Week of Apr 05, 2026

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This Week's Meals

Potato Leek Soup
Perfect comfort food for the family! The soup freezes well if you want to make extra. For our 4-year-old, you can blend it smooth or leave some chunks for texture. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls
Kid-friendly tip: start with mild curry and add heat gradually. Let everyone customize their bowls with toppings. The colorful veggies make it fun and nutritious - our little one loves the 'rainbow' effect!
Mediterranean Chicken Feast
This is like a deconstructed meal - everyone can build their own plate! Great for involving the 4-year-old in assembly. The chicken strips are perfect finger food, and kids usually love the sweet bell peppers.
Enchiladas (Chicken or Veggie)
The sweet potato and corn make these kid-approved! You can make some with just cheese for picky eaters. These freeze beautifully - consider making a double batch for easy future meals.
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Hey family! 🍽️

This week's meal lineup is looking absolutely delicious! We've got some amazing comfort foods and fresh flavors coming your way.

Here's what we're cooking:

  • Potato Leek Soup - Perfect cozy vibes for the week ahead
  • Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls - Colorful, customizable, and so satisfying
  • Mediterranean Chicken Feast - Build-your-own style dinner that's fun for everyone
  • Enchiladas (Chicken or Veggie) - Sweet potato goodness that even our little guy will love

The shopping list is ready to go - lots of fresh produce and some pantry restocking this week. The Mediterranean feast will be especially fun since everyone can customize their plates, and those enchiladas are going to be a new family favorite!

Looking forward to some delicious family dinners! 🥘

Love,
Meal Planner 2001

**Produce** - 2 lbs waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold) - 2 large leeks - 1 large bunch leafy greens (kale, spinach, or chard) - 1 cup broccoli florets - 2 large carrots - 1 bunch asparagus - 1 small head purple cabbage - 2 bell peppers (red/yellow) for Mediterranean + 1 red bell pepper for enchiladas - 1 red onion - 4 garlic cloves (additional to weekly garlic) - 1 small yam - 1 ear of corn - 1 cucumber - 1 pint cherry tomatoes - 10 bananas - 1 container fresh blueberries (18 oz) - 1 lb fresh strawberries - 3 large ripe avocados - 1 bag medium yellow onions - 1 container NatureSweet Cherubs tomatoes (10 oz) - 1 red bell pepper (weekly) - 2 russet potatoes - 1 sweet potato - 1 bag garlic bulbs **Meat & Seafood** - 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs (for Mediterranean feast) - Optional: additional chicken for enchiladas if making chicken version **Dairy** - 1/4 cup sour cream - 1 container hummus (store-bought) - 1 container tzatziki - 1 container feta cheese, crumbled - 1 container Kalamata olives - Enchilada cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican blend) - 1 container Fage Total Plain 2% Greek Yogurt (32 oz) - 1 container King Soopers Organic Vitamin D Whole Milk (1/2 gal) - 1 container Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz) - 1 block Tillamook Aged Sharp Cheddar Cheese (8 oz) - 2 dozen Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Large Brown Eggs **Aisle / Dry Goods** - 4 oz dry rice noodles - 1 bottle white wine vinegar - 6 cups vegetable broth - Enchilada sauce - Corn tortillas (for enchiladas) - 1 bag Dave's Killer Bread - 21 Whole Grains and Seeds (27 oz) - 1 pack Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (10 ct) - 1 pack Thomas' Nooks & Crannies Original English Muffins (6 ct) **Every Week Items** - 1 pack Diet Coke Soda Cans (12 pk) - 2 packs LaCroix Sparkling Water (8 pk each) - 2 packs Spindrift Sparkling Water (8 pk each) - 1 bag Starbucks Vanilla Ground Coffee (11 oz) **Staples to Restock** - Apple Cider Vinegar - Artichoke Hearts (Marinated or Canned) - Avocado Oil or Vegetable Oil (High heat/Neutral) - Balsamic Vinegar - Basil - Bay Leaves - Better Than Bouillon (Chicken, Beef, Veggie) - Black Beans - Black Peppercorns (for grinder) - Brown Rice - Cannellini / White Beans - Cayenne Pepper - Chickpeas (Garbanzo) - Chili Crisp - Chili Powder - Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - Cinnamon - Coconut Milk (Full Fat Canned) - Coconut Oil - Cooking Spray - Coriander (Ground) - Couscous (Pearl or Regular) - Crushed Tomatoes (28oz cans) - Cumin (Ground) - Curry Powder (Yellow) - Diced Tomatoes (Fire-roasted) - Dill weed - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Farro - Fish Sauce - Garlic Powder - Ground Ginger - Hoisin Sauce - Hot Sauce - Italian Seasoning - Kalamata Olives - Ketchup - Kidney Beans - Kosher Salt - Marinara Sauce - Mayo (Japanese Kewpie & Regular) - Mustard (Dijon & Yellow) - Onion Powder - Oregano (Mexican & Mediterranean) - Oyster Sauce - Peanut Butter - Quinoa - Ramen Noodles - Red Pepper Flakes - Red Wine Vinegar - Regular Breadcrumbs - Rice Noodles (Vermicelli & Pad Thai width) - Rice Vinegar (Unseasoned) - Roasted Red Peppers (Jarred) - Rosemary - Salsa (Jarred backup) - Sea Salt / Flaky Salt - Smoked Paprika & Sweet Paprika - Soy Sauce (Regular & Low Sodium) - Spaghetti / Linguine - Sriracha / Chili Garlic Sauce - Taco Seasoning - Tamari or Coconut Aminos - Thyme - Toasted Sesame Oil - Tomato Paste (Tube) - Tomato Sauce (8oz cans) - Tortillas (Flour & Corn) - Turmeric - White Distilled Vinegar - Worcestershire Sauce