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Archives for October 2020

Election Week Meal Plan

October 31, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Election Week Dinners This meal plan isn’t really about the election, it’s about planning a regular week of dinners at home. But I couldn’t help to think that on Tuesday night I want a comforting and easy night. I don’t talk politics on my blog or social media channels, and I’m so thankful my sweet…

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Quick Lamb Ragu

October 26, 2020 By msmart 2 Comments

Looking for an easy dinner recipe? Try the Quick Lamb Ragu Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen.

Quick Lamb Ragu Some of you may remember when I made this super quick lamb ragu on Instagram stories a while back. Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s fast, simple and completely delicious. And before you keep scrolling since this is lamb, please oh please give it a try! Sure you can substitute ground…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Dinner, Mains, Meat, Mediterranean, Pasta, Sauces and Salsas Tagged With: easy dinner, meat sauce, pasta sauce, quick and easy meals, Quick Lamb Ragu

Meal Plan // October 25-30

October 24, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Meyer Lemon Cranberry Sauce

Cozy Fall Dinners Happy weekend! I’m in Round Top, Texas, where there’s a cool front and the wind is blowing. This is the first day it feels like fall in Texas. We’re at our farm where I hope to host cooking retreats and classes soon. Although, this time to pause has given me space to…

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Parchment Paper Fish Packets

October 19, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

These are a “choose your own adventure” dinner. Set out the toppings and let everyone fill their own parchment paper packet.

Parchment Paper Fish Packets It may sound fancy, but parchment paper baking is a super easy method to prepare fish. Everyone in the family can add their favorite toppings (or leave them off). Toss the packets on a sheet pan, throw them in a hot oven and a few minutes later, dinner is done. Cooking…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Mains, Seafood Tagged With: dinner recipes, easy dinner, easy fish recipes, en papillote, fish en papillote, parchment paper fish, parchment paper fish packets, seafood, simple fish recipes

Weekly Meal Plan//October 18-23

October 18, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Weekly Meal Plan, Plus a “How To” Workbook for YOU! Today it hit me that I’ve been sharing my weekly meal plans with you for five years. Before that, they lived on Instagram, and before that they lived in my spiral notebook. Before that, I didn’t meal plan and our family life was even more…

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Weekly Meal Plan October 12-16

October 10, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo (Whole30) recipe by Smart in The Kitchen

SUNDAY I’m enjoying some time out of town with my oldest daughter. If you’re cooking tonight, think about making a double batch of vegetarian three-bean chili and freeze half for another dinner down the road. If you prefer something meaty, it could be weeknight chili or white chicken chili. MONDAY Back home in Houston and…

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ProLon Fast Review

October 8, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

ProLon Recap Last week I completed my second ProLon fast, and I wanted to give you my review and a few tips. My first ProLon was the first week of July this past summer when I deeply needed a reset. The recommendation from ProLon is to do three fasts within a three month range. Since…

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Weekly Meal Plan

October 4, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Mexican-spiced ground beef tacos with shredded lettuce, homemade pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, and sour cream stuffed into grilled flour tortillas.

A Week’s Worth of Family Meals Guys, I’m making this quick because I just got back to Houston after a weekend at Kitchenette Farm. Need to get kids to focus on homework, unpack bags and focus on the week ahead. Two quick things: 1) I’ve been working on a free “how to meal plan” workbook…

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Filed Under: Uncategorised, Weekly Meal Plans Tagged With: easy dinner, family dinner, meal plan, weekly meal plan

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