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SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.

Shepherd's Pie (with Ground Lamb) - in a cast iron skillet.
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✅ Meal Plan for 1/26/26 - 2/1/26 ✅

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...

Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach in a bowl.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of December 8-14, 2025. 🧡 Julia DAY 1: Creamy Butternut Squash Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic, and Paprika RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder RECIPE HERE DAY 4: This is One of the Best Winter Soups I've Ever Made! RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Scallop Spaghetti in Creamy White Wine Butter Garlic Sauce with Capers (perfect for shrimp, too!)...

Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie in a cast iron skillet.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of December 1-7, 2025. 🧡 Julia DAY 1: Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie (perfect for leftover turkey!) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: One-Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Creamy Salmon and Spinach Orzo RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing (perfect for leftover turkey!) RECIPE HERE DAY 6:...

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese - on a sheet pan.

It’s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of November 24-30, 2025. Saying a quick “Hi, Friends” to everyone who enjoys my recipes and wishing 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 a peaceful and joyous Thanksgiving celebration next week! I have put all of my Fall-inspired, Thanksgiving-themed recipes into one place: MY THANKSGIVING MENU! I hope next week is fun and very tasty for everyone! 🧡 Julia DAY 1: Italian Ravioli with Spinach, Artichokes, Capers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes...