🍴One Pot Meals, Smoothie Recipes and Make Ahead Lunches

View this email in your browser Welcome Back Friends  and Happy New Year! 👋🏼 🎉 I hope you all had a lovely holiday celebrating with friends and loved ones. The last few weeks seemed like a whirlwind of eating and endless gatherings; culminating in a bout of Flu A....lucky me. I'm finally feeling better and ready to get back in the kitchen again to experiment with some more new recipes in the coming year and I hope you'll continue to follow along.  January is the perfect time to keep things simple while still eating well, and this week's recipes are all about making life easier. From cozy one-pot meals that come together with minimal cleanup, to refreshing smoothie recipes for busy mornings, and make-ahead lunches that take the stress out of your week, these dishes are designed to save you time without sacrificing flavor. Whether you're easing back into routine or just looking for practical, nourishing meals, you'll find plenty of inspiration to cook once and enjoy all week long.   featured recipes Guacamole Almond Encrusted Chicken Cutlets Wasabi Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes Chili Garlic Green Beans   To get the recipe ingredients and directions, click on the recipe name or image; which will take you to the original post.  Homemade Guacamole Almond Encrusted Chicken Cutlets Wasabi Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes Chili Garlic Green Beans cozy one pot meals   There's nothing better on a chilly day than a meal that's warm, comforting, and easy to make—and cozy one-pot dinners check all the boxes. These recipes come together in a single pot or pan, filling your kitchen with delicious aromas while keeping cleanup to a minimum. These one-pot favorites are perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Cauliflower Black Bean Chili Italian Beans and Rice Chicken Cacciatore Chicken Stroganoff Bake Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Beef Bourguignon Irish Beef Stew Skillet Shrimp and Tortellini Hungarian Pork Stew Sausage, Zucchini and Rice Casserole   refreshing smoothies Bright, refreshing, and full of feel-good ingredients, these smoothies are an easy way to add a little sunshine to your day—even in the middle of winter. Whether you're blending up a quick breakfast, a post-workout boost, or an afternoon pick-me-up, these smoothie recipes are simple, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. Consider this your go-to lineup for starting the day on a refreshing note. Banana Strawberry and Peach Smoothie Blueberry Peach Banana Smoothie Cherry Almond Smoothie Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Spinach Pear and Mint Smoothie Strawberry Kiwi and Banana Smoothie     make ahead lunches Make-ahead lunches are the secret to stress-free weekdays, and these recipes are designed to work as hard as you do. From comforting soups that taste even better the next day to flavor-packed pasta salads, these lunches are easy to prep ahead and ready when hunger strikes.   Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Grilled Chicken Tuscan Spring Mix Salad Lemon Basil Three Bean  Salad Ratatouille Panzanella Salad Tuna Macaroni Salad Roasted Chicken and Chick Pea Soup Tortellini Escarole Soup New England Clam Chowder Zuppa di Farro Chicken and Dumpling Soup    weekly meal plan #196 Gluten Free (gf); Dairy Free (df); Low Carb (lc) For serving suggestions, please visit our Recipe Index by Category.  Click on each title or image to get to the recipe where you can print or instantly add grocery items into your own Instacart account!  ➡️➡️Click here to Download Blank Weekly Meal Plan Monday, January 12 Sun Dried Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash   Tuesday, January 13 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Wednesday, January 14 Horseradish Mustard Pork Chops  Thursday, January 15 Pesto Chicken Thighs  Friday, January 16 Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese Saturday, January 17 Sloppy Joe's Sunday, January 18 Lemon Pepper Whole Roasted Chicken  Dessert of the Week Blueberry Pie Cobbler most popular recipe last week Ranch Tomato Cucumber Salad This simple salad is made with english cucumbers, fresh tomatoes and prepared creamy ranch dressing and can be ready in minutes for last minute entertaining! recipes found around the web Here are some other recipes I found this week that caught my eye.     1. Crock pot Sesame Chicken from Slow Cooker Meals 2. Crock pot White Chicken Chili from Diethood 3. One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles from Dizzy, Busy and Hungry 4. Pink Squirrel from Snappy Gourmet   Website Email Pinterest Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please send us an email and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.   Copyright © 2026 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via Carrie's Experimental Kitchen website. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog's owner is strictly prohibited. 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