It’s October!! What a time to be alive.
This week was so weird. I was not in the mood to do A N Y T H I N G. Not even cook.
One night we even had pasta with sauce from a jar. So unlike me, so necessary.
Our baby sitter gave her two weeks notice last Friday, which was a HUGE part of my ennui. We did find someone new, but I’m still in denial about all of it. It’s not easy getting used to a new person being in your house, especially during a pandemic. Oy. She starts on Monday so fingers crossed it will be a good fit!!
I’m feeling a little bit better this weekend, and definitely more inspired to cook and bake. Let’s get to it!
This week’s meal plan features some really great meals: buffalo cauliflower tacos, sweet potato black bean buddha bowls, wild rice soup, Indian curry chili, quick portobello pizzas, and creamy Tuscan spaghetti squash. Happy eating!
SUNDAY
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER TACOS from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: Ranch slaw can be made a day in advance.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
MONDAY
SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN BUDDAH BOWLS from Hummusapien
Prep Ahead Tip: Sauce can be made a day in advance.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten free.
TUESDAY
MINNESOTA WILD RICE SOUP from I Heart Vegetables
Prep Ahead Tip: If preparing on the stovetop, the wild rice can be prepared in advance. Recipe also comes together quickly in a pressure cooker.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: To make this recipe vegan, substitute plant based milk for the evaporated milk. Recipe is gluten free.
WEDNESDAY
INDIAN CURRY CHILI WITH ROASTED NAAN from Joanne Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan. Use gluten free naan or bread for the croutons if desired.
THURSDAY
QUICK PORTABELLO MUSHROOM PIZZAS From Rhubarbarians
Prep Ahead Tip: This is best when prepared fresh!
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Use your favorite melty vegan cheese. Recipe is gluten-free
FRIDAY
CREAMY TUSCAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: spaghetti squash can be roasted up to 4 days ahead of time
Vegan/Gluten Free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten free.
DESSERT
MAPLE GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES from Joanne Eats Well With Others
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