Weekly Menu for 9/23/2012 - 9/29/2012

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Day Menu Item Shopping
Sunday
Pressure Cooker Risotto
 Zucchini or Butternut Squash
Yellow Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
Arborio Rice
Dry White Wine
32 oz. Broth of your choice
Parmesan Cheese
Monday
Roasted Baby Potatoes
 1 - 2 pounds Baby or Fingerling Potatoes
Rosemary
Vegetable Stock
3 Cloves Garlic
Tuesday
Thai Coconut Chickpea

 Dried Chickpeas
1 can Light Coconut Milk
Fresh Ginger
1 medium-large Sweet Potato
1 can Diced Tomatoes (no seasoning)
Curry Powder
Fresh CilantroFresh Basil
Tamari, Soy Sauce**
Lime
Wednesday
Rice
 White Long Grain Rice
(Persian, Basmati, Jasmine, etc...)
Broth - optional
Thursday
Eggless Chocolate Cake
 1 cup All purpose Flour
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Lemon Juice
Vanilla Extract
Friday
Seitan

 Wheat-Gluten Flour
Barley Flour (or other whole grain flour)
Nutritional Yeast
Sage
Thyme
Shallot
Liquid Smoke
Toasted Sesame Oil
  Worcestershire Sauce***
Vegetable Broth
Tamari**

or try
Gluten-Free Seitan

Saturday
New England Clam Chowder
 Bacon*
OnionsPotatoes
2 cans (8-ounce) minced clams
1 quart light cream

If you omit the clams, this would be a delicious potato soup
September 23, 2012 - September 29, 2012  

You will also need:


Salt, Pepper, Butter, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, Salad, Salad Dressing, Gluten-Free Bread

* Substitute your favorite vegan bacon
** Braggs Liquid Aminos can be substituted for Tamari or Soy Sauce
*** Look for a vegan Worcestershire Sauce

This week is all about showcasing delicious dishes prepared in your Pressure Cooker.

 

The ULTIMATE Pressure Cooking Time Chart


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?

I just bought my first pressure cooker and am excited to try these recipes.  Have to admit, it is a bit daunting to learn a whole new way of cooking.  Was this helpful to start using your pressure cooker or are you already an avid user?  What are your favorite pressure cooker recipes?




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