I love documentaries. I love reading. I love Michael Pollan’s latest Netflix documentary series and best-selling book, “Cooked“. It connects people to the origins of food and cooking: nature and culture. Pollan reflects on the impact people have on both people and the planet by reclaiming the kitchen. The effect of even the smallest efforts in the kitchen are far reaching on relationships, health, industry, skills, environment, ethics, animals, fulfillment and achievement. The good news for people like me? You don’t even have to be a “good” cook. Just start.
“For is there any practice less selfish, any labor less alienated, any time less wasted, than preparing something delicious and nourishing for people you love?” – Michael Pollan
This is why I cook.
I hope you find inspiration with the meal plan below:
// Monday
Juli Bauer’s “Honey Lemon Sticky Chicken”, cauliflower rice and sugar peas.
Similar chicken recipe here.
Note: Double the honey lemon sauce!
// Tuesday
Orange chili pork tenderloin, oven roasted acorn squash and cucumbers.
Note: This wasn’t my favourite recipe. I think I’ve just had a lot of bacon as of late!
// Wednesday
// Thursday
Mushroom burger with provolone, caramelized onions and aioli. Plus a classic house salad with almonds and feta.
Note: For paleo version, wrap in lettuce and skip cheese.
// Friday
Left overs
// Saturday
Yellow fin tuna, aspargus and salad.
// Sunday
Dinner: Steak with Montreal Steak Spice, corn on the cob and raw veggie platter.
Other Meal Plans:
Don’t hesitate to leave some of your favourite recipes in the comment section below. For more meal inspiration, scoot over to my Pinterest page!