Back to routine without sacrificing flavor! This week features five easy, family-friendly dinners that come together with minimal fuss and help make getting back into the swing of things a little easier. Think fresh, simple ingredients and satisfying meals that won’t add more work to your already-full week. This Week’s Menu . Spicy Salmon […]
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Summer is busy enough without spending hours in the kitchen. This meal plan is all about getting dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less, so you can spend more time enjoying the sunshine and less time wondering what’s for dinner. From easy DIY nights to a surprisingly simple and comforting soup these recipes
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Easy, flavor-bomb fish at home? Say more! I used to be really intimidated to cook any type of fish at home, but salmon fillets have found a spot in some of my favorite dishes. I love the soy sauce-based glaze on this – it goes so well with the creamy texture of the avocado and
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My family loves a cheesy pasta, but the corn and lime juice really brighten this one up. If you aren’t afraid of spice, you can even add some Fresno chiles! This pasta dish comes together in just one pot and one bowl – very easy cleanup to manage during a busy weeknight, which is why
Pesto is such a versatile sauce and you can really use this recipe for a lot of different things! My favorite use case is with pasta, but some other ideas are to use it as a sauce to pour over grilled chicken (or as a marinade), spread it on toast with some cheesy eggs for
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I actually hated lasagna growing up, which is strange because I loved pasta. But somewhere along the line I have learned to love it, especially because of the ground beef (more hearty) and punchier sauce! Lasagna is a great family friendly meal because it comes together easily and is good for a few days (if
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Stuffed peppers are great because they are versatile, filling, and comforting! I love this recipe in particular because I typically have most of the ingredients on hand. If you aren’t a fan of ground beef, you can easily switch to the ground turkey or even veggie-based stuffed peppers. Highlights Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time:
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I love a good cheesesteak but getting a quality one is not always easy, especially during the week when you may be trying to eat a little cleaner and avoid takeout. I find these cheesesteak wraps to be fulfilling and delicious without leaving you as full as a gigantic sandwich might, and you can easily
This is a simple skillet chicken dinner that can be made bigger or smaller depending on how many people you are serving. Orzo is small and easy to cook and keeps this as a chicken dish however you can easily swap this into a “pasta” dish if you select a bigger pasta. Or, keep it
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I found this recipe in Bon Appetite magazine and immediately thought about how I might improve it to work a little better as a filling family meal, made easy for the week. The result? Porridgy, earthy goodness that will fill your belly and supply some great nutrients. This takes a little long for the average
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