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  • August 29, 2020

    What to Cook: Meal Plan #5

    What to Cook

    After planning out meals for the week, I admit, we’re going pretty light on the meat. My bad! Both dinners are vegetarian friendly, and we’re sticking to salmon in the afternoon. But you’ll get a sufficient amount of fiber this week, that’s for sure!

    Keep in mind that a lot of these recipes below are meant for one person. If you plan on cooking for more than one, you’ll want to double or triple the amount you need listed below. It’s part of my grand theory that recipes would be a lot easier for everyone if they were single serving, and people can simply multiply accordingly.

    Enjoy the meals this week! We’re saying goodbye to Summer (with peaches) and welcoming Fall with open arms (pumpkin oatmeal).


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    pumpkin oatmeal in a bowl with sliced almonds and chia seeds

    Breakfast: Pumpkin Oatmeal

    Get a boost of fiber in the morning with this pumpkin oatmeal recipe. The recipe calls for almond milk, but use the regular cow’s milk from the grocery list. It will taste even better.

    What you’ll need: Rolled-cut oats, canned pumpkin, milk, pumpkin spice seasoning (apple spice also works), maple syrup, sliced almonds & chia seeds (optional)

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    salmon patties on a lemon kale salad

    Lunch: Salmon Patties

    Prep this delicious salad and top with cooked green beans and roasted sweet potatoes. A simple drizzle of olive oil will do with the dressing, or you can always prep this lemon vinaigrette.


    What you’ll need: Can of salmon, egg, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, olive oil, kale, green beans, sweet potatoes

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    one bowl of mac and cheese

    Dinner #1: One-Bowl Mac & Cheese

    An easy bowl of mac and cheese is great to whip up for dinner, and perfectly makes one serving. If you’re making for more than one, simply double/triple the ingredient amounts.

    What you’ll need: Mini pasta shells, butter, flour, Greek yogurt, milk, sharp white cheddar cheese

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    kale parmesan flatbread pizza cut up on a cutting board

    Dinner #2: Kale Parmesan Flatbread

    You could really prep any pizza combo on this flatbread, but to keep things simple, use up that large bunch of curly kale you bought for your lunch salads and use it on this dinner as well.

    What you’ll need: Naan flatbread, shredded parmesan cheese, kale, garlic, olive oil

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    plate of eggs benedict with hollandaise

    Brunch: Eggs Benedict

    Enjoy this saucy eggs Benedict recipe during the long weekend—you deserve it!

    What you’ll need: Eggs, butter, english muffins, Canadian bacon (or pork roll), lemon juice, paprika

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    single serving peach cobbler in a small dutch oven

    Dessert: Peach Cobbler

    This recipe makes for one serving! So if you want to enjoy it more than once this week, make sure to buy a sufficient amount of beaches. One peach will make one cobbler.

    What you’ll need: Peach, unbleached all-purpose flour, cornmeal, butter, sugar, baking powder, milk, salt, cornstarch, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, ice cream (optional)

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    Your Grocery List

    Before shopping, always make sure to check if you have any of these ingredients already. No need to buy the same thing twice!

    Produce:

    • 1 bunch curly kale
    • 1 bag green beans
    • 2 sweet potatoes
    • Green onions
    • Parsley
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 peach

    Bakery:

    • Naan flatbreads
    • English muffins

    Dairy:

    • 1/4 gallon milk
    • 1 lb. butter
    • 2 5.3 oz. containers plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 block sharp cheddar white cheese
    • 1 container shredded parmesan cheese

    Protein:

    • 1 15 oz. can of salmon
    • 1 package Canadian bacon (or pork roll)

    Pantry goods:

    Check to make sure you don’t already have these!

    • Sliced almonds
    • Chia seeds
    • Canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
    • Rolled-cut oats
    • Pumpkin pie spice
    • Maple syrup
    • Panko breadcrumbs
    • Garlic powder
    • Paprika
    • Olive oil
    • Salt & pepper
    • Unbleached all-purpose flour
    • Lemon juice
    • Cornmeal
    • Sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Brown sugar
    • Cornstarch
    • Cinnamon

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