We are just 10 days out from the release of Don’t Think About Dinner and it STILL doesn’t feel real!!! Yesterday I went and signed all of the copies you ordered from Trident here in Boston (I signed the few they have left in stock too!), today I’m working on the last few newsletters that will go out before launch day, and tomorrow morning… you can tune into Good Morning America (!!!!!) to see me share some dishes from the DTAD meal plans live in NYC!!
I have full body chills even writing those words 😅 Thank you for ordering the book and getting me here ❤️ It would not be possible without your support and I will never take it for granted. I hope you’re able to watch!! And as another thank you, I have an AWESOME giveaway at the bottom of today’s post!
I know many of you are following the January meal prep plan today, so today’s newsletter is featuring one of my personal faves from this week’s plan: my honey-garlic turkey skillet. A recipe straight from DTAD in the One-Pot Wonders chapter!!
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This easy skillet comes together in about 30 minutes, easily adapts to what you have on hand—use any pound of ground meat or veggie crumbles + whatever veggies need to be used up in the fridge—and it’s freezer-friendly! Easy enough for meal prep, a weeknight dinner, or even hosting guests because it’s THAT good.
Here’s an excerpt from the book I wanted to share with you today: My goal is to help you learn the strategies for building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle—without sacrificing flavor, of course. When you focus on plants and protein as the stars of your meals, you’ll create a strong foundation for a realistic, less stressful, and delicious approach to eating well. And it’s simpler than you think. It’s about all leveraging familiar ingredients in creative, no-fuss ways to bring out bold tastes, vibrant textures, and endless variety.
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weeknight honey-garlic turkey skillet
serves 4 | prep time: 15 minutes | cook time: 35 minutes
Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
12 ounces green beans, ends trimmed
6 ounces preshredded carrots, or 4 large carrots, cut into thin matchsticks (about 2 cups)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1½ tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger (or 1½ teaspoons ground ginger)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce)
1/4 cup raw honey
1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
Chopped fresh cilantro
Thinly sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring often to break up large chunks, until no pink remains, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the green beans and carrots, cover, and steam the vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking.
Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the turkey and vegetables are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, ginger, a pinch of salt, and cook until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the coconut aminos, honey, and sriracha (if using) and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, 3 to 4 more minutes.
Serve the turkey and vegetables on plates or in bowls. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Store it: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat it: From the refrigerator, microwave until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. From the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then microwave in 30-second increments until warm. Alternatively, reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warm.
Swaps & Subs:
Turkey: Swap for ground pork, chicken, or beef. You can also use diced chicken breast or thighs, up the cook time in Step 1 to about 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Vegetarian: Swap for cubed extra-firm tofu, or use grated tofu.
Green beans: Swap for sliced red bell peppers.
Carrot: Swap for sliced yellow onion.
Don’t Think About Dinner Club is this Wednesday!
This Wednesday 1/7 at 5pm EST Caroline Chambers and I are going live for the next edition of Don’t Think About Dinner Club! We’re making your fave: high-protein cheesy pork, pepper, & onion breakfast biscuits, which you know I had to include in the book! RSVP now. Caro shared the recipe on WTC this week! Giveaways, sneak peeks, and fun convos to be expected!
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Don’t Think About Dinner is 9 days away from being in your hands!!
To celebrate and thank YOU for all the support pre-ordering the book, getting tour tickets, and just leaving messages of support and excitement I’m doing weekly giveaways…and today is week 4! This week’s giveaway? Kitchen & Home Faves!
Three winners wil receive:
Material Kitchen 8” knife knife and cutting board
Zwilling Fresh n’ Save Set and vacuum pump
‼️🚨How to enter
Comment below: What was the first recipe you cooked in 2026?! I can’t wait to hear!!
Still haven’t entered the DTAD sweepstakes? Do that now too!!
No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to enter, U.S. residents only. Three winners will be selected on 1/9. Winners will be contacted directly via Substack and email only.
Let me know what you’re trying this week and send your photos in our chat!
Made your sausage, white bean, kale soup - one of my faves!!
first recipe of 2026 was a lemon Greek chicken soup!