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Greek Yogurt and Berry Coffee Cake

Strawberry Protein Smoothie

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Chia Seed Pudding

Potatoes need more salt than other vegetables, so to enhance the flavor of this gratin use a generous amount of salt. I use flakey Diamond Crystal kosher salt, which is my favorite for cooking.

Simple Potato Gratin

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Plan Ahead for a Less Stressful Thanksgiving

Sheet Pan Green Beans with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Banana Snacking Cake

Grilled Honey Soy Flank Steak

Protein Waffles

Cheese Bread

Blackberry Upside Down Cake

Blackberry Cornmeal Upside Down Cake

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The compound herb butter in this recipe is also delicious with grilled steaks. Top each warm steak with 1 tablespoon of the compound butter 1 minute before removing from the grill.

Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

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Jalapeno Margaritas

Big Batch Jalapeño Margaritas

Green Garden Smoothie

A gluten-free chocolate cake that's as gooey and delicious as a big brownie. Made with good quality dark chocolate, it's indulgent and delicious.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Blackened Salmon Tacos

Cooked farro is delicious mixed with arugula or spinach in salads. If you’re making this risotto during the week, you can pre-roast the vegetables on the weekend and keep refrigerated for 3-4 days.

Summer Farro Risotto

Delicious Gluten-Free Almond and Cherry Muffins

Almond, Chia and Cherry Muffins

This is one of my family’s favorite soups. You can omit the bread in the soup, but it helps to thicken and add flavor and body.

Instant Pot Tomato Bread Soup

protein pancakes

Protein Pancakes

strawberry basil smash

Strawberry Basil Smash

Kale Caesar

Whole30 Sheet Pan Ratatouille Chicken

If you’re pressed for time, make this soup with the shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken and eliminate the water. But try it at least once as its written below, it makes flavorful enriched broth. Makes 3-4 quarts soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Lamb or Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Instant Pot Lamb Stew

This "any greens" pesto can be prepped ahead and frozen in ice cube trays or glass containers.

Any Greens Pesto

These meatballs freeze well and can be cooked straight from the freezer.

Easy Weeknight Meatballs

This cranberry margarita is the perfect cocktail for the holiday season.

Cranberry Margaritas

This simple mashed potatoes recipe works just as well with skim milk as it does with whole milk, just use the variety you have on hand. Or substitute nut milk, coconut milk or chicken stock for a dairy-free version.

Simple Mashed Potatoes

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

Quick Lamb Ragu

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

Make this sheet pan ratatouille for an easy and delicious dinner

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

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School Lunch Ideas

pasta salad with roasted tomatoes

Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga

Weekly Meal Plan

Make these delicious Soy-Honey Steak Kabobs for dinner

Soy-Honey Steak Kabobs

Sesame Noodles with Cabbage, Carrots and Red Peppers make for an easy and delicious dinner.

Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage

Simple and delicious appetizer to eat all summer long, Tomato Confit and Baked Feta

Baked Feta and Tomato Confit

Herbed Sweet and Spicy Glazed Wild Salmon by Pamela Salzman

Glazed Wild Salmon

Healthy Texas Caviar

Radicchio and radish salad

Weekly Meal Plan // May 17-22

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