Weekly Menu for 5/27/12 - 6/2/12

Each week we will try to offer you a variety of quick, healthy, easy meals and a grocery list to accompany each night. Using a menu helps with the never ending quest for "What's for dinner?" even if you change the order. Shopping with a list and visiting the grocery store once a week has also been proven to save time and money. Time and money are precious commodities today. If you make a little extra, it can also save on extra spending at lunch. Not only will you save money and time you will also know what ingredients are in your food and enjoy the health benefits

May 27, 2012 - June 2, 2012

Day	Menu Item	Shopping
Sunday	Stuffed Peppers	6 large Sweet Peppers 3 small Tomatoes Frozen Corn 1 small Sweet Onion 1 can Red Beans 1 can Black Beans 1 can Chopped Ripe Black Olives Monterey Jack Cheese Fresh Basil 3 Garlic Cloves Spaghetti Sauce Parmesan Cheese
Monday	Black Bean & Tomato Quinoa	1 Lime Unsalted Butter Quinoa 1 (14- to 15-ounce) Can Black Beans 2 Medium Tomatoes  Scallions Fresh Cilantro
Tuesday	Frittata	Eggs Fresh Oregano 1 Red Bell Pepper Scallions Crumbled Goat Cheese or Vegan Feta Cheese
Wednesday	Vegetable Stir Fry	Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables Rice Vegetable Stock Soy Sauce or Liquid Amino Acids Agave Nectar Chili Flakes
Thursday	Zesty Vegetable Lasagna	Ricotta Cheese 1 cup(s) Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Large Egg 1 pounds Cremini Mushrooms (These are baby Portabella Mushrooms) 1 Large Onion 2 (each) Red and Yellow Bell Peppers 12 ounces Fresh Baby Spinach Marinara Sauce (Spaghetti Sauce) 1 pound Lasagna Noodles (Gluten-Free) 1 1/2 pounds Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Friday	Shepherd's Pie	1 1/4 pounds Small Red Potatoes Frozen Peas   Parmesan Cheese 1 Large Yellow Onion 4 Cloves Garlic   Curry Powder   Ground Cumin 2 Small Red or Green Bell Peppers Eggplant 1 (15 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes
Saturday	Baked Ziti	16 -20 ounces Pasta (Gluten-Free Ziti, Rigatoni or Penne) 45 ounces Spaghetti Sauce 1 lb TVP* or 2 cans Beans Parmesan Cheese Shredded Mozzarella or Italian Blend

You will also need:

Flour, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Pepper, Sugar, Basil (dried), Oregano (dried), Salad, Salad Dressing, Gluten-Free Bread, Milk of your choice, Rice

How did you enjoy 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?


* TVP = Texturized Vegetable Protein (look for Gluten-Free)