these are most definitely NOT from this week.

for i had very little time to cook at all (it was one of those trail mix + granola bars + peeled grapefruit - which no one ever does unless they did not go to the grocery store for the week - kind of weeks. 

but these were pretty amazing and worth mentioning.

first} black bean burger (via et via)

really incredible, in fact i could use one right now!

(also, i switched oats for the bread crumbs and leeks for the shallots, and plain yogurt for the chipotle sauce.)

second} leek soup (via my head)

i'd heard so much about leeks and when they went on sale, i figured i'd give 'em a try. yeah, they're just about that good. i just cooked them in oil, added some broth and cream - and loads of s&p. great.

third} lentil stew (adapted from epicurious lamb & lentil)

lots of ginger and curry (lots, truly friends) made this so delectable. i tossed in spinach and topped with a dollop of yogurt. wow, such spicy dreams.

{this is really a lousy and horribly cruel post to create on the first sunday of the month. my my.}