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πŸ‘ Meal Plan for July 28 - August 3, 2025 πŸ‘

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (July 28 - August 3, 2025). I also have 3 NEW SUMMER RECIPES: peach pancakes (with fresh peaches blended right into the batter), peach cherry pie, and s'mores bars - make sure to scroll down all the way to the bottom to see those! DAY 1: Italian Ravioli with Spinach, Artichokes, Capers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes (use any store-bought ravioli) RECIPE HERE DAY 2 (NEW): Pear & Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Baked...

about 5 hours agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Peach, Goat Cheese, Arugula, & Prosciutto Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze (sliced on a wooden cutting board).

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (July 21-27, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Peach, Goat Cheese, Arugula, & Prosciutto Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Creamy Pesto Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach (One-Pan, 30 Minutes) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Shrimp Scampi Linguine Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Thai Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup with Veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, onions). Dairy-free, gluten-free, packed with...

7 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Blueberry Feta Flatbread with Feta and Mint Leaves.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (July 14-20, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Blueberry Feta Flatbread with Hot Honey: The Summer Snack Everyone Will Fight Over! RECIPE HERE DAY 2 (NEW RECIPE): Mortadella Sandwich with Burrata Cheese and Pistachio Pesto (you can use fresh mozzarella instead of Burrata. Or, use prosciutto, thinly sliced ham, or turkey deli meat instead of mortadella) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Mediterranean Shrimp with Olives, Tomatoes, Spinach, and...

14 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Grilled Marinated Pork Chops and Mango Salsa on a white plate.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (July 7-13, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Grilled Marinated Pork Chops and Mango Salsa RECIPE HERE DAY 2: Tuscan Shrimp Orzo (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal) RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Spinach, Parmesan, and Ricotta Filling RECIPE HERE DAY 4 (NEW RECIPE): Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pineapple, Grilled Veggies, and Garlic Herb Butter RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Salmon Tacos with Mango Peach Salsa...

21 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Tomato Avocado Salsa and Cilantro-Lime Rice on a plate.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (June 30 - July 6, 2025). DAY 1 (NEW RECIPE): Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Tomato Avocado Salsa and Cilantro-Lime Rice RECIPE HERE DAY 2 (NEW RECIPE): Oven Baked Ribs with Homemade Kansas City BBQ Sauce RECIPE HERE DAY 3: Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini, Corn, and Ravioli RECIPE HERE DAY 4: Sausage and Veggies Skillet (with bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and fresh cilantro) RECIPE HERE DAY 5: Shrimp and Creamed Corn...

28 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Tequila-Lime Shrimp Skewers with Veggie-Pineapple Skewers over white rice on a blue plate.

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...

about 1 month agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Thai Chicken Meatball Curry with rice in a bowl.

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (June 16-22, 2025). And, Happy Father's Day! πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽˆ 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:...

about 1 month agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Summer Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

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,...

about 2 months agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Grilled Pork Chops? with Dijon-Honey Herb Marinade and grilled veggies (asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, and corn) - on a plate.

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...

about 2 months agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
Chicken Piccata Orzo with Spinach, Lemon, and Capers - in a cast iron skillet.

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,...

2 months agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read