It was just 2 weeks ago that I wrote a post in which I said that I was getting back to menu planning, because it keeps me sane. But then last week went by without a menu plan because I was gone for all of last weekend. So I was doubly reminded of the importance of having a menu plan, and the volume of leftover CSA produce that results from not having a plan to use it. I really need to get back in the habit of making sure menu planning is a serious priority. Besides, if I don’t cook, what will I post?
The pick up: (shown above)
Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, arugula, butternut squash, kale, broccoli, sweet potatoes, onions
The Plan:
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust (The Lucky Penny), topped with arugula, cheese and tomato sauce |
odds and ends… there are major scheduling complications |
Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with White Beans and Kale (The Kitchn) |
Creamy Cauliflower Mac (Mark Bittman in the NY Times) + roasted beets |
Butternut Squash Baked Risotto (Serious Eats) | leftover risotto |
This week was the last pick up of our summer CSA share. We, of course, signed up for the winter share as well. Pick ups start next week and are every other week through March. My plan, starting next week, is to post 2 week menus every 2 weeks. We’ll see what actually happens :)
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