WHOLE FOODS May 2011 OAMM Menu (OAMC, Freezer Cooking, Bulk Cooking, Power Cooking)
Welcome Summer! Oh how I’ve missed you and all your flavors and fun. Although Winter and Spring here in Colorado have been mild comparatively, there’s something about the longer days of Summer and our planned travel plans which make my smile a little brighter. With the start of this season, comes another new menu to OAMM, Whole Foods! I’m so fortunate for this opportunity to explore and enjoy what’s in season in the foods you eat without having to compromise your precious summer time!
May kicks off the Farmer’s Market and CSA season in most areas, and in the beginning of the season we find many of the more hearty crops such as: Spinach, Chard, Asparagus, Green Beans, Kohlrabi, Green Onions, Rhubarb, and Strawberries. Have you been out to your local market yet? The recipes in this menu reflect some of the items you’ll find at your Farmer’s Markets as well as taking advantage of the sale items in your local stores. All the BBQ fixings are on sale this month. I have a few grill friendly recipes that are sure to please everyone at your next BBQ gathering.
May is full of graduations, weddings, end of school gatherings, weekend trips and BBQs so I’ve also lined out a few breakfasts and lunches that are easy to cook up on a moments notice, eat out on a picnic at the lake or on the run out the door.
With the Whole Foods menu you will also notice that there are Add-On Recipes. These are recipes tailored for you to create almost everything from this menu in your own kitchen. You are more than welcome to make the choice to purchase items to save time, however I feel you won’t be disappointed with the taste of your hard work, and you will have pride knowing exactly what went into the dishes that you and your family are enjoying. And not to mention, a few extra dollars in your wallet. This menu will take more time to prepare than other menus, so please be sure to read through the instructions and recipe cards before you start.
Enjoy and here’s to a great summer ahead!
I hope you enjoy these meals as much as our early readers/cooks have. If you are new and not sure how to get started, read here. And there are several other helpful links under the Helpful Hints/Resources section below to help you on your cooking journey. Good luck!
Menu
- Included below are the menu items that we will be preparing as part of our Once A Month Cooking (OAMC) BIG DAY. In the printable WHOLE FOODS May 2011 Recipe Cards the menu items are intended to feed one person for a month. You can insert the number of people are cooking for on the first tab to automatically make recipe adjustments to feed multiple people for a month. For more information on how the Whole Foods OAMM Menu works, click here.
- View the printable WHOLE FOODS May 2011 Recipe Cards .
- Having trouble using the Recipe Cards? See this post!
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
- Mexican Verde Casserole
- Best Flank Steak Ever**
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BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Vegetable Goat Cheese Lasagna
- Cheddar Pepper Stuffed Portabello Burgers
- Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi
Add Ons
- Pizza Dough**
- BBQ Sauce**
- Salsa Verde**
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Marinara Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
**Indicates meals that require NO COOKING on your OAMC BIG DAY!
Grocery List
- Included in this spreadsheet you will find a listing of all the items you will need to complete your WHOLE FOODS May 2011 OAMC BIG DAY. For more instructions on how to use this, go here.
- WHOLE FOODS May 2011 OAMM Grocery List
Instructions
- These are the step-by-step instructions you will need to quickly and efficiently approach your OAMC BIG DAY!
- WHOLE FOODS May 2011 OAMM Instructions
Labels
Sample Label
These customized labels are designed specifically for the WHOLE FOODS May 2011 Once A Month Mom Menu. They contain the name of the dish and serving instructions for preparing the dish on your serving day. They make preparation of the dishes hassle free and staying to your eating plan a cinch.
These labels are designed to be printed on Avery 8163
Facebook Fan Party:
OAMM Facebook Fan Page Party – May 15th 2011, 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST – We will be able to chat via video AND messaging during the event through FACEBOOK! How cool is that? You can also see other past recordings from that tab as well.
Instructions for viewing live-stream:
- Go to the Once A Month Mom Facebook Fan Page.
- Click on the “Stickam” Tab on the left side margain.
- Hit “view live recording” – If I am live streaming it will show you what is happening in progress. If I am not live streaming at the time, you will have the option to click through other videos that I have recorded in the past.
- Enjoy!
Test Cooks
Each month we have some wonderful volunteers who “test” out the menu prior to publication. They do an amazing job of helping to eliminate confusion and mistakes. They may not catch everything but they sure do catch A LOT! Here is a little bit about this month’s test cooks:
- Chrystal Miller – I am a stay at home wife and mother of 3, ages 11, 9, and 7. I am active in the congregation that my family attends and I volunteer a lot at the schools. I also enjoy cooking for family and friends, crochet, sewing and reading.
- Leah Sharpe – I’m a work outside the home mom to Emily (6/08) and Logan (1/11) with an amazing stay at home husband who also doubles as a professional photographer. Since I’m at work 5 days a week I like to have something ready to heat/make when I get home so I have been freezer cooking for about 5 years now. I rarely do whole day sessions anymore but still love the convenience that OAMC allows me. I have been actively trying to change my family’s eating habits to more healthy, organic produce and grass fed meat. I have been working very hard to get a blog up and running on my meals but its not been working time-wise with a 3 month old & a 2 year old.
Helpful Hints/Resources
- Saving and Printing the OAMM Menus Using Google Docs
- Creating Your Own OAMC Menu Series
- Preparing For A Successful OAMC Day
- Adapting The Menu for YOUR Family
- Making the Menu Healthier
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Shopping For Your Cooking Day
- Final Shopping Trip For Your OAMC Day
- Choosing The Right Containers
What do you think of WHOLE FOODS May 2011’s menu?
If you are feeling abundantly blessed and generous feel free to donate. :) But don’t feel guilty if you aren’t able.
There is nothing when I go to this link:
WHOLE FOODS May 2011 Printable Labels
Thanks for all you do, we love this!
Should be working now Teri. If not you can try this link http://onceamonthmom.com/labels-whole-foods-xx-2011-menu-oamc-once-a-month-cooking-freezer-cooking/
I got it all Ms. Kelly, thank you!! I look foward to the first of each month for this!! Keep up the great work here!
Wow, this all looks amazing! I’m looking into getting a CSA share because of you. :)
Thanks so much for doing this! Seems like a huge undertaking. So many people are grateful to you (even when we forget to say it).
I’m grateful for readers like you!
I’m really excited about this menu. I haven’t used a premade oamm menu in over a year (I make my own). But I think I’ll find a partner and give this a try!
Welcome back Carrie! I hope you enjoy what I have in store!
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woohooo! can’t wait to try this!
I am trying to adjust the servings on the recipe cards and cant change the number. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks so much I have been making my own menus to use as much whole foods as possible- this is perfect for my family and the recipes look delicious!!!
Hello Kat! I’ll quote Tricia “nope, not just you! There are specific instructions linked in the menu as to using this document so that everyone can have access to it without changing it for everyone. Go here for step-by-step directions: http://onceamonthmom.com/all-menus-saving-printing-google-document-grocery-lists-recipe-cards-instructions
Come back and tell me what you think of the recipes!
Oh Goodness! Following directions usually helps doesn’t it!! Thanks
The Mexican verde casserole is out of this world. We had it for dinner tonight, and have a lot of leftovers. Delicious!
The apples formula seems to be off on the chopping amounts. When I enter 8 servings, it tells me 96 apples. That just doesn’t seem right! So excited about this menu.
Well, that was just plain weird. I looked and looked at those cells and Google’s math was 3×8=96. HMMM. Not correct at all. I ended up changing the formula to match the grocery sheet and we should be on track now. Sorry about that, I need to write Google and ask if it had too much to drink last night and can’t do math. I know you are thinking, “she must have typed SOMETHING wrong!” But seriously it was right. So weird. It is corrected now.
Google was celebrating the holiday :) Yes 96 apples would be WAY too much! Enjoy the recipes, let me know what you think!!
That’s pretty funny! I wonder if there is some way to take financial advantage of the fact Google doesn’t really know what 3X8 is! Thanks for looking into it for me.
In looking at the grocery list, the math seems to be off on the apples there. I entered 8 servings and the number that came up was 12. Not the 24 I was expecting. The other produce math seems fine, so I don’t know what it is about the apples.
I know that looks weird and Google did throw us for a loop BUT 12 is actually right for 8. There is a fancy equation for the apples because they are for a loaf of bread. It is a long story so instead of boring you with the details let’s just say, trust me, that amount is right. :) But I appreciate you checking especially in light of the 96 apples! :)
Thanks Tricia!
Carrie
Hi there – thank you for your amazing contribution to the Internet!!! I just recently stumbled on your site and I have a friend who will be cooking with me all lined up! I try to eat as much from scratch cooking as possible and seems I found you at the right time with this new Whole Foods menu! I was curious, if you had a breakdown somewhere of the calorie count, fiber, protein, fat anywhere that I could be looking? I’m eight months preggers and would love to make sure I hit the right calorie count for breastfeeding. If, not I can definitely figure it out, but I thought I’d ask before fiddling with the figures. Thank you, thank you for doing this cooking plan up!!
Hello Dawn and Welcome! And Congratulations on the little one!! I do not have nutritional information up for the Whole Foods menu’s yet. Trying to do one thing at a time. ;) Some of the recipes linked may have nutritional info. For example on the May Menu, the Cheddar Portobello Burgers have nutritional info on the site I got them from. There are some great websites out there like http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp that can help you out as well. I will say from Mommy experience though, you won’t have to worry too much about hitting your calorie intake for breastfeeding you’ll have plenty to worry about with the new addition! A good rule of thumb is to add a few additional snacks (oatmeal bars, muffins, granola bars, cereal bars, string cheese, yogurts, fruit cups, carrots/ celery, apples w nut butter, etc.) to your pantry or meal requests from friends. Then after every time you feed baby, have a snack! And up your water intake, as it’s the water that’s the most important part! If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact me! Have a great cooking day, and soon to be birthday!
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try all the recipes – I think this is going to be one of my new favourite resources – spreading the word to my friends!!!
You are most welcome! We do hope you enjoy.
Anyone else having trouble with labels still?
What problem are you having with labels? If you have some that you can scan and send to me in an email I am HAPPY to look at them. I am trying to come up with a feasible solution for them working for everyone but am not sure how they need altered. I use an Avery template so I am sad they seem to not be working as well. (email info @ onceamonthmom.com)
I have been gradually putting this menu together, and I LOVE the whole foods option – I have been moving towards less pre-packaged for a while now, and this is such a great way to ensure that we have something to go-to when things are busy aside from mac & cheese and pasta. I’ve been following your site almost since the beginning and it just keeps getting better! Thanks for all you do!
Completed the Whole Food menu this weekend. It was so yummy I was afraid hardly any of it was going to make it into the freezer. I had to pry the strawberry chocolate scones out of my husband’s hands and the chili verde sauce is delicious. I have done this in the past where I didn’t even want to eat the stuff I froze, but this time I can’t wait to eat what we have in the freezer.
Michelle this was exactly the good words I needed to hear today! I’m so happy to hear that the menu is just what your family is craving! I hope you keep us posted on the meals as the month goes on and you are excited for June!
My husband and I recently had a baby, and we decided to give this a shot while visiting the grandparents. We had a crazy fun day cooking while our baby was tended to by her loving relatives. Not only did it feel like a crazy date with my husband, but now we are eating so much more healthy this month! Thank you so much for putting this together. The BBQ chicken pizza, apple nuggets and rhubarb loaf have been my favorites so far, but it really is hard to choose. Delicious! How are we going to choose the next menu? Do you have an all-time favorite?!
Kristie that sounds like a great date day in!! We should suggest that to other readers! All time favorite menu? Not yet but we did put together a reader favorite menu in January of this year. It’s pretty baking intense but it’s yummy!