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Chicken Piccata Orzo with Spinach, Lemon, and Capers - in a cast iron skillet.

💚 Meal Plan for May 11-17, 2026 💚

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 11-17, 2026). DAY 1: Chicken Piccata Orzo with Spinach, Lemon, and Capers (30 Minute, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Blackened Shrimp (20 Minutes, One-Pan. Serve it with pasta, rice, risotto, over salad, or roasted vegetables. Or, with tacos, burritos, or enchiladas) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Shawarma Bowl (with turmeric rice, chickpeas, feta, homemade tzatziki, and a fresh tomato-cucumber salad) RECIPE HERE DAY 4:...

4 days ago • 1 min read

✅ 45 Best Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo ✅

I spent the last two days organizing and putting together this list. I know it’s a bit late since Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, but this curated collection of 45 Best Mexican Recipes on my site covers everything—organized into 7 categories: Mexican-inspired Appetizers & Sides, Salads, Main Courses, Taco Recipes, Fajita Recipes, Desserts, and Cocktails. Not only can these recipes provide last-minute inspiration for Cinco de Mayo, but they also work as a go-to collection anytime you’re craving...

10 days ago • 1 min read

Crispy, Cheesy, Chicken Taquitos (Baked NOT Fried) with 3 Creamy Sauces: Garlic Crema, smoky Chipotle Aioli, and bright Avocado-Cilantro Lime Crema - on a white plate.

💚 Meal Plan for May 4-10, 2026 💚 Cinco de Mayo Inspired!

Here are my Mexican-inspired dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 4-10, 2026). I hope they help you plan a delicious Mexican fiesta and a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration! DAY 1: Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake (30-Minute ONE-PAN meal.) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Shrimp Fajita Bowls (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Enchiladas with Cilantro-Lime Crema RECIPE HERE DAY 4: 30-Minute, One-Pan Mexican Ground Beef RECIPE HERE DAY 5: The Best Shrimp Tacos...

11 days ago • 1 min read

Greek Salmon (with kalamata olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion) and feta cheese mixture.

💚 Meal Plan for April 27 - May 3, 2026 💚

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (April 27 - May 3, 2026). DAY 1: Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Basil Pesto (30-Minute ONE-PAN meal.) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, and Pine Nuts (You can use fresh Mozzarella cheese instead of Burrata.) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: White Lasagna Soup with Chicken (It has all the flavors of a classic white lasagna. You can also use bow-tie pasta instead of lasagna....

19 days ago • 1 min read

Creamy Chicken Thighs and Gnocchi with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Creamy Smoked Paprika Garlic Sauce in a stainless steel pan.

💚 Meal Plan for April 20-26, 2026 💚

Are we grilling yet this time of year? I hope the weather is warming up wherever you are and you’re easing into BBQ season! Here are my dinner (and salad!) picks for the upcoming week (April 20-26, 2026). DAY 1: Grilled Pork Chops with Dijon-Honey Herb Marinade RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Pan-Seared Salmon with Chunky Olive & Capers Sauce (30 Minutes, One-Pan). Serve it with quinoa, broccoli, couscous, rice, orzo, or my cilantro-lime black-bean rice. RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Marry-Me Baked Chicken Meatballs...

25 days ago • 1 min read

Mulligan Stew with stew beef, potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, and a rich, savory beef broth - in a white bowl.

💚 Meal Plan for Apr. 13-19, 2026 💚

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 13-19, 2026). DAY 1 (NEW!): Vegetable Quinoa Soup (Healthy, MEATLESS, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, one-pot) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Italian Sausage Gnocchi with Spinach and Tomato Sauce (30-Minute One-Pan Meal. Use store-bought marinara sauce, jarred canned tomato basil sauce, arrabiatta, etc) RECIPE HERE DAY 3 (NEW!): Mulligan Beef Stew (a rustic one-pot PROTEIN-PACKED and LOW-CALORIE...