Spring Eats
featuring Chicken Tinga Tortas, Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers, and Pesto Butter Salmon
Hi, hello, and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!
Warmer weather, longer days (i.e. more sunlight), and, in my opinion, the better season of produce have all finally arrived and it’s the annual reminder I needed that I LOVE spring.
I’ve always been a bigger fan of things that scream bright, vibrant, and fresh so you can see why I’m not necessarily drawn to the warm, cozy, and dark vibes that fall and winter have to offer. It’s nothing against fall or winter - it’s just a personal preference.
That said, since ‘tis the season of bright, vibrant, and fresh, I’m cooking with maximum inspiration, hence why I’ve been excited WEEKLY about the menus we’re cooking - specifically this one.
Day 1: Fajita Tacos
Elements:
Chicken
Bell Peppers
Onions
Romaine-Cabbage Blend
Cilantro-Lime Crema
Queso Fresco
Avocado
+ a side of Refried Beans & Cilantro-Lime Quinoa
Day 2: Pesto Butter Salmon with Herbed Quinoa Salad
Elements:
Pesto Butter
Salmon Fillets
Quinoa
Queso Fresco
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Snap Peas
Cucumbers
Day 3: Chicken Tinga Tortas
Braised Chicken Tinga
Telera Rolls
Cilantro-Lime Crema
Romaine-Cabbage Blend
Pickled Jalapeños & Shallots
Queso Fresco
Avocado
Day 4: Burrito Bowls
Cilantro-Lime Quinoa
Braised Chicken Tinga
Pinto Beans
Romaine-Cabbage Blend
Queso Fresco
Pickled Jalapeños & Shallots
Crispy Tortilla Strips
Cilantro-Lime Crema
Guacamole
Day 5: Spring Panzanella with Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers
Toasted Bread
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Mint
Chives
Dill
Snap Peas
Cucumbers
Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers
I decided to go to my (grocery store) mecca, which happens to be a similar price point to Whole Foods (aka Whole Paycheck).
Although I felt like a kid in a candy store, I ended up paying a $10-$12 premium for all-organic produce and local shelf-stable goods.
(I merely changed it up to see if they had ramps. They didn’t.)
Total Cost: ~$75
Although around $10 more than usual, we’re still looking at $7.50 per meal per person, which is far less than almost all restaurants (even fast food)…
Here’s the exact grocery list that I used…
