School started today so its a great time to start something new that will hopefully become a habit. Instead of looking through all of my great cookbooks, I picked one cookbook to choose all the dinners from. This week it is the Forks Over Knives companion book with recipes. By the way, Forks Over Knives just released a second cookbook! I am looking forward to purchasing it soon.
On to the menu.
Last night, we had The Quinoa Garden Salad on page 110 with corn on the cobb. I made a few changes. I did not use parsley, I only used 1/4 of a cup of lemon juice (which was PLENTY) and we salt and peppered the quinoa at the table. I also sauteed the peppers, onions and garbanzo beans in a little tamari before adding them to the quinoa. It was delicious, and great for lunch today. Everyone enjoyed it, no one LOVED it. But - at least they ate.
Tonight, I am making the Mango- Lime, Bean Salad on page 108. I will serve this on top of spinach and brown rice.
Tomorrow will be pasta night. We have yet to find one sauce everyone likes. Therefore, pasta night is a make your own dinner night. I make a big pot of Tinkyada brown rice pasta. Ry usually has Earths Best on her noodles. And, I throw green peas in there as well. Si usually likes the basic Trader Joe marinara sauce. Chad is still experimenting with sauces. I have something "green" prepared, to go along with the pasta, usually green peas and a salad. It is a pretty easy dinner.
Wednesday - Minty Lemon Lentils with Spinach page 147. This has potatoes in it as well, so a complete meal! I have been wanting to try this recipe. It sounds delicious.
Thursday - Polenta with Rice and Beans page 143. Served with Tomato and Cucumber Salad page 154. I have made the polenta dish before. Everyone really liked it, and it was fairly simple.
And that is it - I did it. Now, lets see if I can do again next week. The FOK book is worth getting, if not just for these recipes!
First day of school -time for a new routine:
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