Hello my friends!
My babies went back to school yesterday, and like a lot of parents this time of year, Iβm using this opportunity to set new, supportive rhythms for our family.
I want to begin my days with exercise. I want to have merendas ready for after school.
Above all, I want to dial in our weekly meal plans, because that will mean:
I can eliminate βwhat to make for dinnerβ from my daily mental load
Iβm not devoting my precious free time during the day to prepping dinner, or thinking I will, and finding myself in a 5 pm cobble-together-dinner-scramble
I can shop once a week
I can enlist support from Bobby and the girls when possible
I know that our family is eating nourishing meals at home
On that note, Iβm so excited to share the September Meal Plan!!!
My favorite part about this monthβs meal plan is that nearly every recipe can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
The *Recipes*
Creamy, Vegetable Korma with Naan (GF/V)
Apricot-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Rice & Quick-Pickled Cukes (GF)
Peanut Rice Noodles with Shredded Chicken & Vegetables (GF, V Optional)
Guest Recipe from One Potato: Bucatini with Marinara Sauce & Herb-Whipped Ricotta (V/GF optional) - featured below!
Easy Tomato Rice with Sausage, Mushrooms & Kale (GF, V Optional)
Three Sisters Minestrone (V, GF Optional)
Homemade Marinara Sauce (V/GF)
Grilled Stone Fruit with Bread Crumble (V/GF Optional)
You can use the meal plan throughout the week as a guide or inspiration, or cherry pick 1-2 recipes per week.
Iβve already made the prep and shopping lists for you!
The *Discounts*
Evaβs Wild: 20% & 30% discount codes in the meal plan booklet below. Eating wild Alaskan sockeye salmon is essential to keeping this species and superfood alive. Iβm thrilled to partner with this amazing company, co-founded by one of my dearest friends and inspiring changemakers, Mark Titus. Evaβs Wild delivers the most sustainable and highest quality salmon right to your door. Trust me on this one.
GreenStar Food Coop: The most family-friendly supermarket is offering 20% off in-store or on Intsacart deliveries for just ONE MORE MONTH. Ithaca-area locals, if you upgrade your subscription to get this discount, you will SAVE money and get loads more perks.
Bucatini Marinara Sauce and Herb-Whipped Ricotta (GF/V Optional)
Every month I feature a guest recipe in my meal plans, and this month Iβm delighted to share a winning dish from my friends at One Potato. Itβs amazing what fresh herbs + ricotta will do to elevate a simple marinara pasta dish! I hope this recipe gives you a taste of what the meal plan recipes look like (the PDF download includes a live link to the Instacart button!).
September Meal Plan
Without further ado, click the button to download your September Meal Plan, complete with recipes and discounts β
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