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