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.
Itβs time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of January 12-18, 2026. β€οΈπ 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...
Itβs time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of January 5-11, 2026. β€οΈπ 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:...
Itβs 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. β€οΈπ 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...