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

pumpkin & miso noodle bowl

dried tomatoes &

peppers from summer’s garden

waiting in sealed jars

1 serving, 450 calories

1 packet trader joe’s thai wheat noodles, 4 oz pumpkin puree, 1 T miso, 1/2 c dried tomatoes, 1/4 c dried jalapeños, 1 c water; toppings: herbs, kimchi, balsamic reduction, green tabasco

combine & heat; add toppings

barley & leek soup

some miso in the

refrigerator takes the

place of many broths

source, 4 servings

olive oil, 6 smashed cloves garlic, 3/4 c pearled barley, 2 t tamari, 1 lb sliced asparagus, 3 sliced leeks, 1 c peas, 1 T miso, 2 t grated ginger, 2 T rice vinegar

cook leeks, garlic, oil until browning; add barley, cook 1 minute; add 6 c water, tamari, cook until done; add peas & asparagus, remove from heat, add rest