Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 28 - May 4, 2025). DAY 1: Creamy Salmon & Spinach Orzo (with roasted red bell peppers, Parmesan, and lemon. 30-Minute one-pan meal. NEW RECIPE!) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Rice (One-pan meal featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked over jasmine rice, which soaks up all the rich juices from the chicken.) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta (You can use fresh basil instead...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 21-27, 2025). DAY 1: Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers (30-Minute One-Pan Meal. Use store-bought marinara sauce, jarred canned tomato basil sauce, arrabiatta, etc) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Shrimp Pesto Pasta (with creamy basil pesto sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: White Chicken Chili (cook chicken in the soup, use rotisserie or leftover already-cooked chicken) RECIPE...
19 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 14-20, 2025). DAY 1: 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 2: Mexican Chicken Pasta with Bell Peppers and Green Chiles RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Shrimp Tortellini with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Creamy Mozzarella Cheese Sauce (So good with 3-cheese tortellini or...
26 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 07-13, 2025). DAY 1: Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti (DAIRY-FREE: no cream, no cheese) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Cilantro-Lime Shrimp (use basil if you donβt like cilantro. This 30-minute one-pan recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and high in protein. Serve it over pasta, with ravioli or tortellini, or with tacos or enchiladas.) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Sausage White Bean Soup with Spinach and Carrots (30-minute one-pan...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Mar. 31 - Apr. 06, 2025). DAY 1: CHICKEN BAKE with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Pepper Jack Cheese (keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: The Best Shrimp Risotto (creamy rice with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan white wine butter sauce. Gluten-free.) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Margherita Skillet (with bell peppers as a base, plus cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Mar. 24-30, 2025). 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 Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella cheese (Low-carb, gluten-free. Just like pizza but with chicken instead of the crust!) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Creamy Tuscan Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for next week (Mar.17-23, 2025). I just spent the last 7 days in New Orleans, attending a food blogger conference and exploring the city's incredible food and culture. I provide a quick recap (plus photos!) at the end of this newsletter! And wishing you all a beery and cheery St. Patrick's Day!βοΈπ DAY 1: Creamy Tuscan Shrimp in 30 minutes! (featuring spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. It's low-carb, high in protein, and...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations for next week (Mar.10-16, 2025). Iβm in New Orleans for the next seven days! The first three will be spent at a food blogger conference with amazing fellow bloggers, and afterward, my husband and I will take the rest of the week to explore the local food and cultureβit's our first time here! Wishing you a fantastic week! DAY 1: The Best Baked Chicken Wings (with 3 sauces) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Asian Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peas (or snap peas or green beans...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
I've been busy making new recipes lately (and somewhat neglecting some other important things on my site, like commentsβbut I promise to catch up soon!). Here are 5 brand-new ones from the last 2 weeks! More amazing new recipes to come in March - stay tuned! The Best Tomato Soup (super easy - made with canned roasted whole or crushed tomatoes, such as the San Marzano brand) RECIPE HERE Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts (with the most amazing Garlic Lemon Butter Thyme Pan Sauce!) RECIPE HERE Homemade...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read