Feedfeed 2018 Weekly Meal Planner: September 23

with a festive sprinkle sheet cake!

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We've got a little bit of everything on this week's menu, including a festive sprinkle sheet cake, because #YOLO, right? 

THE MENU
Sunday Herby Tomato Soup with Fresh Burrata 
Monday Zucchini, Mozzarella and Pesto Salad 
Tuesday Spicy Italian Sandwich with Calabrian Chili Mayo
Wednesday Bacon, Egg and Parmesan Crepes
Thursday Spanish Tortilla with Green Romesco Sauce 
Friday Avocado and Shrimp Fajita Tostadas
Weekend Bonus Sprinkle Sheet Cake

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

2 lbs bacon
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (use frozen if buying in advance)
¼ lb  deli sliced roasted chicken breast
¼ lb deli sliced colby cheese
¼ lb deli sliced roasted turkey
¼ lb sliced salami
¼ lb sliced Soppressata
2 red roma or beefsteak tomatoes
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh oregano
1 bunch fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh chives
1 bunch scallions
1 bunch cilantro
1 pound bag of carrots
1 bunch radishes
2 yellow onions
3-4 small zucchini
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 ½ lbs baby yukon gold potatoes
1 (10 oz) bag frozen cauliflower rice
1 (6 oz) pack shishito peppers
3 ripe avocados
2 red bell peppers,
1 yellow bell pepper
1 jalapeño
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 quart chicken stock
1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (10 oz) jar Calabrian chiles
1 (16 oz) jar mayonnaise 
1 box cake flour
Rainbow sprinkles
1 (8 oz) container prepared pesto
1 (8 oz) ball burrata cheese (or fresh mozzarella)
1 (8 oz) container fresh mozzarella pearls
1 (8 oz) container grated Parmesan cheese
1 pint sour cream
1 (8 oz) container crumbled cotija cheese
4 slices of rye bread (or bread of your choice)
8 (6-inch) tostada shells
 

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

2 lbs butter 
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
4 heads fresh garlic
Flour 
Red Wine Vinegar
Garlic powder
Flour 
Sugar
3 dozen eggs 
Milk
Sliced almonds 
Sherry vinegar
Smoked paprika
Cumin
Chili powder
Dried oregano
Celery salt
Baking Powder
2 vanilla beans
Vanilla extract 
Powdered sugar
 

 
THE RECIPES
Herby Tomato Soup with Fresh Burrata by @asimplepantry

Soup season is in full effect! Kick it off with this herbaceous tomato number. We should mention there is bacon in there...yum!

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Feedfeed Tip Tomato soup can sometimes be a bit too acidic. Once the soup has been pureed give it a taste to see what it's lacking. It's often sweetness so feel free to stir in a tablespoon or so of honey to balance things out. 
Zucchini, Mozzarella and Pesto Salad by @cookathomemom

Oodles of zoodles! The roasted garlic gives this simple supper a ton of flavor. 

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Spicy Italian Sandwich with Calabrian Chili Mayo by @lindseyeatsla

Fire things up by whipping up a Calabrian chili mayo to slather on your favorite sandwich. You (and your sandwiches) will thank us. 

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Bacon, Egg and Parmesan Crepes by @dianemorrisey

We're always in the mood for breakfast for dinner, especially when it involves savory crepes!

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Feedfeed Tip Let the crepe batter rest for at least 15 minutes before cooking so the gluten can relax. This will yield more tender crepes.
 
Spanish Tortilla with Green Romesco Sauce  by @holajalapeno

Make a double batch of this vibrant romesco sauce because you are going to want to put it on everything!

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Avocado and Shrimp Fajita Tostadas by @craveworthybites 

Friday night taco night? Yup, we're into it. Make a batch of margaritas and you're in business. 

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Feedfeed Tip If you like to do all of your shopping ahead on Sunday, be sure to buy frozen shrimp to use in this recipe since it comes later in the week. 
 
Weekend Bonus
Sprinkle Sheet Cake

We've never met a sprinkle cake we didn't like, and this might just be our very favorite. 

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