Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad: Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Tonight you’ll turn to the fridge and harvest beets that were roasted earlier in the week. Get ready to savor the sweet and earthy tones of roasted beets, the slightly bitter flavor of the arugula, and a variety of other fresh crisp veggies. Some of my favorite flavors reside in this salad. You’ll drizzle the whole salad with a slightly sweet orange juice dressing.

Fan sliced hard boiled eggs over the top and garnish with toasted pecan pieces and fresh mango. Now that’s a flavor festival! A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese completes the plate.

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Cajun Beans ‘n’ Rice: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Cajun flavors will rock your taste buds tonight. Cajun cuisine is really peasant food developed by the 17th century French/Canadian immigrants of Louisiana. What makes a dish “Cajun?” The vegetable trifecta of celery, peppers and onion is part of the formula. However, “Cajun” seasoning is the key. It’s generally a combination of paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper and oregano.

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Lemon Broccoli and Chik’n Stir-fry: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Lemon Broccoli and Chik’n Stir-fry lights things up tonight.

The vivid green of steamed broccoli is the feature of this dish. Sliced Chik’n (or optional chicken), onion, red bell pepper and browned mushrooms fill out the color pallet. Everything gets neatly folded into a light lemon sauce and served over hearty brown rice. This is Asian-Americantastic dining!

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Greens and Roasted Potato Crisps: Monday, May 11, 2026

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Tonight, sauteéd greens with a Mediterranean accent are featured on your dinner plate. Chard is the green varietal used in this recipe, but beet greens mixed with a little kale works well too.

Crispy potato rounds provide a hearty structure to this flavor profile. The greens are presented with sliced Chickenless Tenders and served with cool and tangy tzatziki sauce. A dusting of feta cheese finishes the plate. Zito!

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Middle Eastern Chicken Kabobs with Saffron Rice, Sunday, May 10, 2026

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This is a pretty basic Middle Eastern dinner. These Kabobs really work with plant-based Chick’n pieces. The Saffron Rice is an ancient Middle-Eastern standby and you’ll enjoy the coolness of the cucumber/tomato salad to top it off. Add a piece of warm pita bread to the mix and you’ve got a lovely meal.

If you’re having trouble finding saffron, or if it’s not a spice you like, substitute a combination of 1/2 tsp. turmeric, 1/4 tsp. ground coriander, 1/4 tsp. ground cumin,1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 tsp. honey in place of the saffron in the rice.

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