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Colorful chicken stir-fry with bell peppers, onions, broccoli, and snap peas served over cauliflower rice in a dark bowl, garnished with parsley and sesame seeds
25-minute meals

Low-Carb Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Cauliflower Rice (25-Minute High-Protein Meal Prep)

This Low-Carb Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry is a high-protein, low-carb meal that’s perfect for busy nights. It’s quick, colorful, and satisfying—ready in 25 minutes and bursting with flavor.

anti inflammatory lunch ideasClose-up of halved avocados filled with creamy tuna salad, garnished with parsley and red onion, served on a dark plate with crispy crackers. A healthy, high-protein, low-carb meal perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

Easy Tuna-Stuffed Avocados – Low-Carb, High-Protein, No-Cook Meal in Minutes

These creamy tuna-stuffed avocados are the ultimate quick and healthy no-cook meal—low-carb, high-protein, and ready in just 5 minutes!

anti-inflammatory soupA warm bowl of creamy roasted butternut squash soup topped with fresh thyme and coconut milk swirl, served with artisan bread, butter, and pumpkin seeds on a rustic fall-themed table with herbs and seasonal squash in the background.

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan + Gluten-Free Comfort Food)

Creamy roasted butternut squash soup made with fresh garlic, herbs, and coconut milk. A cozy, fall-inspired, plant-based comfort food that’s naturally gluten-free and freezer-friendly.

anti-inflammatory mealsA hearty bowl of sweet potato and black bean chili topped with Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro, served with toasted artisan bread and a sprig of parsley on a rustic wooden table. Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.

Cozy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Vegan + Meal Prep Friendly)

This hearty vegan chili is packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and bold spices. Perfect for chilly nights and easy meal prep!

acorn squash dinnerA roasted acorn squash half filled with quinoa, cranberries, spinach, and walnuts, topped with crumbled feta and a dollop of yogurt, served on a white plate with rustic fall accents and the Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries, Walnuts & Feta (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free)

This quinoa-stuffed acorn squash is a beautiful, hearty vegetarian dish featuring roasted squash, quinoa, cranberries, walnuts, and feta. A cozy fall favorite!

apple baked oatmealApple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe in a rustic baking dish topped with fresh apple chunks and surrounded by cinnamon sticks.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe | Cozy Fall Breakfast

This cozy Apple & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is warm, naturally sweet, and perfect for fall mornings. Easy to prep, gluten-free, and totally nourishing!