Feedfeed 2018 Weekly Meal Plan: March 18

March (dinners) without madness!

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Skip the madness this March and use our easy meal planner to get dinner on the table!

THE MENU
Sunday Spanakopita (Flaky Spinach and Feta Pie)
Monday Spicy Shakshuka Topped With Fresh Herbs And Feta
Tuesday Cheesy Penne with Fennel and Pork Meatballs
Wednesday Kale Caesar Salad with Paprika Croutons
Thursday Crispy Chickpea and Garlic Yogurt Stuffed Baked Potato
Friday Potato, Kale, Onion and Ricotta Pizza
Weekend Bonus Chocolate Vanilla Shake

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

2 lbs fresh spinach
3 cups crumbled feta
Dill
Scallions
1 package of phyllo (frozen)
1 jalapeño
1 onion
1 large can (28 oz crushed tomatoes)
2 cans chickpeas
1 jar marinara sauce
1 lb ground pork
Large block parmesan cheese
Heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta
Fresh basil
1 lb fresh mozzarella
2 lemons
Dill pickles
2 romaine hearts
1 bunch lacinato kale
2 lbs pizza dough
1 lb small potatoes
1 red onion
Ricotta
4 bananas
Cocoa powder
Dates
1 large container Greek yogurt
4 large baking potatoes
Chives

PANTRY ESSENTIALS
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)

Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Eggs
Sugar
Cumin seeds
Garlic
Chili powder
Paprika
1 baguette (or loaf of bread of choice)
Fennel seeds
Breadcrumbs
Dijon
Oats
Milk (of choice)
Vanilla extract
3 oz dark chocolate

OPTIONAL FLAVOR ENHANCERS
(Things that would be nice to add to the recipes we chose, but not essential)

Grated nutmeg
Red cabbage

THE RECIPES

Spanakopita (Flaky Spinach and Feta Pie) by @nash1sh

This is the perfect recipe for a Sunday evening. Sure, it's sort of labor intensive, but the results are well worth the work!

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Feedfeed Tip When working with phyllo dough, be sure keep it covered with plastic wrap and a tea towel at all times to prevent it from drying out. Also, you'll want to use a soft-bristled pastry brush to add the oil so you don't tear the delicate sheets.

Spicy Shakshuka Topped With Fresh Herbs And Feta by @hautesucre

This is one of our go-to meatless meals for busy weeknights. Feel free to add as much or as little spice as you like.

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Cheesy Penne with Fennel and Pork Meatballs by @cheftaylorerickson

We called for jarred sauce in the ingredient list above to make this recipe weeknight friendly. Make the meatballs as written in the recipe, and just simmer your store bought marinara on the stove before adding cream and the browned meatballs.

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Feedfeed Tip When rolling the meatballs, lightly coat your hands with oil. It will prevent the meat from sticking to your hands which will make it easier to avoid overworking the meat, which can result in tough and chewy meatballs.

Kale Caesar Salad with Paprika Croutons by @acouplecooks

The secret to the umami flavor in this vegetarian reinvented classic? Dill pickles. It gives the homemade dressing just the right amount of punch. @acouplecooks made this delicious salad from her new book Pretty Simple Cooking for us at Feedfeed a few weeks back, check it out here! Serve this salad with leftover pasta from the night before to round out the meal and reserve extra chickpeas for tomorrow night.

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Crispy Chickpea and Garlic Yogurt Stuffed Baked Potato by @healthy_belly

It's hard to beat a loaded baked potato, especially when it's filled with crispy chickpeas and tangy garlic yogurt! Use the chickpeas leftover from the night before to make the crispy topping here.

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Feedfeed Tip Use kitchen shears to get perfectly 'snipped' chives for topping these potatoes (and all your spring dishes!). Using shears is a more delicate way to handle herbs and will prevent them from bruising.

Potato, Kale, Onion and Ricotta Pizza by @familystylefood

We called for store bought pizza dough to give you more time to relax on Friday evening, but if you have a go-to homemade recipe, feel free to go that route instead.

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Weekend Bonus
Chocolate Vanilla Shake by @thewhitechestnut

Now that's how you kick off a weekend! Although they look decadent, these smoothie shakes are naturally sweetened with dates.

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