Friday Faves

Hello friends, happy Friday!

Chop, chop, we’re still feeling high on our January goals, am I right? Yes! Yes! Yeaaaas. It’s so funny that even without thinking, plotting, or planning, my cravings lean to fresh and crunchy once the holidays pass. That’s why this crispy, crunchy Italian chopped salad has been on my husband’s and my meal plan over and over again these past two weeks. I tweaked it by using my meal-prepped cannellini beans instead of chickpeas because I believe we should use recipes as roadmaps, then make them our own. How good does that sound for a New Year goal? I’m in!

But first, let’s find more recipe inspo and a little bit more with this week’s list of Friday Faves. Enjoy!

See, even stars get starstruck! What an authentic, sweet moment.

After watching the first few episodes on HULU, we caught this TV show again on ABC’s recast (best decision by a network in forever) then had to rewatch it all plus all those missed to the end. It’s hilarious and witty and original and suspenseful. It is THE BEST SHOW ON TV RIGHT NOW. Don’t miss it.

This documentary is on my watch list.

And, this new series looks like a lot of fun.

The most anticipated books of 2024.

My daughter’s mental health always meant the most to me, and that’s why as an elementary and junior high school student I always asked about who she had lunch with and hung out with at school before asking about what she learned that day. Because that’s what was important to HER. Another good tip is instead of asking your kid how their day was, ask this instead.

How to eat healthier (without dieting).

Healthy snack dinner ideas for when you’ve had a big lunch.

This is the best chili crisp I’ve tried.

This creamy, one-pan gnocchi dinner is a dream.

A fun twist on burgers, inspired by some of my favorite flavors.

Enchi-lahhhh-de-dahs! YAS!

Squash any veggie doubts with broccoli and cheese.

Spicy tofu is everything.

Man, these sheet pan dinner bowls look SO GOOD.

Drooling over this crispy tofu.

Spinach. Artichoke. Soup. Be still my dip-loving heart. Also, how gorg is that color?

This chicken dinner is a winter stunner.

A vegan Caesar dressing I would frankly use on everything.

This baked oatmeal looks like such a treat (but a healthy one).

Are you kidding me? Smash burger tacos? *Insert heart eye emoji.* I seriously can’t wait to make these babies.

The sauce on this tenderloin has me drooling as we speak.

Stay cozy this weekend—make this soup.

Chop it, sauce, it, and add mushrooms because dinner.is.done.

The best non-alcoholic sips for Dry January (or whenever).

10 ways to make sure your daily planner makes it past January. *This will be the year!*

What a pretty bedroom makeover.

Obsessed with this house tour.

How cool is this planter?

If you’re looking for a great picture frame, this is one of my faves.

I’ve got these jeans in my shopping cart.

Just started using this cleansing balm everyone’s been talking about, and it’s like being at the spa—such a treat for your face!

What to do on a full moon.

I love the idea of writing a contract to yourself. May need to try this.

A beautiful, inspiring, and important message everyone needs to hear. Love this so much.

That’s it for this week. Have a fantabulous MLK weekend everyone.

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