To help you plan your summer cookout menu, I just spent half a day gathering my 45 best Memorial Day recipes and organizing them into categories like appetizers, salads, side dishes, grilled mains, desserts, and cocktails. This menu has everything! Start your cookout with crowd-pleasing appetizers like Mexican street corn dip or not-your-average puff pastry pigs in a blanket. Add fresh salads like strawberry-spinach salad, mango-avocado salad, or my most popular Greek pasta salad! You'll love...
5 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 18-24, 2026). I also have a brand new summer dessert at the bottom! DAY 1: Lemon Chicken Orzo (30 Minute, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (made with ground beef) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Sheet-Pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Lentil Soup (healthy, high-protein, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fiber-rich) I cook it on the stovetop, and I've included...
9 days agoย โขย 1 min read
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:...
15 days agoย โขย 1 min read
I spent the last two days organizing and putting together this list. I know itโs a bit late since Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, but this curated collection of 45 Best Mexican Recipes on my site covers everythingโorganized 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 youโre craving...
20 days agoย โขย 1 min read
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...
22 days agoย โขย 1 min read
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....
29 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Are we grilling yet this time of year? I hope the weather is warming up wherever you are and youโre 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...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
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...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Happy Easter! Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (April 6-12, 2026). Need last-minute Easter inspiration or ideas for a spring gathering or party? Check out my top Easter side dishes, best Easter brunch recipes, and Easter main dishes. DAY 1: Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Cilantro-Lime and Black Bean Shrimp and Rice (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Pepperoni Chicken Bake with Basil Pesto...
about 2 months agoย โขย 1 min read