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Cooking is a creative outlet for me. I love to explore different ingredients and flavor combinations and even challenge myself to use what I have at home to create something new and delicious. Yet, during the week, when my time is precious, I like to follow quick recipes to make things easier. This week, I’m making flavorful dinners that only require 20 minutes or less of active time.
This week’s meals not only help me save time, but they also come in at around 450 calories per serving, which is a level that will help most people feel satisfied. However, that number should be used only as guidance sincehow many calories you should eatin a day depends on your individual needs. As a dietitian, I recommend that you listen to your hunger and fullness cues rather than focusing on how many calories you eat at each meal.
Sunday:5-Ingredient Roasted Lemon Chicken & Vegetableswith ⅔ cupcooked quinoa(482 calories)Monday:Baked Feta & Tomato Spaghetti Squashwith 1½ slices toasted whole-wheat baguette (424 calories)Tuesday:Shrimp and Cauliflower Bakewith ¾ cup cooked whole-wheat pasta (434 calories)Wednesday:Skillet Pork Chops with Peas, Carrots & Pearl Onionswith 1 cupcooked barley(487 calories)Thursday:Winter Chicken Parmesan(442 calories)Friday:Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes(458 calories)
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TheseChocolate-Peanut Butter Cookiesfeature one of my favorite flavor combinations ever—chocolate and peanut butter. Not only is this recipe so easy to make, but each serving (2 cookies) delivers 8 grams of protein, making it the perfect pick-me-up snack. And the best part is that one batch makes 24 cookies, so I’ll have plenty on hand when company comes over.
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Christmas is right around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m heading to my hometown to spend some time with my family. I can’t wait to enjoy my mom’s delicious roasted turkey,strawberry & spinach salad, wild rice and buttery green beans. This year, my mom has asked me to come up with an appetizer the whole family will enjoy. And this burrata caprese snowmen recipe is perfect: tomatoes, burrata cheese, olive oil and balsamic glaze—yes, please! It’s not only super cute, but it’s also easy to whip up. And I’m sure my nephews will love the idea of eating a snowman.
Find Out More:This Caprese with Burrata Snowmen Is the Cutest (and Easiest) Holiday Appetizer
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