Cold Weather Meal Plan with Grocery List
Published: Thu, 11/10/16
November 10, 2016
Here's the thing: I live in a weird climate where it's pretty much perpetually 70 degrees.
It's not normal.
But MOST of the rest of the universe has real seasons and the weather has turned and you might be getting a bit chilly.
If I could send you heating blankets and fluffy slippers, I would. Most definitely.
Instead, I've got a cold-weather meal plan for you that is easy on the wallet and is filling without being heavy and bogged down with cheese and grease in case you (like me) are trying to figure out why the super cute corduroy pants that fit before Halloween no longer fit.
ahem.
Monday: Sausage and Vegetable Medley
Tuesday: Clean out the Pantry Chili
Wednesday: Honey Garlic Chicken
Thursday: Parmesan Tilapia
Friday: Carnitas
Grocery List:
PRODUCE
- 1 package of fresh stir-fry vegetables -- you need 4 cups of fresh vegetables --(broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, mushrooms, carrots, etc.)
- potatoes (red or brown, will need 2 cups worth, cubed -- about 2 Russet or 5 baby red)
- 2 lemons
- 1 orange
- 1 lime
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 onion
- baby spinach (will need about 2 cups -- 1 large handful)
- avocado (sliced for carnitas)
DAIRY
- Parmesan cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
- shredded cheese for carnitas
- sour cream for carnitas
MEAT
- 2-3 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 4 fillets of tilapia (or 1 per family member)
- 2 to 3 pounds pork shoulder roast
- smoked chicken sausage (Aidell's brand or similar)
CANNED GOODS
- 3 cans of your favorite beans
- 2 cans tomato paste (6-ounce cans)
- chicken broth (4 cups)
- beef broth (2 cups)
CONDIMENTS
- honey (1/3 cup)
- ketchup (1/2 cup)
- mayonnaise (1/4 cup)
- soy sauce (La Choy is gluten free) (1/2 cup)
- sliced jalapeño peppers (in jar)
- salsa (garnish for carnitas, optional)
OTHER
- corn tortillas
- aluminum foil
SPICES
- Italian seasoning ( 1 tablespoon)
- basil (1 teaspoon)
- cumin (1 tablespoon)
ENJOY!! Have a happy Friday Eve!
My kids are home tomorrow all day --- do you have the day off? I should get them to probably help take down the remaining Halloween decorations but instead we might head to the beach.
(because it's hot here. which makes NO SENSE WHATSOEVER!) :-)
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take care and happy slow cooking, steph