Summer means different things to everyone, and to me, it means family time.

This summer is even more special because well be welcoming a baby girl into our family.

So goodbye, family of two, and hello, family of three.

Chicken Nachos

Jennifer Causey

Added bonus: They are high in fiber to help me feel my best (and regular!)

as I recover postpartum.

However, fiber does more than ensure smooth digestion.

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

This amazing nutrientdelivers other benefits,from increasing satiety to improving cholesterol and blood sugar levels and more.

(Dont worry; Ill be back, and youll be in great hands!)

Thanks for readingand cookingalong with me.

Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo

And these last two ingredients, plus the veggies, deliver 10 grams of fiber in a 2.5-cup serving.

Monday: Black Bean Fajita Skillet

This 5-star recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian meals.

The bell peppers add beautiful colors to the dish and boost its nutrition.

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Ill serve this dish over a bed of baby spinach and scoop it up with warm corn tortillas.

If youve never hadescarole, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Cooking this leafy green helps mellow its bitter taste.

Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

Fresh herbs such as thyme, sage and rosemary elevate the steaks flavor.

And Im especially excited to try out this new recipe that looks very similar to one my mom makes.

Ill serveSkillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon,an omega-3-rich protein, alongside.

Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives

Jennifer Causey

I wish you all a great week, and I hope you enjoy this dinner plan.

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