🥙 The 4th of July strategy that feeds you twice (at least!)...


Hey there,

While you're planning your 4th of July menu, here's a strategy that'll make next week so much easier: double your protein.

When you're already grilling Carne Asada or slow cooking Pork Carnitas for the holiday, throwing in extra takes almost no additional effort. And maybe the best thing is that those extras don't have to feel like leftovers. They become the base for completely different meals that taste fresh and intentional.

While we're talking proteins, here are a few bonus ideas because they're so easy to double. For the grill: Rosemary Garlic Chicken Kabobs, Lamb Kabobs, Honey BBQ Pork Kabobs. For the slow cooker: Chicken Carnitas, Beef Carnitas, Lamb Barbacoa.

Make meals like these with leftovers:

Pro tip: Make your dressings the night before. The flavors meld overnight, and you'll have one less thing to prep when you're ready to assemble your bowls.

These aren't just leftover recipes - they're the reason to cook extra in the first place. Your future self will thank you when you're assembling a gorgeous bowl instead of wondering what to do with that container in the fridge.

Until Sunday,

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The best meals don’t come from restaurant kitchens. They come from home cooks like you who take simple ingredients and turn them into something worth sharing. My specialty is making global cooking approachable, from beloved American classics to exciting international flavors. I create recipes that make it simple to cook memorable, restaurant-quality dishes, so you can feel confident and inspired in your own kitchen.

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