Weekly Menu for 6/24/12 - 6/30/12

June 24, 2012 - June 30, 2012

Day	Menu Item	Shopping
Sunday	Vegetarian Chorizo	Firm Tofu Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)** Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth 1 can Diced Tomatoes 1 small Yellow OnionSmoked Paprika Powder Cumin Thyme Ground Allspice Marjoram Xanthan Gum Soy Lecithin Cayenne Powder Red Chili Powder 1 Red Ancho Chile 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste White Vinegar 2 cloves Garlic 1 Shallot
Monday	Enchiladas	1 can (15 oz) Enchilada Sauce 1 can (15 oz) of Vegetarian Refried Beans 1 Onion 1 Bell Pepper 6 to 10 Mushrooms Cheddar Cheese 6 Flour or Corn Tortillas
Tuesday	Tofu in Apricot Tamarind Sauce	Extra Firm Tofu Cremini and Shiitake Mushrooms Dried Apricots Tamarind**** Piloncillo or Brown Sugar Lime Chipotle Chilis in Adobo Sauce Apricot Preserves Rice
Wednesday	Flautas	Vegetarian Refried Beans Shredded Cheese Mini Corn Tortillas
Thursday	No-Queso Quesadilla	Nutritional Yeast Cornstarch Lemon Juice Mustard Powder Turmeric Tahini Paste Salsa Flour or Corn Tortillas optional fillings: spinach, mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions, potatoes, black beans, Soy Chorizo*
Friday	Quick Appetizer Platter	Tomato 4 oz panela (queso fresco) Avocado 1 small Quesadilla Refried Beans Black Beans Guacamole Flautas Sour Cream Salsa or Pico de Gallo Cotija***
Saturday	Tortilla Soup	Vegetable Broth 1 White Onion 1 Anaheim Chile 1 Serrano Pepper 1 can Whole or Diced Tomatoes 1 can Garbanzo Beans   Chile Powder   Ground Cumin Fresh Cilantro Corn Tortillas Avocado

You will also need:

Vegetable Oil, Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Cinnamon Powder, Salad, Salad Dressing, Olive Oil, Mayonnaise, Gluten-Free Bread, Milk of your choice

* Soy Chorizo is available in the fresh vegetable area of most grocery stores.
** TVP - Textured Vegetable Protein usually has gluten but there are some brands that are made Gluten-Free.
*** Cotija can be substituted with Parmesan or Romano cheese.
**** Lemon Juice and Water or Vinegar can be used in place of Tamarind

Fresh Mexico Fare from your Kitchen to the Table.

Mexican food offers many quick and easy meals.  Try these recipes and add some new favorites to your already delicious repertoire.

These recipes provide great week-night meals for your family but they are also perfect for entertaining or special occasions.  If you or anyone has a special dietary need, these recipes are also easily adapted to Vegan, Gluten-Free, or Vegetarian.  An example of changing out ingredients in a meal to make it Vegan is to use soy or another nut milk, vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, vegan mayonnaise, or vegan Parmesan cheese.

At the end of the week, or sometime during, please sound off about this week's menu.  Did you enjoy the websites?  How were the recipes?  Were they easy to follow and the ingredients easy to find?  Did you have quite a bit of the ingredients already on hand?

Did you find cooking different meals having similar items easier?  Were you able to prepare multiple meals at once?

What would you like to see on future menus?

P.S.,  Please share your family's favorite quick and easy meal.

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