Week 6! I stretched this meal plan over a few weeks, sorry to go MIA

Protein:
3/4 pound beef
6 Eggs
2 Catfish Fillets
2 Skin-On Salmon Fillets   
10 Ounces Ground Chicken      
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Veggies:
6 Ounces Cremini Mushrooms
13 garlic cloves
2 stalks celery
5 scallion
2 cups bean sprouts
1 Shallot
2 large carrots
1 Bunch Lacinato Kale
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 Yellow Onion 
½ Bunch Yu Choy
1 1-Inch Piece Ginger
4 Ounces Spinach
½ Bunch Lacinato Kale

Fruit:
1 Navel Orange
1 lime

Dairy: 
1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons Butter

Carbs:
1 Small Baguette
¾ Pound Fresh Ramen Noodles
½ Cup Semi-Pearled Farro
¾ Cup Polenta
2 Tablespoons Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs
12 ounces dried rice noodles

Spices:
1 Large Bunch Parsley
¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tablespoon paprika
2 Teaspoons Togarashi Spice Blend (Togarashi, Ground Coriander, Dried Orange Peel & Garlic Powder)
2 Teaspoons Chicken Meatball Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Fennel Seed, Ground Bay Leaf & Ground Cayenne Pepper)

 Extras:
1 15-Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
1 14-Ounce Can Whole Peeled Tomatoes
4 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ Cup Ponzu Sauce
2 Teaspoons Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon wine
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
¼ Cup Rice Flour
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 Tablespoon Capers
1 tablespoon fermented black beans (try an Asian store!)
1 cup coarsely ground peanuts   

Black Bean Beef and veggies

We loved this! I substituted fruit vinegar for the wine and added extra leftover vegetables that would have gone bad in the fridge otherwise.

Crispy Catfish Shoyu Ramen 

with Yu Choy Fresh Ramen Noodles

So I actually am not a fan of fish but this was really good. I used Thai Mountain Sauce instead of ponzu sauce and added lime juice so it was more of Thai flavor then Japanese and C called me out. I am a new fan of Yu Choy veggies. It reminds me of if Bok Choy and Spinach had a delicious veggie baby.  

Seared Salmon Salsa Verde with Orange Spinach Farro Salad

This is tasty! We know I'm a sucker for farro grain. I liked the fruity elements of the meal with the orange zest and chunks of fruit.

Cacciatore Style Baked Eggs with Lacinato Kale Parmesan Garlic Toasts

 So this dish, while hard to explain out loud was so tasty! We added ground pork to the sauce for extra meat. I'm always a sucker for cheese toast and dipping the bread into the egg yolk and tomato sauce was a great mix of flavors.

Chicken Meatballs Creamy Polenta with Tomato Sugo Lacinato Kale

 So to save time, I just bought on sale mild Italian Sausage. I've never cooked with polenta, so I was very pleased to find it was a lot like grits. I enjoyed the meal - the leftovers - not so good.

Chicken Pad Thai

I used some old veggies in the fridge (carrots and green beans) that weren't in the original recipe. Turned out very yummy. I would make Pad Thai every week if I thought I could get away with it.

Continue to Week 7's Meal Plan!