Pictures are taken right before we eat, so they’re not pretty but real life.

Wednesday

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad with Avocado Ranch. Bought a full head of Romaine instead of hearts. Saved big green leaves for lettuce wraps and chopped up rest. Since the chicken thighs were large didn’t use all eight. Assembled salads in individuals bowls. Fresh and flavorful for summer.

Thursday

Instant Pot Ground Pork Vindaloo with Potatoes over brown basmati rice with leftover broccoli slaw. Cooked brown basmati rice in Instant Pot first then wiped down and cooked vindaloo. Used twice as many potatoes as recipe because had some I needed to use up. Topped with some Greek yogurt, fresh tomato and a smidge of chopped red onion to cool it down … and some jalapeno just because. Will make again.

Friday

Chicken Tandoori over cauliflower rice and French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Saturday

Grilled Chicken Wings with Shishito Peppers and Herbs

Sunday

Grilled chicken breasts and salad. May make Chicken Salad with Lemon & Dill.

Monday

Leftovers

Sprouts shopping list (weekly ad)

• Ground pork (1lb)
• Chicken thighs (2 large packages; on sale $1.99/lb)
• Chicken breasts (1 large package; on sale $1.99/lb)
• Chicken wings (3lbs)
• Carrots (1lb)
• Romaine (2 heads)
• Cilantro (2 bunches)
• Parsley (1 bunch)
• Green onions (1 bunch)
• Red bell peppers (2)
• Jalapenos (10)
• Serrano peppers (2)
• Fresno chiles (4)
• Avocados (4; on sale for 2/$1)
• Shallot (1 large)
• Red onion (1)
• Ginger root
• Lemons (4)
• Limes (6)
• Bananas (snack)
• Red seedless grapes (snack; on sale $.98/lb)
• Shishito peppers (1 bag)
• Fresh dill
• Frozen cauliflower rice (1 bag)
• Plain yogurt (need ½ cup + 2 tbsp)
• Bagged salads (two bags; on sale 2/$5)
• Black mustard seeds (get in bulk section, need ½ tsp)
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin seeds (¼ cup)

Need but have at home

Vegetable oil, cumin seeds, onion (1), garlic, ginger, paprika, salt, coriander, black pepper, cayenne, vinegar, water, small gold potatoes, ½ red onion, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, mayo, butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, radishes, cherry tomatoes, basmati rice

Pictures are taken right before we eat, so they’re not pretty but real life.

Thursday

Instant Pot Korean Beef with Indian Fried Dill Potatoes

Friday

Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde. Use half of package of chicken breasts.

Saturday

Grilled chicken breasts (using rest of package) and slaw

Sprouts shopping list (weekly ad)

• Rump roast (4 lbs; on sale $1.88/lb)
• Chicken breasts (1 large package; on sale $1.88/lb)
• Tomatillos (1lb)
• Cilantro (1 or 2 bunches)
• Radishes (1 bunch)
• Poblano chiles (2)
• Jalapenos (20)
• Avocados (3)
• Granny Smith apple (1)
• Oranges (2)
• Limes (3)
• Sweet potatoes (2lbs; on sale 2lbs/$1)
• Onions (4)
• Red onion (1)
• Shredded slaw (1 bag)
• Sour cream (1 small)
• Hominy (3 cans)
• Beef broth (1 carton)
• Chicken stock (1 carton)

Need but have at home

Salt, pepper, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, avocado oil, cumin
seeds, turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, fresh dill, water, oregano

Pictures are taken right before we eat, so they’re not pretty but real life.

Sunday

Sweet Potato Crust Pizza. Easy and super delicious. Toppings: mushrooms, olives, green pepper and sausage. Fun alternative to standard pizza and not a gut bomb.

and

Instant Pot Aloo Matar (Potato & Pea Curry). Uses Onion Masala base.

Monday

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce on top of baked sweet potatoes or stuffed in lettuce wraps. The homemade sauce is a must. Top with bagged slaw.

Tuesday

Leftovers

Wednesday

Chicken tenders. Cut down from large chicken breasts. (Ryan does the cutting, dredging & cookin’) with side of slaw.

Thursday

Instant Pot Korean Inspired Pulled Pork. With rice and green onions.

Sprouts shopping list (weekly ad)

• Pork shoulder roast (6.5 lbs; split between two recipes; on sale $.99/lb)
• Hot Italian sausage (4oz)
• Chicken breasts (large package; use rain check for $1.77/lb)
• Butter lettuce (if on sale) or romaine
• Radishes (two bunches)
• Cilantro (1 bunch)
• Green onions (1 bunch)
• Green bell pepper (1)
• Serrano peppers (2)
• Yellow onions (2lbs)
• Sweet potatoes (6)
• Mushrooms
• Slaw (bag)
• Eggs (18)
• Frozen peas
• Tomato paste
• Limes (3)

Need but have at home

Olive oil, grated parmesan, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, pizza sauce, olives, goat cheese, red pepper flakes, cumin seeds, garam masala, black pepper, potatoes, coriander, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, garlic cloves (20), diced tomatoes (2 cans), honey, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, molasses, onion powder, chili powder, cinnamon, liquid smoke, water, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil

Pictures are taken right before we eat, so they’re not pretty but real life.

Sunday

Sweet Potato Crust Pizza. Decided to try while watching The Kitchen on Food Network. Easy and super delicious. Added black olives and topped with chopped flat leaf Italian parsley. Will experience with different flavors next time. Don’t love broccoli rabe. Fun alternative to standard pizza and not a gut bomb.

Monday

Instant Pot Butter Chicken. Go-to cozy meal. The best. I add spices at same time as chicken and bell peppers (I use 3) at same time as tomato sauce. I cook for 10 minutes instead of 8.

Tuesday

Chicken & Broccoli Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash. Another recipe from The Kitchen. Roasted spaghetti squash night before (didn’t roast it for the full 90 minutes). Also night before, cooked chicken breasts (halved because Sprouts chicken breasts are super thick/huge) in Instant Pot on Poultry setting for 20 minutes. Sprinkled with salt and pepper prior to cooking. Will use three halves for this recipe. Using frozen broccoli.

Wednesday

Out

Thursday

White Chicken Chili. Already cooked the chicken breasts, so may adjust cooking method or add in at same time as corn.

Sprouts shopping list (weekly ad)

• Grated Parmesan (need ½ cup)
• Goat cheese, crumbled (container of crumbles at Trader Joe’s for $2.49)
• Shredded mozzarella (1½ cups; got at Trader Joe’s)
• Hot Italian sausage (4oz)
• Boneless skinless chicken thighs (3½ lbs)
• Cilantro (2 bunches)
• Flat leaf Italian parsley (1 bunch)
• Green bell peppers (3; on sale 3/$1)
• Broccoli rabe (need ½ bunch; got a Trader Joe’s)
• Spaghetti squash (1 medium; 2½ to 3lbs; on sale $.88/lb)
• Frozen broccoli (1 bag)
• Frozen corn (1 bag)
• Neufchtel cheese (or ⅓ less fat cream cheese; 4oz)
• Cannellini beans (15oz can)
• Pizza sauce
• Chicken broth (1 carton)
• Almond flour (cheaper at Trader Joe’s)

Need but have at home

Olive oil, sweet potato (2), salt, garlic powder, egg (1), red pepper flakes, ghee, onion (3), paprika, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne, cumin, tomato sauce (1-15oz can), coconut milk, garlic cloves (21), fresh ginger (can buy tube at Trader Joe’s), 2% milk (2 cups), Greek yogurt (¼ cup), celery (4 stalks), jalapenos (3), chili powder, oregano

Pictures are taken right before we eat, so they’re not pretty but real life.

Tuesday

Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde. Used half package of boneless skinless chicken breasts (instead of bone-in with skin). This will be faster the next time I make it now that I know the process. It was refreshing and cozy at the same time. Like a Fresca/hot cocoa combo. Had to make the verde salsa in batches due to size of my food processor. May add a habanero to the mix next time.

Wednesday

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken (used half the salt) with slaw and Vegan Pumpkin mac and Cheese. Used other half of chicken breasts and package of drumsticks. I’m not vegan, but this mac and cheese recipe was fun to try and truly tasted like normal. Used coconut oil instead of palm shortening. Will definitely do again because it was ready to eat in less than 10 mins. This jerk chicken is an easy weeknight staple.

Thursday

Pumpkin and Chorizo Soup. Topped with chopped red onion, cilantro, jalapenos and some Greek yogurt. Always simple and scrumptious. Go-to meal.

Friday

Mulligatawny Soup. One of my favorite meals.

Saturday

Leftovers

Sprouts shopping list (weekly ad)

• Chorizo (½lb)
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts (large package; on sale $1.99/lb)
• Chicken drumsticks (1 package; optional, depends on price)
• Boneless skinless chicken thighs (large package; pick up after Wednesday for $1.99/lb)
• Celery (1 head)
• Cilantro (2 bunches)
• Green onions (1 bunch)
• Iceberg lettuce (optional)
• Sweet potato (1)
• Onions (2)
• Red onion (1)
• Poblano chiles (2)
• Tomatillos (1lb)
• Avocados (2)
• Lemons (2)
• Limes (4)
• Chicken broth low sodium (5 cartons)

Need but have at home

Jalapenos, water, garlic cloves (10), Mexican oregano, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, 15-oz cans of hominy (3), radishes, sour cream, olive oil, marjoram, cumin, 15oz cans pumpkin puree (2), ghee, onions (4), apple (1), curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, ground ginger, nutmeg, coconut milk (1 can), paprika, cayenne, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, elbow macaroni, coconut oil, nutritional yeast

Monday

Garlic and Herb Cod with simple arugula salad and roasted root vegetables (bag from Trader Joe’s). This fish was fantastic and simple! However the house smelled of cod for a few days.

Tuesday

Shepherd’s Pie (sub in  turkey and sweet potatoes). Used 4 sweet potatoes and 2lbs of turkey as well as more carrots and celery (4 each). Left out wine. It’s so ridiculously good. Raked the top with a fork and sprinkled with smoked paprika.

Wednesday

Sweet and Spicy Indian Pork Chops with simple arugula salad (may have to sub in garam masala for homemade meat masala)

Sprouts shopping list (weekly ad)

• Parmesan cheese
• Cod (2lbs; on sale $7.99/lb)
• Pork chops (4)
• Ground turkey (1½lbs; get Trader Joe’s)
• Parsley (1 bunch)
• Celery (1 head)
• Carrots (1 bag)
• Red onions (3)
• Onions (2)
• Arugula (1 bag; may get from Trader Joe’s)
• Beef stock (1 carton)
• Fresh bay leaves (depending on price)
• Champagne dressing (1 bottle)

Need but have at home

Fresh basil, salt, pepper, mayo, garlic cloves (10), sweet potatoes (2lbs), tomato paste, dry red wine, fresh thyme, ghee, fresh ginger, coriander powder, kashmiri chili powder, tomato sauce (1-15oz can), honey