It’s been awhile, my friends. Almost a decade. It took another baby, a career pivot, then another, then deciding on a career break to get me back here. Here I am. Still on my same ish. Planning. Cooking. Did I mention I MOVED? (The kitchen is still small.) Wait, did I mention that I’m not even a lawyer anymore? Does this blog title even make sense?
But, it’s the job loss thing that has me back here. I have time on my hands. Those kiddos are in school all day, I’m allowing myself a little break, and here I am…menu planning. Kids need to eat, I suppose.
Another new life update? Beebs has become a vegetarian. I’ve always dabbled (meatless Monday anyone?), but this is a new challenge. I basically cook almost entirely vegetarian now, so I’m constantly looking for new veggie-friendly recipes. Let me be honest, friends, there have been A LOT of misses. Still, we persist. I feel grateful that she decided to go vegetarian during soup season. (Who else is here for midwestern fall food likes soups and chilis?)
Since I have this time on my hands, I figured I’d dust off this old blog and start sharing my meal plans with you all. (All one of you. Maybe my mom still follows? Shoot, she has a new email address, maybe not.) Screaming the meal plans into the void it is!
This week:
Sunday: Comforting Tuscan White Bean Chickpea Soup (I cheated and bought a bread, but for posterity sake, make this bread to go with any of your soups this fall. It’s tops and so easy.)
Monday: Slow-Cooker Tofu Butter Chicken I loved this one. Kids thought it was maybe a bit spicy. But slow cooker? Yes please. Served with rice and some of that great mini naan bread you can get from Aldi.
Tuesday: Tacos are still the theme…probably doing some taco bowls with faux taco meat, rice, sweet potatoes, and quesadillas for the kids.
Wednesday: Leftovers! Also known as if it’s in the fridge, it’s fair game.
Thursday: Mark Bittman’s Braised Lentils. We find a ton of recipes in his How to Cook Everything Vegetarian cookbook. I highly recommend. They are not the most simple recipes, but the flavors are incredible.
Friday: By this time of the week, I’m lazy. Pizza it is. Or leftovers.
Saturday: I didn’t get that far. Check back next week!
Nice to be back, my friends. I’ve missed you!
Allegedly Delicious 
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