Saturday, February 5, 2011

The Purple Plan for the Week of Feb. 6, 2011

My goal when planning my menu this week was to have what I call a “Pantry Week”. I wanted to put to use some of what I have stored in the pantry and freezer. Here are the meals I’ve come up with for the week that include items from my CSA and items I can get locally.

Quick and Easy Preparation

Creamy Pesto Tortellini with Broccoli, Salad
Local Foods: frozen pesto from CSA basil

Regular Preparation (in about an hour)

Toor Dal, Jasmine Rice
Local Foods: Onions

Honey Glazed Chicken, Carrots, Cous Cous
Local Foods: Carrots
Carrot Recipe:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/carrots-with-thyme

Extended Preparation

Roasted Chicken, Lemon Rosemary Potatoes, Green Beans
Local Foods: Potatoes, Green Beans
I use the potato part of this full recipe
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/dinner-recipes/Lemon-Chicken-Schnitzel-with-Roasted-Potatoes
Green Bean Recipe:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/stir-fried-green-beans

1 comment:

  1. I was able to blog about the carrots, potatoes and green beans.
    The creamy pesto didn't work out because I didn't have any pesto in the freezer. I had thought I had one more packet, but also, no.
    The toor dal was a bust. We just didn't like it. I thought about blogging about it, but it didn't seem worth it. I did use one of my onions from my second 40 pound vegetable box.

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