July 28 - August 3

Ayooo everyone! It was a really good week of eating in the Novak household. As for the week prior, not so much. Whenever you see me skip a week, it's probably because I didn't cook a single thing the entire week. I think Josh and I ate out 4 out of the 5 weekdays, ha. But for this last week, we were eating good, and I cooked every night. I completely understand cooking 5 days a week is unrealistic for most people - and most weeks it's unrealistic for me too. But dang, is my body happier when I fill it full of healthy homemade food. Cooking is also deeply therapeutic for me. Working in mental health, it's been huge for me to find the things in my life that slow down my brain and help me relax, and cooking has become a major piece of that! Thanks for sticking around and continuing to try my meals :) Have a great last few days of July!

MONDAY:

Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Boats

Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Boats Servings: 4 Time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 medium sized zucchini, halved and hollowed out Olive oil Salt Pepper 4 oz. cream cheese ¾ cup plain greek yogurt 2 jalapenos, chopped and seeded 6 slices of bacon, chopped into bits 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Raspberry preserves INSTRUCTIONS:

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• For the grilled chicken there isn't a specific recipe I'm providing so just do your thang and load up on some good protein.

TUESDAY:

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Time: 50 minutes Servings: 3-4 INGREDIENTS: FOR POTATOES: 1 bag baby potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ lemon, juiced 1 pinch salt and pepper FOR THE PESTO CHICKEN: 2 large chicken breasts ⅓ cup basil pesto ½ lemon, zested ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained of oil)

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WEDNESDAY:

Baked Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Baked Shrimp and Asparagus Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Servings: 2 - 4 (depending on how much shrimp you want - if wanting leftovers then double the recipe) Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 lb medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp minced garlic (or

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THURSDAY:

Quick and Easy Taco Bowls

Quick and Easy Taco Bowls Servings:4 Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground beef 1 yellow onion, diced ½ tbsp butter 1 package taco seasoning Brown rice (we used minute rice) 1 lime Pico 1 avocado Lettuce, chopped Chipotle sauced INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Chop all necessary ingredients. Melt butter in a

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FRIDAY:

Roasted Tomato Chicken Pasta

Roasted Tomato Chicken Pasta Servings: 3-4 Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS: 2 large chicken breasts 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp italian seasoning 2 tbsp butter 8 - 10 roma tomatoes 2 medium yellow onions 8 garlic cloves ¼ cup heavy whipping cream ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 box your

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GROCERY LIST:

MEAT:

• 2 large chicken breasts (for pasta)
• 2 large chicken breasts (for pesto chicken)
• 4 large chicken breasts (for grilled chicken with zucchini boats)
• 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 slices of bacon

FRESH PRODUCE & HERBS:

• 8-10 roma tomatoes
• 3 medium yellow onions
• 8 garlic cloves (for pasta) & 3 cloves garlic (for potatoes)
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium-sized zucchini
• 1 avocado
• Lettuce
• 2 bundles asparagus
• 2 lemon
• 1 lime
• 2 jalapenos
• Fresh parsley (for topping)
• Pico
• 1 bag baby potatoes

DAIRY:

• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• 5 tbsp butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

CARBOHYDRATES:

• 1 box your preferred pasta
• Brown rice (we used minute rice)
• 1 box PastaRoni

GENERAL GROCERY:

• Chipotle sauce
• Olive oil
• ⅓ cup basil pesto
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp vegetable or chicken stock
• Raspberry preserves

SEASONINGS:

• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (for pasta) & 1 tsp Italian seasoning (for shrimp)
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp paprika

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