Meal Planning

My mother-in-law has arrived, and it's time for more meal planning. It's also supposed to be in the 90s here all week, so I'm trying to avoid using the stove/oven much. I bought some okra from Patel Brothers yesterday, so I'll need to use that this week, but we've finished up most other things. We'll plan on eating leftovers Thursday since my MIL just has fruit and snacks on Thursdays. Here is what I'm making:

Dal Bhaat Shaak Rotli  with Dal Lasooni and Bhinda Nu Shaak 

Taco Tuesday with Vegan Mexican Corn Salad with Black Beans

It's supposed to be the hottest day this week, and Sim has voice lessons, so I'll make some black beans in the Instant Pot and have everything else be prepped ahead and served cold.

Creole Red Beans & Rice and Green Salad

Avocado Grilled Enchiladas with Red Chile Pesto and Red Cabbage Slaw

Air Fryer Tofu with Rice and Crunchy Asian Slaw

I'm probably saving this idea for later, but I'm including it as a just-in-case meal here:

Jalapeno Popper Melts

Meal Planning

It's our first week with Sameer's mom again, so meal planning is adjusted to her preferences. Here is what Sameer has planned for the first week:

Chana Masala with Basmati Rice and Kachumber Salad

Pav Bhaji

Indian Style Sandwiches with fresh Cilantro Chutney

Thursday will be leftovers while Sameer's mom eats fruit and snacks, and Friday we might get takeaway from Patel Brothers. It's supposed to be hot starting next weekend, so we'll have some InstantPot meals, like Red Beans & Rice.

Meal Planning

I've got a lot of random stuff to use up, and Sameer's mom is coming to stay in a week, so we're also eating things she doesn't eat before she gets here (e.g., mushrooms, veggie burgers). Here is what I've got to use up: shaved brussels sprouts, an heirloom tomato, six eggs, creme fraiche, lettuce, buttermilk, heavy cream, burger buns, microgreens, nonfat plain yogurt, and avocados. Here is what I'm going to make:

Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff

I'm going to use creme fraiche in place of the sour cream, just to use it up.

Veggie Burgers and Fries and Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

I made some vegan special sauce a la Big Mac awhile back, and I've still got that in my fridge. 

Nicoise Salad 

To use up the eggs.

Pancakes

To use up the buttermilk. I can just stash them all in the freezer for later. I also bought some frozen sliced strawberries to make into compote.

Buddha Bowl

I think this will just be for me, but I do have BROL, home baked tofu, and sauce that needs to be used up, plus the avocados, kimchi, and microgreens.

Buffalo Tofu Salad

I have some vegan blue cheese that I need to eat within the next few weeks, plus I can make ranch dressing from the nonfat plain yogurt. This is usually just a week of lunches for me, so maybe I'll do this after finishing off my buddha bowl ingredients.

Edited 8/16/24: I'm using up stuff from the fridge tonight, so lots of veggie sides:

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Vegan Fried Chicken

Seared French Beans with Caper Bagna Cauda

Cucumber Salad

Patatas con Alioli