothered Pork Chops (a variation of Smothered Meatballs on p. 143), mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding (p. 233)
In keeping with my local and organic challenge, I'd also like to note the local and/or organic items on this week's menu:
Organic: coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut, canola oil, brown sugar (in granola), cane sugar (in coffee/tea), raisins (in granola and cookies), sunflower and pumpkin seeds (in granola), flax seeds (in bread), bananas, navy beans (used to make baked beans), lemons, popcorn
Local: potatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers (hothouse), red peppers (hothouse), asparagus, milk, eggs, sour cream
Local AND organic: oats (in granola and cookies), sesame seeds (used to top bread loaves), milk (used to make yogurt)
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Nice balanced menus. Good to see the organic/local. Found you thru Menu Plan Monday.
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ReplyDeleteThe meaning of this is that you actually burn fat by consuming coconut fat (in addition to coconut milk, coconut cream and coconut oil).
These 3 researches from big medical magazines are sure to turn the traditional nutrition world around!