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Easy and delicious dinner alert! I took used some

Easy and delicious dinner alert! I took used some shortcuts from my good buddy @traderjoes on this one but no shame in that! Between juggling a demanding full time job and two full time tiny humans, I consider any home cooked meal a win these days. As much as I love cooking, I have to be a little more strategic and realistic about what I put on the table for a busy weeknight.

We have been LOVING these Greek salad bowls as a hearty but still super fresh meal. I use the TJ’s Shawarma chicken thighs and cook them in the instant pot. While those are doing their thing, I chop up my romaine, cucumber and tomato. I like to toast up some pita doused in EBTB seasoning because carbs are life. Black olives get tossed in because apparently I’m still a five year old who can eat my weight in black olives. To top it off, I use my favorite TJ’s tzatziki sauce as a salad dressing of sorts. Dinner is on the table in 10-15 and everyone is happy! My kids will usually eat everything but in a deconstructed plate.

Boom! Dinner is served! What’s your favorite shortcut meal?

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We seem to be stuck in the in between zone right n

We seem to be stuck in the in between zone right now in the PNW. We are all craving hearty, rich fall foods and all things pumpkin, but it’s going to be 80 degrees today! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining because I know we have 9 months of straight rain coming our way. ☔️

I don’t know how to classify this dish but I do know it’s damn good. It’s kind of a hybrid between soup, red curry and ramen and the broth is so light with just the right amount of creaminess and a delicious limey tang. I literally drank it right out of the bowl! The best part is that the instant pot does all the work for you. 💪

What do you recommend for fall dishes that are still light and healthy?

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This cherry lentil salad with honey balsamic dress

This cherry lentil salad with honey balsamic dressing was one of my favorite creations of the summer. Now that our delicious summer cherries are no longer, I’m trying to brainstorm how to recreate it with seasonal fall flavors. What would you do differently?

The sweetness from the cherries is key here so we could do butternut squash, apple, caramelized shallots, pomegranate or sweet potatoes. Instead of springy asparagus, we could do brussel sprouts, beets, carrots, or cauliflower. What combo sounds the most delicious to you?

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Is any one else a fan of lettuce wraps?!? My loade

Is any one else a fan of lettuce wraps?!? My loaded cashew chicken lettuce wraps with plum sauce are the answer!

I start with ground chicken but then lighten it up with tons of extra veggies like eggplant, mushrooms, peppers and carrot. This way I sneak more veggies into my diet and it helps stretch it into a huge portion you can easily get two meals out of. Finish with some chopped cashews and green onion and you’ve got yourself a winner!

The complex spicy and sweet sauce is made with hoisin, soy, sesame oil, sambal oelek, and plum sauce spiked with lots of fresh ginger.

Recipe will be coming to the blog soon but I just couldn’t wait to share this family favorite! Move over PF Chang’s!

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The deconstructed steak burrito bowls we had for d

The deconstructed steak burrito bowls we had for dinner with tender sirloin, sweet fajita style onions and peppers, brown rice, black beans and romaine were super yummy in their own right. But it was the avocado jalapeño crema that stole the show! 🥑I was wishing I had doubled the batch! I wanted to bathe in it. 🛀

Full disclosure, my 9 year old joked that it looked like a bird pooped on our food but luckily it tasted MUCH better! 🤣 Here’s the recipe so you can make it for yourself.

Avocado Jalapeño Crema
1 avocado
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic
1 green onion (or cilantro which I didn’t have)
1/4 of a jalapeño
1 tbsp olive oil
2 ish tbsp water
salt to taste
Blend in a food processor!

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I love me some creamy pasta but I don’t always h

I love me some creamy pasta but I don’t always have heavy cream or half n half on hand. I like to use @dishingouthealth tip of replacing some of the chicken stock with coconut milk which adds even more flavor anyways!

I had no clue what to make for dinner but I knew with dried pasta and veggies on hand that I could make something work. This dish is packed with zucchini, bell pepper, onion, corn and spinach with a little chicken sausage peppered in to keep the hubs happy. Goat cheese and coconut milk make for an impossibly creamy texture. In under 30 minutes this delicious one-pot meal is served!

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Meal prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming and it

Meal prep doesn’t have to be overwhelming and it also doesn’t have to mean eating the same pre portioned meal every day of the week. Here’s some heathy bowl inspiration to start your week off on the right foot!

This is a perfect example of how I do my meal prep each week. I made a batch of nutty brown rice, and roasted some sweet potatoes and chicken. For the kale, I wash and chop it ahead of time so all I have to do is quickly sauté it in a skillet while I warm the sweet potatoes at the same time.

For sauce options, the possibilities are endless! It’s delicious with the roasted red pepper pesto I posted last week, my simple lemon garlic vinaigrette, a creamy cilantro jalapeño sauce or anything tahini based!

Perfect for lunch or dinner!

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Raspberry Coconut Beet Smoothie What’s an unexp

Raspberry Coconut Beet Smoothie

What’s an unexpected ingredient you like to add to your smoothies? I don’t care how warm or cold it is outside, smoothies are always my go to for a quick breakfast on the go so I don’t skip out on it all together. 🍹 I try to find ways to add even more nutritious ingredients in there to keep them from turning into a total sugar bomb.

Lately I’ve been steaming and freezing beets to toss them into the blender with frozen raspberries, banana, ginger, coconut milk and lemon juice. Not only is the color unreal and the flavor so light and bright, but I feel better knowing I’m adding some healthy vitamins and minerals to my morning. You can also buy pure cooked beets from @lovebeets (not an ad) 💪Find the recipe on previous post! 👉or at https://www.simplespoonfuls.com/raspberry-coconut-beet-smoothie.

Have a great weekend and happy cooking!

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