vegetarian

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 8

June 9, 2017

Dinner Divas is back! Can you believe it’s already the second week of June?! I can not. The weeks are FLYING by and I feel like I need to press “pause” so I can catch up. Although it isn’t officially summer, it is in full swing here. Summer in Florida means rain and lots of it. I can’t complain though, because it’s better than three feet of snow in January.

How it works: Every Friday morning, a new meal plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. We’ve got so much good stuff this week! I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

…

Caprese Eggplant Stacks

May 23, 2017

Caprese eggplant stacks are irresistible. Roasted eggplant brushed with flavorful pesto, gooey, melted fresh mozzarella and perfectly ripe summer tomatoes. It’s a hit with vegetarians and meat eaters alike!

…

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 4

May 12, 2017

Menu planning made easier, courtesy of the Dinner Divas! Welcome back, friends! We have some really tasty stuff this week. In case you’re new here, let me tell you how it works. Every Friday morning, a new meal plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The menus will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the meal plan delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. With all the springtime activities and summer break right around the corner, I hope this weekly meal plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

On to the Menu!

Starting us off this week is a Rustic Ham, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart from The Chef Next Door. This recipe was featured on The Chew earlier this week! Congratulations!

Next up is my Pork Burger with Hatch Chiles and Pickled Red Onions. This burger was packed with flavor and just a little heat, perfect for grilling up all summer!

The Wimpy Vegetarian brings us Baked Falafel with Spicy Moroccan Sauce! Don’t these sound fantastic?

These Vegetarian Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers from Comfortably Domestic are colorful and full of flavor! A perfect meatless meal!

Friday night is pizza night!!! This week, Pastry Chef Online brings us Bacon and Pickled Pepper Pizza. I’m drooling over this, it is exactly what I want to eat!

Girl in the Little Red Kitchen has the most delicious Prosciutto and Melon Zucchini Noodle Salad. This is absolutely perfect for summer! I think it’ll be my go-to summer salad!

Comfortably Domestic wraps it up this week with a totally dreamy Orange Creamsicle Pound Cake. This is going on my “must make” list.

Thank you so much for being here, I hope these recipes inspire you this week! Weekly Menu Plan brought to you by:

The Dinner Divas

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 3

May 5, 2017

Welcome Back to Dinner Divas! We have another amazing week of recipes to share with all of you! The weather here has flipped a switch and it is getting hot. We’re already experiencing 90+ degree days, so I’m looking forward to lighter fare and refreshing beverages! Have a wonderful weekend and make it a delicious day!

This comforting meal is exactly what I’d want to eat while snuggled up on the couch with a movie! It looks so good, and has everything I love! Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage, Brussels Sprouts and Apples from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

Meatless meals don’t have to be boring! This Asparagus Carbonara with Horseradish Breadcrumbs from The Wimpy Vegetarian looks absolutely delicious! Asparagus is in season now, so it’s the perfect time to make it!

Chicken with Mushrooms and Thyme from Pastry Chef Online is one of my favorites! I make something similar at least once a month here! It’s incredibly delicious and it delivers big flavor without demanding lots of time and effort. That’s a midweek win!

I have a meatless meal offering this week – my Soba Noodles with Stir-Fried Vegetables. So good, you honestly won’t miss the meat. If you have a carnivore in your house that just can’t live without it, shrimp or chicken works beautifully here. I’ve even done it with beef or pork. This is a solid recipe with lots of room for variations.

This Spring Vegetable Tart from Comfortable Domestic would make a wonderful light dinner or a brilliant brunch. Cooking for Mom next weekend? I think you found your recipe.

This Spicy Succotash with Bacon and Fava Beans would go perfectly with the Chicken on Wednesday.

These Lemon Blueberry Scones from The Chef Next Door could be dessert, afternoon snack, breakfast, etc. I don’t care when you give them to me as long as I get to eat them.

Thank you for joining Dinner Divas! We look forward to helping you plan your weekly menus and hope that it makes life easier, one meal at a time!

Brought to you by:

The Dinner Divas

Weekly Meal Plan – Dinner Divas : Week 1

April 21, 2017

This week is the kick-off to something new around here. I’ve collaborated with a few of my favorite blogger gals to bring you a week’s worth of dinner ideas! How it works: Every Friday morning, a new meal plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The menus will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the meal plan delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. With all the springtime activities and summer break right around the corner, I hope this weekly meal plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

Weekly Meal Plan – Week One

One Pot Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce – Pook’s Pantry

Skillet Pork Marsala with Roasted Asparagus – The Chef Next Door

Chicken Bahn Mi Vegetable and Rice Bowl – Girl In The Little Red Kitchen

Crispy Black Bean Burritos – Comfortably Domenstic

Low Carb Chicken Fajita Lunch Bowls – Pook’s Pantry

Smashed Roasted Beets with Pesto and Goat Cheese – The Wimpy Vegetarian

Summer Salad with Roasted Apple Vinaigrette – Pastry Chef Online

Thank you so much for joining us! We look forward to seeing you here every Friday for more weekly meal plans!

Instant Pot Tomatillo-Poblano White Beans

February 21, 2017

Beans are the perfect introduction to the Instant Pot. If you are new to the Instant Pot craze, or even if you’ve had yours for a while now, these beans will make their way into your regular rotation. Tomatillo Poblano White Beans are my new favorite thing. I made them a few weeks ago when there was some football game. Everyone was making *quite* the fuss over it. Well, I had promised nachos for this sporting event and I delivered BIG thanks to these beans. I warmed some tortilla chips in the oven, sprinkled a few things on them and then heaped these beans on top. It was so dang good!!!

…

Winter Market Buddha Bowls with Potato, Quinoa and Beets

February 8, 2017

This post is sponsored by Idaho®Potatoes. All opinions are my own.

Potatoes. Everyone loves them and they are available year round. However, I’m sure you get stuck in the same potato rut like I do. You need new ideas! Well, this one is our new “Go-To”. It has tons of veggies, it’s healthy, it’s gluten-free and if you leave the egg off, it’s vegan.
We all have a piece of that or a hunk of this in the fridge just waiting to get used up in something , right? Here is the perfect way to use up a few of those ingredients that are hanging out patiently awaiting their destiny.

…

Curried Cauliflower with Golden Raisins

January 24, 2017

Curried cauliflower with golden raisins and ginger is a great side for chicken or steak, but it can stand on its own as a meatless meal.

We are eating more vegetables these days. Also, we are eating healthier. At least, we are trying to eat healthier (when I’m not eating cookies). I love vegetables, I honestly prefer them over meat most of the time. However, they can be boring if you never jazz them up. Otherwise, we’d eat them without complaint. A little spice can go a long way. For example – curry powder.

…

Winter Vegetable Soup

January 16, 2017

This post is sponsored by Idaho® Potatoes. As always, all opinions are my own.

It’s winter. That means comfort food. But, we’re also trying to eat a little healthier too, right? We’re making an effort to eat more vegetables because we want to get more bang for our buck in the nutrition department. I’ve got you covered. This soup is nearly fat free, it’s low in calories and contains a ton of vitamins, minerals and fiber. While you are cozied up in the house, it’s the perfect time to put on a pot of this hearty winter vegetable soup.

…

Crash & Burn Potatoes

January 10, 2017

This post is sponsored by Idaho® Potatoes. All opinions are my own.

If you are looking for a new way to serve potatoes, this is it! I made these a few days ago with the intention of saving them for dinner that night. I have news for you, they didn’t survive the afternoon. We ate a few and then we ate more. We even ate them cold because they were delicious. Normally, the phrase “crash & burn” has a negative connotation to it, but not in this case. These little spuds are smashed (flattened) and roasted until super crispy then bathed in a spicy cinnamon malt vinegar sauce. Hence, the name Crash & Burn Potatoes.

…

Main navigation

vegetarian

On to the Menu!

The Dinner Divas

The Dinner Divas

Weekly Meal Plan – Week One

Pook’s Pantry on Instagram