🌿 Easy weeknight meals for June

Published 2 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

We got back from a long weekend away earlier this week. The unpacking is mostly done, the laundry is mostly not, and I'm finding my way back into the kitchen. For me, the reset that matters most after a trip like this is getting back to consistent, nourishing meals as the foundation. This week that looks like mixing freezer and pantry staples with whatever fresh ingredients are easy to grab: coconut ramen with sweet potato and tofu, fish tacos with a quick cilantro lime slaw, and a simple pasta with tomato and basil.

Which is what June cooking looks like for me. I want meals that don't pull me back inside for too long. Less stew, more thrown-together, still satisfying and delicious.

Here are a few recipes that work the same way:

Quick and Easy Salmon Tacos with Yogurt Slaw: prepare as written or swap in frozen breaded fish filets like I did this week.
20-Minute Green Pasta: with a simple spinach silken tofu sauce that can be made ahead.
Vegetable Stir-Fry with Frozen Vegetables: make with noodles or rice and edamame or tofu.

I'd love to know what's on your dinner rotation this month. Hit reply and tell me.

Warmly,

Stephanie

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I'm a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. I help people stop fighting food and build a way of eating that feels steady and satisfying, with plant-forward recipes and one-on-one support.

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