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Quick-cooking chicken cutlets reigned supreme this year, which is really no surprise with tasty recipes like Sunday’s20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto Sauceand Friday’sChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. They’re both impressive yet easy enough to make for a special meal, and I’m looking forward to digging into the latter recipe on New Year’s Eve. Because you probably don’t want a whole week of chicken cutlet recipes, there are a few other favorites mixed in, like Monday’sEasy Italian Wedding Soup. I use frozen meatballs rather than making some ahead of time, which helps cut the total time down to just 20 minutes.
Tuesday’s15-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Mushroomsis another quick and easy favorite from this past year. I’m always amazed that it really only takes 15 minutes to make from start to finish. Two pasta dishes also made the list—Wednesday’s20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pastaand Saturday’sSpinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta. Surprisingly, I haven’t tried theBalsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pastayet, but I certainly will this week. As for theSpinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta, it’s been in regular rotation in my kitchen all year. Last but not least is Thursday’sChhole (Chickpea Curry). This recipe has been at the top of the charts for years, and I know exactly why—it’s incredibly flavorful and surprisingly easy, which is just the best combination.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!
Sunday:20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto Sauceover zucchini noodles
Monday:Easy Italian Wedding Soupwith 1 slice whole-wheat baguette
Tuesday:15-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Mushrooms
Wednesday:20-Minute Balsamic Mushroom & Spinach Pasta
Thursday:Chhole (Chickpea Curry)over cooked brown rice.
New Year’s Eve:Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceover riced cauliflower
Choose a tastyappetizer,a funcocktail(ormocktail) anddessertto round out your New Year’s Eve meal.
Saturday:Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta
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Big Batch Breakfast
Jamie Vespa
A meal-prep recipe that doubles as a breakfast and a snack? Count me in! These tastyBaked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cupsare one of my favorite recipes to prep ahead of a busy week. I might even make a double batch, so I have plenty to freeze for a later week. They have satisfying fiber from oats and blueberries, and they get their sweetness from ripe bananas and just a little added sugar, which means they’ll help you stay energized as you tackle the day ahead.
Get the Recipe:Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
Treat Yourself
For those of you looking to take a break from the booze (myself included), thisElderberry Elixir Mocktailis a tasty alternative. It uses elderberry syrup, which you can either buy ormake at home, plus vitamin C-rich orange and lemon juice, to help support your immune system as we head into the new year. This delicious drink will help satisfy my craving for something to sip on as I unwind on the couch each evening.
Get the Recipe:Elderberry Elixir Mocktail
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