This weekend we almost succumbed to lack of planning and laziness. We'd failed to finish off the week's menu, but managed to cobble together things to get us through "safely". Saturday we passed that mark of stable blood sugar, into the territory where decision making falls apart. When we rallied, we ended up with an odd but tasty meal, thanks to a convenience food, the allure of fresh avocado and some leftover gruel. I realize gruel is a particularly unappetizing word, but I haven't found a better one for what I did to the amaranth yet, so for now it will be called that.
Turkey Sausage Patty, Amaranth Gruel and Avocado
Tonight's meal was a success, though almost completely unplanned. We're working hard to use staples at hand rather than looking into an overflowing pantry and whining "There's nothing to eat"... Last trip to the grocer M picked out some pasta that was gluten free. Normally I think the prospect is sure to disappoint, and pass on it, but I relented. It saved the day tonight, when we thought to make a vegan pesto (with some garden herbs, pignolas and nutritional yeast) and whip up a light supper.
"Pesto" Penne with Carrots
I actually found the gluten free pasta palatable, and was happy with such a quick and creative solution to our unplanned dinner dilemma.
Recipes for all the dishes featured thus far will follow soon.
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