I am a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded JuliasAlbum.com in 2012. I focus primarily on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with many vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. You can subscribe to me by e-mail here if you like. Or, browse my current and previous newsletters.
π Meal Plan for Apr. 07-13, 2025 π
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (Apr. 07-13, 2025). DAY 1: Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti (DAIRY-FREE: no cream, no cheese)
DAY 2: Cilantro-Lime Shrimp (use basil if you donβt like cilantro. This 30-minute one-pan recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and high in protein. Serve it over pasta, with ravioli or tortellini, or with tacos or enchiladas.)
DAY 3: Sausage White Bean Soup with Spinach and Carrots (30-minute one-pan recipe. Gluten-free. Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream to make it dairy-free)
DAY 4: Trout Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce (You can use salmon instead of trout. Gluten-free, keto, low-carb, high-in-protein, 30-minute one-pan meal.)
DAY 5: Mediterranean Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Capers (made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Serve with pasta, tortellini, or ravioli.)
DAY 6: Creamy Spinach Gnocchi with Smoked Paprika Garlic Sauce (30-minute one-pan meatless meal)
DAY 7: Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef made easy! 10 minutes of prep + idle time to marinate + 10 minutes of cooking)
SALAD 1: Apple Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressingβ
SALAD 2: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Blueberries, and Mandarin Orangesβ
SALAD 3: Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pestoβ
I'd love to hear from you! If you try any of these recipes, I would love your feedback in the comments section for each recipe on my website. Please do not respond to this e-mail (I might miss it!). 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 |
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I am a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded JuliasAlbum.com in 2012. I focus primarily on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with many vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. You can subscribe to me by e-mail here if you like. Or, browse my current and previous newsletters.
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