Some menu ideas of how to put recipes together to make a whole meal:
Indian Feast
- Masoor Dhal (Red Lentil Dhal) or Kale & Lentil Dal
- Curried Okra
- Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant)
- Rajma – Red Kidney Bean Curry
- Carrot Koshambri
- Rhubarb Chutney
- Whole Wheat Chapati
Mexican Night
- Kale & Queso Fresco Soft Tacos with Refried Beans or Kale & White Bean Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillos & Onions or Red Mole Chili Enchiladas
- Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
- Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Chocolate & Cinnamon Espresso Cake
A Thanksgiving/Fall Harvest Dinner
- Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Soup
- Lentil & Oat Thanksgiving Loaf
- Shitake Mushroom and Collard Green Risotto
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage & Pomegranate
- Best Kale Ever
- Thai Red Curry Roasted Veggies
- Kasha (Buckwheat) and Tofu with Shitake Mushroom Gravy
- Whole Wheat Fresh Ginger Cake with vanilla ice cream or Gluten-Free Rhubarb, Pear & Ginger Crisp with Polenta Toppping
Asian-Inspired Evening
- Cold Rolls with Spicy Almond Cashew Dipping Sauce
- Green Mango Salad (Vegan!)
- Tom Yum Soup with Brown Rice Vermicelli
- Cashew-Almond and Soba Noodle Salad
Chinese
Brunch Ideas
- Blueberry-Ginger Oat & Quinoa Granola with Lemon or Cherry Almond Granola and non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- Ramp & Stinging Nettle Green Whole Wheat Tart
- Hot Pink Salad (Beets & Lentils) with Meyer Lemon Dressing
- Gluten-Free Rhubarb Ginger Muffins or Gluten-Free Mulberry Lemon Polenta Muffins or Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- Quinoa & Flax Seed Gluten-Free Bread
- Almond French Toast or Pumpkin Spice French Toast
- Red & White Currant 100% Wholewheat Pancakes or Oatmeal & Whole Wheat Sourdough Pancakes
- Gooseberry & Polenta Tartlettes
Veggie Burger Night
- Quinoa Veggie Burgers
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Best Kale Ever
- 100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pasta Night
- Raw Brussels Sprout Salad
- Chard & White Bean Whole Wheat Pasta or Pemma’s Penne Pasta with Roasted Garlicky Tomato Sauce or Mushroom Wonton Ravioli with Garlic Scape Pesto
- Almond Plum Cake
Nibblies, Appetizers & Hors d’oeuvres
- Stinging Nettle & Feta Phyllo Nests
- Potato Phyllo Snake
- Kale Chips with Sumac
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Chocolate-Orange & Walnut Biscotti
- Gluten-Free Nanaimo Bars
- Crispy Kamut & Chocolate Squares
Roti Night
- Channa & Aloo Roti (Trini Style)
- Lentil & Root Vegetable Curry
- Lime & Sesame Steamed Kale
- Prickly Pear Sorbet with Lime & Mint
Mezze Table
- Red Quinoa Lemony Tabouli
- Chickpea Hummus
- Oven-baked Falafels
- Gluten-Free Pita
- Moroccan Baklava Snake or Pistachio Almond Truffles
Bistro Meal
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