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 Sep. 28 - Oct. 4, 2026 π
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (September 28 - October 4, 2026). π π Quick Cooking Challenge reminder (my new project!): The challenge recipe is my brand-new Chicken Noodle Soup (in case you missed it!), and itβs super easy to make. The $250 prize deadline is October 15. [Challenge details + entry form here.] DAY 1: Grilled (or Pan-Seared) Salmon (with rice and Pineapple Tomato Avocado Salsa)
DAY 2: Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach (30-Minute, One-Pot)
DAY 3: One-Pan Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinachβ
DAY 4: Braised Pork Ragu Pappardelleβ
DAY 5: Mediterranean Shrimp (It's a gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and protein-rich 30-minute one-pan meal.)
DAY 6: Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)β
DAY 7: Thai Curry Chicken Meatballs with Bell Pepper and Zucchiniβ
SALAD 1: Strawberry Spinach Saladβ
SALAD 2: Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Corn, Bacon, Carrots, Red Onion, and Sharp Cheddarβ
SALAD 3: Butternut Squash Pasta Salad (you can use roasted sweet potatoes or yams)
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. |
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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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