Quick & Cozy

Mediterranean Chicken Plate with Fluffy Rice
• rice
• chicken
• broth
• butter
• broccoli
• carrots
• asparagus
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• lemon juice
• oregano
• garlic powder
• paprika
• olives
• feta (optional)
• extra lemon wedges (optional)

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Cottage Cheese Crunch Bowl
• 2 cups cottage cheese (small curd)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup crispy chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (or dill)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Pinch black pepper
• Optional: Crackers or pita chips on the side
• Optional: Pinch of dried oregano on top

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Lebanese Garlic-Lemon Chicken & Potatoes
• 3 1/2 lb. chicken thighs/drumsticks (skin-on)
• 4 large potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for the pan)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 10–12 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water

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Creamy Dijon Spinach Salmon
• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Optional: sliced red chili pepper on top

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Citrus Beet Salad with Feta & Walnuts
• 3 cooked beets, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 3 cups baby arugula
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch salt
• Pinch black pepper

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Greek Chicken Veggie Bowl
• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (mix red + yellow if you can)
• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

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Stuffed Sweet Potato Boats
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 avocado, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: A squeeze of lemon on top

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Christmas Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese
• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Hot Honey Holiday Sweet Potato Boats
• 2 small sweet potatoes
• 8 oz ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder (or smoked paprika)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 2-3 tsp hot honey (or honey + pinch chili flakes)
• Optional: 2 tbsp dried cranberries
• Optional: squeeze of lime for serving

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Cranberry-Glazed Roasted Veggie Bowl
• 2 cups butternut squash, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups sweet potato, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
• 2 cups baby carrots (or 3 large carrots cut into sticks)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp water

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Holiday Whipped Feta + Hot Honey Dip
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp honey (for hot honey)
• 1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes (for hot honey)
• Fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
• Crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices (for serving)

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Hot Honey Avocado Feta Toast
• 2 thick slices bread (sourdough is great)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (whole or halved)
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp dried cranberries
• 2 tsp hot honey (or regular honey + a pinch of red pepper flakes)
• Pinch dried oregano (optional)

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