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Meal Plan for Nov 1-7
 
By Paula Jones of Bell’alimento

 
Ah, Fall! Or Autumn. However you choose to say it, it’s a beautiful season full of vibrant colors & cool winds (well okay not in every part of the country but just imagine it is if it’s not) that has us all pulling out our cardigans, scarves, boots & craving comfort food. Well I can’t help you with the clothing department but I can help you with the comfort food!

I’ve put together a meal plan that will warm your tummy & your pocketbook (or wallet for all you fellas out there) There is definitely something for everyone here. There are filling vegetarian meals (Stuffed Onions, Pasta alla Norma & a Terriyaki Stir Fry) and of course we didn’t leave out the meat for our meat lovers. Among others, you’ve got an amazing Herb Roasted Chicken which smells insanely delicious, Rosemary Steaks & Pulled Pork.

As if it wasn’t any easier having the menu already planned. There’s this handy dandy grocery list below! So go ahead, print out the master grocery list below & get to shoppin’!

Buon Appetito!

Sunday Lunch

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Zuppa all’Aglio
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
20 cloves of garlic – peeled
4 large Sage leaves
Handful Fresh Basil
2 Cloves
50g of Grated Grana Padano Cheese
8 slices of homemade Bread
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 up heavy whipping cream

Sunday Dinner

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Herb Roasted Chicken
from Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
1 Whole Chicken
1 stick of butter – softened
fresh herbs – normallyI use rosemary, basil, thyme
lemon – zest the lemon & keep zest reserved
onion – I like to use a red onion or vidalia

Monday Lunch

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Pulled Pork Nachos w/ Corn, Avocado, Tomato & Black Bean Salsa
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
1/2 bag of Tortilla Chips
1/2 can of Black Beans – Drained
1/2 can of Kernel Corn – Drained
1/2 Tomato – Diced
1/2 Avocado – Diced
1/4 cups Mexican Cheese
Pork Butt – 5-6 lb
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Paprika

Directions:

Monday Dinner

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Pulled Pork BBQ Sammies
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
*2 cups (ish) Pulled Pork (leftover from lunch)
4 Hamburger Buns
1 Carrot – Sliced with Peeler
1 Clove Garlic – Minced
1 tsp Sugar
1 squeeze of lemon
Olive Oil
2-3 tbsp BBQ Sauce – of choice
2 large Sweet Potatoes – Sliced into Rounds

Tuesday Lunch

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Quesadillas w/Corn, Black Beans, Avocado, & Tomato Salsa
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
1 package of Flour Tortillas
1 package of Mexican Cheese
Leftover Corn, Tomato, Avocado Salsa from Pulled Pork Nachos

Directions:
Spray a small saute pan with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Assemble quesadilla as follows: Onto a flour tortilla, place your corn salsa. Leaving about a 1 inch border from edge of Tortilla. Top with a handful of Mexican Cheese. Add a flour tortilla to top & press down gently. Transfer to hot pan and saute on each side for approx 3 minutes or until tortilla is golden brown & cheese has melted. Slice in half & serve with leftover Tortilla chips if desired.

Tuesday Dinner

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Bistecche al Rosmarino (Rosemary Steaks)
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
4 steaks (about 100g each)
1 cup of olive oil
1 cup of dry white wine
1/4 cup of fresh Rosemary – minced
1 clove of fresh garlic – minced
90% alcohol – splash
fresh cracked black pepper
8-10 sprigs of fresh Rosemary

Wednesday Lunch

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Creamy Tomato Soup
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
jar of Italian Tomatoes
Garlic
Basil
heavy whipping cream

Wednesday Dinner

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Chicken Rollatini
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts – pounded thin
1/2 ball of fresh Mozzarella – sliced
4 tbsp of Pesto
toothpicks
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thursday Lunch

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Cipolle Vegetariane (Vegetarian Onions)
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
4 large white onions – as close to the same size as possible
2 heaping tbsp of bread crumbs
1/4 cup mushrooms – diced
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1 red bell pepper – diced
4 tbsp unsalted butter – melted
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Thursday Dinner

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Pasta Alla Norma
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
1 box of Spaghetti – I prefer Barilla
1 Large Can of Whole Peeled Tomatoes (The honking big cans, 3o+oz)
2 Eggplants – Sliced into Rounds
4 tbsp EVOO
1 handful of Fresh Basil – Roughly Torn
4 Garlic Cloves
Kosher Salt
Vegetable/Canola Oil – Enough to fry Eggplant in
Ricotta Salata – Enough to Garnish

Friday Lunch

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Teriyaki Stir Fry Veggies w/ Steamed Rice
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
1 Red Bell Pepper – Cut into thin Slices
1 Orange Bell Pepper – Cut into thin Slices
1/2 Onion – sliced
3 Carrots – Peeled & cut into about 2? sections
1 Stalk Of Broccoli
1/2 cup Mushrooms – Sliced
2 Cups Rice
Salt
Olive Oil
4 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 Garlic Clove – Minced
1 tsp Ginger Powder

Friday Dinner

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Galletti Alle Noci (Chicken with Nuts)
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
4-6 Chicken Thighs
3.5 tbsp of unsalted butter
1 Lemon – zested & juiced
1/2 cup of Brandy
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of Almonds – chopped fine
Pinch of Nutmeg

Saturday Lunch

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Funghi Gratinati (Mushroom au Gratin)
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
1 large container of fresh button mushrooms
2 large onions – chopped super fine
1 tbsp of flour
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Italian cheese
Breadcrumbs
Handful of Fresh Parsley – roughly chopped

Saturday Dinner

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Pizza w/Pesto & Mushrooms
From Bell’alimento

Ingredients:
Dough: (this dough recipe makes enough for 2 medium pizzas)
4 cups Bread Flour
2 tsp Yeast
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups of Warm Water
Toppings: (enough for 1 pizza)
3-4 tbsp of Pesto
1- 1 1/2 cups of Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup of fresh mushrooms – sliced

Grocery List

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Produce:
2 heads of Garlic
1 bunch of Fresh Sage Leaves
1 bunch of Fresh Rosemary
1 bunch of Fresh Basil
1 bunch of Fresh Parsley
3 Lemons
1 Tomato
1 Avocado
1 bag of Carrots
2 large Sweet Potatoes
2 large Eggplants
4 large White Onions
3 packs of Fresh Mushrooms
2 Red Bell Peppers
1 Orange Bell Pepper
1 stalk of Broccoli

Bakery/Deli:
1 package of Hamburger Buns
1 package of Flour Tortillas

Meats/Seafood:
1 Whole Roasting Chicken
1 6-7lb Pork Butt
4 Steaks (thin)
4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
6 Chicken Thighs

Refridgerated:
1 small piece of Grana Padana (or Parmigiano Reggiano)
1 small container of Heavy Whipping Cream
1 small bag of Mexican Cheese
1 large bag of Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1 fresh ball of Mozzarella Cheese
1 small bag of Grated Swiss Cheese

Canned Goods/Misc:
1 can of Black Beans
1 can of Kernel Corn
2 extra large cans of Whole Peeled Italian Tomatoes

Pantry:
Cloves
Bread
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Unsalted Butter
Salt/Pepper
Onions
Garlic Powder
Paprika
Sugar
BBQ Sauce
White Wine
90% Alcohol
Vegetable/Canola Oil
Bread Flour
All Purpose Flour
Garlic
Bread Crumbs
White Rice
Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar
Ginger Powder
Brandy
Milk
Nutmeg
Yeast

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Paula Jones is a food writer and recipe developer specializing in Italian cuisine. You can see more of her delicious recipes and mouth watering food photography on her blog, bell’alimento.

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