What I'm cooking this October

Libra season is here

Isn’t October the best? It’s cold enough to be soup season, still warm enough to coax me into believing it’s salad season, plus it’s my birthday month so I get to dive face down into the Prantl’s bakery burnt almond torte. Don’t forget tomatoes are still around!

Steal my seasonal shopping list

What to make

(Note: Photos are snapshots of the respective websites and link to them directly where applicable)

• My Mutter Paneer (or Tofu) with Cauliflower Rice if you haven’t tried it yet

  

• This Red Lentil Soup by Melissa Clark for NYT Cooking (possible paywall)

  

• Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas by Kate from her fabulous blog Cookie+ Kate

• This Pumpkin and Ghee Hummus by Keya Wingfield of keyaandco will be on the menu this Diwali

  

• Pumpkin Bread 3 ways from

  Nest Wellness by Beth Bollinger
  (paywall, but I think fully worth upgrading to a paid subscription if metabolic health is your interest -
  Beth Bollinger
  has incredible recipes and great advice)

• In case you missed it - here is my post on How to Build a 30g protein salad without dairy, eggs or soy. Thank you for the incredible response to this post. I have more protein ideas for you this fall.

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Ideas from The Vegetarian Reset

PS: I am beyond thrilled to tell you that The Vegetarian Reset won GOLD at the CIPA EVVY awards, in the cookbook category!!

• Waldorf Salad (page 91) - Going apple or pear picking? Make this refreshing salad that tosses apples, celery and walnuts with a high-protein Greek yogurt mayo. Shaved parmesan lends umami and you can dot with raspberries (or cranberries which are in season) for color.

• Loaded Cauliflower Soup (page 106) - a hug in a bowl, the color of sunshine. Zingy ginger and chile lace the edges of this hearty and comforting soup that’s loaded with nuts and lentils for extra protein and fiber. Add a slice of my Zucchini Bread (page 14) for a complete meal.

• Sundal (page 95) - The Hindu festival of Navratri, celebrated in October, is not complete in South India without Sundal - an easy but flavorful stir-fry you can make with just about any bean or lentil. Add some sauteed greens and another protein like paneer or even peanuts, or serve over Greek yogurt for a complete meal.

See you later this week with the October Edition of Weeknight Simple - and yes that pumpkin spice is finally coming, but with a twist!

xoxo,

Vasudha