With the warmer temps and Memorial Day coming our way, enjoy these healthy and nutritious Summer-themed recipes for the whole family to enjoy! Have a great week! Keep going 🤍.

What’s Cooking this Week?

Member Favorite- Gluten Free Tahini Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Why not start with dessert?! One of our members say these are amazing! I’ll be making them on Monday’s call at 12 ET. I plan on making a few tweaks, but can’t wait to try them out. They are vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free, and apparently to die for!

PHOTO CREDIT: ©bromabakery.com

Marinated Steak Kabobs

These Marinated Steak Kabobs are a great, well-rounded, nutritious dish for a weeknight or even for entertaining. Keep in mind they’ll go quickly, so you may want to do a double batch. Top sirloin steak is one of the leanest cuts of beef, but the marinade also works well with chicken. Consider swapping the soy for coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

PHOTO CREDIT: ©cookingclassy.com

Arugula, Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Feta

I’m loving this easy Arugula, Chickpea and Avocado Salad with feta. It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and is full of flavor! Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs and more make this so fresh and delicious! Add grilled shrimp or chicken to amp up the protein. It will be a new favorite way to get your veggies in.

PHOTO CREDIT: ©lemonsandzest.com

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad

This Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad is the perfect summer dinner salad. It’s almost no-cook and comes together quickly and easily. Grilled chicken tossed with a lemony herb dressing, orzo pasta, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado. It’s colorful and so delicious. I often swap the orzo with healthier options like lupini beans, toasted quinoa, or farro. I prefer my Aunt Sue’s homemade balsamic vinaigrette (on everything)- recipe below. Enjoy this for dinner and save the leftovers for lunch. Warm or cold, it’s good!

PHOTO CREDIT: ©halfbakedharvest.com

Ingredients:

  • One package of good seasons Italian dressing mix
  • 3TB of water
  • 1/4 c of either red wine vinegar or balsamic (or combination of both)
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tsp of dijon mustard

Directions:

In a cruet, add the vinegar and water.  Then add dressing mix.  Cover the cruet and shake vigorously to blend the ingredients.  Add olive oil and mix together again.

This Week’s Coaching Sessions

Use the Coaching Sessions for help or coaching support- think of me as your Concierge Nutritionist! I’m here to answer questions and connect you with others on their healthy journey. Can’t make a call but have a topic or question? Email amy@foodandmoodlab.com. And, you can just listen in too- no video required, just drop in. All sessions will be recorded and can be accessed from the member resources page.

Please note the new times for the coaching sessions this week.

As a reminder, this week’s coaching sessions will be on:

Monday, 5/20 @ 12 PM ET

Friday, 5/24 @12 PM ET

Wellness Sessions- In Case You Missed Them!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve hosted a few “teaching kitchens” on various health and wellness topics. Check them out, and feel free to share them with friends.

What health and wellness topics are important to you, and what would you like to learn about? Anything goes! Tell me.Â