On Monday’s I typically post my meal plan for the week but I’m not going to do that this week. I have no idea what we are eating this week other that leftovers that are in my fridge. I’m not worried though we wont starve. If you feel lost without my Meal Plan you can read previous meal plans to help you get through the week. 🙂
You may remember this summer I hosted my first Food Demo. It was a success but has now morphed into a new group called Healthy Cravings. Our first meeting is this Thursday so I thought it would be fun to share the menu ahead of time. In these meetings I hope to introduce a plant-based diet and encourage ladies toward healthier living even if they are not yet ready to take the plant-based plunge.
For this first meeting the focus will be to Eat More Veggies! Each month I’ll have a different focus and a seasonally appropriate menu. October will be soups and chili, and November will be Thanksgiving. It is still really hot (I know I mention that every day) so I don’t want to heat the house up before everyone comes over.
Healthy Cravings Menu
Salads
- Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Kale Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing
- Garden Salad with a variety of dressings
- Creamy Basil Pasta Salad
Comfort Corner
- Brown Rice and Broccoli Casserole
- “Cheesy” Broccoli Baked Potato Bake
- Lentil Ragu and Pasta
Desserts
- Granola Bars
- Fruit and Granola Parfait
- I’m still deciding on some other desserts
So what do you think? I’m so excited! I’m also very thankful that my friend Steffi is bringing the Creamy Basil Pasta Salad and the Lentil Ragu. Isn’t that awesome! I have 18 people RSVP’d so far and a grocery list a mile long.
I am so excited for you. I wish I lived closer so I could join your group. The menu sounds great and I’d love the recipe for the lentils.
I wish you were closer too! We still need to get together. This weeks begins a very busy month and a half for me!
It’s from the Forks Over Knives Cookbook! I haven’t tried it yet but Steffi said it was AMAZING!
This all sounds amazing! So jealous of your group 🙂 I definitely think you should do something with chocolate for dessert, too.
Clara I think you’re right. Some of the granola bars will have chocolate too. Hmmm, what to make?
I really like this idea of helping others and putting together a group to encourage! I wished we lived closer. (we are in TX) I really want to know more about this group! How did you get it started? Is this your first month? Amazing idea! I have some friends local here that would love to have an encouraging food group to be a part of. Can you email me some of the ways you got it started? I would love to help my local people! 🙂 Great job, Holly! nuttyalternatives@gmail.com
I’ll email you soon!
Thank you!!! I got your email! I have to work tonight, but I will get back to you shortly. 🙂
you have a beautiful family best of luck to you i think more people should be encouraged to cook healthy food and you are inspiring
Thank you so much Taylor! You are too sweet! I remember when the thought of eating whole food, plant-based would have been overwhelming. I’m thankful for where we are now and looking forward to learning more.