--- Dairy --- | ||
4 bricks (8 oz each) 1⁄3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened | ||
4 tablespoons butter | ||
4 large eggs, at room temperature | ||
Garnish: whipped cream and quartered‑lemon slices | ||
16 oz reduced-fat sour cream | ||
--- Snacks --- | ||
18 gingersnap cookies | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper | ||
1 teaspoon dried rosemary | ||
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper | ||
1/4 teaspoon salt | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
2 Tbsp cornstarch | ||
Liquid yellow food color | ||
2 cups sugar | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
8 ounces dried multigrain linguini | ||
1 pound dried white beans (such as great Northern or navy) | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
1/4 cup dry white wine | ||
1 tablespoon olive oil | ||
--- Bread & Baked Goods --- | ||
country bread, for serving | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
14 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
5 ounces baby spinach (6 cups) | ||
1 pound fresh asparagus spears | ||
1 8 ounce package fresh button mushrooms, halved | ||
10 cloves garlic | ||
Lemons-- 2 T. zest, 1/2 cup juice | ||
1 large onion, chopped | ||
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil | ||
--- Organic --- | ||
4 cups low-sodium organic chicken broth |
One of my favorite children's books is The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman which I've read aloud to preschoolers. To dramatize Mr. Bird's love of his home, I gave his song a simple melody.
And now... for your listening pleasure (or not)... play the audio snippet below right.
LYRICS: "I love my house, I love my nest, In all the world, My nest is best!"
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Week 12 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 12 of 2012: Sun. 3/18 - Sat. 3/24
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Week 11 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 11 of 2012: Sun. 3/11 - Sat. 3/17
--- Dairy --- | ||
1-1/4 cups buttermilk | ||
2 eggs, lightly beaten | ||
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream | ||
4 ounces mascarpone | ||
1 c. sour cream | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
1 tablespoon caraway seeds | ||
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger | ||
1/4 teaspoon pepper | ||
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract | ||
3/4 teaspoon salt | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
2 teaspoons baking powder | ||
1 t. baking soda | ||
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch | ||
3 cups dark seedless raisins | ||
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting | ||
1 1/2 cups sugar | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
Hot cooked long grain rice | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
6 tablespoons cider vinegar | ||
3/4 cup soy sauce | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds) | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic | ||
Zest of lemon or lime (optional) |
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Week 10 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 10 of 2012: Sun. 3/4 - Sat. 3/10
--- Dairy --- | ||
1 bag (8 oz) Classic Melts 4-cheese blend (Kraft) | ||
8 oz. bar cream cheese, room temperature | ||
2 large eggs | ||
6 T. grated fresh Parmesan cheese | ||
6 tablespoons heavy cream | ||
2 1/2 cups milk | ||
2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons butter | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
1 bay leaf | ||
1/4 teaspoon black pepper | ||
1/2 tsp. coarse salt | ||
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme | ||
1/2 tsp onion powder | ||
1/2 tsp paprika | ||
Salt | ||
2 t. vanilla | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
1/2 teaspoon baking powder | ||
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs | ||
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting | ||
2 cups granulated sugar | ||
3/4 cup powdered sugar | ||
1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate couverture, separated into 1 (18-ounce) portion and 1 (6-ounce) portion | ||
1 1/2 cups sweetened, flaked coconut, toasted | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
3 cups cooked Great Northern beans | ||
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
1 lb uncooked cavatappi or other short pasta | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard | ||
1 1/2 cup jam, jelly, or preserves | ||
1 tsp oil | ||
1 tablespoon olive oil | ||
--- Bread & Baked Goods --- | ||
1 cup fresh bread crumbs (optional) | ||
--- Frozen --- | ||
Ice | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
2 links meatless Italian sausage (such as Boca), thawed and chopped | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley | ||
1 1/2 cups chopped onion | ||
2 garlic cloves, minced | ||
1 small onion, finely chopped | ||
Sliced scallions | ||
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut carrot | ||
1 cup (1/2-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut parsnip | ||
--- Organic --- | ||
3/4 cup vegetable broth |
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Week 9 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 9 of 2012: Sun. 2/26 - Sat. 3/3
--- Dairy --- | |||||
6 tablespoons (about 3 ounces) mascarpone cheese | |||||
1 7.5-ounce tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits | |||||
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and thinly sliced into 10 pieces | |||||
--- Spices --- | |||||
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper | |||||
1 tsp ground cumin | |||||
Salt | |||||
1 Tbsp salt-free chili powder | |||||
--- Baking & Cooking ---
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2 1/2 teaspoons bread-machine yeast | |||||
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar | |||||
1/2 cup (2 ounces) pecans, chopped | |||||
--- Canned Foods --- | |||||
3/4 cup mild enchilada sauce | |||||
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon | |||||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | |||||
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (we used Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Chipotle) | |||||
1 tablespoon capers | |||||
1 tablespoon olive oil | |||||
3 Tbsp orange marmalade | |||||
--- Meats --- | |||||
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 3/4 lb), skin removed, or 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2 lb), skin removed | |||||
--- Produce --- | |||||
1 medium banana, thinly sliced | |||||
1/2 cup chopped cilantro | |||||
2 tsp grated orange zest | |||||
6 lemon wedges | |||||
2 cups sliced green onions (about 2 bunches) |
Week 8 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 8 of 2012: Sun. 2/19 - Sat. 2/25
--- Dairy --- | ||
6 large eggs | ||
3 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese | ||
8 oz. reduced-fat bar cream cheese room temperature | ||
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream | ||
1/2 cup romano cheese , shredded | ||
2 tablespoons sharp cheddar, shredded | ||
1 teaspoon unsalted butter | ||
--- Snacks --- | ||
8 graham crackers (3-by-5 inch) | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
3 bay leaves | ||
1/2 teaspoon chili powder | ||
Coarse salt and ground pepper | ||
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme | ||
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract | ||
1 teaspoon salt | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
2 tablespoons cornstarch | ||
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour | ||
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained | ||
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
1 tbsp. vegetable oil, such as safflower | ||
--- Drinks --- | ||
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) V8 juice | ||
--- Frozen --- | ||
2 bags (12 ounces each) frozen cherries | ||
1/2 cup frozen corn | ||
1/2 cup frozen peas | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
1 pound beef stew meat | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach , chopped | ||
2 medium carrots, chopped | ||
2 celery ribs, chopped | ||
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed | ||
1 medium sweet onion, chopped | ||
2 cups tightly packed curly- or flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and washed (3 ounces) | ||
--- Deli --- | ||
2 thin slices deli ham | ||
--- Organic --- | ||
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth |
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Week 7 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 7 of 2012: Sun. 2/12 - Sat. 2/18
--- Dairy --- | ||
1 cup butter | ||
1 ounce cheddar, grated (1/3 cup) | ||
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature | ||
1 egg, lightly beaten | ||
7 egg whites | ||
1 1/2 cup heavy cream | ||
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell | ||
--- Snacks --- | ||
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs | ||
24 ladyfinger cookies (from a 7-ounce package) | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
Coarse salt and ground pepper | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts | ||
3 tablespoons cornstarch | ||
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins | ||
1/4 cup all-purpose flour | ||
1-1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped | ||
4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped | ||
1-1/2 cups shredded coconut | ||
3 1/4 cups sugar | ||
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for garnish | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed | ||
1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk | ||
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries | ||
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, torn | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
3 cups cooked basmati rice | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil | ||
1 1/2 Tbsp red curry paste | ||
--- Bread & Baked Goods --- | ||
2 slices sandwich bread | ||
--- Frozen --- | ||
1 cup frozen peas | ||
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
2 slices bacon | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
4 cups 1 1/2-in. chunks butternut squash | ||
4 cups cauliflower florets | ||
1 small garlic clove, minced | ||
Garnish: chopped cilantro | ||
1 large onion, chopped | ||
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1-in. pieces | ||
1/2 small yellow onion, diced small (1/4 cup) | ||
4 small Yukon gold potatoes (8 oz), halved |
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Week 6 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 6 of 2012: Sun. 2/5 - Sat. 2/11
--- Dairy --- | ||
1 cup butter | ||
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream | ||
12 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces | ||
4 large eggs | ||
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan | ||
3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip | ||
1/2 cup romano cheese , shredded | ||
1/3 cup milk | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper | ||
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper | ||
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon | ||
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning | ||
3/4 teaspoon salt | ||
1 teaspoon vanilla extract | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
1/2 teaspoon baking soda | ||
1 cup chopped pecans | ||
1/2 c. dried cranberries | ||
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | ||
1 (10.5-oz.) bag miniature marshmallows | ||
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped | ||
2 cups sugar | ||
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa | ||
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour | ||
1 lb. powdered sugar | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained | ||
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes | ||
1/2 c. pineapple juice | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided | ||
1 teaspoon cider vinegar | ||
1/4 cup dry white wine | ||
2 tablespoons honey | ||
--- Bread & Baked Goods --- | ||
6 slices bread | ||
--- Frozen --- | ||
1 (16-oz.) package frozen chopped turnip greens, thawed | ||
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed | ||
1/2 c. orange juice from frozen concentrate | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
5 bacon slices, chopped | ||
1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach, chopped | ||
2 large carrots, diced | ||
2 stalks celery, diced | ||
2 garlic cloves, chopped | ||
1 lemon | ||
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot | ||
1 large onion, diced | ||
3 cups shredded carrots | ||
1/2 sweet onion, chopped | ||
--- Organic --- | ||
2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth |
Friday, January 13, 2012
Week 5 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 5 of 2012: Sun. 1/29 - Sat. 2/4
--- Dairy --- | ||
2 eggs | ||
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk | ||
1/4 cup heavy cream | ||
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded colby-Jack cheese | ||
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese | ||
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded six-cheese Italian blend (such as Sargento) | ||
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
1/4 teaspoon black pepper | ||
coarse salt and ground pepper | ||
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder | ||
1/2 teaspoon onion powder | ||
1/2 teaspoon salt | ||
1 teaspoon vanilla extract | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
1 t. baking soda | ||
30g cocoa, sieved | ||
Confectioners' sugar | ||
125g dark chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids | ||
1/4 cup all-purpose flour | ||
1/4 cup golden raisins | ||
1/3 cup granulated sugar | ||
75g light brown sugar | ||
350g (2 bags) semi-sweet chocolate morsels or dark chocolate chips | ||
1 cup sliced blanched almonds | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed | ||
1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk | ||
3 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds total), cored and chopped | ||
--- Grains & Pasta --- | ||
3 cups cooked basmati rice | ||
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil | ||
1 1/2 Tbsp red curry paste | ||
2 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar | ||
--- Bread & Baked Goods --- | ||
8 slices white sandwich bread | ||
--- Frozen --- | ||
1 cup frozen peas | ||
1 package (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
6 slices bacon | ||
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
4 cups 1 1/2-in. chunks butternut squash | ||
4 cups cauliflower florets | ||
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill | ||
1 garlic clove, chopped | ||
Garnish: chopped cilantro | ||
1 tablespoon grated orange zest | ||
1 1/3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves | ||
1 large onion, chopped | ||
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1-in. pieces | ||
1 large red onion, chopped | ||
2 1/3 cups thinly diagonally sliced celery (including leaves) | ||
4 small Yukon gold potatoes (8 oz), halved | ||
--- Organic --- | ||
1/3 cup condensed 45% reduced-sodium 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted | ||
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth |
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Week 4 Grocery List
Cooking & Baking Plans for Week 4 of 2012: Sun. 1/22 - Sat. 1/28
--- Dairy --- | ||
4 large eggs, lightly beaten | ||
2 cup half-and-half | ||
Heavy cream, for serving (optional) | ||
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream | ||
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled | ||
--- Snacks --- | ||
1 cup oyster crackers, coarsely crushed | ||
--- Spices --- | ||
Scant teaspoon almond extract | ||
Coarse salt and ground pepper | ||
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper | ||
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract | ||
1/4 teaspoon salt | ||
1/4 teaspoon thyme | ||
--- Baking & Cooking --- | ||
2 tbsp. cornstarch | ||
3 tablespoons dried cranberries | ||
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted | ||
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped | ||
1 cup superfine sugar | ||
--- Canned Foods --- | ||
2 T. brandy | ||
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice | ||
2 cans navy beans | ||
1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped | ||
3 tablespoons tomato paste | ||
--- Condiments, Dressings & Oils --- | ||
2 teaspoons cider vinegar | ||
Hoisin sauce | ||
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise | ||
1 tsp. plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower | ||
2/3 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B), plus more for serving | ||
1/4 cup rice vinegar | ||
1/3 cup soy sauce | ||
--- Bread & Baked Goods --- | ||
1 baguette (8 ounces), thinly sliced | ||
Flour tortillas | ||
--- Meats --- | ||
4 slices bacon | ||
3/4 pound cooked shrimp, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) | ||
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise | ||
--- Produce --- | ||
1/2 cup chopped carrot | ||
1/2 cup chopped celery | ||
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley | ||
1 cup chopped onion | ||
4 cups finely chopped broccoli crowns , (see Tip) | ||
2 garlic cloves, minced | ||
2 tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger | ||
1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded | ||
5 scallions, thinly sliced | ||
1 lb. shiitake mushrooms (stems removed), caps thinly sliced | ||
--- Organic --- | ||
1 cup chicken stock |
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