My End-of-the-Year Lifesavers! 🫶

These recipes are checking all the boxes!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hi {NAME}, It happens to me every year; I get all the extras done in time (cookies, chex mix, a big batch of [rosemary pom spritzers]()), but then I forget: we still have to eat regular dinner this week. These are the meals that are saving me (us?!) this week! Easy, perfect for lunches, and/or good for a crowd in case you find yourself hosting a house full of family and friends. Let’s do this, team! --------------------------------------------------------------- Don't Miss This Week! 12 Easy Recipes You Can Make in a Slow Cooker ​ These recipes basically cook themselves and that sounds glorious in an already-very-busy holiday season. Creole chicken and sausage, granola, veggie lasagna, and more! ​[Click here to see all the recipes!]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Easy Crockpot Carnitas �€‹ Juicy, flavorful, crispy carnitas! Just incredibly easy to make by setting in the slow cooker and letting it do its thing. Prep everything ahead of time and feed that big crowd that's coming! ​[Click here for the recipe!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Red Curry Lentils =​ This recipe is made to be a weeknight lifesaver! It's versatile, filling, ultra cozy but not super creamy and heavy, and best of all? Your house will smell incredible from all the spices. Plop a bit of [Aji Verde sauce](=) on top to really take it up a notch. ​[Click here for the recipe!](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- Super Quick Avocado Shrimp Salad =​ Here's what happening: mashed avocado, substantial lemon drench, salt and pepp, dill or chives (or both!), diced cucumber, fresh spinach (if you're in the mood), and ice cold shrimp. This truly is a very good salad situation that cannot be overlooked. ​[Click here for the recipe!](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- Italian Tomato and Bread Soup (Pappa Al Pomodoro) =​ Just reminding you that this soup is truly a thing of beauty and is not to be missed for an easy weeknight meal. San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, thinly sliced garlic, silky olive oil swirls, and cubes of bread throughout. YUM! ​[Click here for the recipe!](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches ​ This recipe was originally sponsored by DeLallo and we wanted to remind you that it's perfect as a weeknight quick and easy meal! These Italian sandwiches are coming in just in time for all the chaos and fullness of the holidays. Tender shredded beef with lots of garlic and onion, crusty buttered bread, melted Provolone, tangy giardiniera, and a flavorful broth to dunk it all in. Such a winner! ​[Click here for the recipe!]() --------------------------------------------------------------- Raving Comment of the Week Just so you don’t think it’s ONLY us gushing on and on about delicious things… =​ "This was such a hit at my holiday party! The combination of toppings is magical. And serving alongside pear and apple (plus bread, of course) was perfect! Thank you for yet another family favorite recipe that will be repeated many times over!" - Lisa on [Christmas Feta](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- What You're Cooking on Instagram We love (like, LOVE) to see what you're making! Tag [@pinchofyum](=) so we can see your creations. ❤️ [Instant pot tandoori-inspired chicken with green beans and rice]() [Rosemerry mocktail on a table by a Christmas tree]() [Chocolate cookies on a cooling rack]() [Blueberry pancakes stacked on a plate]( [Ginger peanut chicken and rice ]() [Wild rice soup in a bowl with a spoon](=) ​ This Week's Insta Features: - @wellmegs: [Instant Pot Coconut Tandoori-Inspired Chicken]()​ - @ourbrickcottage: [Rosemary Pom Spritzer]()​ - @modernrosiemama: [The Very Best Chocolate Cookies]()​ - @jack_manes: [Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes](​ - @tishesdishes: [Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice]()​ - @therussetkitchen: [Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Cheers to a delicious week of eating! - Lindsay Keep exploring! [Find your next favorite recipe here.]()​ Want to mix it up or make it vegetarian? 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