A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
A quick and easy falafel recipe from scratch that is perfect for beginners. Made from dried chickpeas, not canned, these falafel have great flavor and texture. They are baked in the oven, to make them a bit healthier too. Add a few falafel patties to this Mediterranean chicken meal prep bowl for an extra boost of protein.
Making falafel from scratch isn’t difficult. A little planning ahead and you’ll have your favorite Middle Eastern street food snack in no time.
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This easy crockpot chicken vegetable soup is full of vegetables and lean chicken breast. A comforting and filling bowl of soup is a welcome meal any day of the week. If you love a good slow cooker meal, then this is for you!
Everything goes into the slow cooker and it simmers away while you get on with your day. This soup is as easy as it gets and you are rewarded for your patience.
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Thai Curry Shrimp with Coconut and Sweet Potato Noodles is a dish that is packed with flavor. It’s quick, easy and done in about 30 minutes, which means it is perfect for busy weeknights. Getting dinner on the table in less than a half hour has never been so delicious.
The sweet potato noodles cook while you whisk a few ingredients together. Everything goes in the same pan, so there is minimal cleanup. This Thai Red Curry Shrimp with Coconut Milk is an impressive one pot meal that is perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Crispy, Mediterranean baked chicken thighs with vegetables is a meal everyone will love. This roasted chicken sheet pan dinner is full of Mediterranean-seasoned veggies. Baby potatoes, sweet bell pepper, red onions and cherry tomatoes are tossed with olive oil and herbs, then baked until tender and caramelized.
This delicious chicken and vegetable sheet pan dinner is ready in about 40 minutes and most of that time is hands off, the oven does the work for you.
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Made with extra vegetables and turkey meatballs to make it lighter, this Italian Wedding Soup recipe is a meal everyone will love. This is an easy soup recipe for weeknight dinner, plus it makes excellent leftovers for lunch during the week.
This soup comes together quickly, making it a great weeknight dinner. Make the meatballs ahead of time and this soup will be done in under 20 minutes.
Baked turkey meatballs are a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Pair these tender, juicy turkey meatballs with pasta or veggies and your favorite sauce or serve them as a tasty appetizer for your next game day party.
There isn’t anything particularly spectacular about a turkey meatball, except they are ridiculously good. I love a good meatball, like these Mediterranean lamb meatballs, because they are so versatile and I can make a big batch and freeze some for later when I’m too tired to cook.
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This hearty, vegan winter vegetable soup is loaded with root vegetables. The golden, turmeric broth turns this soup the color of sunshine. Perfect for when you’re under the weather.
A handful of root vegetables, which are in season during the winter months, combined with a bright yellow-hued broth make this earthy soup a perfect weeknight dinner.
This recipe is a big batch soup, it makes enough to feed 8 people, but you can easily halve it.
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Light and fresh Mediterranean couscous is quick, easy and delicious. Loaded with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, it is a healthy side dish perfect for weeknight cooking. Couscous salad also makes a great weekday Mediterranean lunch!
Filled with fresh Mediterranean flavors, like fresh dill and mint, and a bright, tangy lemon dressing, this couscous salad is hearty enough to be the main dish. It is a vegetarian recipe, but can easily be made vegan by omitting the feta cheese. Want to bulk it up even more? Add in a handful of chickpeas for extra protein or a few slices of grilled chicken.
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Gambas al ajillo make an excellent party appetizer or light dinner. Garlicky shrimp with crushed red pepper and parsley is a classic Spanish appetizer. Served with a crisp white wine, it makes an excellent addition to a tapas party, as do Spanish-style marinated olives and tortilla española.
Whether you are serving this as an appetizer for a fancy New Year’s Eve party, or as a nibble for a summer BBQ with a glass of wine, this Spanish garlic shrimp recipe is great for any occasion.
You can increase the portion and have it for a light dinner with a piece of crusty bread for soaking up all the delicious juices.
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Welcome back to the last Dinner Divas meal plan of the year! Can you believe that we’ll be saying goodbye to 2019 in a few short days? With that, comes the new year and we are going to be bringing you lots of new and delicious meal plans in the coming year. Looking for an old menu? You can find all of our previous menus on the Dinner Divas Menu Plan page on this blog!
Now that the holidays are winding down, we’re starting to get back into our routines. This includes our meal plan and making weeknight dinners.
This week, I’ve started making quite a few soups. Having soups made for the week is a great time-saver and freezing some for later is a huge help for those days when you have no time to cook.
Autumn Minestrone is a great option for weeknights because it is fast and easy! The most popular soup recipe on the blog is this Easy Lentil Soup, and with good reason. It is also a quick and easy recipe plus it is absolutely delicious.
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