Greetings from rainy Reno!
I’m writing this post while listening to the rain come down, and it’s such a relaxing, therapeutic sound. Plus, rain in Reno typically means snow in the mountains so I’m keeping my fingers crossed we get some fluffy powder for some adult play time. Weather in your neck of the woods? You frozen? You burried in snow? You catching some rays on your lunch breaks?
New in my life this past week? I joined a Spin gym, which has been a much-needed reminder that I need to step up my athletic steaze, because holy crap, the classes are intense deliciously intense. I’m having a little work done on the ol’ blog site, so things will look slightly different here in a few weeks (slash months) – stay tuned! I’ve been rocking my new timepiece from JORD. The boyfriend and I harvested and decorated (and by decorated, I mean literally tossed a strand of Christmas lights on the thing and called it good) our very first Christmas tree, and I’ve been doing some 2017 planning for the life and the site. Any pre-2017 suggestions? Hollaaaaa.
MENU ITEMS! Ugh…I want all of these meals right meow. This may just be my favorite meal plan yet! We have a succulent, creamy spaghetti squash dish, a crock pot chickpea tiki masala, loaded potaters, lentil bolognese, and beet burgers (because it’s BEET season, son!)! As per usual, hit me up if you have any questions, and be sure to print out the grocery list to make your shopping experience a cinch.
XO
Sunday
Spaghetti Squash with Vegan Tomato Basil Cream Sauce from Hummusapien
Prep Ahead Tip: Squash can be cooked ahead of time and re-heated.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Monday
One Pot Chickpea Tiki Masala from Making Thyme for Health
Prep Ahead Tip: To save time cook the rice ahead of time or use microwaveable rice.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan and gluten-free.
Tuesday
Tex Mex Loaded Sweet Potatoes from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: Quinoa can be cooked ahead of time. Sweet potatoes can be roasted ahead of time and heated up again just before assembling.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan and gluten-free.
Wednesday
Spaghetti with Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese from Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip: The lentils can be cooked ahead of time.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: To make the recipe gluten free, use your favorite gluten free pasta in place of the spaghetti. To make it vegan, simply omit the parmesan cheese or replace it with a sprinkling of nutritional yeast.
Thursday
Beet Veggie Burgers with Herbed Goat Cheese from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: Rice can be cooked in advance; goat cheese can be prepared in advance; and vegetables can be shredded in advance. Alternatively, you can make the burgers up to 3 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Substitute vegan cream cheese for the goat cheese or omit altogether.
Click HERE to print the shopping list!
