Miracles do Happen, Shopping List June 18-22

A miracle happened at my house. The kids actually asked me to cook one or the other menu, since they did not have it in “like forever mom!”. Wow, I thought I will never hear these word from my kids. I guess writing the blog and developing new and improved recipes did pay off. The usual “not xyz again!” turned into “please, I haven’t had it like forever!” As every good mother would, their wish is my command….

My girls and I came up with a fun way to “repeat” recipes. We printed out all the recipes I have captured on the blog (all 70 that is) and I gave the list to all four kids. Each had to give me their favorite 10 meals. Over the next two weeks, we will enjoy my kids top 10 meals starting with number 10. Let me know what you think. Would these 5 menus make your list?

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THE MENU

Monday: Citrus Chicken Thighs, Ratatouille, Potato Gratin

Tuesday: Tilapia Fillets on a Bed of Spinach and Tomato with Basmati Rice

Wednesday: Pretzel Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Apple Salad

Thursday: BBQ Tandoori Chicken, Basmati-Mango Rice Salad

Friday: Tri-Tip, Roasted Ratatouille, Corn and Potato Hash

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SHOPPING LIST

The shopping list is organized according to the grocery store aisles. I hope this makes shopping much easier

Meat Department

The meat/seafood will NOT stay fresh the entire week. Make sure you freeze what you do not need right away. Take the meat/seafood out the night before and defrost it inside the refrigerator.

1. 8 chicken Thighs, with bone and skin
2. 2 lbs. Tilapia Fillets
3. 2 lbs. chicken cutlets
4. 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
5. 2 lbs. Beef Tri-Tip

Produce Department

1. 2 yellow onions
2. 1 shallot
3. 2 scallions
4. 1 head of garlic
5. 1 small eggplant
6. 2 zucchini
7. 2 tomatoes
8. 4 Roma tomatoes
9. 2 zucchini
10. 2 small Chinese eggplants (or 1 small regular eggplant)
11. 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
12. 4 large russet potatoes
13. 1 lbs. small red potatoes
14. 2 large bag of spinach
15. 1 bag baby green salad
16. 1 bunch cilantro
17. 1 bunch fresh thyme
18. 1 Fuji apple
19. 2 mangoes
20. 3 lemon

Dairy Aisle

1. 2 pint Half-and-Half
2. 2 sticks butter
3. 1 pound Gruyère cheese or sharp cheddar cheese
4. ¾ pound Colby cheese
5. 1 dozen eggs
6. 1 cup plain low-fat yoghurt
7. ½ cup shredded Manchego cheese (it’s a hard cheese from Spain)

Pasta, Rice, and Grain Aisle

1. 1 box Basmati rice
2. 1 box elbow macaroni
3. 1 cup Basmati rice

Canned Goods Aisle

1. 2 cans corn (I use the low sodium kind)

Chips Aisle

1. 1 12 oz. bag Pretzels

Bread Aisle

1. 1 loaf of bread of your choice

Dried Fruit and Nuts Aisle

1. Dried cranberries
2. Sliced almonds

Herb, Seasoning, and Condiment Aisle

1. Herbs de Provence (The Spice Hunter)
2. Nutmeg
3. 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon minced ginger (you should still have some left over from Monday’s menu; Orange Chicken Stir-Fry, Basmati Rice, Apple Salad)
4. 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar (you should still have some left over from Monday’s menu; Orange Chicken Stir-Fry, Basmati Rice, Apple Salad)
5. 4 Tablespoons sesame oil
6. 1 teaspoon ground garam masala (it’s an Indian spice)
7. 1 teaspoon ground tumeric (this will give the chicken its beautiful yellowish glow)
8. ½ teaspoon ground cumin
9. 1 bay leave

Tip: As you have been cooking for a while, herbs seem to accumulate in the pantry. I have an entire cabinet dedicated to all the different herbs and seasonings I use. Before you go out and buy more of the “same stuff”, check your pantry to make sure you don’t already have it.

Spirit Aisle

1. 2 cups white wine

Pantry Staples

A list of must have items in every kitchen.

Do you rather shop three times a week? The 2-day menu plan will be posted on Monday and Wednesday.

Friday Night’s Dinner menu will be posted on Friday.

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