Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners: What to Cook (Sept 5)
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These healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners are perfect for the week following Labor Day, and the beginning of school, maybe even work, and a new season. September often transitions the flavors we crave and is also typically a month of new schedules. These easy dinners help make that transition easier.
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Is it just me or did Labor Day come surprisingly fast this year?
But if the every-so-slightly changing leaves on the trees are any indication of a new season on the horizon, we’ve begun the transition. And I’m so ready! I hope you are too!
While many of us have Labor Day and end-of-summer food traditions, the link for Monday provides some ideas you might want to try.
Labor Day Food Ideas:
With a long weekend ahead, and Labor Day activities to enjoy, Monday’s “dinner” will likely not be 20 minutes, or possibly not even that healthy. But it’s a holiday and we’re diving in.
- 34 Easy Labor Day Recipes and Menu Ideas
- End of Summer Labor Day Recipes to Celebrate With
- Easy Labor Day Dessert Ideas
- Celebrating Labor Day
Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners: What’s on the Menu
This week, minus Monday, we’re shifting into a new season with healthy 5 ingredient dinners.
You’ll find recipes requiring few items on your grocery list, but are big on flavor. They’re healthy and delicious dinners to make throughout the coming week.
Most of the recipes are quick and easy, and some may be unfamiliar. I’m looking forward to Friday’s dinner and introducing a new dish to the family.
This week’s menu features a couple of seafood dinners, an easy Mediterranean skillet dish, and pasta. The treat? Three ingredients.
Have a wonderful week!
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Healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners: What to Cook (Sept 5)
- Monday: Labor Day Recipes and Ideas
- Tuesday: Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce
- Wednesday: Barbecue Salmon with Corn Relish
- Thursday: Mediterranean Chicken
- Friday: Easy Kedgeree
- Treat: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
5 Ingredient Dinners to Save Time: What to Cook (Sept 5)
These healthy 5 Ingredient Dinners are perfect for the week following Labor Day, and the beginning of school, maybe even work, and a new season. September often transitions the flavors we crave and is also typically a month of new schedules. These easy dinners help make that transition easier.
Monday: Easy Labor Day Recipes
Easy and simple Labor Day food ideas and recipes to kick-start your end of summer cookouts and parties. From grilling to slow cooker, no bake and more!
Tuesday: Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce
"Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts for the topping, skip or substitute any nut you like."
Thursday: Barbecued Salmon with Corn Relish
For an easy 5-ingredient healthy dinner, this grilled salmon with a barbecue twist will satisfy seafood cravings -- and be a simple weeknight dinner. The corn relish with sweet and spicy peppers will brighten the dish even more.
Wednesday: Mediterranean Chicken
"As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives, and capers." Add greens to round out this delicious and healthy dinner.
Friday: Easy Kedgeree Recipe
"A pared-back take on kedgeree, this simple yet delicious five-ingredient recipe is also low in fat and calories."
Treat: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This incredible simple 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is a go-to, delicious treat you'll make often. Cookie cravings satisfied in minutes!
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