πŸ’š Meal Plan for May 19-25, 2025 πŸ’š


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! πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽ

DAY 1: 30-Minute Pesto Chicken Tortellini & Veggies​

DAY 2: Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Parmesan​

DAY 3: One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice​

DAY 4: Ham Spaghetti Pasta with Spinach, Burrata Cheese, and Lemon Butter Sauce (light Spring pasta)

DAY 5: Hasselback Chicken stuffed with Spinach, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cream Cheese, and Bacon (KETO, LOW-CARB, GLUTEN-FREE, PROTEIN-RICH)

DAY 6: Salmon with Mango Salsa​

DAY 7: Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken with Red Onions and Mozzarella Cheese​

SALAD 1: Apple Spinach Salad​

SALAD 2: Tomato Burrata Salad with Basil Pesto​

SALAD 3: Mango Salad with Spinach, Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese​

I also published 2 NEW DESSERTS:

​Salted Caramel Cheesecake (the real BAKED cheesecake with homemade salted caramel sauce)

​Strawberry Shortcake Cake​

MY BIRTHDAY:

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared a personal update, so with my birthday this week, I figured it was the perfect moment to pop in and say hello again.

My wonderful husband completely surprised me with this gorgeous cakeβ€”I definitely wasn’t expecting it! I had actually planned to make a nutty berry crisp topped with ice cream (stay tuned, the recipe will be up soon)… but now I’ve got cake instead!

I also want to take this moment to THANK YOU, the readers of my food blog, for being here, for trying out my recipes, and for being part of this amazing community. I’m beyond grateful for your supportβ€”it’s what keeps me motivated, inspired, and doing what I love.

And if you’re celebrating a birthday in May too, Happy Birthday! πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽ

I'd love to hear from you!

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 (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/​

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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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