Feedfeed 2018 Weekly Meal Planner: December 2

And just like that we usher in the busy holiday season.

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And just like that we usher in the busy holiday season. Don't forget to fuel yourself for all the hustle and bustle with these easy and affordable dinners!

THE MENU
Sunday Maple Chicken with Mashed Spaghetti Squash and Almond Green Beans
Monday Salmon Vegetable Bowl
Tuesday Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Wednesday Spicy Sausage Pasta with Rapini
Thursday Sweet and Spicy Chicken 
Friday Easy Skillet Pot Pie
Weekend Bonus Whole Wheat Pancakes with Roasted Maple Cinnamon Berries

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

1 spaghetti squash 
1 pound fresh green beans
1 pound carrots
1 bunch celery
1 pound Brussels sprouts
2 avocados
5 ounces baby spinach
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 head garlic
2 apples
4 yellow onions
1 (2.5-3 pound) butternut squash 
1 bunch rapini (broccoli rabe)
1 large hunk fresh ginger
1 bunch green onions
1 head broccoli
1 bunch fresh sage
1 pint blueberries
1 pint blackberries
1 lemon
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peas (or other frozen veggie of choice for pot pie)
16 ounces prepared hummus
1 pint heavy cream
8 ounces grated Parmesan
1 hunk Pecorino Romano
2 dozen eggs
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 (4 ounce) fillets sockeye salmon
1 package spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 ½ cups leftover chicken or turkey (or one whole rotisserie chicken)
8 ounces slivered almonds
1/2 cup red wine (or substitute with chicken broth
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
3 cups rigatoni pasta
2 quarts chicken stock
 
PANTRY ESSENTIALS
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)

Butter
Milk
Olive Oil
Maple Syrup
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Cayenne
Nutmeg
Soy Sauce or Tamari
Dry Sherry
Corn Starch
Dried Arbol Chilies
Sugar
Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds
Rice Wine Vinegar
Vegetable or Canola Oil, for frying (about 4 cups)
Baking Powder
Flour
Coconut Oil (Solid State)
Dark Brown Sugar
 

OPTIONAL
(things that will add great flavor but are not required)

Pepitas

 
 
THE RECIPES
Maple Chicken with Mashed Spaghetti Squash and Almond Green Beans by @thedaleyplate

We love the idea of mashed spaghetti squash as a low-carb side but feel free to swap in potatoes or another form of winter squash. 

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Feedfeed Tip Adding maple syrup to the chicken before searing helps to develop a delicious and slightly caramelized crust. 
Salmon Vegetable Bowl by @cookathomemom

Stressed about making salmon at home? Roasting it is pretty much full-proof. Plus, you can customize these bowls with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. 


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Feedfeed Tip  We prefer the taste of wild salmon. This time of year your best bet is to buy the wild salmon frozen from your grocer or fishmonger. 
 
 
 
Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup  by @themodernproper

A lovely reminder that it is still *technically* fall!

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Spicy Sausage Pasta with Rapini by @thelifejolie

Midweek comfort food at it's finest.  We love the bitter rapini (broccoli rabe) paired with the sweet and spicy tomato sauce. 

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Feedfeed Tip Save a little of the pasta water during the cooking process to help round out your sauce. 
 
Sweet and Spicy Chicken  by @morethanyoucanchew

Who needs takeout when you can make this rendition of General Tso's Chicken at home! 

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Easy Skillet Pot Pie by @runlifteatrepeatblog

We love this simply savory pie. The crust is made with coconut oil instead of butter! 

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Feedfeed Tip If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. 
 
Weekend Bonus
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Roasted Maple Cinnamon Berries by @simplybeautifuleating

It's the weekend, treat yourself! 

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