Roto-Rooter is Expensive...

This week our kitchen sink broke. The pipe literally popped off and our garbage disposal cracked. Perks of owning a house built in 1914 is that apparently your kitchen sink pipes in the depths of the earth can clog and pressurize your whole system! Huh! That happy little surprise bought us a visit from Roto-Rooter and after 10 minutes things were flowing right along! A 10 minute visit cost us 200 dollars. That's 20 dollars per minute - jeez louise. If any of you are in the midst of deciding on a career path, there ya go, just gave you a very profitable plan. Minimal cooking was actually done in the Novak household this week but here is a meal plan for you nonetheless! I hope you all are doing well :)

Also, you will again notice I've cut down the number of meals. I never make all 6 meals and I highly doubt you guys do either. SO I'm going to make my life easier and cut down to 5 per week!

MONDAY:

Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg Roll in a Bowl Servings: 6 Time: 35 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef 1 large yellow onion (finely diced) 1 medium head of cabbage (sliced into strips) 3 medium carrots (peeled into strips) ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 ½ tsp ground

TUESDAY:

Salmon and Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce
Salmon with Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce Servings: 4 Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 salmon filet cut into 4 pieces (could swap for 4 pieces of any fish preference) 1 lb red potatoes 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 3 tbsp butter ½ brown onion (diced) 3 cloves

WEDNESDAY:

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken with Asparagus and Lemon Pepper Orzo Servings: 4 Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 ⅛ tsp paprika 1 tsp pepper 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup honey 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp yellow mustard 1 tbsp

THURSDAY:

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Potato Chips
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Potato Chips Servings: 12 sandwiches Time: About 8 hours total (max 7 hrs in slow cooker and 1 hr active cooking time) INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup buffalo sauce ½ sweet onion 12 slider buns (preferably Hawaiian buns) 2 tsp everything

FRIDAY:

Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs and Broccoli
Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs and Broccoli Servings: 6 Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS: FOR MEATBALLS: 1 lb ground turkey (or chicken/pork/beef if you prefer) ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp minced garlic or 1 clove 2 green onions

GROCERY LIST:

MEAT:

  • 1 salmon filet (or fish of choice)
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 4 for honey mustard chicken, 4 for buffalo chicken sliders
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

FRESH PRODUCE & HERBS:

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Garlic
  • Bundle of green onions
  • 1 lb green beans
  • 1 bundle of asparagus
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 medium head of cabbage
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 bag salad
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 lb red potatoes
  • 2 Yukon potatoes (or just buy a couple more red potatoes)
  • 3 lemons

DAIRY:

  • Heavy cream (1 cup)
  • Butter
  • Cheddar cheese slices
  • Eggs (you need 1)

CARBOHYDRATES:

  • Orzo
  • 12 slider buns (Hawaiian ideally)

GENERAL GROCERY:

  • Olive oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Chicken broth
  • Beef broth
  • Dijon mustard
  • Yellow mustard
  • Wholegrain mustard
  • Honey
  • White vinegar
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Soy sauce

SEASONINGS:

  • Cayenne pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning
  • Ground ginger
  • Red chili flakes (optional)

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