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Healthy, realistic weeknight dinners from a household kitchen. No stress. No perfection. Just good food that works. Recipes by Chef Merin.
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42 recipes
Baked Chicken with Green Beans and Lemon
Sheet-pan chicken with green beans and bright lemon, ready in about half an hour.
Baked Tilapia with Green Beans
Sheet-pan tilapia with green beans and lemon—seasoned with paprika and garlic, roasted until the fish flakes and the beans are tender.
Chicken Fajita Skillet
Thin-sliced chicken breast tossed in chili powder and cumin, then cooked with peppers and onion in one skillet and finished with lime.
Ground Beef Broccoli Skillet
One-pan lean ground beef browned with onion, then finished with broccoli and coconut aminos until the florets are crisp-tender.
Lemon-Garlic Chicken Breasts with Asparagus
Sheet-pan boneless chicken breasts roasted with asparagus, lemon zest and juice, garlic, and oregano.
Pork Chops with Cabbage and Onion
Seared boneless pork chops finish over wilted cabbage and onion with a splash of apple cider vinegar and thyme.
Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage and Apples
Pork tenderloin is seared, then roasted with shredded cabbage, apple, and onion, finished with thyme and a lime squeeze.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Plate
Pulled rotisserie chicken over mixed greens with olives, tomato wedges, and sharp cheddar squares.
Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs with Broccoli and Carrots
Chicken thighs roast with broccoli and carrot chunks on one pan, seasoned with coriander and thyme, with a spoon of Boursin Hot Honey and…
Sirloin Strips with Mushrooms and Spinach
Thin sirloin strips seasoned ahead with Montreal steak seasoning and smoked paprika, then seared hot with onion, mushrooms, garlic, and…
Turkey Bean Chili
Ground turkey browned with onion and yellow pepper, then simmered with diced tomatoes, black beans, and cannellini beans until thick and…
Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini
Skillet turkey meatballs mixed with egg and grated Parmesan, browned, then simmered with zucchini half-moons in no-sugar-added marinara.
Turkey Pepper Skillet
Ground turkey browned with chili powder and cumin, then cooked with sliced bell peppers and onion until soft and sweet.
Turkey with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Ground turkey browned with thyme and garlic powder, then cooked with sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes until the vegetables soften and…
Spicy Cauliflower with Tahini and Hot Sauce
High-heat roasted or air-fried cauliflower — Aladdin's spicy-cauliflower idea without the fryer.
Baked Cod with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Sheet-pan cod with asparagus and burst cherry tomatoes—season the fish with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon.
Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts and Onion
One-pan roasted chicken thighs with Brussels sprouts and sweet onion—smoked paprika, crispy edges, modest portions.
Ground Beef Skillet with Green Beans and Mushrooms
One skillet of lean ground beef with green beans and mushrooms—smoked paprika and thyme, no rice or bread.
Turkey Cutlets with Cauliflower and Carrots
Quick skillet turkey cutlets with roasted cauliflower and carrots—paprika and oregano, no fryer breading.
Chicken with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Skillet chicken breast with smoked paprika and garlic, sweet potato cubes, and broccoli—one pan, modest portions, no extra rice or bread.
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
Lean ground beef browned with onion and garlic, then simmered with cabbage, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and thyme, finished with a splash…
Pork Loin with Green Beans and Garlic
Seared pork loin medallions seasoned with thyme, served with garlicky green beans steamed in the same skillet.
Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Spinach
Browned chicken sausage coins with sliced bell peppers, onion, and Italian seasoning, finished with just-wilted spinach.
Greek Chicken Sheet Pan with Greek Salad
Chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion and Kalamata olives roast together on one sheet pan with oregano and lemon, then finish with a little…
Pork Loin with Mustard-Thyme Green Beans and Arugula Salad
Seared pork loin medallions and green beans tossed in a Dijon and thyme pan sauce, with a lemony arugula salad topped with a little…
Mediterranean Baked Flounder with Fennel Salad
Flounder fillets bake on one pan over zucchini and cherry tomatoes with green olives, capers, lemon and oregano, then a shaved fennel and…
Turkey Taco Skillet Salad Bowls
Ground turkey simmers with peppers and onion in a mild cumin, paprika and coriander mix, then goes over chopped romaine with avocado…
Mediterranean Beef Flatbread Bowls
Spiced lean ground beef with onion, garlic, tomato and parsley goes over chopped romaine, cucumber and cherry tomatoes with a little…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Lower-Carb)
Lower-carb chicken cordon bleu as a casserole: cubed cooked chicken and diced ham in a creamy Dijon-Swiss sauce, no flour roux and no panko.
Lemon-Oregano Chicken Thighs with Artichokes, Olives and Zucchini
Boneless chicken thighs roast on one sheet pan with artichoke hearts, zucchini, red onion and olives, seasoned with lemon, oregano, smoked…
Big Mac-Style Cheeseburger Skillet Bake
All the Big Mac flavors with no bun or pastry.
Balsamic-Caper Pork Medallions with Lemon-Almond Green Beans
Pork tenderloin medallions get a light dusting of seasoned flour and a quick sear.
Rosemary Chicken Sausage, White Bean and Zucchini Skillet
Browned chicken sausage and zucchini simmer with artichoke hearts and white beans in a garlicky rosemary broth.
Cuban-Style Picadillo over Cauliflower Rice
Lean ground beef simmered with peppers, zucchini and tomato in our own mild seasoning: cumin, oregano, sweet paprika, a bay leaf and a…
Doner-Style Beef Kebab Bowls with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Lean ground beef is seasoned with coriander, cumin and paprika, rolled paper-thin between sheets of parchment, folded and baked on one…
Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Sage
Cubed sweet potatoes and red onion roast with smoked paprika, garlic and sage until browned at the edges.
Blackened Cod with Avocado-Lime Salsa and Roasted Bell Peppers
Mixed bell peppers roast until soft and charred at the edges.
Garlic-Herb Sirloin Tip Roast with Roasted Carrots and Green Beans
A sirloin tip roast rubbed with garlic, rosemary and thyme gets a hot start at 425°F, then finishes low so it stays rosy.
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Skillet
Bite-size chicken breast browns with onion and bell pepper, then simmers with diced tomatoes, chickpeas and a warm, mild spice blend of…
Swedish-Style Meatballs with Dill Cream Sauce over Roasted Broccoli
Tender beef meatballs bound with almond flour and egg, seasoned with onion, allspice and nutmeg.
Citrus Pork Carnitas Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Red Onion and Avocado
Pork butt braises low and slow with orange and lime juice, cumin, oregano and garlic until it pulls apart, then crisps in a hot oven with…
Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka with Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Chicken marinates in whole-milk yogurt with garam masala, cumin, paprika, ginger, garlic, lemon and a little turmeric, then roasts hot on…
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