ORZO SALAD WITH LENTILS & ZUCCHINI
This is a vegetarian summer recipe from NYT Cooking. You can add seared tofu, roasted chickpeas, or cooked chicken for added protein.
SESAME SALMON BOWLS
Here is this week's recipe - basically, a Poke bowl. Art gave this a B++++.
TAVERNA SALAD
Here's a quick and delicious take on a Greek taverna salad!
CHERRY TOMATO & WHITE BEAN SALAD
Here's a very quick weeknight salad recipe for the summer!
TURKEY-RICOTTA MEATBALLS
I made this one on Friday and got a good grade from picky Art. I made it with a side of rice.
CALEB’S CHOPS
Another pork chop recipe, this time from Trainer Caleb!
HONEY-HABANERO PORK CHOPS WITH CARROTS
Here is a weeknight pork chop recipe from NYT Cooking. I just bought some chops from Costco, so it caught my eye.
LEMON HUMMUS PASTA
Here's a fast, easy weeknight pasta recipe!
A DEDUCTIBLE DESSERT
Maybe you wrapped everything up weeks ago. Or maybe—like me—you’ve heroically chosen to procrastinate until the very last legally allowed minute, fueled by equal parts denial and caffeine. Either way, you’ve earned a little reward for your efforts. So here it is: one dessert, one victory, one deliciously deductible moment of joy!
LEMONY MUSHROOM PASTA
Who doesn’t love a quick pasta recipe? Art gave it an A++!
ONE-PAN ROASTED FISH WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Who doesn’t love a one-pan dish? We love this recipe for those times you don’t want to clean up!
ASPARAGUS FETA PASTA
This week’s recipe is great and full of greens for the Spring!
SPICED PEA STEW WITH YOGURT
Here's a vegetarian recipe from NYT Cooking that has a Persian flare!
MAPLE-BAKED SALMON
Here is a quick fish recipe for Lent, if you happen to observe it.
BLOND PUTTANESCA
I'm not one for anchovies, but this recipe was quite good! Try this Blond Puttanesca from NYT Cooking!
CREAMY, CHUNKY TOMATO SOUP
This recipe is a go-to for Art when he wants comfort food. Quick and easy to make!
EASY CHICKEN & RICE
Art called this recipe "uninspired" at first but ultimately gave it a B+. I found it quick and easy. Perfect for a weeknight dish that you can throw together and enjoy. From New York Times cooking with some modifications.
DO’S & DON’TS OF NUTRITION
Many of us have goals, especially during this time of year, that relate to improving our nutrition, weight loss, fat loss, or even weight/muscle gain. Nutrition goals are admirable because they mean you want to positively alter your health and lifespan. At the same time, these goals can lead to self-sabotage. From yo-yo dieting to restricting foods or skipping meals to over-exercising in the gym, my goal as a nutrition coach is to help people develop positive and sustainable nutrition habits.
SHEPHERD’S PIE
I use this recipe every year to use up those leftover mashed potatoes. Great for after Thanksgiving or any holiday celebration.
TURKEY CORN SOUP: What to do with Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Ever wonder what to do with your leftover turkey? My family found this recipe in our local newspaper when I was a kid, and we’ve made it every year since. I have no idea who the source is, but it makes for a great use of any leftover turkey and pan drippings (if you save those).