After my first attempt this morning failed, I still had hope that I might actually leave the house. My strategy…the BOY’s car! Since I was starting our cars every 3 hours or so, I decided that if it started at 1pm, then I would drive off in it. And it did! And so I did!
My first stop was the Dollar Store, which was sadly closed. It’s right next to the grocery store, so it wasn’t really a problem!
After the grocery store, I made a quick stop at the party store. On my way home, I happened to pass Target and since I had my list with me of things we needed, I swung in there too. I needed to get child locks for Cooper who continues to crawl into our cabinets under the sink with cleaning supplies. Do you know how hard it is to find child locks when you don’t actually have a child??? Luckily, the store was pretty empty and there were plenty of people around to help. Hint: they are in baby not home! When I got back home, after 2 hours out and about, it felt great to soak in some Vitamin D (even in the sub zero temps). The remainder of my afternoon was spent in the kitchen, baking up more goodies for next weekend and making food for the week ahead before crashing to watch the BCS championship game.
Although we probably would have been for at least the first half of the week, now we are really all set. It’s not like me to adapt a recipe out of a crockpot and onto the stove, but since Tuesday’s dinner was in the crockpot, I gave it a shot. This Meatless Monday recipe turned out pretty good, but still not as tasty as our favorite Indian restaurant. I think that next time, I may use the crockpot to allow the flavors to blend a little better.
And just because my phone is full of photos of him, take a look at how Cooper stays warm (yup he’s right in between the BOY’s legs) and grabs some love at the same time!
Hope everyone stays warm, safe, and healthy this week!!!
And keep your fingers crossed that our cars start tomorrow!!!
What is your favorite meatless Monday recipe?
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Meal Planning 1/06/13
Monday: Chana Masala
Tuesday: Clean Peanutty Thai Chicken
Wednesday: Salmon with Veggies
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: TBD
Chana Masala
Adapted From 5 Dollar Dinners
Ingredients
3 cups water
1 large onion, diced
1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
2 tsp. garam masala
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. cayenne pepper (use less or omit if you don’t want a quick…a little goes a LONG way)
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. sea salt
2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Directions
Heat oil or cooking spray in a large Pot or Dutch oven. Add in onions and stir frequently until soft and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in all of the spices and salt.
The pour in water, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Stir in chickpeas and simmer on low, covered, for 1 1/2- 2 hours until chickpeas are soft and flavorful.
Serve with rice or naan.
Meatless recipe… give me a bunch of vegetables, coconut oil, sea salt, and a hot oven and I am sold.
I need to try the coconut oil roasted veggies as I hear it is amazing!!!
Your store actually has food! Our stores are empty due to the weather!
Yes, not sure how that happened. I heard everyone else is sold out of milk too. Stay warm!!!
Staying warm and thankful that we haven’t had pipe or furnace problems like some people! It’s going to warm up slightly so I’m hoping this is over soon!
Me too!!! Although we had big car trouble this morning that involved pushing and a tow truck!
Oh no!!! Well, on the bright side, hour workout is done for the day! Haha
One of my fave meatless monday recipes were some yogurt pancakes with pomegranate. They were sooo fluffy, like eating a cloud.
Oh yum! Never thought to add yogurt to pancakes but we are a HUGE fan of breakfast for dinner!
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Does TJ’s organic tomato soup + grilled GF cheese count as meatless Monday? 🙂 Super easy and tasty dinner! Glad you car started and you got out for some Vitamin D! Always feels good, even when it’s below zero! Stay warm 🙂
Yup! That totally counts and sounds PERFECT for these freezing nights!
Cooper is such a ham for the camera!! We have been using our crock pot like crazy since we have been snowed in. We did chicken vegetable soup, chicken ropa vieja, and even sweet potatoes. Next to try is turkey meatballs and taco soup.
OMG that all sounds so good! I think we make something in the crockpot every day and I just did sugar and cinnamon nuts that are addicting!!!