Menu 4/20-4/27

 Monday: Dinner out with Friends

Tuesday: Burgers and Sweet potatoes

Wednesday: Mexican Casserole

Thursday:  Vegan Salisbury Steak
We had too many leftovers last week

Friday: Italian Wedding Soup

Saturday: Loaded Nachos

Sunday: Spaghetti

Menu 4/13-4/19

 Monday: Veggie Pizza

Tuesday:  Baked Pasta with Braised Artichoke

Wednesday: Pepper Ridge Sandwiches 

By Ann Esselstyn

Makes: 4-6 sandwiches

1 jar roasted red peppers, packed in water

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon rosemary

1 teaspoon basil

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

16 oz. barbecue sauce, your favorite

20 slices of portabella mushrooms

1 loaf Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Bread, GF bread

1 cup oil free hummus

1 bunch scallions, chopped, pickled red onions

1 container organic baby spinach, spring mix

1 avocado, sliced, guacamole

 

Preheat oven to 400. Place mushroom slices on parchment-paper-lined sheet pan and brush with barbecue sauce. Cook for 30 minutes - or until cooked through.

Place roasted red peppers and their liquid in a bowl. Tear peppers into strips and add balsamic vinegar, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, and garlic.

Toast the bread.**  

Construct each sandwich by spreading hummus on one piece of toast.

Sprinkle a thin layer of scallions onto the hummus then add a layer of barbecued portabellas.

Add a layer of roasted red peppers.

Add a layer of spinach.

Add a layer of avocado.

Place a piece of toast atop the stack.

Slice into halves or quarters and serve!

Thursday: Gnocchi with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Friday: Vegan Salisbury Steak
We had too many leftovers last week

Saturday: Loaded Nachos

Sunday: Spaghetti

Menu 4/6-4/11

 Monday: dinner with friends at Chipotle

Tuesday: Lentil Loaf 

Wednesday: Chickpea Curry over rice
We used 1 cup Oat milk with 1 TBS of tapioca starch instead of coconut milk, due to tree nut allergies

Thursday: MUSHROOM SHAWARMA (2 servings, 35min prep time):

-12 oz king oyster mushrooms
-1 Tbsp lemon juice
-2 Tsp agave
-salt to taste
-1 Tsp each paprika, cumin and ground coriander
-1/2 Tsp dried oregano
-1/4 Tsp cinnamon
-oil to drizzle
Mix well on a baking tray and then put on skewers.
-8 oz cherry tomatoes
Drizzle with oil.
Bake everything at 400 for 25-30mins, flipping the skewers every now and then.
Tzatziki:
-1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed)
-half a bunch parsley and dill, chopped
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 cup (150g) vegan yogurt
-a glug of olive oil
-1/2 lemon, juiced
-salt and pepper to taste
Mix and assemble everything in a wrap.

Friday:  Passover-potato-pie for Bible study, making one with just eggs, vegan, and two with eggs from Britta, thank you Britta.

Saturday: Vegan Salisbury Steak

Sunday: Spaghetti

Menu 3/30-4/5

 Monday: Falafels and Roasted Mediterranean Veggies

Tuesday: Buddha Bowl with Turmeric Tahini dressing

Wednesday: Mexican Meatball Soup

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: Sweet Potato Chorizo Soup

Saturday:  Spaghetti

Sunday: Happy Resurrection Day!
Tim's preparing the main dish with roasted veggies, garlic roasted potatoes and a leafy green salad from the garden and a lavender-lemon balm lemonade from the garden.

Menu 3/23 - 3/29

 Monday: Veggie pizza

Tuesday: Burgers with Buffalo Cauliflower and Quinoa Salad

Wednesday: Curry Squash Soup
we added lentils

Thursday: Vegan Quiche with a potato crust

Friday: Chik'n Tortilla Soup

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Abbott Fajita Chicken
• 20 oz crushed tomatoes
• 32 oz chicken broth 
• 14 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, divided (reserve 1/4 of it for garnish)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  
  

• 1. Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and chopped jalapeño and sauté until veggies soften.

  2. Add fajita chicken, corn, beans, chilli powder, cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt, ¼ cup of cilantro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 25 minutes.

  3. Add lime juice.

  4. Serve the soup with some tortilla strips, pieces of avocado, fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Menu 3/16-3/22

 Monday: Sourdough Veggie Pizza

Tuesday: Irish Stew
We substituted mushrooms for the beef and vegetable broth for beef broth. We added 1 cup of red lentils and an extra 2 cups of broth.

Wednesday: Burgers and sweet potatoes

Thursday: Vegan Chili with Engine 2 corn muffins

Friday: Leftovers

Saturday: Loaded Nachos

Sunday: Spaghetti

Jackfruit pot roast

 With the last few cold days of the season, a pot roast seemed to be an awesome choice
Ingredients

 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks
 4 medium garlic cloves, chopped
 2 tbsp tomato paste

 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
 1/4 cup tamari low-sodium
 1 tbsp tapioca starch
 2 cups vegetable broth
 2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp pepper, dried oregano
 1 lb baby potato medley
 4 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
 20-30 ounces jackfruit, canned, drained, rinsed, (565g)
 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, whole or halved, (227g)
 3 sprigs thyme
 1 sprig rosemary

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2️⃣ Heat your pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions in olive oil until they are slightly browned. Add the garlic and tomato paste to the pot. Stir as the paste spreads and cooks for 1-2 minutes.

3️⃣ Pour in the red wine. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bits off of the bottom.

4️⃣ Mix the cornstarch into the tamari in a small container until it's smooth. Stir in the tamari mixture, broth, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and oregano.

5️⃣ Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

6️⃣ Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, jackfruit, and herbs to the pot. Stir everything to coat it in the sauce. Cover the dish and cook it in the oven for 50-60 minutes.

7️⃣ Give it a stir halfway through and add a bit more water if it looks like it's drying out.

8️⃣ The pot roast is done when the vegetables are fork-tender. Remove the herb stems and enjoy!