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Julia's Album Food Blog

I am a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded JuliasAlbum.com in 2012. I focus primarily on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with many vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. You can subscribe to me by e-mail here if you like. Or, browse my current and previous newsletters.

Trout with Lemon Garlic Caper Sauce.
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🌲 ❄️ Meal Plan for Jan. 13-19, 2024 ❄️ 🌲 7 Dinners + 3 Healthy Salads 🌲

Here is a selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (Jan. 13-19, 2024)! I've chosen recipes that are on the healthier side (packed with veggies and protein-rich)! DAY 1: Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken with Bacon Mustard Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Salmon (or Trout) with Lemon Garlic Caper Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 4: 30-Minute ONE-PAN Pesto Chicken and Veggies (Asparagus, Sun-Dried and Grape/Cherry Tomatoes) RECIPE HERE DAY 5:...

Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti

Here is yet another selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (Jan. 6-12, 2024)! DAY 1: Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken Bake RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Sausage White Bean Soup (30 Minutes, One-Pot) RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 7: Trout Recipe...

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash with Spinach, Cranberries, and Pecans.

🌲 Happy Holidays! 🌲 I hope you had a wonderful and tasty Christmas celebration! 🌲 It's been a busy time for me and my family, and here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (Dec. 30 - Jan. 5, 2024)! DAY 1: Greek Chicken Orzo (One Pot, 30 Minutes) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Black Bean Beef Chili RECIPE HERE DAY 4: One-Pan Baked Italian Chicken and Vegetables ( artichokes, tomatoes, zucchini)...

Spinach Salad with Pecans, Mandarin Oranges, Pomegranate Arils, Dried Cranberries, and Honey-Mustard Lime Dressing.

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (December 23-29, 2024)! DAY 1: Creamy Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Shrimp Scampi with Capers RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash, Black Beans, and Bell Pepper RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with spicy Italian Sausage, Spinach, Apples, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Thai-inspired Red Curry Noodle Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Duck...

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (December 16-22, 2024)! DAY 1: Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Tuscan Creamy Shrimp Orzo (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Feta Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Creamy Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Shells with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Greek Salmon (with kalamata olives,...

Ranch Chicken Bake with Asparagus, Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese.

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (December 9-15, 2024)! DAY 1: One-Pan Ranch Chicken Bake with Asparagus, Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese RECIPE HERE DAY 2: One-Pan Shrimp Gnocchi and Veggies (cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and asparagus) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Pan-Seared Steak with Corn, Feta, and Spinach Sauce (you can also use fresh parsley or basil instead of spinach) RECIPE...

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta.

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (December 2-8, 2024)! DAY 1: Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Spinach, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (20-Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon (baked in foil) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Ground Beef Ramen Noodles with Mushrooms and Bell Peppers RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Kalamata & Green Olives, Capers, Garlic, and Lemon...

Mexican Corn Dip

Hi Reader, Planning a holiday party? Here are 10 festive holiday appetizers perfect for a Christmas Day Dinner or New Year's Eve party. 10 Holiday Appetizers to Make in December (Easy & Festive) More snacking, less talking— my kind of get-together. Baked Brie With Cranberries, Pecans, Pomegranate Cranberries, Pecans, Pomegranate make great toppings and taste DELICIOUS on a soft, melted, baked brie cheese. Make your holidays perfect with this baked brie recipe! TRY THIS RECIPE Christmas Salad...

Roasted Fall Vegetables (Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts) with Feta and Maple-Lime Dressing - in a white bowl.

Here are 4 Thanksgiving menus to spark some last-minute holiday inspiration! Plus, just below these menus, you’ll find 3 brand-new Thanksgiving recipes I created in the past week. MENU #1: My 50 Best Thanksgiving Recipes (The Complete Holiday Menu) MENU HERE MENU #2: 60 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes THE LIST IS HERE MENU #3: 30 Best Thanksgiving Salads THE LIST IS HERE MENU #4: 40 Meatless Thanksgiving Recipes (Vegetarian Menu) MENU HERE NEW: Roasted Fall Vegetables (Maple-Cinnamon Butternut...

Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash

Hi Reader, Looking for some easy & light weeknight dinners? These are fast, foolproof, and totally delicious. 10 Light Meals to Enjoy between Thanksgiving and Christmas! Serve these, and suddenly everyone’s in a good mood. Autumn Dinner With Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, & Butternut Squash Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash features simple ingredients in a delicious combination! The veggies are first roasted in the oven and then coated with garlic...