Happy New Year! This week's meal plan is inspired by the decadent holiday meals our family enjoyed. Here you'll see more vegetarian dishes with only one fish dish and one chicken dish because we ate way too much red meat over the holidays. Remember a healthy lifestyle embraces balance. Meal Plan Week 170 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. ...
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Spicy Jalapeno Caesar Dressing
Spicy Jalapeno Caesar Dressing I love salad. I think I've been really clear on this fact over the years but as I'm re-branding Lisa G Cooks, I'm really focusing, zeroing in, on what I love and really; I love salad. All salad. I love crispy, crunchy, juicy, sweet lettuce coated in an intense salad dressing. I love Caesar salad. A lot. I ...
New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu
New Year's Eve Dinner Menu As an hors hors d'oeuvres: Baked Brie To Start: Mussels Dijonnaise The Main Course: Roast Beef Roasted Potatoes with... Mushroom Gravy Spicy Green Beans and a... Green Salad with my Copycat Kraft French Dressing Happy New Year everyone; ...
My Updated Surviving the Holiday Dinner Guide
This is the Holiday Guide I dust off every Thanksgiving, and then Christmas 🎄... the countdown is on :) Not much has changed from what I wrote last year; I remember the first time I did the Thanksgiving turkey, I know I sound old… I’m not though, I swear! Anyway, the first time I roasted the turkey I took tips from Ina Garten; I didn’t stuff the ...
Christmas 2021
Here is a Christmas dinner menu I shared a few years ago...maybe it will inspire you :) Christmas Dinner 2021! Here I present my Christmas 2021 (healthy) dinner menu with great recipes that are easy to follow and have time-saving tips :) This is the dinner I'll be serving this Christmas :) To start: Baked Brie with Caramelized ...
Meal Plan Week 162
Here's a great meal plan I shared last year... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 162 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: French Onion Smothered Chicken with Mushrooms serve with... Warm Garlic ...
Meal Plan Week 169
Here's a great one I shared last year... Enjoy! Meal Plan Week 169 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Loaded Beef Enchiladas The filling and sauce for these enchiladas should be prepped ahead on Sunday ...
My “I Challenge ALL Claims to the Ultimate Brine” Turkey Brine
My “I Challenge ALL Claims to the Ultimate Brine” Turkey Brine I’ve always claimed to roast the best turkey in the world but with this brine; I’m totally right. Modest-shmodest; you have to try this recipe, it’s glorious! A simple Brine recipe to totally take your next holiday turkey to the next level ...
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes This is an incredible alternative to the everyday mashed potato, it comes together in minutes and will never fail to impress. These are the potatoes I like to serve with Roast Beef. I will never advocate cutting starches from your diet entirely but I will stress moderation and portion control. Try to focus ...
Meal Plan Week 161
Here's a great meal plan I shared last year... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 161 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard Prepare the mustard sauce on Sunday and serve ...
20 Potato Sides Perfect for Thanksgiving
20 Potato Sides Perfect for Thanksgiving Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - One word; delicious! This is a great side to any meal, especially a special occasion. I love making this dish when I make a roasted chicken or turkey because the oven is at the same temperature and they roast for about an hour. This dish will impress anyone and it is ...
Meal Plan Week 160
Here's a great one I shared last year... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 160 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: French Onion Smothered Chicken with Mushrooms serve with... Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes ...