Feel Good Foodie

Hi Reader! What made June so good?? It was my birthday month, so of course it's my favorite month of the year! Yesterday was my birthday, but I've been celebrating all month and feeling so special. My friends threw me a farmstand birthday party (so on brand!!), which was the cutest and also had some fun dinners to celebrate! We had a few graduation parties for some friends, which made the month so festive and fun! I went to an annual publishing conference by Raptive, my ad network, which was...

Hi Reader! I love a meal where I can just pile everything into a bowl and call it dinner (or lunch)! Power bowls are easy to prep, easy to customize and such a good way to use up whatever veggies, grains or protein I already have in the fridge. My trick for having bowls all week is to prep a few basics ahead of time, then mix and match depending on what I’m in the mood for. BEEF BURRITO BOWL Start with a base Cook a grain like rice, quinoa or farro, or use greens or roasted sweet potatoes if...

Hi Reader! I don’t know about you, but once it gets this hot (95 degrees in Michigan!!), the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven or stand over the stove! One trick that makes no-cook dinners so much easier is keeping cooked chicken in the fridge, whether it’s meal-prepped or from a rotisserie chicken. I also always keep a few canned staples like chickpeas, beans, and tuna on hand because they can turn into dinner really fast. No-Cook Dinner Ideas For the nights when I still need to...

Hi Reader! One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to take the kids on a picnic. It sounds simple, but they genuinely get so excited about eating on a blanket outside every single time. Just find a nice shady spot!🌞 Here are a few tips for picnicking when it's hot outside, plus some easy, packable recipes and some fun backyard ideas. How I Make Picnics Work When It’s Hot When it’s really hot out, we’ll go earlier in the day or closer to dinner, find shade first, and pack foods that...

Hi Reader! This month’s vegetarian recipes are the kind I like to keep in rotation when I want dinner to feel fresh, filling, and still easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. There’s a little pasta, a little grilling, a good meal-prep salad, and a bowl that works for lunch or dinner. Vegetarian Burrito Bowl Lebanese Yogurt Pasta Pearl Couscous Salad Grilled Veggie Burger Yumna's Personal Favorite! Hint: It’s lemony, creamy, and the kind of pasta I keep taking “one more bite” of straight...

Hi Reader! July cooking is all about keeping things fresh and easy, and not turning the kitchen into a sauna 😂. I’m leaning on grilled dinners, crisp salads, juicy tomatoes, summer squash, berries, and anything that can be eaten cold from the fridge. This month’s list has the recipes I’d make for cookouts, quick weeknight dinners, and easy mornings. Fresh Picks for July Recipes to make first 🫐 Blueberry Ice Cream 🥒 Grilled Vegetables 🥑 Avocado Pasta Salad 🥒 Creamy Cucumber Salad 🍅 Grilled...

Hi Reader! Grilling use to feel intimidating to me, because I'm used to prepping the food while my husband takes over outside. But a few summers ago I was determined to learn the basics, and now I realize it’s one of the easiest ways to make dinner in the summer. Whether you’re grilling outside or using a grill pan inside, this is my little nudge for you to try it yourself. If you’re just starting out on the grill, be sure to check out my grilling tips below! Best of Summer Grilling ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...

Hi Reader! Still figuring out what to make for the 4th? No worries, I’ve got a quick menu to help you pull it all together, even if you’re planning last minute. I'm talking juicy burgers, easy grilling recipes, (a grill pan works, too!) no-fuss sides, and simple desserts to pick and choose from to build a yummy menu! 4th of July Menu Ideas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Juicy Grilled Chicken Burger GET THE RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corn Tomato Salad GET THE RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beef Shish Kabob GET THE RECIPE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tahini Potato Salad...

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