Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (June 23-29, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Tequila-Lime Shrimp Skewers with Veggie-Pineapple Skewers (on the Grill. Prep time 10 min.; marinate for 15 minutes, cook time: 25 min.) RECIPE HERE DAY 2 (NEW RECIPE): Herbed-Citrus Grilled Flank Steak with Mango Avocado Salsa (with the best homemade marinade: fresh rosemary and thyme with cumin, garlic, tamari, and a splash of both lime and orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (June 16-22, 2025). And, Happy Father's Day! πππ DAY 1: Korean Stir-Fried Beef Noodles (Japchae) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Thai Chicken Meatball Curry RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Lemon Shrimp Orzo with Asparagus and Capers (serve with homemade garlic bread) RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake (with Cotija or Feta Cheese. One-pan recipe, 30 minutes baking time. Serve topped with Pico de Gallo) RECIPE HERE DAY 5:...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (June 9-15, 2025). DAY 1: Chicken Marsala Fettuccine RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Grilled Flank Steak Salad (with baby greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella pearls, avocado, pine nuts, and a balsamic glaze) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Mediterranean Chicken Provençal (chicken tenderloins braised in a savory sauce of burst cherry tomatoes, green and Kalamata olives,...
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Well, hello, June 2025! The grilling season is here! Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (June 2-8, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Grilled Pork Chops with Dijon-Honey Herb Marinade and grilled veggies (asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, and corn) RECIPE HERE DAY 2 (NEW RECIPE): Pan-Seared Salmon with Chunky Olives, Capers, and Lemon Sauce (30 Minutes, One-Pan). Serve it with quinoa, broccoli, couscous, rice, orzo, or my cilantro-lime black-bean rice. RECIPE HERE...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 26 - June 1, 2025). I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Chicken Piccata Orzo with Spinach, Lemon, and Capers (30 Minute, One-Pan) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Blackened Shrimp (20 Minutes, One-Pan. Serve it with pasta, rice, risotto, over salad, or roasted vegetables. Or, with tacos, burritos, or enchiladas) RECIPE HERE DAY 3 (NEW RECIPE): Chicken Shawarma Bowl (with turmeric rice, chickpeas,...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 19-25, 2025). Plus 2 new desserts I published in the last 7 days! And it's been my birthday week! πππ DAY 1: 30-Minute Pesto Chicken Tortellini & Veggies RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Parmesan RECIPE HERE DAY 3: One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Ham Spaghetti Pasta with Spinach, Burrata Cheese, and Lemon Butter Sauce (light Spring...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 12-18, 2025). Also, this newsletter is packed with all the new recipes Iβve shared over the past week! DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Spinach (35-Minute ONE-POT meal.) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Pine Nuts (with smoked paprika, garlic, and lemon juice. 30 minutes) RECIPE HERE DAY 3 (NEW RECIPE): Spinach 4-Cheese Flatbreads (with Parmesan, Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Feta). Made with any...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 5-11, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Basil Pesto (30-Minute ONE-PAN meal.) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, and Pine Nuts (You can use fresh Mozzarella cheese instead of Burrata.) RECIPE HERE DAY 3 (NEW RECIPE): White Lasagna Soup with Chicken (It has all the flavors of a classic white lasagna. You can also use bow-tie pasta...
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 28 - May 4, 2025). DAY 1: Creamy Salmon & Spinach Orzo (with roasted red bell peppers, Parmesan, and lemon. 30-Minute one-pan meal. NEW RECIPE!) RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Rice (One-pan meal featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked over jasmine rice, which soaks up all the rich juices from the chicken.) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta (You can use fresh basil instead...
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