3/28/2022
Morning loves! So happy online ordering was a hit this week - thank you all for trying it out! Always open to feedback - be it on the food or the process so please don't hesitate to share! And a friendly reminder that this was the last week of the monthly subscription so if you want in next month don't forget to sign up this week!
Just thinkin' about yesterday's cooking and here's what I'm sitting on now:
Take Me Black To All The Places We've Bean:
This is a favorite of mine. It's so easy to make (remember if you want a recipe, I am always happy to share it!) and super filling - packed with all plant-based carbs and protein, you can't lose with this one. You can also use it as a sauce for enchiladas for the whole fam. Just a tip for getting creative and spreading the love to more than one with this small soup! Throw on the tortilla "croutons" for a little added texture delight!
This Greeks of Love:
Greek salads are by far my all time favorite medley of flavors. This time we created our own little TWSF take on a classic with pickled onions, mixed greens, and our own vegan dill yogurt dressing. This one would also be great with a little splash of red wine vinegar and EVOO and you can use that yogurt dressing for a veggie dip for an afternoon snack! You could get wild and add a little brown rice and chicken or lentils for a fully loaded meal sure to keep you for full for hours!
This Sausage Feels So Rice:
Didn't occur to me that we didn't even use rice in this dish, haha! But you know I always love to switch things up and rice is so basic, as the kids say. Why not try something new? Millet isn't the rarest food to show up in your bag, but it's certainly a good choice! Another plant variety to add to your diet as it is a great source of dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble, making it a prebiotic which means it is incredible for supporting the growth of good bacteria in your gut! Add it with the potatoes, asparagus, spinach, onions, and sausage - this winter meets spring meal is full of everything you need to keep you going! May be enough to share with a friend ;-)
I left the asparagus and onions a little crispier for two reasons. 1. If you grab and go, the crunch would like be more appealing eating this meal cold. 2. Should you choose to heat it up you won't overcook those veggies!
My choice would be to heat this up on the stovetop in a cast iron pan to crisp the millet and the sausage a bit. Can always add a teensy bit of oil (or water!) to the pan..
Lentil Me Kiss You Marinara:
This one is one of my favorite meals to make. A great way to get that filling "meaty" feel when you need a meatless meal option, you can eat this over spaghetti squash, pasta, on bread - whatevs! Loaded up with some veggies and my favorite magic bean, lentils. This is a great way to get the littles hooked on lentils. I find that it takes a common kid-approved food and packs a nutritional punch that no one will see coming.
I would heat this one up covered, stirring occasionally in the oven, or on the stovetop. If you find that your pasta gets dried up, you can always add a little oil, water, or extra tomatoes if you have them on hand when you heat it.
Rock Out With Your Brocc Out:
I am not a huge fan of raw broccoli, as Jojo and I were discussing yesterday, but when mixed up with all of these yummy textures and flavors, I am so in! Another "spring is in the air" kind of meal for me, I think this could be great as is, in a wrap, as a "salsa" or over greens!
I prefer to eat this one cold, but I suppose a little warmth could be yummy!
That's my food for thought for this week. Hope you guys enjoy!!