Grocery Bag

Ahh, I have missed my grocery bag.  Thanks to several loving friends and T's omnipresence during our first few weeks here, I haven't had to do much meal planning.  We've been flying by the seat of our pants, for the most part.  Now, it's time to get down to business as we re-establish our routines.

This Grocery Bag marks both the return of the Minnesota edition and my first fall menu plan.  The air is crisp and we've pulled out our light jackets for the week.  Dinner will have to rise to the occasion.  Here is my plan for the week.

Day One

Lentil sausage soup from Cheap Recipes Blog

with breadsticks and applesauce

A new favorite soup!

Photo and recipe from Cheap Recipes Blog

Day Two

Butternut squash couscous with chutney from Real Simple Magazine

with steamed green peas

I use craisins in place of the chutney, but otherwise I love this dish.

Photo and recipe from MyRecipes.com

Day Three

Butternut squash mac & cheese from Tasty Kitchen

with pears and carrots

The kids have no idea :)

Photo and recipe from Tasty Kitchen

Day Four

Rotisseri chicken with 

sweetcorn & potatoes with mustard seeds and mint from Madhur Jaffrey

This is one of my favorite side dishes, perfect for this week's produce.

Photo and recipe from My Kitchen Table

Day Five

Cauliflower and cheddar soup from Everyday Food Magazine

with homemade rolls and apple slices

Another favorite soup will round out our week.

Photo and recipe from MarthaStewart.com

Blessings on your kitchen this week!