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    Simple weeknight meals to make your life easy

    • Chicken Spaghetti with Burrata and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
    • Greek Shrimp with Orzo, Feta, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes - on a white plate.
      Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)
    • Chicken Feta Pasta with bow-tie pasta, tomatoes, and spinach - in a cast iron skillet.
      Chicken Feta Pasta (30 Minutes)
    • Mediterranean Salmon with Rice, Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta Cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Mediterranean Salmon (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)

    View More Weeknight Meals →

    The Latest Recipes

    • A close-up of a blackberry cheesecake bar with a graham cracker crust and a swirled raspberry sauce topping, showcasing creamy layers and vibrant purple and white patterns.
      Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
    • A cast iron skillet filled with pan-seared salmon fillets on a bed of cilantro rice and black beans, topped with creamy green cilantro-lime sauce, avocado slices, lime, and fresh herbs.
      Pan-Seared Salmon and Rice with Cilantro-Lime Crema
    • A close-up of several round raspberry cookies with cracked surfaces, covered in a pink icing and sprinkled with red raspberry bits, arranged on a metal tray.
      Raspberry Cookies
    • A cast iron skillet filled with saucy Mongolian beef strips, red chili peppers, and green onions, surrounded by ginger, garlic, dried red chilies, a bowl of sesame seeds, and a jar of soy sauce on a marble surface.
      Mongolian Beef

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    It's Grilling Season!

    • Grilled Pork Chops with Dijon-Honey Herb Marinade
    • Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Skewers
    • Seared Marinated Steak (thinly sliced) with asparagus and roasted garlic bulbs - on a large white platter.
      Steak Marinade of Your Dreams
    • Grilled Salmon Fillets with Pineapple Tomato Avocado Salsa - on a large white platter.
      Grilled Salmon (Best Marinade)
    • Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches and Bourbon Glaze - on a white platter.
      Glazed Pork Chops with Peaches and Bourbon Glaze
    • Grilled Shrimp (Marinated)
    • Korean BBQ Chicken with rice, kimchi, and sliced cucumber in a bowl.
      Korean BBQ Chicken (Better Than Takeout)
    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin (sliced) with pineapple slice, grilled veggies (zucchini and bell peppers) and rice - on a white plate.
      Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Best Marinade!)

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    Summer Salads

    • strawberry spinach salad with blueberries, pecans, feta cheese, and balsamic glaze in a bowl
      15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
    • Avocado Mango Salad
    • Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto - in a white bowl.
      Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
    • Apple Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing
    • Peach Blueberry Spinach Salad
    • Mango Salad with Spinach and Blueberries
    • A bowl of colorful salad with broccoli, diced red onions, red bell peppers, apple chunks, dried cranberries, and cashew nuts, all mixed with a creamy dressing. Cashews are scattered nearby on a wooden table.
      Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
    • The Most Amazing Greek Salad

    View more Fresh Salads →

    Summer Pasta Salads

    • Blueberry Banana Bread
      Greek Pasta Salad
    • Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Pesto Dressing
    • Spaghetti Salad
    • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
    • Orzo Salad
    • Cowboy Pasta Salad
    • Stone Fruit Salad with Cherries, Peaches, Bow-Tie Pasta, Feta, and Arugula - in a white bowl.
      Stone Fruit Salad with Cherries, Peaches, Pasta, Feta, and Arugula
    • chicken corn bacon pasta salad with basil pesto dressing.
      Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon

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    Summer Appetizers Party Food

    • Golden-brown puff pastry bites (Pigs in a Blanket) filled with mini sausages, sprinkled with sesame and poppy seeds (Everything Bagel Seasoning), arranged on parchment paper next to a bowl of yellow dipping sauce with a white spoon.
      Pigs in a Blanket
    • A tray of crispy chicken wings garnished with lime wedges and chopped chives, served with three dipping sauces: blue cheese, red sauce, and honey mustard. The tray sits on a dark wooden table.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (3 Sauces)
    • Mexican Street Corn Dip - in a white bowl.
      Mexican Corn Dip
    • Cheese Ball coated with pumpkin seeds, pecans, dried cranberries, and chives and surrounded by crackers.
      Homemade Cheese Ball (Make-Ahead Appetizer)
    • Pico De Gallo with tortilla chips and lime slices in a bowl.
      Traditional Pico De Gallo
    • Mexican street corn sheet pan nachos
      Mexican Street Corn Sheet Pan Nachos
    • Blueberry Feta Flatbread with Mint Leaves - sliced on a white plate.
      Blueberry Feta Flatbread with Hot Honey: The Summer Snack Everyone Will Fight Over!
    • Jalapeno popper dip in a cast iron skillet.
      Jalapeño Popper Dip

    View more Appetizers →

    Summer Desserts

    • raspberry lemon cake.
      Raspberry Lemon Cake
    • Lemon Brownies
    • Close-up of a Pistachio Bundt Cake topped with cream, fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, chopped pistachios, and dried rose petals, arranged in slices on a white surface.
      Pistachio Bundt Cake
    • Three blueberry cheesecake bars are stacked on a plate, revealing creamy layers, a crumbly crust, and vibrant blueberry swirls.
      Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
    • Blueberry Cake
    • Pear Almond Cake.
      Pear Almond Cake
    • A round key lime bundt cake with white icing, topped with thin lime slices and lime zest, sits on a white surface with extra lime slices nearby.
      Key Lime Bundt Cake
    • strawberry blueberry cake.
      Strawberry Blueberry Cake

    View more Desserts →

    Peach Desserts

    • Peach and Blueberry Crisp
    • Strawberry Peach Cake (dusted with powdered sugar).
      Strawberry Peach Cake
    • Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake - in a springform pan.
      Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake
    • Peach Galette topped with pine nuts, fresh herbs, and one scoop of ice cream.
      Peach Galette
    • Peach Upside Down Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze, shown with a slice being lifted out on a spatula.
      Peach Upside Down Cake
    • Peach Cobbler drizzled with Bourbon Maple Glaze and topped with ice cream in a black cast iron skillet.
      Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
    • raspberry peach cake (sliced and lightly topped with powdered sugar).
      Raspberry Peach Cake
    • A slice of Peach Coffee Cake on a plate.
      Peach Coffee Cake of Your Dreams!

    View more Peach Recipes →

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    I am Julia - a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded this website in 2012. I focus mostly on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with lots of vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. Find out more about me and my cooking philosophy. 

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    Explore the recipes on this site through the Recipe Index organized by Course (such as dinners, salads, side dishes, breakfast, desserts, etc.), type of meat used in the recipe (such as chicken, beef, pork, salmon, etc.), and other categories. The Recipe Index also features popular categories, such as Chicken, Pasta, Fish and Seafood, Salads, Holiday Recipes, and Desserts.

    It's Always Soup Season!

    • Hungarian Mushroom Soup in a bowl.
      Hungarian Mushroom Soup
    • Pasta e Fagioli Soup (ditalini pasta, cannellini beans, kidney beans, ground beef, and Italian Sausage in tomato broth) - in a Dutch oven.
      Italian Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
    • sausage tortellini soup with spinach and sweet potatoes - in a white bowl.
      Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
    • Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • A bowl of hearty vegetable and lentil soup topped with shaved parmesan, fresh herbs, and chili flakes, with a wooden spoon, bread, and a small dish of chili flakes on the side.
      Lentil Soup (High-Protein)
    • Thai Shrimp Soup
    • Sausage potato soup with carrots and spinach - in a bowl.
      Italian Sausage Potato Soup
    • Thai chicken curry soup (with noodles, red bell peppers, and mushrooms) - in a bowl.
      Thai Chicken Curry Soup

    View more Soups →

    My Most Popular Comfort Food

    • Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo - on a white plate.
      Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Orzo (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)
    • sun-dried tomato pasta with chicken and mozzarella - on a white plate.
      Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Mozzarella
    • Creamy Sausage Rigatoni - in a stainless steel pan.
      Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pot, 30-Minute Meal)
    • Shrimp Orzo (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)
    • Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon
    • butternut squash, spinach, and sausage pasta - in a stainless steel pan.
      Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
    • 30-Minute, One-Pan Creamy Chicken Orzo
    • Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce - on a white plate.
      Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce

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    Summer Side Dishes

    • Roasted asparagus spears in a baking dish, topped with crispy bacon pieces and melted cheese or shredded parmesan, with a sprinkle of minced garlic visible.
      Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Gruyere cheese, Garlic, and Bacon
    • cilantro lime black bean rice - in a stainless steel skillet.
      Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice
    • Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan
      Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil and Parmesan
    • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad in a bowl.
      Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
    • mashed potatoes with roasted garlic in a white bowl
      Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
    • A close-up of a large portobello mushroom cap, stuffed with a golden, cheesy herb-and-spinach filling and garnished with fresh, chopped herbs, served on a rustic plate.
      Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
    • Scalloped potatoes on a plate with a fork stuck in potatoes.
      Easy Scalloped Potatoes
    • sweet potatoes and broccoli with pecan and cranberries in a white bowl.
      Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

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    Chicken Recipes

    • A skillet filled with creamy lemon chicken orzo pasta, sautéed spinach, and seasoned chicken pieces, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Surrounding the skillet are herbs, lemon halves, garlic, shallots, and a small bowl of spices.
      Lemon Chicken Orzo
    • Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice with spinach, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, One-Pot)
    • Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie in a cast iron skillet.
      Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie
    • Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo topped with herbs - on a plate.
      Oven-Baked Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo

    View All Chicken Recipes →

    Favorite Pasta Dishes

    • Creamy Chicken Orzo with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Basil Pesto - in a cast iron skillet.
      One-Pan Creamy Chicken Orzo with Mushrooms and Spinach
    • Stuffed Shells
    • Salmon Orzo
    • Pasta with Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach - in a white bowl.
      Pasta with Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
    • Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms - in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms
    • Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Artichokes - in a stainless steel pan.
      Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Gnocchi (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)
    • Greek Orzo with Tomatoes and Feta - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Orzo
    • tomato spinach shrimp pasta - in a stainless steel pan.
      Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce

    View More Pasta →

    Beef Recipes

    • Beef Bourguignon (French Red-Wine Beef Stew)
    • A cast iron skillet filled with four Salisbury steaks topped with mushroom gravy and chopped parsley, surrounded by fresh mushrooms, a plate of green beans, salt, pepper, and a striped napkin on a wooden table.
      Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
    • A cast iron skillet filled with three seared beef filet mignon steaks in creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with roasted garlic, fresh rosemary, and parsley, surrounded by mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper, and a side of asparagus.
      Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce
    • Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    View more Beef Recipes →

    Pork Recipes

    • Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder with Sliced Apples - in a white Dutch oven.
      Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
    • Sliced stuffed pork tenderloin with a filling of spinach, pecans, dried cranberries, bacon, and herbs, served on a white platter garnished with fresh rosemary and drizzled with sauce.
      Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
    • A pot of green chili stew (pork chile verde) with chunks of pork, topped with chopped green onions and cilantro, surrounded by limes, radishes, green onions, jalapeños, and fresh herbs.
      Pork Chile Verde (Mexican Green Chile Pork Stew)
    • Pork Chops with Apples, Bacon, and Hazelnuts in a black cast iron pan.
      Pork Chops with Apples and Bacon

    View more Pork Recipes →

    Sausage Recipes

    • Italian sausage pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in a cast iron pan
      Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal
    • Sausage and Veggies Skillet with Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Corn
      Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal
    • Creamy Italian Gnocchi with Sausage, Chopped Portobello Mushrooms, and Spinach - in a white bowl.
      Creamy Italian Gnocchi with Sausage, Mushrooms, and Spinach
    • 30-Minute Italian Sausage Spaghetti

    View more Sausage Recipes →

    Shrimp Recipes

    • Shrimp Orzo (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)
    • The Best Shrimp Fajita Bowls (30 Minutes, One-Pan)
    • Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
    • Shrimp Tacos with shredded cabbage, jalapenos, feta cheese, diced avocado, and cilantro-lime crema - on a white platter.
      Shrimp Tacos

    View more Shrimp Recipes →

    Salmon Recipes

    • A large baked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices, parsley, and spices, served on a platter with roasted asparagus and lemon wedges, garnished with red pepper flakes.
      Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
    • Salmon Piccata (3 salmon fillets topped with capers and surrounded by lemon slices) in a cast iron skillet.
      25-Minute Salmon Piccata
    • Thai Coconut Curry Salmon with Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, and Bananas - in a cast iron skillet.
      Thai-inspired Coconut Curry Salmon (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)
    • creamy tuscan salmon with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and capers - in a stainless steel skillet.
      Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic

    View more Salmon Recipes →

    Scallop Recipes

    • Scallop Spaghetti in Creamy White Wine Sauce
      Scallop Spaghetti in White Wine Sauce
    • Scallop Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach in a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce - in a cast iron skillet.
      Scallop Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach in a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
    • A plate of creamy pasta topped with seared scallops, garnished with chopped herbs and red pepper flakes.
      Creamy Mozzarella Scallop Pasta
    • Seared scallops with capers and creamy lemon sauce on a white plate
      Seared Scallops with Creamy Lemon-Caper Sauce (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)

    View more Scallop Recipes →

    Green Beans Recipes

    • A bowl of Mulligan beef stew, filled with chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, and mushrooms in a rich broth, garnished with fresh herbs.
      Mulligan Stew
    • Green Bean Bundles Wrapped in Bacon - on a white background.
      Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon
    • Green Beans with Pine Nuts
      Green Beans with Pine Nuts
    • Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon on a white plate.
      Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon

    View more Green Bean Recipes →

    Corn Recipes

    • Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Corn - in a cast iron skillet.
      30-Minute Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Corn
    • Mexican Street Corn Dip - in a white bowl.
      Mexican Corn Dip
    • Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn in a cast iron skillet
      Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
    • Avocado Corn Tomato Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing on a plate
      Avocado Corn Tomato Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

    View more Corn Recipes →

    Zucchini Recipes

    • Thai chicken meatballs in a coconut milk red curry sauce with red bell pepper, zucchini, and spinach - in a cast iron skillet.
      Thai Chicken Meatballs
    • Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti - on a white plate.
      Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti
    • Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini, Corn, and Ravioli in a cast iron pan
      Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini, Corn, and Ravioli (30-Minute Recipe)
    • Grilled Chicken Breasts

    View more Zucchini Recipes →

    Beet Recipes

    • Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing - on a white plate.
      Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing
    • Beet Hummus
    • Beet Salad with spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, pine nuts, feta cheese, and homemade Honey-Mustard Lemon Vinaigrette - in a white bowl.
      Beet Salad with Spinach and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing
    • A close-up of a vibrant beet salad featuring fresh spinach leaves, roasted beetroot chunks, cashews, dried cranberries, and crumbled cheese in a black bowl.
      Beet Salad with Spinach, Cashews, and Goat Cheese

    View more Beet Recipes →

    Tomato Recipes

    • Avocado Corn Tomato Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing on a plate
      Avocado Corn Tomato Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing
    • Shakshuka (The Real Deal)
    • Chicken Shawarma Wraps with pita bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce.
      Chicken Shawarma
    • Greek salmon

    View more Tomato Recipes →

    Cherry Recipes

    • Cherry Pie Bars with Oat Crust and Lemon Glaze (2 bars stacked on each other).
      Cherry Pie Bars with Lemon Glaze
    • cherry cake in a springform baking pan
      Simple Cherry Cake
    • Cherry Peach Lattice Pie (with one slice cut out) in a white pie dish.
      Cherry Peach Lattice Pie
    • chocolate cherry cake.
      Chocolate Cherry Cake

    View more Cherry Recipes →

    Summer Peach Recipes

    • Peach Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup, Peach Slices, Butter, and Pecans - on a white plate.
      Peach Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup
    • Grilled Peach Salad with Arugula, Blueberries, Feta, Avocado, Pine Nuts, and Pistachios - on a large white platter.
      Grilled Peach Salad
    • Chicken with Peaches in a cast iron pan
      Chicken with Peaches - 30-Minute One-Pan Meal
    • Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa and Rice - in a blue bowl
      Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa

    View more Peach Recipes →

    Apricot Recipes

    • Apricot Salad
    • Chicken Pasta Salad with Apricots, Spinach, Bacon, Feta, and the homemade Honey Dijon Mustard Lemon Dressing - in a white bowl.
      Chicken Pasta Salad with Apricots, Spinach, Bacon, and Feta
    • A round fruit wreath arranged on a large platter, with colorful sliced fruit layered in a circular pattern and two small bowls of pomegranate arils tucked on opposite sides.
      The Perfect Fruit Platter (with Nutella Dip)
    • Chicken with cooked sliced Apricots, Honey-Lime Sauce, garnished with lime slices - in a cast iron skillet.
      Chicken with Apricots (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)

    View more Apricot Recipes →

    Apple Recipes

    • German Apple Cake drizzled with caramel sauce.
      German Apple Cake
    • Apple squares
      Easy Apple Squares (Cake Bars)
    • Chicken with Apples, Maple-Lime Sauce, and lime slices - in a cast iron skillet.
      Chicken with Apples and Maple-Lime Sauce
    • pork chops with apples in a cast iron pan
      Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

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    Pear Recipes

    • Pear Salad with Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Mixed Greens, Pomegranate, Figs, and Honey-Dijon Dressing - in a bowl.
      Pear Salad with Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressing
    • Pear Almond Cake.
      Pear Almond Cake
    • Pear and Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, and Maple-Lemon Mustard Dressing - in a white bowl.
      Pear and Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Maple-Lemon Mustard Dressing
    • Pear Cake with Almond Flour, Almonds, and Fresh Pears - on a large plate.
      Fresh Pear Cake

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    LOW-CARB, HIGH-PROTEIN Dinners

    • Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Artichokes - in a cast iron skillet.
      Tuscan Shrimp (One-Pan, 30-Minute Dinner)
    • lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
      Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
    • Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake - on a white plate.
      Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake
    • creamy pork chops with mushroom sauce in a cast-iron skillet
      Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops

    View more LOW-CARB, HIGH-PROTEIN dinner recipes →

    Main Dishes with NO CREAM and NO CHEESE

    That does not mean these recipes are dairy-free. Some of them have butter, etc. But because these recipes are not slathered with cream products and cheese, it's really easy to make them DAIRY-FREE:

    • tomato spinach shrimp pasta - in a stainless steel pan.
      Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce
    • Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
    • Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon.
      Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon (baked in foil)
    • One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan
      One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

    View more main dishes with NO CREAM, NO CHEESE →

    30-Minute, One-Pan Meals

    These easy dinners take either 30 minutes total or 30 minutes of cooking time. Quick and easy either way!

    • Greek Chicken
    • Lemon Shrimp Orzo with Asparagus
    • Salmon with Mango Salsa - One-Pan, 30-Minute Dinner
    • Chicken with Peaches in a cast iron pan
      Chicken with Peaches - 30-Minute One-Pan Meal
    • Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers on a white plate
      Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
    • One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan
      One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
    • Shrimp Scampi with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce and Capers - in a cast iron skillet.
      Shrimp Scampi
    • Italian sausage pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in a cast iron pan
      Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal

    View more 30-minute ONE-PAN dinner recipes →

    KETO Main Dishes

    These dinner recipes are not only KETO-friendly, but all of these are also high in protein and gluten-free:

    • creamy tuscan salmon with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and capers - in a stainless steel skillet.
      Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic
    • Pesto shrimp with mushrooms in a stainless steel skillet
      Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms
    • hasselback chicken with cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, and bacon - in a white casserole dish.
      Hasselback Chicken with Bacon, Cream Cheese, and Spinach
    • asparagus chicken bake with bacon and ranch
      One-Pan Asparagus Chicken Bake with Bacon and Ranch

    View more KETO main dishes →

    Weekly Meal Plans + Life Updates

    • Julia is hiking in Colorado mountains in September 2024.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for October 7-14, 2024)
    • Julia is on a hike with the Fall Foliage behind her.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for Sep. 30 - Oct. 06, 2024) + Fall Foliage in Colorado, September 2024
    • Julia and her husband hiking to Columbine Lake in Colorado.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for Sep. 23-29, 2024) + Hike to Columbine Lake near Silverton, Colorado
    • High-Altitude apline blue lakes in Colorado (with Julia and her husband in the photo).
      Weekly Meal Plan (for Sep. 16-22, 2024) + Hiking Blue Lakes Trail in Colorado
    • Julia with the mountains in the background.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for September 9-15, 2024) + New Recipes
    • Julia is hiking in Colorado in 2024.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for September 2-8, 2024) + Life Update
    • Julia is hiking in the Colorado Mountains.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for August 25-31, 2024) + Life Update
    • Julia hiking in the mountains.
      Weekly Meal Plan (for August 18-24, 2024) + Life Update!

    View All Life Updates and Weekly Meal Plans →

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