It's Week 45 of Dinner Plans and we're getting into the festive Halloween spirit this week!
It's finally November and that means we're ramping up the countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday. I love this time of year so much as I think about the return of foods that mark this season so well. I've worked on a few updates to classic Thanksgiving sides that I think you will enjoy. Stay tuned for those recipes in the coming weeks!
We've got work travel on the schedule so we skipped this week's CSA box. We still have a few dark leafy greens and leftover soup that I made from delicata squash and butternut squash with a hint of harissa that is sublime. I'm keeping meal prep simple so that my husband and the kids can use up the last bits of the produce box while I'm away for work.
Seasonal Cooking Tip: Prepping Smart for Holiday Meals
In this season of gratitude, I'm gearing up for all the festive meals and holiday treats ahead. And this year, I want to get as much of the work done ahead of time as possible. This week: it's all about pie dough prep.
We're making both pumpkin pie and apple pie to serve alongside our Thanksgiving dishes. Today, I'm prepping pie dough and freezing it in singular discs so I have it ready to go the week of Thanksgiving. Since the kids are off school that week, I'm also going to take the time off of work to revel in making a few pies to enjoy and to gift family and friends. Freezing pie dough ahead of time will help save a step that week.
And, don't forget to check out Part I and Part II of my Pantry Essentials Series for more tips and recommendations for keeping a well stocked pantry ahead of the holiday season.
Dinner Plans for the Week
Work travel is on the agenda for me this week which means my husband will hold down the cooking fort while I'm away traveling for a work conference. We skipped the CSA delivery this week. Potatoes, greens, and a few peppers remain alongside carrots and a few pomegranates where I removed the arils for yogurt bowls and morning oats. With that in mind, this week's Dinner Plans has easy weeknights top of mind.
Our game plan for dinner this week:
Sunday: Roast Turkey Breast with Honey Roasted Carrots and Mashed Potatoes
Monday: Roast Squash Soup (adapted from this recipe)
Tuesday: Beef & Potato Tacos
Wednesday: Penne with Zucchini and Basil Pesto (freezer cubes for the win!)
Thursday: Mini Turkey Meatballs with Roast Tomato Sauce
Friday: Dinner Toast with Garlicky Greens and Fried Egg
Saturday: Pizza with a Butternut Squash Sauce Base, Grated Pecorino and Parm, Fontina, and crumbled Sausage and Roast Peppers. This ia favorite on repeat.
From favorite recipes to new things with a wide variety of ingredients, cooking delicious food with our CSA definitely gets us out of a dinner rut and reduce food waste. I share meal ideas for our busy weeks with our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to be in the know when they’re live. 😉
Wishing you a nourishing week ahead. 🧡
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