Friday, 13 March 2026

Featured Recipe: No-Bake PB&J Pie

Incredibly delicious vegan pie with a graham cracker crust, date-sweetened peanut butter mousse, and simple strawberry compote!  ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

💐 Bright Spring Meals + Must-Try Desserts!

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Hi Friends 👋🏼 

Spring is almost here, and it's the perfect time to brighten up your menu with fresh seasonal flavors.

With National Poultry Day on March 19 and the first day of spring arriving March 20, we're celebrating with delicious chicken recipes, tender artichoke dishes, and a few sweet desserts to finish things off.

From light chicken dinners to simple artichoke recipes that highlight the season, these fresh and flavorful meals are a great way to welcome warmer days and a new season of cooking. 🌸🍗

Have a great week!

 

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Mediterranean-Inspired Spaghetti Squash made with sausage, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts.
Irish Sliders made with leftover corned beef, melted Dubliner Irish cheese, sauerkraut and spicy Irish mustard on potato slider rolls.
Shrimp Scampi made with garlic, white wine, butter and lemon juice cooked in foil packs.
Fresh green beans dipped in beer batter; then fried until crispy and golden brown. Serve alone or with a light garlic lemon aioli!
delicious chicken recipes


 
When you're craving something satisfying but not too heavy, light chicken dinners are the perfect solution.

Lean, versatile, and quick to cook, chicken pairs beautifully with bright spring ingredients like lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables.

Whether it's a simple skillet meal, a fresh salad, or an easy baked dish, these lighter chicken recipes are full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or welcoming the fresh flavors of spring.
simple artichoke recipes

fresh spring desserts

As the days get warmer, it's the perfect time to enjoy desserts that are light, bright, and full of fresh spring flavor.

Whether you're baking for a weekend gathering or just want something sweet to celebrate the season, these fresh spring desserts are the perfect way to welcome longer days and warmer weather.

 weekly meal plan #204

Gluten Free (gf); Dairy Free (df); Low Carb (lc)

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Monday, March 16

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Spinach 
Tuesday, March 17 🍀

Corned Beef
Wednesday, March 18

Rosemary Lemon Chicken Thighs 
Thursday, March 19

Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce

 
most popular recipe last week

Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ham and Cheese Quiche made with farm fresh eggs, heavy cream, diced ham, shredded Cheddar cheese and chives. 

recipes found around the web
Here are some other recipes I found this week that caught my eye.  
 
1. Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole from Tastes of Lizzy T
2. Seafood Mac and Cheese from Dizzy Busy and Hungry
3. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas from Diethood
4. Bang Bang Shrimp from Princess Pinky Girl
Coming Next Week....

Country Steak Milanese
Savory Lemon Dinner Ideas
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Featured Recipe: No-Bake PB&J Pie

Incredibly delicious vegan pie with a graham cracker crust, date-sweetened peanut butter mousse, and simple strawb...