One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry.
It’s still very much spring here in Minnesota. The skies are gray, the rain is wet, and the air is cold. I’m looking forward to the summer warmth whenever it wants to get here. It will get here, right?
Monday – Teriyaki Burgers
Tuesday – Umbrian Lentils with Olive oil Fried Eggs
Wednesday – Yakitori (grilled meatballs)
Thursday – Coconut Rice & Beans
Friday – Spring Vegetable Fried Rice
The Preparation Shortcuts:
1. Soak your lentils on Monday.
2. Start making your meatballs Tuesday so they are ready to be skewered and grilled straight out the fridge Wednesday.
3. Make extra rice on Thursday and save it for Friday.
4. Toss in extra beans and lentils you may have for protein in Friday’s meal, or, you know, add in some steak skewers.
The Shopping List:
1 package bacon
1 pound hamburger
1 package celery
11 ounces chicken, minced
2 carrots
2 yellow onion
2 cups sugar snap peas
8-10 green onions or garlic scapes
2 cups bok choy
1 bunch arugula
1 red pepper
1 pineapple
1 bunch cilantro
1 knob ginger
1 lime
1 tomato
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups Umbrian lentils
black beans and black-eyed peas
3/4 cup coconut milk
Parmgiano-Reggiano
Pantry Items:
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
sesame oil
apple cider vinegar
mirin
soy sauce
eggs
garlic
chicken/vegetable broth
pickles
basmati rice
jasmine rice
chili powder
cumin
brown sugar
sugar
bread crumbs
cornstarch
salt and pepper
butterLast week from Food for My Family:
FoodontheTable says
The lentils and eggs look great! I love eggs in olive oil. It gives them such a rich and fruity flavor. You have a great week planned.
Jessica says
I live in MN and I say boo to this weather!! I am ready for heat and sunshine!!
Love the menu. I wish I was as organized and prepared as you. I need to work on that!
Nancy says
The teriyaki burger sounds yummy. I bet a grilled slice of pineapple on it would be good too.
.-= Nancy´s last blog ..peanut noodle salad with chicken =-.