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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.

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🧑 8 New Recipes I've made in November so far! 🧑

Guess what? November’s been a busy month in the kitchenβ€”I’ve created 8 brand-new recipes! Hope you discover one (or more) to love! πŸ₯³πŸ½οΈ 30-Minute Marry Me Ravioli RECIPE HERE Apple Cranberry Cake RECIPE HERE Ground Beef Gnocchi (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad RECIPE HERE Stuffed Roasted Pumpkin with Sausage and Apples RECIPE HERE Marry Me Chicken (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE Spinach and Persimmon Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing (you can use mandarines,...

Butternut Squash and Spinach 3-Cheese Lasagna.

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 healthy salads for next week (November 18-24, 2024)! DAY 1: Creamy Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Butternut Squash and Spinach 3-Cheese Lasagna RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Honey Mustard Garlic Shrimp RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Sheet Pan Maple-Dijon Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Spinach Sauce (similar to Chimichurri...

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage (30-Minute, One-Pan)

Hi Reader, If you’re looking for a guaranteed win this Thanksgiving, consider adding pasta sides to your table.Here are my top 10 pasta dishes that are both hearty and familiar. 10 Perfect Pasta Thanksgiving Sides Because nothing says β€œholiday hit” like a steaming pasta side dish on repeat. Fall Salad With Maple-Lime Dressing This ultimate Fall Salad is loaded with roasted butternut squash, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, and bow-tie pasta. The...

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Feta Cheese, Spinach, and Bacon

Hi Reader, Who doesn’t love a table lined with the perfectly roasted veggies and the tastiest sides? Classic Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides (FOOLPROOF) These recipes are reliable and keep the peace at the table, unlike Uncle Joe’s unsolicited political rant. Stuffed Butternut Squash With Feta Cheese, Spinach, & Bacon Stuffed Butternut Squash with Feta Cheese, Spinach, and Bacon is an easy weeknight meal that can be served as a main or side dish. It will also make a beautiful addition to any...

Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach.

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 Fall salads for next week (November 11-17, 2024)! DAY 1: Chicken Feta Pasta RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach (30-Minute, One-Pot) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Thai-inspired Coconut Curry Salmon (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Baked Ranch Chicken with Broccoli and Bacon RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 6:...

Creamy Chicken Orzo with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Smoked Paprika Garlic Cream Sauce.

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 Fall salads for next week (November 4-10, 2024)! DAY 1: Creamy Chicken Orzo with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Smoked Paprika Garlic Cream Sauce (30-Minutes, ONE-PAN) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Italian Sausage Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Marinara Sauce (30 Minutes, DAIRY-FREE) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Shrimp Scampi with Capers (20 Minutes, ONE-PAN) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 5:...

Italian Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 Fall salads for next week (October 28 - November 3, 2024)! DAY 1: Italian Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Hasselback Chicken with Spinach, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cream Cheese, and Bacon RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Butternut Squash & Sausage Orzo RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Chicken with Caramelized Apples and Maple-Lime Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Shrimp Risotto with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and...

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 Fall salads for next week (October 21-27, 2024)! DAY 1: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Southwestern-Style Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash (with black beans, corn, mild green chiles, and green onions) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY...

Autumn Chicken Dinner with Roasted Vegetables (Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts), Tortellini, and Garlic Butter Sauce

Here is my selection of 7 weeknight meals + 3 Fall salads for next week (October 14-20, 2024)! DAY 1: Autumn Chicken Dinner with Roasted Vegetables (Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts), Tortellini, and Garlic Butter Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Pork Chops with Apples (caramelized with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushrooms (30 Minute, One-Pan Meal) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Thai-Inspired Coconut Curry Shrimp (30-Minute...

Creamy Chicken Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, and Basil Pesto Sauce - in a cast iron skillet.

Creamy Chicken Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, and Basil Pesto Sauce (30-minute ONE-PAN) Creamy Chicken Orzo with Tomatoes, Spinach, and Basil Pesto Sauce - 30-minute ONE-PAN Meal. 𝐌𝐚𝐀𝐞 𝐒𝐭 𝐆𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐍-𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 by using long-grain rice or GF orzo. 𝐌𝐚𝐀𝐞 𝐒𝐭 πƒπ€πˆπ‘π˜-𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 by using unsweetened coconut milk or cashew cream. You can even use oat or almond milk - reduce the amount in half as they have a thinner consistency. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 π‹π„π…π“πŽπ•π„π‘ π‚πŽπŽπŠπ„πƒ 𝐨𝐫 π‘πŽπ“πˆπ’π’π„π‘πˆπ„ π‚π‡πˆπ‚πŠπ„π. GET THE RECIPE HERE Creamy Shrimp...