We didn’t have a Meatless Monday post this week, but we have a really delicious Meatless Monday post for you next week and an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe is in the works. Hard life recipe testing. Anyway, thanks for visiting us today. Growing up, my mom always made the best meatloaf. It was simple without a lot of fillers, but always so good. Now, I make my own version using extra lean ground turkey. It is one of my boyfriend’s favorite meals and I probably end up making it once a month. I serve the turkey meatloaf with veggies and sweet potatoes or quinoa on the side. It makes great leftovers, too!
Category Archives: Main Dishes
Heirloom Cherry Tomato Sauce
Try as I might, I don’t often find the time to make it to one of the farmer’s markets in my neighborhood. This week however, I had the fortune of finding myself with a weekday morning off and a market just a few blocks away! I picked up some amazing goodies that included beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes and fresh pasta. Naturally I spent the rest of my day thinking about what I was going to make, and decided on a more traditional (and super easy) pasta sauce.
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Parmesan Crusted Tuna
It’s fish Friday! Ok, I know that’s not a thing, but this quick tuna recipe will make you want to make it a thing. I typically am not a fan of tuna, but this recipe was so good (and did I mention fast?) that I can’t wait to make it again. Except for the fish, I made this recipe with ingredients I keep on hand, making it a convenient choice for a quick weeknight meal. I could even see variations with this, such as using the tuna for tacos or as a protein in a salad.
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Meatless Monday: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
I’m making today Taco Monday. Any day can be a taco day in my book. Occasionally, we are going to do special “Meatless Monday” posts where we post main dishes that are vegetarian. Although we typically try to buy the grass-fed, free-range meat, it never hurts to eat less of it. Meatless Monday does not mean we won’t post meatless dishes any other day of the week, we just are drawing attention to a meatless main dish. Now, sweet potatoes are my favorite food. I would eat them with everything if I could. They’re also a superfood, so I’m assuming I don’t have to closely abide by that “everything in moderation” thing… These tacos are quick and easy to make, which makes them a perfect weeknight meal as well.
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Turkey, Quinoa, and Arugula Meatballs
These turkey, quinoa, and arugula meatballs are a filling and healthy main dish. Serve them with a salad or roasted vegetables on the side and your favorite condiment. I frequently eat these with Trader Joe’s garlic mustard aioli, but also like them with barbecue sauce. Quinoa, a protein and fiber-rich superfood, will keep you full. Haven’t heard of it? The United Nations declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa (it’s a thing) and you can find numerous articles about its benefits. So, time to get on the quinoa bandwagon if you aren’t on it. Arugula, a superfood full of vitamins and antioxidants, ramps up the health-factor of these meatballs even more. Healthy food can taste good too! 
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Mustard & Rosemary Whole Roasted Chicken
This is the best chicken I’ve ever eaten. Some may say that’s a bold statement, but I love this chicken so much I want to be buried with it in my mouth.
Not only is this dish incredibly delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make and it only takes 5 ingredients!
I like to serve this with a side of veggies cooked in the same mustard sauce. I prefer green beans or broccoli, but it works great with root vegetables (potatoes, carrots etc.) as well.
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