Make meal planning easy with this simple meal matrix.
Remove the guesswork at dinner time, and get inspired to try new flavors!
This list is meant to inspire, though it’s not exhaustive. Let it spark your interest to find new recipes to try for yourself!
Choose one from each category:
🐟 Protein
🍠 Carbs
🥬 Veggies
🥑 Fats
🧂 Flavor
Prioritize whole, fresh, lean, minimally process foods.
Eat the rainbow! 🍅 🥕 🍋 🥦 🍇 🍆
Keep portion sizes in mind! (Not just for holidays!)
Italian
Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca
Spaghetti Squash, roasted with gound bison tomato sauce (Try my recipe here!)
French
Salmon en Papillote
In parchment paper: layer ribbons of zucchini & carrot with thyme, tarragon, and lemon juice.
mexican
Traditional Tacos
Pulled chicken, traditional masa tortillas, onion/cilantro salsa, lime juice.
Japanese
Miso Soup
with tofu, kelp/seaweed and green onion
Moroccan
Chicken Tagine
Braised chicken with preserved lemon, saffron, ginger, and parsley.
Thai
Larb Gai
Lettuce wraps with ground chicken, a little spice, and lime.
Indian
Curry
A butter chicken, or lamb curry with ginger, cinnamon, a little heat, and a little coconut milk to cool it down.
Serve with a Cucumber Raita for a fresh side.
Caribbean
Jerk Chicken
A medely of flavorful spices, this dish is often served with beans & rice and lime and a little mango.
Southwest
Shrimp & Corn Salad
Chili-dusted shrimp with corn, bell peppers, and green onions.
Spanish
Traditional Potato Omelette
A simple dish with egg, potato, and often onion. This is easy to make, and easy to eat.