We survived! First week of kindergarten is in the books. Remy comes home every day saying it’s awesome, so I think it’s going well? The weird thing about going from home schooling and even daycare to actual school is that you get so little information about what is actually happening during the day. I have to rely on Remy’s account of things and let’s just say….it’s not always accurate. Or based in reality. Oh well, I suppose no news is good news.
Let’s eat! Here’s what we’re cooking this week.
- Starting off the week with my most hearty and comforting fall pasta – butternut squash and lentil bolognese. This sauce is so toothsome and hearty. I can’t wait to make it this week!
- Next up – the easiest black bean, poblano, and smoked mozzarella quesadillas. Family friendly and so simple to prepare!
- On Tuesday we’re making a vegan sopa azteca with red lentils and baby greens. This is so chock full of veggies – it’s a real feel-good food.
- Spicy Thai noodles with peppers are here to get us through Wednesday’s mid-week slump with their big flavors. Here for it.
- Finally, we’re ending the week with za’atar crusted halloumi and sumac roasted vegetables. I can’t think of anything I want more.
- For dessert, we’re making birthday cake pie! There is nothing better.
Happy eating!
SUNDAY
BUTTERNUT SQUSH AND LENTIL BOLOGNESE WITH MASCARPONE
Prep Ahead Tip: Cook the lentils ahead of time so that they’re ready to go when it’s time to make the sauce.
Vegan Substitutions: Omit the optional mascarpone topping.
MONDAY
BLACK BEAN, POBLANO, AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA QUESADILLAS
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan Substitutions: Use a dairy-free mozzarella.
TUESDAY
SOPA AZTECA WITH RED LENTILS AND BABY GREENS
Prep Ahead Tip: Comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan Substitutions: This is already vegan!
WEDNESDAY
SPICY THAI NOODLES WITH PEPPERS
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan Substitutions: This is already vegan.
THURSDAY
ZA’ATAR CRUSTED HALLOUMI WITH SUMAC ROASTED VEGETABLES
Prep Ahead Tip: The vegetables can be roasted ahead of time.
Vegan Substitutions: Substitute tofu for the halloumi cheese, but make sure to season with salt in addition to the za’atar.
DESSERT
SHOPPING LIST
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I could eat the halloumi and veggies EVERY SINGLE DAY! I love it!
So glad Remy had her first week of Kindergarten! She is probably doing great!