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...
9 days ago • 1 min read
To make Easter holiday planning easier, I've rounded up 45 of my best Easter brunch recipes and organized them into 6 categories on a single page: Savory Egg Recipes, Sweet Treats, Easter Salads, Easter Cocktails, Easter Breads, and a Breakfast Charcuterie Board. I've included savory classics like breakfast casseroles, frittatas, egg muffins, egg tarts, and other savory breakfast recipes, along with sweet treats like carrot cake loaf, blueberry lemon bread, lemon shortbread cookies, and much...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Easter is one of the few times a year when it really makes sense to cook something special—but special doesn’t have to mean the same main dish every year. Let’s be honest—not everyone wants ham every year, and not everyone wants lamb either. That’s exactly why I spent the last couple of months creating a variety of Easter mains that still feel festive and impressive, but offer something different. If you’re ready to switch things up, this collection of 20 Easter dinner ideas gives you the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
When you're planning Easter dinner, the main course is the easy part. The real question is: what goes around it? Your honey brown sugar glazed ham or roast leg of lamb (or even this festive stuffed pork tenderloin) might be the centerpiece, but let's be honest - the Easter sides are what people remember and talk about! I spent all night yesterday organizing and putting together this list. The 30 Easter side dishes in this curated collection cover everything: classic potato dishes, fresh...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Wow—we’re one week away from Easter, and April is just two days away! How is that even possible?! While time keeps flying by at the speed of light, here are my dinner (and salad) picks for March 30–April 5, 2026. I also have 2 brand-new Easter dessert recipes at the bottom of the newsletter, after the salads. ☘️ Julia. DAY 1: Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Spring Salmon Dinner with Basil Pesto, Orzo, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Italian Sausage...
15 days ago • 1 min read
With spring officially here, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your weekly menu. Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for March 23–29, 2026.☘️Julia. DAY 1: Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Italian Pasta e Fagioli Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Salmon & Spinach Orzo RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Italian Ravioli with Spinach, Artichokes, Capers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes (dress up store-bought ravioli with something different than the usual...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Happy March 15th, which is National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day, helping lead us into St. Patrick’s Day. Do you celebrate? And on that happy food note, here are my dinner (and salad) picks for March 16–22, 2026. ☘️Julia. DAY 1 (NEW!): Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork with Pineapple RECIPE HERE DAY 2: PROTEIN-PACKED Mediterranean Chicken Lemon Rice with Chickpeas RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Italian Sausage Spaghetti with Spinach, Fresh Tomatoes, and Marinara Sauce. DAIRY-FREE. RECIPE HERE DAY 4: The...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Happy International Women’s Day to everyone celebrating today, March 8! Wishing you good health, happiness, and many pleasant surprises this spring. To all the women in this community, thank you for the countless ways you bring light, strength, and kindness to the lives of others and make the world a brighter place.❤️❤️ And here are my dinner (and salad) picks for March 9–15, 2026.❤️ Julia. DAY 1: Thai Chicken Coconut Soup in 30 Minutes! RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Pan-Seared Marinated Ribeye Steak...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy March 1st—how is it already March?! The time just disappears. Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for Mar. 2–8, 2026. And I’ve got some fun, brand-new, simple St. Patrick’s Day desserts at the end of the newsletter! ☘️☘️ Julia. DAY 1 (NEW!): Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce (15-Minute One-Pan Meal) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Smoked Paprika Chicken with Creamed Lemon Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops (low-carb, high-protein, keto-friendly) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Shrimp...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read