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Dinner Divas Meal Plan: Week 131

October 18, 2019

Each week, the Dinner Divas Meal Plan provides a week’s worth of dinner recipes plus 2 extra recipes. Our meal plans feature easy, mostly healthy dishes that won’t take all day to cook. Looking for something from a past menu? You can find all of the Dinner Divas menus here.

Get your pen and paper ready (or your phones!). We’re here to help you plan your dinner menus for the week ahead! We hope this meal plan makes getting dinner on the table easier and provides you with some inspiration.

On the menu this week, the dinner divas are bringing you some delicious, comfort food dinners and plus two Halloween desserts! Easy weeknight dinners plus two fantastic extras, this week and every week.

But, before we get to this week’s meal plan, let me share a few more dishes that will happening in Pook’s kitchen this week: Butternut Squash Risotto, Autumn Minestrone Soup and Mexican Day of the Dead Cupcakes.

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Butternut Squash Risotto

October 15, 2019

Risotto is one of those foods that demands a long, leisurely approach. It is a labor of love and shouldn’t be rushed. Butternut squash risotto is version of this dish that I come back to again and again. This fall vegetable, featured in my butternut squash arugula salad is one of our favorites.

Roasting the squash brings out it’s natural sweetness, making it even more delicious.

The whole key to risotto is the slow process allowing the creaminess of the rice to come out and that can only be achieved by taking your time. The frequent stirring and actively watching the pot can be a welcome change of pace from the frenzied dinner preparation most of us normally experience.

This is comfort food on every conceivable level. On days when you need a bit of a mental break, I wholeheartedly recommend making risotto. A bit of stirring while you lovingly watch the pot of rice in front of you transform into something creamy and ethereal may be just what you need.

Some people may feel intimidated by making risotto. Don’t be – it really isn’t more than pouring in a bit of stock and stirring for the better part of the cooking.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan: Week 130

October 11, 2019

Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan provides a week’s worth of dinner recipes plus 2 extra recipes each week. Our meal plans feature mostly healthy dishes that won’t take all day to cook, because weekdays are busy enough. Looking for something from a past menu? You can find all of the Dinner Divas menus here.

Get your pen and paper ready (or your phones!). We’re here to help you plan your dinner menu for the week ahead! We hope this meal plan makes your life a little easier, provides you with some inspiration and helps you get dinner on the table.

On the menu this week, the dinner divas are bringing you some delicious, comfort food dinners and plus two delicious desserts! Easy weeknight dinners plus two fantastic extras, this week and every week.

Halloween is only a few weeks away and we are already getting excited about it! But, before we get to this week’s menu, let me share a few more dishes that will happening in Pook’s kitchen this week: Fall Chicken Recipes for Dinner, Cranberry Upside Down Cake and Cinnamon Rum Balls.

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Cranberry Upside Down Cake

October 8, 2019

Cranberry upside down cake is a perfectly tart and sweet dessert for the fall and winter. This cake recipe is a variation of my easy clementine upside down cake. I’ve swapped out the buttermilk for regular milk, because we don’t always have buttermilk on hand. This upside down cake is studded with fresh cranberries and it makes a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.

What I like most about this cake is the lack of sweetness. That’s not to say it isn’t sweet, it is, but it isn’t overly sweet. The tartness of the cranberries combined with the hefty amount of orange zest offsets the sugar. It is nicely balanced with a cake batter that is just barely sweet. And, it’s great with a cup of coffee in the afternoon, in case you were wondering.

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Fall Chicken Recipes for Dinner

October 7, 2019

Today we’re talking about fall chicken recipes for dinner. It is easily the most popular protein and we all find ourselves in need of inspiration sometimes, so I’ve put together a few delicious chicken recipes featuring fall ingredients like pumpkin, maple, butternut squash and apples. One of my personal favorites is this one pan chicken sausage recipe with fall vegetables.

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Dinner Divas Menu Plan: Week 129

October 4, 2019

Dinner Divas Menu Plan provides a week’s worth of dinner recipes plus 2 extra recipes each week. Our meal plans feature mostly healthy dishes that won’t take all day to cook, because weekdays are busy enough. Looking for something from a past menu? You can find all of the Dinner Divas menus here.

On the menu this week, the dinner divas are bringing you some delicious, comfort food dinners and plus two delicious bonus recipes! Easy weeknight dinners plus two fantastic extras, this week and every week.

Fall is here, but it’s still hot. I’m pretending it’s cool and crisp outside. I am ready to say goodbye to hot, sultry days and welcome fall weather.

But, before we get to this week’s menu, let me share a few more dishes that will happening in Pook’s kitchen this week: Chocolate Coconut Rum Balls, Autumn Minestrone Soup, and this Garlic Butter Langostino Recipe.

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Autumn Minestrone Soup

September 30, 2019

Autumn minestrone soup is full of nutrient-dense vegetables and beans. I’ve swapped out the usual pasta for Italian farro. Hearty fall soups, like my easy lentil soup are perfect for make-ahead meals and meal prepping for busy schedules.

This recipe makes a large batch of soup, which is great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. This vegetarian soup is easily made vegan by omitting the cheese.

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Butternut Squash Arugula Salad

September 16, 2019

Butternut squash arugula salad topped with white beans and toasted pecans, then drizzled with maple vinaigrette. This is the perfect fall salad. Spicy arugula is studded with roasted butternut squash, creamy cannellini beans, crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries. This salad can easily be a meal on its own, or a healthy, filling side. Try it with my stuffed acorn squash for a fantastic fall dinner.

The combination of the vegetables and beans with a little sweet and a little crunch makes this a delicious salad any day of the week, but especially if you try to do a meatless meal once in awhile.

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Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe with Sausage

September 3, 2019

Stuffed acorn squash with sausage is one of those perfect fall dinners or side dish that everyone loves. Filled with savory Italian sausage, spinach and wild rice, it is a comforting and satisfying dinner. To serve it as a side, choose smaller acorn squash. These smaller servings would be perfect for your holiday table. For a no meat option, try my vegetarian stuffed acorn squash.

The acorn squash flesh takes on an almost buttery texture when roasted. The caramelized squash is sweet and it is so tender and soft that it practically melts in your mouth.

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Pumpkin Rum Balls Recipe

September 2, 2019

Pumpkin rum balls are the perfect treat for all of your fall celebrations. This version is made with graham crackers instead of the usual wafer cookies, making them reminiscent of pumpkin pie. For a traditional rum ball recipe, this one packs a punch.

pumpkin rum balls in white bowl with pumpkin decorations in background — *Pumpkin rum balls make a delicious adults-only fall treat!*

Rum balls are great for this time of the year. They are a quick and easy no-bake treat. Perfect for game day parties, Halloween and even for Thanksgiving gatherings.

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