After a few week hiatus, I’m back on track with the meal plan. As always, you’ll find plenty of flavorful finds here and an emphasis on simplicity. If you’ve never cooked rhubarb before, I highly recommend the strawberry rhubarb compote. And don’t miss the Crumble Bars at the tail end of the meal plan. Enjoy!
Miso Ginger Glazed Salmon
Not a lot of ingredients, super flavorful, and so very good for you. Serve with basmati or jasmine rice and a simple veggie side. I’m partial to bok choy for this salmon (I sometimes do a version of this recipe, leaving out the tofu and pork, since you’ll be serving it as a side).
Noodles with Not-So-Spicy Peanut Sauce
Noodles slathered in Thai-inspired peanut sauce and tossed with crunchy vegetables? What’s not to love. The peanut sauce on these noodles is a snap to whisk together and can be tossed with virtually any type of noodle. Spaghetti, soba, or udon are favorites. Pull out whatever veggies you have in the fridge that are tasty raw or add steamed fresh or frozen broccoli.
Spring Vegetable Flatbread Pizza
Turn delicate spring produce into a pizza dinner starting with store-bought lavash and any favorite pesto. Just add a salad (try butter lettuce and shaved radishes with this vinaigrette) and you’re good to go. If you feel like changing things up, swap in store-bought naan in place of lavash.
Lamb Sliders with Herb Yogurt Sauce
This is a tasty alternative to a traditional hamburger. Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the pork in the recipe to make it a little lighter, if you prefer. If you have vegetarians at home, I’ve successfully made these using Beyond Burger in place of the lamb and pork.
Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
This is a tried and true favorite in our house that my kids still ask for. Top with crumbled tortilla chips and you’ve got a main dish meal on your hands. Finish with a plate of fresh strawberries for dessert.
Honey Stewed Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
If you love the taste of rhubarb (or want to give it a whirl), but doing up a whole pie is more than you can take on, this easy compote is the ticket. You cook down rhubarb and strawberries tender and tangy, then spoon over yogurt or pancakes or breakfast toast. Make a batch and watch it disappear.
Whole-Grain Crumble Bars
This is a recipe from my first cookbook, Best Lunchbox Ever that I baked for every book signing. They are always a hit. Make them with any favorite tangy jam (I’m partial to sour cherry and apricot).
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Miso and Ginger Glazed Salmon
2 tablespoons miso paste
¼ cup mirin
1 teaspoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon grape seed or canola oil
Noodles with Not-So-Spicy Peanut Sauce
12 ounces whole grain noodles (whole wheat, brown rice, or other favorite spaghetti or soba noodles)
1/3 cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha
2 cups crunchy raw vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, carrots or snap peas work well)
3 scallions
Spring Vegetable Flatbread Pizza
6 scallions (about 1 bunch)
1 1/3 cups asparagus
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup fresh or frozen English peas
Two 8×10-inch pieces whole-wheat or white lavash bread
1/4 cup basil pesto
3 to 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Lamb Sliders with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
1 red onion
6 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
5 garlic clove
2 Tbsp finely chopped mixed herbs such as dill, parsley, and mint
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
8 oz ground pork (or ground turkey)
3 Tbsp finely chopped mint
2 Tbsp finely chopped dill
3 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
12 lettuce cups (6 large Romaine lettuce leaves, or 12 butter lettuce or little gem lettuce leaves for serving)
Turkey Taco Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
1 pound ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 head Romaine lettuce
¾ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 English cucumber
5 radishes
½ large avocado
1 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Handful tortilla chips
Honey Stewed Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
3 tablespoons honey
3 large stalks rhubarb
1 pint strawberries
Whole-Grain Crumble Bars
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup raspberry, apricot, sour cherry, or other tangy jam
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