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    Simple dinners to make your life easy

    • 30-Minute Italian Sausage Spaghetti
    • Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice with spinach, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, ONE-POT)
    • Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi (One-Pan, 20 Minutes)
    • Greek Shrimp with Orzo, Feta, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes - on a white plate.
      Greek Shrimp with Orzo and Feta (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)

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    The Latest Recipes

    • Ham Spaghetti Pasta with Spinach, Burrata Cheese, and Lemon Butter Sauce
    • strawberry blueberry cake.
      Strawberry Blueberry Cake
    • Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice with spinach, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, ONE-POT)
    • Frittata with Broccoli, Ham, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Frittata Recipe (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)

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    Weekly Meal Plan (as of March 18, 2024)

    • Italian sausage pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in a cast iron pan
      Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal
    • Chicken Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Basil Pesto on a white plate
      Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti
    • Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach
      Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach
    • Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms - in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Orzo, Spinach, and Mushrooms
    • Greek Orzo with Tomatoes and Feta - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Orzo
    • Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn in a cast iron skillet
      Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
    • Bow Tie Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions
      Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions
    • Creamy Sausage Rigatoni - in a stainless steel pan.
      Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pot, 30-Minute Meal)

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    Easter Side Dishes

    • close-up of Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Gruyere cheese, Garlic, and Bacon
      Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Gruyere cheese, Garlic, and Bacon
    • Easy Scalloped Potatoes
    • Christmas Brussels Sprouts and Bacon on a white plate
      Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans, and Cranberries
    • Green Beans with Pine Nuts
      Green Beans with Pine Nuts
    • Greek Orzo with Tomatoes and Feta - in a cast iron skillet.
      Greek Orzo
    • asparagus tomato salad with burrata cheese and pine nuts in a white bowl
      Asparagus Tomato Salad with Burrata Cheese
    • Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi (One-Pan, 20 Minutes)
    • cilantro lime black bean rice - in a stainless steel skillet.
      Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice

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    Easter Salads

    • strawberry spinach salad with blueberries, pecans, feta cheese, and balsamic glaze in a bowl
      15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
    • Pear Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans, and Honey-Lemon Dressing - in a white bowl.
      Pear Spinach Salad
    • Avocado Mango Salad
    • Creamy Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries - in a white bowl.
      Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
    • Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto - in a white bowl.
      Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
    • Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing - on a white plate.
      Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Dressing
    • Creamy Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn, Bacon Salad - in a white bowl.
      Creamy Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn, Bacon Salad
    • Apple Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Pecans, and Goat Cheese in a white bowl.
      Apple Spinach Salad

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    Easter Desserts

    • strawberry blueberry cake.
      Strawberry Blueberry Cake
    • Peach and Blueberry Crisp
    • Buttermilk Bundt Cake with Cranberries, Apples, and Pecans on a white plate
      Cranberry Apple Pecan Bundt Cake
    • Chocolate Pear Cake.
      Chocolate Pear Cake
    • Peach and Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake
    • Apple Cake in springform baking pan.
      Simple Apple Cake
    • Mixed Berry Bundt Cake with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
      Mixed Berry Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
    • Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake

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    Easter Brunch

    • Frittata with Broccoli, Ham, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese - in a cast iron skillet.
      Frittata Recipe (30 Minutes, ONE-PAN)
    • Apple Blueberry Cake - in a springform pan.
      Apple Blueberry Cake
    • Breakfast Egg Muffins with Bacon and Spinach - on a plate.
      Breakfast Egg Muffins with Bacon and Spinach
    • blueberry lemon bread with lemon glaze on a wooden cutting board
      Blueberry Lemon Bread with Lemon Glaze
    • Hash Brown, Broccoli, Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
    • Dutch Baby Pancake with Honey-Lemon Strawberries, Blueberries, and Pecans
    • Sweet Potato Hash - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal
    • Blueberry Banana Bread
      Blueberry Banana Bread

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    Julia is the author of JuliasAlbum.com (a food blog focused on easy dinner recipes, pasta dishes, salads made with seasonal ingredients). In this photo, Julia is pictured wearing a yellow sweater against an Autumn background.

    Welcome!

    I am Julia - a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded this website in 2012. I focus mostly on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with lots of vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. Find out more about me and my cooking philosophy. 

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    LOW-CARB, HIGH-PROTEIN Dinners

    • Creamy Tuscan Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Artichokes - in a cast iron skillet.
      Tuscan Shrimp (One-Pan, 30-Minute Dinner)
    • lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
      Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
    • Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake - on a white plate.
      Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake
    • creamy pork chops with mushroom sauce in a cast-iron skillet
      Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops

    View more LOW-CARB, HIGH-PROTEIN dinner recipes →

    Main Dishes with NO CREAM and NO CHEESE

    That does not mean these recipes are dairy-free. Some of them have butter, etc. But because these recipes are not slathered with cream products and cheese, it's really easy to make them DAIRY-FREE:

    • Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta in Garlic Butter Sauce
    • Honey Lime Chicken Thighs
    • Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon (baked in foil)
    • One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan
      One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

    View more main dishes with NO CREAM, NO CHEESE →

    30-Minute, One-Pan Meals

    These easy dinners take either 30 minutes total or 30 minutes of cooking time. Quick and easy either way!

    • Greek Chicken
    • Lemon Shrimp Orzo with Asparagus
    • Salmon with Mango Salsa - One-Pan, 30-Minute Dinner
    • Chicken with Peaches in a cast iron pan
      Chicken with Peaches - 30-Minute One-Pan Meal
    • Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers on a white plate
      Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
    • One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan
      One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
    • Shrimp Scampi with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce and Capers - in a cast iron skillet.
      Shrimp Scampi
    • Italian sausage pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and tomato sauce in a cast iron pan
      Italian Sausage Pasta - 30-Minute Meal

    View more 30-minute ONE-PAN dinner recipes →

    KETO Main Dishes

    These dinner recipes are not only KETO-friendly, but all of these are also high in protein and gluten-free:

    • 3 creamy tuscan salmon fillets in a stainless steel skillet
      Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic
    • Pesto shrimp with mushrooms in a stainless steel skillet
      Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms
    • hasselback chicken with cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, and bacon - in a white casserole dish.
      Hasselback Chicken with Bacon, Cream Cheese, and Spinach
    • asparagus chicken bake with bacon and ranch
      One-Pan Asparagus Chicken Bake with Bacon and Ranch

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    Stuffed Butternut Squash

    • Roasted Butternut Squash Halves (two) stuffed with Feta Cheese and Spinach, topped with pine nuts - on a white platter.
      Roasted Butternut Squash with Feta and Spinach
    • Southwestern Ground Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash
    • Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Pecans, and Cranberries
    • Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese

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    Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    • Italian Sausage Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
    • Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with spicy Italian Sausage, Spinach, Apples, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese - on a white platter.
      Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
    • spaghetti squash stuffed with chicken.
      Southwestern Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
    • Baked Spaghetti Squash Halves (two) with Zucchini, Corn, Bacon, and Cheese mixture - on a white platter.
      Baked Spaghetti Squash with Zucchini, Corn, and Bacon

    View more Spaghetti Squash Recipes →

    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    • Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • 4 acorn squash halves stuffed with apples on a baking sheet
      Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • Ground Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash (Southwestern-style)

    View more Acorn Squash Recipes →

    Pumpkin Recipes

    • Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage on a blue plate.
      Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage (30-Minute, One-Pan)
    • a slice of Apple Pumpkin Cinnamon Vanilla Bundt Cake on a white plate
      Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake
    • pumpkin ravioli on a plate
      Pumpkin ravioli with brown butter sauce and pecans
    • Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Chickpeas

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    Apple Recipes

    • pork chops with apples in a cast iron pan
      Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples
    • Baked Brie with Apples
    • Creamy Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries - in a white bowl.
      Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
    • Arugula Salad with Apples, Cranberries, Pecans, and Balsamic Dressin
      Arugula Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans

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    Brussels Sprouts Recipes

    • lemon garlic butter chicken and Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
      Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
    • Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
    • Roasted Cornish Hens
    • seared chicken, tortellini with roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet
      Autumn Chicken Dinner with Roasted Vegetables

    View more Recipes with Brussels Sprouts →

    Green Beans Recipes

    • Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan
      Garlic Green Beans with Olive Oil and Parmesan
    • Garlic and Bacon Green Beans in a white bolw
      Garlic and Bacon Green Beans
    • Roasted Veggies (Green Beans and Butternut Squash) with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds - in a white bowl.
      Thanksgiving Roasted Veggies (Green Beans and Butternut Squash) with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds
    • Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon on a white plate.
      Creamy Chicken Pasta with Green Beans and Bacon

    View more Recipes with Green Beans →

    Butternut Squash Recipes

    • Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash and Black Beans in a cast iron pan.
      Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash, Black Beans, and Bell Pepper
    • Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Chicken Orzo with Butternut Squash and Spinach
    • Butternut Squash Pasta Shells Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach, Tomatoes in a cast iron skillet.
      Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Shells Stuffed with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes
    • Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage in a stainless steel pan
      Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage

    View more Recipes with Butternut Squash →

    Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Chicken and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms
    • Roasted Cornish Hens
    • maple chicken with sweet potatoes and thyme in a cast-iron skillet
      Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Hash - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal

    View more Recipes with Sweet Potatoes →

    Soup Recipes

    I don't have many soup recipes (yet), but plan to correct that situation this Fall (2023)! Stay tuned! 🍁🍁🍁

    • Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach in a white bowl.
      Creamy Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Orzo and Spinach (30-Minute, One-Pot)
    • Italian Sausage Orzo Soup (One-Pot 30-Minutes)
    • sausage tortellini soup with sweet potatoes and spinach in a white bowl
      Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
    • Chicken Spinach Soup
      Chicken and Spinach Soup with Vegetables

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    Pasta Recipes

    • Chicken Pesto Bow-Tie Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Pine Nuts on a plate
      Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
    • linguine with spinach and sun-dried tomato cream sauce
      Linguine with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
    • pesto chicken tortellini with cherry tomatoes and asparagus in a stainless steel skillet
      Pesto Chicken Tortellini and Veggies
    • Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Mozzarella

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    Chicken Recipes

    • hasselback chicken with cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, and bacon - in a white casserole dish.
      Hasselback Chicken with Bacon, Cream Cheese, and Spinach
    • Baked Chicken Zucchini with Bacon - in a casserole dish.
      Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon
    • Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake in a white casserole dish
      Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake
    • Smothered Chicken Breasts with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, Mushroom in a white casserole dish
      Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach, Bacon, Mushrooms

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    Fish and Seafood Recipes

    • 3 creamy tuscan salmon fillets in a stainless steel skillet
      Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach, Artichokes, and Garlic
    • rainbow trout recipe with asparagus on sheet pan
      Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon, Black Pepper, and Garlic
    • Pesto shrimp with mushrooms in a stainless steel skillet
      Pesto Shrimp with Mushrooms
    • Creamy Mushroom Shrimp Pasta in a stainless steel skillet
      Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Mushrooms

    View All Fish and Seafood Recipes →

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    View more travel posts about France →

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    Hi, I'm Julia!

    I am a full-time food blogger living in beautiful Colorado. I founded this website in 2012. I focus mostly on savory recipes (protein-based main dishes, pasta, salads) and seasonal ingredients (with lots of vegetables and fruits). Many of my recipes are 30-minute ONE-PAN meals. Find out more about me and my cooking philosophy. 

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    • Christmas Salad
    • strawberry spinach salad with blueberries, pecans, feta cheese, and balsamic glaze in a bowl
      15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
    • Tomato Avocado Cucumber Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto - in a white bowl.
      Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pesto
    • Creamy Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries - in a white bowl.
      Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberries
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