Did anyone else look up this week and realize that the holidays are less than 100 days away?! How UTTERLY INSANE is that? If you’re on my same wavelength, this reality has you completely stoked and also filled with dread. Elvis Presley’s Christmas album is definitely queued up on my Spotify — as I’m also staring down my bank account wondering how the heck it’s all going to come together before December.
If you also need to step up your budgeting game before the swiftly approaching holiday season is upon us, we all know that food is the first place to really crack down on the spending. Simply planning ahead for the work week will ensure that you eat well and are flush with disposable income. Here’s what we’ll be cooking up this week — cheers!
1. Roasted Cauliflower with Dates, Rosemary, and Pine Nuts
Source: Wandering Spice
2. Spinach Pesto Polenta with Smoky Chickpeas
Source: Naturally Ella
3. Thai Cashew Coconut Rice with Ginger Peanut Sauce
Source: Host the Toast
4. Forbidden Rice + Veggie “Glow Bowl”
Source: The Glowing Kitchen
5. Italian Skillet Chicken with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Source: The Mediterranean Dish
6. Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage
Source: The Cozy Apron
7. Roasted Pumpkin with Feta and Honey
Source: Not Quite Nigella
8. Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas
Source: Gimme Some Oven
9. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries
Source: Julia’s Album
10. Portobello Vegetarian “Pot Roast”
Source: Gimme Some Oven
11. Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats with Roasted Veggies
Source: Grab A Plate
12. Ranch Pork Chops with Potatoes and Spices
Source: Jo Cooks
13. Spaghetti Carbonara
Source: Damn Delicious
14. Stuffed Mushroom Casserole
Source: Peas and Crayons
15. Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork
Source: The Food Charlatan
16. Stovetop Pale Ale Chili
Source: Homemade Interest
17. Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Meal Prep
Source: Damn Delicious
18. Spicy “Gumbo-laya” Stew
Source: The Cozy Apron
19. Detox Broccoli Cheese Soup
Source: Pinch of Yum
20. Pistachio Salmon Salad with Harissa Dressing
Source: Eating Bird Food
