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.
💚 Meal Plan for May 26 - June 1, 2025 💚
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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)
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)
DAY 3 (NEW RECIPE): Chicken Shawarma Bowl (with turmeric rice, chickpeas, feta, homemade tzatziki, and a fresh tomato-cucumber salad)
DAY 4: Lemon Pepper Garlic Rainbow Trout (or Salmon) and Asparagus (baked on a sheet pan in the oven. Healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free 30-minute ONE-PAN meal.)
DAY 5: Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Basil Pesto Dressing
DAY 6: 30-Minute, One-Pan Mexican Ground Beef (with tomatoes, black beans, corn, mild green chiles, and green onions. High in protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free! Use it as taco meat, to stuff the burritos, or add it to casseroles or pasta. Or, simply serve with sheet-pan nachos, corn tortillas or rice)
DAY 7: Italian Fusilli with Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
SALAD 1: Summer Peach & Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Feta, and Pine Nuts (you can use nectarines, apricots, or mango instead of peaches)
SALAD 2: Greek-Inspired Salad (with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, avocado, capers, and feta)
SALAD 3: Arugula Salad with Pears, Apples, Cashews, and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
I started venturing into cocktails (specifically margaritas)!Passion Fruit Margarita (you can also use mango juice. We like to add a touch of Mezcal.)Blood Orange Margarita (can be made with regular orange juice)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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