Dinner

Fall Salad with Maple Glazed Pecans

This salad is bursting with delicious fall flavors – the white balsamic dressing compliments the toasty maple pecans and nutty goat cheese perfectly. The pear, pomegranate and cherries add wonderful freshness and sweetness. Serve this salad on its own or pair with salmon or chicken for a beautiful and healthy fall meal. 2. Place pecan Fall Salad with Maple Glazed Pecans

Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin season has just kicked off and I’m all in! The flavors of this pasta are pure fall – creamy pumpkin, a little nutmeg and fresh sage from the garden. Serve this with a leafy green salad and enjoy! 2. Meanwhile, add olive oil to a large skillet and warm over medium heat. Add garlic Pumpkin Pasta

Chicken Gnocchi Stew

This creamy and delicious stew is perfect for the fall weather that is upon us. I would make this meal in any season, however, because it’s so tasty. The veggies, kale and chicken compliment the parmesan tomato broth so beautifully. Serve this with crusty bread to soak up all that flavor! 2. Add chicken and Chicken Gnocchi Stew

Spicy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry

Switch up your normal stir-fry routine with this easy Spicy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry recipe! Made with ground pork, sweet mini bell peppers and shelled edamame and coated in a simple soy and chili crisp sauce, this dish is delicious and ready in under 10 minutes. I like to serve mine with rice noodles or jasmine rice, Spicy Ginger Pork Stir-Fry

Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Curry

We love to incorporate at least a few plant-based meals into our weekly menu. Delicious and filling, this eggplant and chickpea curry is full of flavor and chock-full of health benefits. If you have any leftovers, it also makes a great lunch to enjoy hot or cold. 2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Curry

Chopped Burger Salad

I love weekends where Josh and I have the chance to travel around without an agenda and try great new restaurants. We were in northern Michigan this past weekend and they are starting to set up for the busy season. We tried a new burger bar in Frankfort that offered a variety of smash burgers Chopped Burger Salad

Mahi Mahi Tacos with Mole Sauce

I started working for Meijer corporate last summer as a product development chef. Beyond what myself and our team are developing, it’s also so fun trying all the new products that are either on our store shelves currently or ones that will soon be launched. I love our line of Frederik’s sauces, so I was Mahi Mahi Tacos with Mole Sauce

Crispy Mushroom Tacos

Meaty mushrooms are not your typical taco filling, but you have to try these! The creamy salsa sauce, sharp cheddar cheese and sauteed veggies are all wrapped up in a crispy taco shell, making for the perfect bite. Serve this with a side of beans and guacamole for a delicious and simple weeknight meal. 2. Crispy Mushroom Tacos