Meal Planning

Spaghetti & Meatless Balls and Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
Because I've been making this practically every week.

Dum Aloo and Dal Makhani and Brown Basmati Rice
Because I still haven't made this yet.  The last of the russet potatoes.

Cheese & Bean Enchiladas
Because I have so much enchilada sauce in my pantry and cheese in my refrigerator.  An easy-to-prep-in-advance Friday night dinner.

Nut-Crusted Tofu and Broiled Asparagus & Artichokes in Vermouth Brown Butter 

Soup & Sandwiches

Meal Planning

Spaghetti & Meatless Balls and Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

Dum Aloo and Dal Makhani and Brown Basmati Rice

Pav Bhaji
I have so many potatoes.

Smoky Potato Salad over Greens and Baked Beans and Chik'n Tenders

Pinto Bean & Greens Enchilada Casserole (No Meat Athlete Cookbook, pg 97)

Meal Planning

Vegan Pizza with Whole Wheat Crust and Green Salad
I picked up some vegan mozzarella by Miyoko's Creamery the last time I was at Whole Foods.  It's the best vegan cheese brand, but I haven't tried the mozzarella before.  It supposedly can be shredded and melted, so I'm going to try making a normal pepperoni/cheese/black olive pizza (making my own vegan pepperoni since it's hard to find in stores near me lately) and see what my daughter thinks.  I have zero intention of telling her or my husband that it's vegan cheese, and I have no idea if it will be obvious.  This is my plan for Friday night.

Red Beans & Rice
I haven't made this in awhile, and if I recall correctly, it's healthy, easy, and good.

Taco Night
I have plenty of homemade vegan chorizo in the freezer, and Sim has been requesting a taco night for awhile now.  This will probably be our Saturday night dinner.

Nut-Crusted Tofu and Broiled Asparagus & Artichokes in Vermouth Brown Butter 

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic-Date Glaze (The How Not to Die Cookbook, pg. 176) and Leftover Soup / Sides

Vegan Mac 'n Cheese and Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
Easy Thursday night meal.

Pinto Bean & Greens Enchilada Casserole (No Meat Athlete Cookbook, pg 97)
One of the richest tasting healthy vegan meals I've found.  It's a good weekday meal.

Vegan Cheese Sauce

I got the original recipe from Vegan Yumminess's recipe for vegan grilled cheese.  It's good for that but thin, so I've been using it for vegan macaroni & cheese.  I've made so many adjustments at this point that I need to document them so I don't forget between the times I make this.  Here is my version, which is enough for two nights of our family of three eating macaroni & cheese.

Ingredients
1 2/3 cups scrubbed, diced potatoes (I prefer Yukon gold; russet is my second choice; I always buy organic and don't bother peeling them)
1/4 cup peeled or scrubbed, diced carrot
1/3 cup peeled and diced yellow onion
2/3 cup water from cooked veggies
1/2 cup raw cashews (soak for a few hours if you aren't using a high-speed blender; I prep the cashews first and just let them soak while I prepare everything else)
1/4 coconut milk (full-fat or lite variety; full-fat tastes best)
2 tbs nutritional yeast flakes
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1 tbs miso
1/4 tsp garlic powder
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Soak cashews.

2. Wash and chop vegetables. Cover with water in a large pot and bring to a boil.  Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender, about ten minutes.

3. Fill blender with remaining ingredients.  Add vegetables and 2/3 cup water retained from the vegetable pot.  Blend until smooth.

4. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.  I like normal semolina macaroni noodles best, though Banza brand makes good chickpea macaroni too.  I like my vegan macaroni best with pickled jalapenos all over it.

Meal Planning

I need to detox from our spring break trip and its sugary cheesiness.  I want to keep making warm, heavy comfort foods while it's cold out.  Here is what I'm making starting tonight:

Yellow Rice & Black Beans with Broccoli (The How Not to Die Cookbook, pg. 152)

Vegetable Unfried Rice (THNTDC, pg. 144)

Red Quinoa Loaf with Golden Gravy (THNTDC, pg. 156) and Garlic Greens Saute (THNTDC, pg. 178)

DIY Sandwiches and Leftover Soup

Spaghetti & Meatless Balls and Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup