I have the BEST news!!!
I passed my internal medicine board exam, woohooooooooooooo. Drinking all the wine this weekend to celebrate (not really sure how that’s different from any other weekend, but still). And I also made myself a batch of cinnamon roll blondies from Sarah Kieffer’s latest cookbook, 100 Cookies. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Let’s talk meal plans! This week’s is pure fall comfort. I’m so excited.
There are vegan meatballs, creamy tortilla soup, black bean enchiladas, Thai delicata squash and cauliflower red curry, cauliflower pumpkin fettuccine alfredo, and a roasted winter vegetable and quinoa salad. Happy eating!!
SUNDAY
VEGAN MEATBALLS from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: Meatball mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Use gluten free bread crumbs and flour to make gluten free.
MONDAY
CREAMY VEGAN TORTILLA SOUP from Hummusapien
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten free.
TUESDAY
BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS from I Heart Vegetables
Prep Ahead Tip: This recipe comes together in just a few minutes so no advanced prep is necessary.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Substitute vegan cheese. Recipe is gluten free.
WEDNESDAY
THAI RED CURRY WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER from Joanne Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip:The cauliflower and delicata squash can be roasted 2-3 days ahead of time.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan and gluten free.
THURSDAY
CAULIFLOWER PUMPKIN FETTUCCINI ALFREDO From Rhubarbarians
Prep Ahead Tip: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store it covered in the refrigerator and reheat before adding fresh noodles.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Switch out the butter for vegan butter or olive oil. Switch out the milk for a neutral dairy free milk like coconut milk. Use nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor rather than parmesan.
FRIDAY
ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLE QUINOA SALAD from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: Quinoa can be cooked and/or vegetables can be roasted 3 to 4 days in advance.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten free.
DESSERT
MAPLE PECAN FALL FRUIT BAKE from Rhubarbarians
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Congratulations! What an accomplishment and challenge to build your medical career in any case, and particularly during 2020. Hope your celebration’s wonderful.
(Great looking food this week ?, thanks)