Weekly Food Plan 8/16-8/22

This week we, like so many others, are getting ready for school to start. We are in the somewhat unique situation of having a college senior entering her last semester of college, and a 4 year old entering Pre-Kindergarten. This year will mark an ending of sorts- my daughter will graduate from college, and my baby will finish his preschool years.

I am feeling bittersweet about summer ending. The week after this, the week of the 23rd, I have to resume travelling with my job. I will have a whirlwind of travel activity through October, travelling to San Diego, Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Lubbock, New Mexico, and Austin. This type of travel makes it very challenging to maintain the type of diet and lifestyle that I have, so I am torn between excitement (because I love my job) and dread (because what in the world will I eat? When will I work out? Oh my!). I guess I will be living on salad! Again. Yes, I go through this every year, if you couldn't tell!

Here is this weeks food plan. On Tuesday, we will be having chimichangas in lieu of tacos. I switch it up now and then, as chimichangas are "taco-y" in my opinion. I will post the recipe later this week. They are delicious! I will be trying two new  recipes this week. One will be okra marsala, as my garden is producing quite a bit of okra these days. The other, black  bean patties, I will be trying on Saturday, since I am on a quest to find the perfect veggie patty. See below for links to the recipes.

Weekly Food Plan

Sunday- Vegan Potato, Cauliflower, Kale Soup. Recipe here: http://bethshappyjoyfulfoodfulblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/my-favorite-soup-vegan-cream-of-potato.html
Monday: Vegan Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Olive Penne Pasta
Tuesday: Taco Tuesday- Veg. Chimichangas (with chicken added to some for my husband), Vegan Queso, Guacamole. Recipe here: http://bethshappyjoyfulfoodfulblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/tex-mex-month-homemade-guacamole.html
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Italian Lemon Herbed Chicken, Okra Marsala Recipe Here: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2013/07/roasted-okra-masala.html, Roasted Herbed Potatoes
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Smoky Black Bean Patties with Pineapple, Avocado Salsa and Spicy Chipotle Sauce. Recipe here: http://www.miratelinc.com/blog/meatless-monday-with-vegan-smoky-black-bean-patties-with-pineapple-avocado-salsa/

Shopping List:

Veggies/Fruits:

1. Apples
2. Bananas
3. Oranges
4. Mangoes
5. Grapes
6. Peaches
7. Tomatoes
8. Avocados
9. Cauliflower
10. Kale
11. Spinach
12. Broccoli
13. Red Peppers
14. Jalepenos (check garden first)
15. Ginger Root
16. Garlic
17. Cilantro
18. Pineapple Chunks
19. Limes
20. Romaine Lettuce
21. Potatoes

Spices:

1. Cumin Seeds
2. Garam Marsala
3. Asadetida

Meat:

1. Chicken Tenders for Fajita Chicken

Canned/Bulk/Processed:

1. 2 Cans of Diced Tomatoes
2. 1 Can Black Beans
3. Coconut Milk
4. 1 Can Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
5. Dried Black Eyed Peas
6. Millet
7. Cornmeal
8. Chickpea/Fava Flour
9. Cashews
10. Almonds
11. Salsa

Frozen:

1. Corn

Bread:

1. Gluten Free Hamburger Buns
2. Gluten Free Tortillas
3. Whole Grain Sandwich Bread

Dairy:

1. Almond Milk
2. Juices