What's For Dinner? (or breakfast, or lunch)

What do I eat on a clean or natural/whole foods eating plan?

First, I had to find some recipes. Then I had to shop in three different stores, plus a farmer's market to find everything I needed. I ended up spending about $150-$175  (which I don't think is any more than I normally would spend, maybe it's even less!) for about 10 days worth of food (some of the produce will have to be replenished every 3-4 days while some of the pantry staples will last a few weeks to a few months).

The following is a list of all ingredients needed to make: Halibut Burrito Casserole, Thai Chili, Stuffed Portobellos, Mushroom Risotto, Mixed Hearty Greens with Parmesan over Quinoa, Curried Slow Cooker Chickpeas, Vegetable Wraps with black beans and salsa, plus a lot of salads, snacks, breakfasts, lunches, etc. Some of these dishes feed us for two days (the Thai Chili lasted for two dinners and a lunch!).

Pantry
Brown rice
Quinoa
Arborio rice (for Risotto)
Bulgur wheat (used in chili, salads, etc.)
Whole wheat tortillas
Whole wheat bread
Whole wheat bread crumbs
Beans: black, kidney, garbanzo
Roasted red peppers (in a jar)
Red curry paste
Salsa
Coconut milk
Vegetable broth
Crushed tomatoes
Olive Oil
Balsamic
Peanut butter (I like the organic Maple Almond or Honey Peanut)
Organic Flax Plus cereal (Pumpkin Raisin Crunch)
Organic Popcorn

Fridge:      (Primarily winter produce, not my favorite, but working on it!)
Rutabaga
Onions (vidalia, spanish, red, scallions)
Garlic
Assorted hearty greens: kale, mustard, collard - used in slow cooker chickpea dish as well as sauteed over quinoa)
Sweet Potatoes (used in Thai Chili and also to make fries/chips!)
Green/Red Bell Peppers
Limes/Lemons (lemons from our tree)
Cilantro, Basil, Parsley
Cremini mushrooms (1 pound for the risotto)
Large Portobellos (for the stuffed portobellos)
Zuchini
Salad/field greens
Apples
Berries
Celery (for salads or snack w/peanut butter)
Avocados
Cheese: parmesan and mozzarella, organic string cheese
Organic plain yogurt
Organic milk
Eggs


No meat this week except for fish - Halibut.

Wine, white and red, are also required staples. White to cook with (risotto) and red to drink!