Hot Pot-Style Steamed Veggie Platter
Veggies: Napa cabbage, bok choy, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, sweet potato Dipping Sauce: Garlic, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, dulse flakes (fat allowed: add avocado mash PM only)
Kaalilaatikko-Inspired Cabbage Bake with Squash Mash
Inspired by: Cabbage casserole Bake: Steamed cabbage, onion, garlic, shredded carrot Side: Mashed kabocha squash with herbs Top with: Parsley and lemon zest
“Ploughman’s Lunch” Picnic Plate (Cleaned Up)
Inspired by: Bread, cheese, pickles, and apple Plate: Baked sweet potato coins Raw apple slices (PM only or fruit-only meal) Shredded beet and carrot salad Dulse or zucchini dip with lemon-garlic dressing
Irish-Style Veggie Stew with Cabbage & Parsnips
Inspired by: Irish stew Ingredients: Potato, parsnip, cabbage, onion, carrot Flavor: Thyme, rosemary, garlic, black pepper Side: Raw shredded cabbage with lemon and parsley
Raggmunk-Inspired Sweet Potato Fritters with Lingonberry Sauce (No Sugar)
Inspired by: Swedish potato pancakes Fritters: Grated sweet potato + zucchini + garlic, baked not fried Topping: Stewed berries (e.g., wild blueberries) gently warmed with cinnamon
Shepherd’s Pie–Inspired Casserole (Veg Only)
Inspired by: Mashed potato–topped meat pie Base Layer: Sautéed mushrooms, carrot, onion, and celery Top Layer: Mashed steamed potato or cauliflower Baked until warm and crusted
Lapskaus-Inspired Root Veggie Stew
Inspired by: Norwegian stew Veggies: Sweet potato, beet, carrot, parsnip, onion, and cabbage Flavor: Bay leaf, thyme, garlic Cooked low and slow for a hearty consistency
Kalakeitto-Inspired Creamy Veggie Soup (No Fish)
Inspired by: Finnish salmon soup Base: Steamed potato, parsnip, and carrot Broth: Steamed cauliflower blended with celery and lemon for a creamy base Herbs: Fresh dill, chives, garlic
“Smørrebrød” Sweet Potato Rounds with Savory Toppings
Inspired by: Open-faced rye sandwiches Base: Thin baked sweet potato slices Toppings: Mashed beet with garlic and dill Sautéed mushrooms with parsley Shredded carrot with lemon and celery Optional Garnish: Dulse or raw onion slices
Nomadic Veg Stew with Wild Mushrooms
Inspired by: Campfire-style stews Veggies: Sweet potato, carrot, pumpkin, onion, tomato Mushrooms: Sautéed lion’s mane or shiitake Spices: Garlic, dill, black pepper, parsley Serve with: A side of raw greens or chopped cabbage