menu monday*

i'd like to start this week off by saying that the simple act of posting my weekly menus has brought a great deal of focus to my cooking. instead of shooting from the hip and running to the store every other day for ingredients, i'm much more organized. organization and simplicity go hand in hand. what may seem like a bit of trouble; making lists, shopping and menu planning, pays off in the way of always having exactly what is needed for each recipe. plus i get the added benefit of eating a fresh, healthy dinner each night with a variety of locally grown organic produce. so in the end i save time, energy and money. i encourage each of you to become the executive chef of your own kitchen. plan, shop and create a beautiful meal each night just like a professional. that being said, this week i only have to plan for 5 nights, as we have dinner engagements for 2 nights.

monday

sweet potato & black bean enchiladas

recipe from clean food cookbook

garden lettuce salad

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tuesday

soba noodle salad with ginger peanut dressing

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/

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wednesday

carrot & white bean soup

french baguette

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thursday

oven roasted broccoli & walnuts w/pasta

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friday

steamed veggies over brown rice w/dijon mustard sauce

*not a single animal will be harmed in the making of this food