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.
π Meal Plan for Nov. 17-23, 2025 π
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Itβs time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of November 17-23, 2025. We're 12 days away from Thanksgiving! Food blogging can feel pretty lonely behind the scenes, so hearing from you truly makes my day. Drop a comment on my site and tell me what you think of these recipes (or any others!)βdonβt let them vanish into the culinary void! Julia DAY 1 (NEW!): Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce, Mushrooms, & Creamy Yellow Polenta (DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE). Make it in the oven, in an Instant Pot, or in a Slow Cooker.
DAY 2 (NEW!): HEALTHY Lemon Chicken Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Mushrooms (One-Pot, No Cream)
DAY 3: Butternut Squash and Spinach 3-Cheese Lasagna (can be made ahead. You can also use canned pumpkin puree.)
DAY 4: White Chicken Chili youβll make on repeat!
DAY 5: Asian Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peasβ
DAY 6: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage (30 Minutes, One-Pan. You can also use canned pumpkin puree)
DAY 7: Chicken Thighs with Creamy Bacon Mushroom Thyme Sauce (KETO, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free)
SALAD 1 (NEW!): Winter Pear Salad with Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressingβ
SALAD 2: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Feta, Pecans, Balsamic dressing (holiday colors!)
SALAD 3: Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Cranberriesβ
If you try any of these recipes, I'd love your feedback in the comments section for each one on my website. Please do not respond to this e-mail. If you have questions, feedback, or any other concerns, please use the comments section for a particular recipe on JuliasAlbum.com or leave a message on my ABOUT page. I always check the comments shared on my website. If you would like to share a photo of what you made, tag me #juliasalbum or @juliasalbumblog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliasalbumblog/β |
Fresh. Seasonal. 30-Minute Meals!
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.
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