Lealou Cooks • Stephanie Fazio

03/29/2026

OK! I'm back this Sunday with another meal plan for you! This is helping to keep me accountable to use up food in the house!

I made a list of the food I had in the fridge and cupboards and then searched for recipes using those foods. Here's the list!

Tonight I'm making the chicken stew from last week's plan because we didn't get to it and Tuesday is my husband's birthday so we're going out!

Sunday
https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/homemade-chicken-stew/

Monday
Mexican Mac and Cheese
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mexi-mac-skillet/

Tuesday
Birthday Dinner!

Wednesday
Pasta with pesto + chicken thighs + Broccoli
https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/parsley-cilantro-pesto-pasta-recipe/

Thursday
Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos
https://basicswithbails.com/ingredients/chicken/smash-chicken-caesar-tacos/

Friday
Huevos Rancheros (add ground beef)
https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/huevos-rancheros/ -recipe-container-83470

Cookies
https://butternutbakeryblog.com/best-chocolate-chip-cookies/ -recipes-4716-jump-target

This is the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe! It's no chill, mixed by hand, and they turn out soft on the inside and crisp on the outside.

03/23/2026

This is my second batch of Vanilla Mango Muffins!

I had frozen mango in the freezer so I looked for some recipes and this one came up! The kids say they taste like scones. I use a mix of whole grain flour from 1847 and organic all purpose. Delish!

03/22/2026

I just finished my meal planning for the week and found most recipes from Simple Home Edit! They all look so delish. Enjoy!

Sunday
Caesar Salad + Steak

Monday
Deconstructed wonton soup - get some spring rolls to eat with it
https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/deconstructed-wonton-soup/

Tuesday
Chicken Souvlaki Tray Bake
https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/chicken-souvlaki-tray-bake/

Wednesday
Baked Chorizo Fried Rice
https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/baked-chorizo-fried-rice/

Thursday
Sticky Lime Honey Chicken Tacos
https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/sticky-lime-honey-chicken-tacos/

Friday
Homemade Chicken Stew
https://simplehomeedit.com/recipe/homemade-chicken-stew/

Check out this quick and easy one-pan stew – tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but it’s on the table in just 40 minutes!

03/21/2026

It’s spring! It’s spring! It’s spring!

Spring is one of my most favourite times of the year because the sun starts to shine more often, the air is fresh and we start to get excited about Farmer’s Markets!

This week, I wanted to go through a list of foods that are available in the spring along with their health benefits.

Before I get started on that though, I want to make sure to mention that I believe in a balanced approach when it comes to eating real food.

I don’t believe in a one size fits all food that will cure disease or make you super healthy (Eat kale and live to 100!!).

Instead, I believe in eating a wide variety of nutritious foods each day to give our bodies optimum nutrition from various sources instead of relying on only one source.

Not too much produce is available locally in the spring, but what is available is packed with nutrition that our bodies need after a long winter of cooked root vegetables.

Read the full post via the link in the comments!

03/18/2026

Nope. 😭

01/22/2026

The hubs has been very diligent about getting out for his steps and most time it’s at night. It takes more of an effort for me, but when I go it’s magical especially in the snow with all of the lights. Plus we get the added benefit of fresh air before bed. I highly recommend it!

01/20/2026

When the sun comes out after days of grey. ☀️⛅️

01/17/2026

This recipe came in my inbox this week and it looks SO yummy so I'm going to make it tonight.

These High Protein Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are packed with a savoury beef and bean filling, topped with cheese, and baked until melty!

01/14/2026

Here are 5 snacks you can bring out on the road with your as you're doing errands: https://lealoucooks.com/coconutalmondcookies/

P.S.: if you're looking for the recipe for these cookies find them here: https://lealoucooks.com/coconutalmondcookies/

01/06/2026

Tonight is Potato Leek soup and grilled cheese night! Perfect for this rainy weather. I'll use a version of this recipe. But I might keep it 'chunky' as I prefer chunks over purees.

Simple, healthy and inexpensive recipe for warm Potato Leek Soup from chef David Lebovitz, author of The Sweet Life in Paris and My Paris Kitchen.