Weekly Menu + Shopping List

This week’s menu is a lesson in comfort food favorites. We’re talking those tried and true crowd-pleasers reimagined with an elevated twist. From Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese with Pancetta and Spinach to Creamy Red Pepper Pasta made 100% vegan, we’ve put together a week’s worth of comforting faves that taste every bit as good as they look. Plus, with our handy shopping list, meal planning just got a whole lot easier.

 

WEEKNIGHT MENU FAVORITES

recipe & photo via Girl Versus Dough

 

Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Pancetta + Spinach

 

In previous editions of the IDCO weekly menu, we’ve shared some pretty fun mac and cheese recipes, but this pancetta and spinach version might just take the cake. It’s creamy, salty, decadent, and cozy as all get out. Plus, there’s spinach involved, so we’re not going to judge if you want to call it healthy.

 

 

recipe & photo via Half Baked Harvest

 

Chicken and Sage Dumplings

 

If you were to take all the flavors of chicken pot pie and put them a soup form, this would be it. It’s a one pot meal with lots of hands-off cooking, and calls for ingredients you’ve probably got sitting in your pantry. PS: don’t have buttermilk on hand? Just add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of milk for a super quick fix. 

 

 

recipe & photo via Pinch of Yum

 

Vegan Creamy Red Pepper Pasta

 

You might be noticing a big trend of creamy, decadent recipes on this week’s menu, but when the cold weather strikes, carbs don’t count. At least not in our book. In this pasta variation, you’ll be whipping up a red pepper sauce that’s surprisingly totally dairy-free. Instead, you’ll use cashews, olive oil, and nutritional yeast (totally optional) for a vegan-friendly meal.

 

 

 

recipe & photo via Family Style Food

 

White Three Bean Chili

 

The very second the calendar turns to November, it’s chili season. But just in case you’re not a fan of traditional tomato and ground beef chili recipes, we’ve got you covered. This “white” chili uses turkey sausage, cheddar cheese, and not one but THREE kinds of beans. Toss everything in a Dutch Oven or your slow cooker of choice, and you’ve got the easiest meal ever. Don’t forget to make extras because this chili is super freezer friendly.

 

 

BRUNCH

 

 

recipe & photo via Love & Lemons

 

Almond Flour Pancakes

 

When it comes to brunch, we tend to be traditionalists. Eggs, bacon, and pancakes are three non negotiables, but rest assured these Almond Flour Pancakes are just as fluffy as their classic counterparts. Just add maple syrup, and you’re ready for the ultimate brunch at home.

 

recipe & photo via Jessica in the Kitchen

 

Stuffed Apples With Cinnamon Oat Crisp

 

Fall desserts just got a healthy-ish makeover thanks to these baked apples that also tick the “vegan friendly” box. To start, you’ll scoop out the seeds and make room for you filling. Next, you’ll stuff each apple with a cinnamon oat mix sweetened to your tastes. Wrap things up by baking your apples for 35 minutes, and voila!

 

TO SIP

 

recipe & photo via A Couple Cooks

 

Perfect Chai Latte

 

It’s not fall until we’ve ordered a chai latte, but we promise it’s just as easy to recreate at home. With a few key ingredients on hand (chai spices + oat milk + black tea + maple syrup), you can whip up an incredible afternoon pick-me-up—no coffee shop trip required.

 

 

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