Weekly Meal Plan 8.7.20 This Weekly Meal Plan 8.7.20 gives you a clear, practical framework to simplify dinners, streamline grocery shopping, and make weekday meals predictable and satisfying. Whether you already follow a plan each week or you’re trying meal planning for the first time, this version is organized to save time, reduce waste, and … Read more

Your potato salad is about to get a major upgrade with this Smashed Loaded Potato Salad. It captures all the warm, savory flavors of a loaded baked potato—crispy edges, tender centers, tangy sour cream sauce, sharp cheddar, and crunchy bacon—assembled into an easy, impressive side dish perfect for grilling season, potlucks, or a family dinner. … Read more

Holy smokes — this Whole30-friendly Orange Chicken stir-fry is a winner. Inspired by the flavors of Panda Express but made with clean, Whole30-approved ingredients, it delivers bright citrus, savory depth, and a touch of heat. My kids adored it and it’s become a repeat family favorite for quick weeknight dinners. Whole30 Chinese Orange Chicken Prep: … Read more

5-Day Clean Eating Meal Prep Plan to Kick-Start January January is the perfect month to recommit to cleaner eating and healthier habits. If you want simple, satisfying meals that support your goals without taking over your week, this five-day meal prep plan makes it easy to transition into a routine. These recipes are approachable, family-friendly, … Read more

Enjoy a full week of healthy, wholesome dinners inspired by my cookbook. If you don’t already own a copy, consider purchasing it and cooking along with this week’s meal plan to make dinner time easier, balanced, and delicious. Weekly Cookbook Meal Plan — What to Expect This meal plan gathers simple, nutritious dinner recipes from … Read more

Although summer is winding down, I finally made the soup my husband asked for back in May: a bright, chilled Summer Gazpacho. If you’ve never tried a well-made gazpacho—the classic chilled Spanish tomato soup—you’re missing an ideal warm-weather recipe. Light, refreshing, and packed with vegetables, this gazpacho is simple to prepare and versatile enough for … Read more

This Creamy Mushroom Cauliflower Gnocchi is a tribute to anyone who loves Trader Joe’s frozen cauliflower gnocchi and wants a quick, comforting weeknight meal. Trader Joe’s turned the cauliflower trend into a freezer staple: cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crusts, and their popular cauliflower gnocchi. If you’ve tried the frozen gnocchi you know how handy it … Read more

Over the years I’ve published many grilled chicken recipes, and once the weather warms up I’m almost always outside with tongs in hand. This Harissa-Yogurt Marinated Chicken paired with a bright Cucumber-Quinoa Salad is one of my go-to summer meals: bold, easy to make, and perfect for weeknight grilling or backyard gatherings. Grilled chicken can … Read more

When I think back to high school, my friends and I practically lived at Chili’s—skillet queso, Cajun chicken pasta, and everything in between. These days my stomach isn’t as forgiving, so I stopped eating there years ago. On a recent family road trip I ordered the queso out of habit and paid for it with … Read more

Kristen Kilpatrick Photography, Fort Worth Foodie, Foodie, Healthy recipes, Defined Dish Blog, Whole 30, Whole 30 Blog, Thedefineddish.com, Alex Snodgrass, Food photography Dallas friends — does this salad look familiar? I recreated Mr. Mesero’s popular “Del Corazon” salad at home and tweaked a few things to make it my own. The base is simple and … Read more