Arugula Pear Salad with Hot Honey Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette

Fresh, simple, and packed with flavor, this Arugula Pear Salad combines peppery arugula, juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and shaved Parmesan with an easy Hot Honey Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette. It’s the kind of side dish that’s elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Grilled Maple Garlic Chicken Thighs (The Ultimate Summer Grilling Recipe)

These juicy Grilled Maple Garlic Chicken Thighs are marinated with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs, and a touch of maple syrup for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. An easy grilled chicken recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and summer cookouts.

Work-From-Home Snack Plates: Easy Lunch Ideas to Mix and Match

Some weeks, I have so much going on—both at work and outside of it—that I don’t want to spend much time thinking about lunch. I just want to open the refrigerator, pull together a few things I already have, and call it a meal. That’s where these work-from-home snack plates…

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this week’s menu

This week’s meal plan features fresh summer dinners and easy work-from-home lunches, including grilled flank steak with chimichurri, maple garlic chicken thighs, spicy garlic beef stir-fry, Italian grinder roll-ups, and Friday night pizza.