A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Thai turkey meatballs are an easy weeknight dinner. This 30 minute meal is just the slightest bit spicy and full of flavor. Tender, juicy turkey meatballs flavored with green curry, ginger and garlic served with peanut sauce for a delicious midweek meal. They are also really tasty on top of soba noodles with stir fried vegetables.
Ground turkey is a staple in our house, so these are always just 30 minutes away. This recipe is also perfect for meal-prepping, so make a double batch.
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This Instant Pot beef and beer chili recipe is one of our favorites. It’s a crowd pleaser for a reason and it just got even better. With the addition of a good dark beer, it’s magical. If you prefer to leave out the beer, don’t worry, it’ll still be delicious! It’s chili that tastes like it lazily simmered away half of the afternoon in 30 minutes.
We are big fans of chili in our house. This simple turkey chili is one we make at least a few times a year, along with this turkey pumpkin chili made in the slow cooker.
My original intention with this chili was bison instead of ground beef, however I didn’t embrace the idea of a $12 serving of chili. I’m used to paying a little more for food, but the price of bison has gone up quite a bit since the last time I purchased it. Once I regained my composure and wiped away my tears, I set off toward the ground beef.
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It’s winter and that means comfort food. But, we’re also trying to eat a little healthier. We’re making an effort to eat more vegetables because we want to get more bang for our buck in the nutrition department. This winter vegetable soup is nearly fat free, it’s low in calories and contains a ton of vitamins, minerals and fiber. 
Speaking of healthy comfort food, this vegan vegetable soup would be perfect for cold winter evenings. It doesn’t hurt that the broth is the color of sunshine; which is what we need on chilly, gray days.
This post is sponsored by Idaho® Potatoes. As always, all opinions are my own.
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This 4 ingredient hibiscus champagne cocktail is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s beautiful and the combination of the hibiscus flowers with champagne is as delicious as it is lovely.
With Valentine’s Day upon us, I wanted to do a special drink for those of us who will spending the night at home. I’ll be making langostino pasta for two for our special dinner. It goes nicely with this champagne cocktail.
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Hearty and simple slow cooker lentil soup is full of vegetables and smoky ham. Thick and rich, this is a great soup recipe for dinner.
Chunks of potatoes and carrots fill this delicious and nutritious soup, and the creamy lentils give it a wonderful texture. This easy slow cooker lentil soup is a new favorite to add to your dinner rotation.
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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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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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