08/15/2023
Hello and thank you for ordering this week! I hope you have been digging in and enjoying and by the texts I've received so far it seems you are doing just so. I love how you are so excited to get the food, you dive in each week the second you get home. That's what this is all about! Not just convenience, but JOY!!
This week's "food for thought":
This week's menu is LOADED with tons of local fruit and vegetables. I am feeling so lucky to live in an area so abundant in locally grown produce. I joke about cooking food with love, but growing food with love is even more important and boy can you taste the love this week!
The potato leek soup this week is one of my all time favorite comfort food recipes and the potatoes are organically grown right here in Peconic at Indian Neck Farm and their root veggies happen to be my all time favorite. I also used their carrots in this recipe. Hope you enjoy! Today's rainy morning might be the perfect "soup for breakfast" kind of meal.
Now that I am thinking about it, this week's menu is pretty much packed with my favorite meals. Greek salads are my go to when I am tossing together whatever is in the fridge. Cucumbers and tomatoes are in abundance so this is a summer staple for sure. I used cashew yogurt with live cultures for the dressing. Need a protein boost? a piece of grilled chicken or local fluke with some oregano could really hit the spot.
If it's in the form of a sandwich, I am gonna wanna eat it. So why not pack all of your veg into a burger? This one has carbs, protein, fat, fiber - everything you need in one meal. I would recommend heating this one in the oven (uncovered is fine) on a piece of a parchment or lubed up sheet. You could even broil a bit to crisp up the top before serving.
Try the burger over greens or on a bun and load it up like you do your favorite beef burgers - pickles, avo, onions, oh my!
The sausage dish is another one of my favorites. I would heat this one up on the stovetop because I love crisping up my rice a little "fried rice" style, but you can also just toss it in the oven for a few to reheat while you are getting ready to head out.
Weekly Fun Food Fact
Last week I talked about checking labels. Non-dairy milks are a a big culprit here. Marketed as "healthy" but filled with unnecessary and unknown ingredients. Look for milks that are what they should be. Almonds and water. When I cook I use Native Forest Brand Coconut Milk but the "simple" version which is just coconut milk, no added gums or fillers.
Did you hear about the "internal shower" internet sensation? The general ida is just ingesting chia seeds and water. When you combine chia with the water it creates a gel which does help with bowel movements!! Chia seeds are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Definitely something to consider including in your regular diet.
Fennel is another favorite of mine that I include often in my veggie roasts. It is packed with Vitamin C, supports good bone health, digestion, fights cancer and more.
Noticing a trend here? Whenever I list the benefits of fruits and veg, they always suggest that plants have disease fighting properties. If that's not a reason to include more plants I don't know what is!
Try this:
Wanna a quick breakfast option (and likely a meal for 2)? Throw a few eggs into the pan with the bean burger and cook it all up together. Top it off with some avo and microgreens and you have got yourself an incredible start to your day! Or breakfast for dinner...just saying!
Don't love chia pudding? Me neither! Try sprinkling chia seeds in sauces, salads, smoothies, etc. They can add the perfect little texture and fiber boost to just about any meal and they look beautiful!
Want the quinoa salad to be more than a side? This dish would be great over fresh arugula or baby spinach and topped with a little balsamic vinaigrette and a dollop of coconut yogurt for a little probiotic boost. Now you've got enough to share with a friend!
That's all for today, folks. Enjoy every morsel!
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