A Week of Food

I was so pleased with last weeks food menu that I thought I would post it here for inspiration. I ended up not wasting a drop of food (therefore money) and all the ingredients worked out, measured up, and lasted till Sunday. We got leftovers from most and were able to reinvent ingredients for breakfast and lunch. It's sort of sick that it brings me so much pleasure. But I am about one year clean and sober from take out addiction. I haven't rushed to M Cafe with a hunger headache in a long time. It's been ages since I spent $30 on a square Cheebo Pizza. So this is my new high... a stocked pantry.

MONDAY: Corn Chowder Soup served with a Jicama slaw. I did this recipe without bacon or crab and it was delicious. You can choose your own adventure.

TUESDAY: Potato Tacos with black beans. These were inspired by Jason Callaway's tacos. But I did not fry them. I just cooked tortillas over the fire and stuffed them with my papa filling. Cream and fresh tomatoes and cilantro to top them off.

WEDNESDAY: Cauliflower Feta Penne Bake with a Spinach Salad. I posted this recipe in this blog earlier this year.

THURSDAY: Vegetable soup with crusty bread. I use this recipe as a base, but I throw in all vegetables I can find into this one. The more the merrier. I also use any pasta I may have in the pantry. If its long or too big I break it into smaller bits with my hands. Fresh parm to top it off.

FRIDAY: Pizza Night!Whole wheat pizza dough with tomatoes, onion,mushrooms and olives. Micro Greens with homemade dressing and avocado slices.

SATURDAY: Leftover Penne with Fresh Pesto added. Arugula and Endive Salad with fresh parm, lemon and olive oil. (Thanks Delfina SF for the salad inspo!) Plus a chicken sausage for Nico.

SUNDAY:
(cleaning out the pantry day, used anything I could get my hands on, but the combination was not that bad!) Curried Cous Cous, Broccoli with roasted garlic, half of a grilled cheese and spinach sandwich.