baked maple tofu & squash

roast until tender

& then broil until tops

are brown & crispy

4 servings

1 lb firm tofu sliced, 1 cubed & peeled butternut squash, 1 sliced red onion, 1 c halved brussels sprouts, 1/4 c maple syrup, 1 t ginger, pinch red pepper flakes, 1 T oil, 1 t coriander, 1 t tamari, 3 T lime juice; toppings: herbs, balsamic glaze

combine on parchment-lined baking sheet; 450 F until done; broil; add toppings

squash stew & couscous

the days get colder

& the 2 orange cats keep

getting fluffier

source, 4 servings

2 1/4 c couscous+2.5 c broth+zest&juice of 1 lemon; stew: olive oil+1 sliced onion+3 cloves smashed garlic+s&p+1 cinnamon stick+2 T grated ginger+2 t coriander+2 t turmeric; 4 c broth+1 cubed butternut squash+4 sliced carrots+1 big can tomatoes undrained; zest&juice of 1 lemon+1 can chickpeas drained+1/2 c raisins+1/2 c maple syrup+1/2 c parsley stems; toppings: pomegranate seeds, parsley leaves, lemon slices

cook couscous etc.; toast onion etc.; add broth etc., cook until tender; add chickpeas etc., heat through; serve stew over couscous, add toppings

apricot coffee pancakes

vanilla, coffee

almond & apricot with

the apricot juice

17 servings, 70 calories

1 can apricot halves in juice undrained, 1 egg, 2 T vanilla, pinch sea salt, 8 packets stevia, 1 t instant coffee, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk

mix, cook 1/4 c batter on lightly oiled nonstick