TPB Real Food Challenge - WEEK ONE!

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If you've already joined our REAL FOOD CHALLENGE for this month, WELCOME!  If you have no idea what I'm talking about... read the REAL FOOD post below!

Here's our grocery list and a few of the many recipes you will get this week in the newsletter to help you along...  shop now and when your box is delivered, you'll be ready for a little prep and a lot of good eating!

REAL FOOD CHALLENGE Harvest Box WEEK ONE Meal Plan:
 
Day 1 dinner:  Green Beans, Peppers, and Sausage with Quinoa (recipe will be in your newsletter!)

 
Day 2 dinner: Acorn Squash & Chicken (recipe in newsletter), Sweet Corn (see below for an easy way to prepare it!) and a Salad


 
Special dessert: Apple/Pumpkin/Yogurt Parfait (recipe in newsletter)

 
Shopping List from TPB:
Harvest Box
Country Sausage
Chardonnay wine
Onions
Granola
Roma Tomatoes
 
Pantry Staples (just check to be sure you have these!)
olive oil
garlic
oregano
coriander
red pepper flakes
salt & pepper
cinnamon
nutmeg
vanilla
sugar or stevia
 
Grocery List (buy these before you get your box and you'll be all set for the meals above!)
vegetable broth
tomato paste
34 oz greek yogurt
parmesan cheese
parsley or basil
quinoa
almond milk
boneless, skinless chicken breasts


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