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Thai Chicken Curry with rice in a bowl.
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✅ Meal Plan for 2/16/26 - 2/22/26 ✅

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘 It’s time for another weekly meal plan. Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for Feb. 16–Feb. 22, 2026. Also—can we talk about the Winter Olympics for a second? I’ve been completely glued to it. These athletes are unreal. The skill, the grit, the tiny details they’ve trained for years to nail in one moment… It’s so inspiring (and wildly entertaining). If you’ve been watching too, I hope you’re loving it as much as I am. ❤️❤️ Julia. DAY 1 (NEW!): Thai Chicken Curry...

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of Feb. 9 - Feb. 15, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1 (NEW!): Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken (high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and egg-free) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Shrimp Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 5:...

Turkish Pasta (layered warm pasta with a spiced ground beef tomato sauce, cool garlicky yogurt, and a sizzling sweet paprika-chili butter drizzle)

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of Feb. 2 - Feb. 8, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1 (NEW!): Turkish Pasta (I layer warm pasta with a spiced ground beef tomato sauce, cool garlicky yogurt, and a sizzling sweet paprika-chili butter drizzle) RECIPE HERE DAY 2 (NEW!): Asian Chicken Rice Soup (gluten-free, dairy-free, perfect for rotisserie or leftover chicken) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: The Best Baked Crispy Chicken Wings Ever (plus 3 sauces) RECIPE HERE DAY 4:...

Shepherd's Pie (with Ground Lamb) - in a cast iron skillet.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of Jan. 26 - Feb. 01, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1 (NEW): Shepherd's Pie (with Ground Lamb or Beef) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Salmon Piccata RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing RECIPE HERE DAY 4: 30-Minute Italian Sausage Spaghetti with Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Creamy Parmesan Spinach Chicken RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Ground Beef Gnocchi (30 Minutes, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 7: Mediterranean...

Thai Peanut Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup in a bowl.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of January 19-25, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1 (NEW): Thai Peanut Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken Risotto (Creamy Rice) with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Parmesan RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Greek Salmon (with vibrant marinated veggies (kalamata olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion) and feta cheese mixture.) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Sausage Frittata with Spinach and Mushrooms...

Ground Turkey Soup

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of January 12-18, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1 (NEW): Ground Turkey Soup (you can also use ground beef or chicken) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Baked Salmon with Asparagus, Lemon, Black Pepper, and Garlic RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Braised Short Ribs with Polenta, Mushrooms, and Red Wine Sauce RECIPE...

Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in a stainless steel pan.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of January 5-11, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1: Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Pork Chops with Apples, Bacon, Nuts, and Apple Cider Dijon Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 4: The Best Shrimp Tacos RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Greek Orzo RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon RECIPE HERE DAY 7:...

Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli in a cast iron skillet.

It’s time for another meal plan (the last one in 2025!)! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026. ❤️🎄 Julia DAY 1: Mediterranean Salmon (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli (with store-bought ravioli, for GF - use GF ravioli) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Shrimp Scampi with Garlic-Butter-Lemon-White-Wine Sauce and Capers RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Holiday Baked Salmon with...

Italian Sausage Orzo Soup with Spinach and Portobello Mushrooms - in a bowl.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of December 22-28, 2025. 🧡 Julia DAY 1: Italian Sausage Orzo Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Coconut Curry Salmon RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Roasted Cornish Hens with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Lemon Shrimp Orzo with Asparagus, Capers, and Garlic Butter Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 7:...

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup in a bowl.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of December 15-21, 2025. 🧡 Julia DAY 1: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Pan-Seared Marinated Ribeye Steak with Roasted Garlic, Asparagus, and secret sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Cilantro-Lime and Black Bean Shrimp and Rice (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal) RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Sausage White Bean Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 6: Creamy...