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Your Meal Prep Guide For The Week

Planning, preparing, and portioning your meals ahead of time is one of the most effective tools for keeping your food budget in check. I decided to put together some easy meal prep recipes to guide you along the way.

Before you begin, I’ve curated a playlist for you to enjoy while you meal prep.

The following recipes are your go-to guide and exactly what you need to fuel up for the week.

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Sweet Chili Salmon Wrap

Oven-Baked Chicken Quesadilla

Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Shrimp

Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

Baked Honey Garlic Salmon

Simple Parfait With Fresh Berries and Vanilla Yogurt

Simple Pineapple Green Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut butter Banana Protein Shake

Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • Pack of chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • cajun seasoning
  • Oregano

Instructions

  1. Rinse and clean the shrimp and chicken with water and then pat it down. Cut the chicken in pieces. Seasoning both with cajun seasoning and oregano.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until it’s pink and opaque and remove it from the skillet, set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes or until its tender. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 
  5. Stir the shrimp and chicken into the rice, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on low heat. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve. 
  6. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

The Easiest and Best Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

If you’re looking for a simple and delicious biscuit recipe, look no further than these cheddar biscuits. This recipe is easy to follow and produces biscuits that are soft, fluffy, and packed with cheesy goodness. These cheddar biscuits are perfect for serving with soups, stews, or as a side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious cheesy goodness!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the cubed cold butter and blend into the dry ingredients until you have small pea-sized pieces of butter. Then, whisk in the shredded cheese. 
  4. Pour the cold buttermilk into the mixture and gently work it together until the dough starts to come together. 
  5. Scoop pieces of the dough and gently work it together into a circular form with your hands. You should have 9-10 pieces of biscuits.
  6. Arrange the biscuits on the baking sheet touching each other. Brush the top of each biscuit with a little bit of buttermilk.
  7. Bake at 450°F for about 16-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired. Serve, and enjoy!
  8. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

Seafood Risotto

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tail
  • 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb of large scallops
  • 1 box of seafood stock
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 large shallot (diced)
  • ¾ cup of Prosecco or white wine
  • 1 cup of canned or fresh diced tomatoes, drained of wet liquid
  • parsley
  • 1 Tbs old bay seasoning
  • 1 Tbs cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 Tbs garlic seasoning
  • olive oil and butter

Instructions

  • Cook the shrimp and scallops on a foil-lined sheet pan, drizzle seafood with some garlic-infused olive oil, cajun seasoning and a small handful of chopped parsley, roast at 425 degrees until pink and translucent, maybe 10 minutes, let it rest.
  • Break down your whole lobster tail, remove the shell from the tail and cut into chunks, set aside.
  • Place a knob of butter and a good drizzle of olive oil into the bottom of the risotto pot.
  • Add shallots and cook until they soften. Add rice, stirring until coated, then pour in Prosecco or white wine.
  • When the liquid is absorbed then start adding the seafood stock, one ladle at a time, occasionally stirring until it gets absorbed, then add another ladle full.
  • Keep the flame on medium heat and continue adding warm stock and stirring until absorbed and the rice reaches a tender.
  • Turn the flame to low, add another knob of butter, a little olive oil, the drained chopped tomatoes, then stir this together. Add in shrimp, scallops, and lobster.
  • Put the lid on and cook for low heat for 1 minute and garnish with a little bit more parsley.
  • Don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

Ingredients

  • Rack of tenderloin beef filets
  • salt, chicken bouillon, garlic seasoning, and black pepper
  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • 3 fresh rosemary sticks
  • 3 fresh tarragon sticks
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  • Season both sides of the rack of steak generously with salt, chicken bouillon, garlic seasoning, and black pepper.
  • Add the plain butter to an oven-safe cast iron skillet until it melts. Turn the high to high. Allow the butter to melt completely.
  • Once the butter has melted, Place the filet in the skillet. Sear for about 3 minutes and then flip the filet and sear the other side for another 3 minutes. This will give your filets a nice seared edge.
  • Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and transfer your skillet directly to the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes or until desired. PLEASE use oven mitts, skillet may be hot.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the filet to a carving board. Lightly cover with tin foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Cut off the twine and carve.
  • Top with a slice of garlic and herb butter and serve.
  • Don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo

How to Make Parmesan Cream Lobster Fettuccine with Wine Sauce.

Learn to create a delightful dish of Parmesan Cream Lobster Fettuccine with Wine Sauce with easy steps! This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner that feels luxurious yet simple. Fresh lobster meat merges beautifully with the creamy Parmesan sauce, making every bite heavenly. The white wine adds a wonderful layer of flavor, giving the dish a gourmet touch. With straightforward instructions, this guide helps you whip up an impressive meal for your loved ones, making any night special. Enjoy the combination of succulent lobster, rich Parmesan, and exquisite wine in a creamy pasta dish that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients:

  • Pack of fettuccini Pasta
  • 4 lobster tail
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • fresh tarragon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 6 grape tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Parmesan Cheese , shredded
  • Fresh basil, chopped for garnishing.

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to pasta directions on the box.
  2. Remove lobster meat from the shell, discard the shell. Cut lobster meat into bite-size pieces.
  3. Slice and dice the onion and garlic set a side. Cut the grape tomatoes in half.
  4. Over medium high heat, place the butter in the pan and allow this to melt completely. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, tarragon and cook for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
  5. Add heavy cream and wine, occasionally stirring. Add salt and chicken bouillon, continue to stir. Bring this to a simmer.
  6. Add the lobster meat in the sauce, cook for about 5 – 6 minutes or until the lobster is cooked completely.
  7. Add cooked and drained pasta with the sauce, stir the sauce with pasta until the sauce coats the pasta fully.
  8. Serve and enjoy. Top with fresh chopped basil and shredded Parmesan cheese.
  9. Enjoy and don’t forget to use the hashtag #DinnerWithTayo.
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