Recipe: One Pot Lemon Shrimp

I forgot to take a picture of this one but I’ll be making it again in the future so I’ll add it then. This recipe is so easy and quick that it will surprise you. The original had cheese but I actually didn’t feel like it contributed a lot to the dish so I took it out. Also I used probably more like 12 oz of orzo because that’s how much was in the box and I didn’t feel like having an extra 4oz in there it would ruin it (it didn’t)

One Pot Lemon Shrimp

1 pound shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 to 12 oz orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in orzo until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  4. Place into oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.

Source: Damn Delicious

Menu: Wedding Weekend

Two of our friends are getting married this weekend so it’s a rush to try and even squeeze in the food shopping between all the festivities. Thankfully it also means some of the meals for the weekend are accounted for. There’s no time to make soup or bread or spend three hours prepping so it’s simple no fuss meals and leftovers for the week 🙂

Saturday
lunch: out with friends
dinner: at brides house

Sunday
lunch: out @ brunch
dinner: out @ wedding

Monday
lunch: leftover briyani
dinner: turkey helper

Tuesday
lunch: trash casserole, salad, fruit
dinner: pizza

Wednesday
lunch: bean burgers, carrot/hummus, yogurt
dinner: fish and chips

Thursday
lunch: trash casserole, salad, fruit
dinner: mushroom ravioli

Friday
lunch: bean burgers, carrot/hummus, yogurt
dinner: chicken with lemon sauce, roasted potatoes, rice

To Make on Prep Day

Turkey Helper
Trash Casserole
Chicken with Lemon Sauce

Shopping List

apple
grapes
lemons
asparagus
carrots
hummus
cheese
yogurt
milk
pasta
salsa
cereal
chips
ravioli
french fries
frozen veg x 2 (casserole/helper)
frozen pizza
fish
cat food
cat litter

Recipe: Cauliflower and Chickpea Coconut Curry

This is such an easy and delicious curry. It is incidentally vegan as well, it’s gluten free, I think it might be accidentally paleo – really it’s good for everyone doing every diet except for low carbs (though you could eat it by itself without the rice and it’s probably good for that too). It made about 6 servings and I was more than happy to eat all of them myself but I did have to share so I see a repeat of this recipe next month!

Cauliflower and Chickpea Coconut Curry

Menu: Exciting News

I have some exciting news that I can’t really share yet which is annoying but at least things are good and good news is good any time. I’ve also been making more bentos so obviously I’ve been feeling better and more organized as a person. I got a new bento box that I’ve been using pretty much exclusively which has helped too. Not that I don’t love all my other bento boxes but I guess it just inspired me.

Saturday
lunch: eggs and pancakes
dinner: leftover vindaloo and soup

Sunday
lunch: leftover bisque with french bread
dinner: chicken pot pie

Monday
lunch: leftover coconut curry, rice, carrots and hummus, fruit
dinner: veggie pizza, salad

Tuesday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, fruit
dinner: baked fish, couscous, spinach

Wednesday
lunch: chicken torilla soup, bread, fruit
dinner: tortellini primavera

Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, fruit
dinner: out @ Japonessa for Andrew’s birthday

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: pan fried chicken, salad, roasted potatoes

To Make on Prep Day

Scotch Eggs
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Pot Pie

Shopping List

grapes
apples
tomatoes
onions (3)
pepper
salad
butter
grand biscuits (free)
eggs
mustard (spice)
tortellini (half off)
frozen corn
frozen peas
tissues
cod or salmon
ground turkey
french bread
chicken (cooked)
toilet paper

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup

This is your very super basic tomato soup. It’s earthy and comforting and warm. I’m always skeptical of vegan dishes but despite not having any dairy (yes, no butter or cream!) the texture of the soup is creamy and thick. I accidentally had a bit of a heavy hand on the red pepper flakes but when enjoyed with a crusty piece of bread the extra spice was just right.

Roasted Tomato Soup

Adapted from Get Off Your Tush and Cook

Menu: Cider Fest

This weekend we have the cider festival, hanging out with friends and drinking all the cider. It looks like the temperatures are going to be high this weekend too so I’m sticking to simple, low cook meals until going in the kitchen isn’t akin to being in a food based sauna.

Saturday
lunch: cider fest
dinner: out @ party

Sunday
lunch: eggs and pancakes
dinner: one pot shrimp orzo

Monday
lunch: pasta e fagioli, crackers, cheese
dinner: bbq chicken, butter-rosemary baked potatoes, salad

Tuesday
lunch: loaded salad, fruit, yogurt
dinner: fish, couscous, baked veg

Wednesday
lunch: bbq chicken, baked potatoes, salad
dinner: veggie pizza

Thursday
lunch: pasta e fagioli, crackers, cheese
dinner: shrimp and veggie stir fry

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: mac and cheese

To Make on Prep Day

Lemon Orzo Shrimp
Pasta Fagioli
BBQ chicken

Shopping List

onions
strawberries
apples
grapes
salad
zucchini
pepper
milk
yogurt
kidney beans
orzo
chicken stock
crackers
cereal
drinks
frozen mixed veg
frozen peas
pizza
ibuprofen
hand wash
fish
cheese