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Main Course

Delicious, satisfying, and made with real ingredients, these main course healthy recipes bring balance and flavor to your table. From quick weeknight dinners to family favorites, you'll find easy ideas that keep everyone happy and full.

Need a suggestion? Try my Gluten-Free Almond Flour Crusted Salmon, Air Fryer Steak and Potatoes, or the One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice - all simple, flavorful meals worth making again and again.

  • Lemon White Bean Soup
    Easy Lemon White Bean Soup
  • Chicken Caesar Salad (No Anchovies)
  • Creamy Spinach Pasta (The Benefits of Meatless Meals)
  • Easy Baked Cod with Fried Rice
  • Stuffed bell peppers without meat.
    Stuffed Peppers Without Meat (Easy Vegetarian Recipe with Quinoa & Beans)
  • Easy Shakshuka with leeks served in a pan with olives on top.
    Easy Shakshuka with Leeks and Pasta Sauce (Mediterranean-Inspired Breakfast)
  • Creamy Chicken with Spinach with bechamel sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
    One-pan Creamy Chicken with Spinach (Without Heavy Cream)
  • Turkey ragu pasta (turkey mince bolognese) with jar tomato sauce served on a plate
    Turkey Mince Bolognese with Jar Sauce (Turkey Ragu Pasta)
  • Salmon Rice Bowl with Roasted Pepper Aioli Sauce
  • Simple Stir-Fry Broccoli without Meat
  • Baked feta and tomatoes pasta.
    Easy Baked Feta and Tomatoes Pasta with Smoked Salmon
  • Mediterranean Oven Roasted Whole Branzini with Vegetables
  • Prosciutto Shrimp served over Creamy Grits in a serving bowl
    Best Creamy Shrimp and Grits with Prosciutto
  • Lemon Butter Chicken Risotto in a Dutch Oven
    Lemon Butter Chicken Risotto in a Dutch Oven
  • Healthy Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Walnuts
  • Easy Air Fryer Greek Potatoes with Lemon (Ready in Minutes)
  • Gluten-free Egg White Wraps with Almond Flour (No Xanthan Gum)
  • Easy Green Shakshuka with Harissa and Spinach 
  • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta 
  • Turkey Smash Burger Tacos (Easy & Quick)
  • Greek Salad with Heirloom Tomato and Feta Cheese
  • Ninja air fryer corn on the cob.
    Ninja Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
  • Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic hero photo.
    Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Recipe
  • Mediterranean rice shown in a Dutch oven skillet and decorated with lemon
    Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Rice Recipe
  • Simple Egg Fried Rice with Vegetables (Better Than Takeout)
  • Easy Pan-Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Sea Salt
  • Easy Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
  • Oven Baked Potatoes, Carrots and Zucchini.
    Oven Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Onion and Zucchini
  • Easy Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
  • Easy Yogurt Bagels without Yeast (Air Fryer Recipe)
  • Steamed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon Sauce served in a dish.
    Quick Steamed Broccolini with Garlic (Broccoletti or Baby Broccoli) 
  • Air Fryer Frittata with Veggies in a baking dish
    Healthy Frittata in Air Fryer (Easy Recipe)
  • Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta (No Flour Recipe) 
  • Healthy gluten-free meat and rice stuffed peppers served warm for an easy family dinner.
    Gluten-Free Meat & Rice Stuffed Peppers
  • Almond Flour Tomato Fritters (Easy Pan-Fried)
  • Air fryer maple salmon fillets on a plate
    Air Fryer Maple Salmon Fillets: Quick & Healthy Recipe
  • Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Without Breading served on a plate
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Without Breading
  • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli in a Pan
    Easy Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan 
  • Almond flour crusted salmon served on a plate with veggies_2
    Easy Almond Flour Crusted Salmon (Gluten-Free)
  • One Skillet Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice In a Dutch Oven shown right after it finished cooking
    One Skillet Chicken Thighs with Wild Rice 
  • Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
    Super Easy Garlic Butter Baby Potatoes in Dutch Oven
  • Curry Chickpeas with Spinach
    Chickpeas and Spinach Curry (with Trader Joe's Greek Chickpeas)

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Welcome to my blog! I’m Dr. Nena Stefanovic (pronounced Nay-na)—nutrition coach, PhD biochemist, and mom of three. I help busy families fuel their lives with clean, Mediterranean- and Balkan-inspired meals that are simple, nourishing, and kid-approved. My focus is anti-inflammatory nutrition to support energy, growth, and strong immunity, especially for young athletes. My philosophy: enjoy food, eat mindfully, and keep it simple.

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BALKAN & MEDITERRANEAN MEALS

  • Lemon White Bean Soup
    Easy Lemon White Bean Soup
  • Griz sa mlekom, semolina flour with milk.
    Banana Sweetened Griz sa Mlekom (Semolina with Milk)
  • Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.
    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetable
  • Sourdough-bread-recipe-for-beginners
    Sourdough Bread for Beginners Recipe

HIGH-PROTEIN MEALS

  • Avocado Egg Toast Served with Boiled Egg and Fried Egg.
    Avocado Egg Toast Two Ways (Fried or Boiled Eggs)
  • Greek Yogurt Fruit and Nuts Parfait Breakfast.
    High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait
  • Dill Tuna Pasta Salad
    Quick Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill
  • Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie
    Easy Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Greek Yogurt

KID-FRIENDLY RECIPES

  • Date and nut bars served on a plate.
    Healthy No-Bake Date and Nut Bars (Easy Homemade Snack)
  • Vegetable stuffing casserole ready to be served at Thanksgiving dinner.
    Best Homemade Vegetable Stuffing Casserole 
  • Green Beans with Garlic and Butter and sprinkled with almonds.
    Quick Blanched Green Beans with Garlic
  • Roasted Chickpea Mediterranean Salad served with yogurt dill dressing
    Mediterranean Chickpea Rice Salad 

SMOOTHIES

  • Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
    Pineapple Ginger Smoothie for Muscle Recovery & Hydration
  • 3 Ingredients Anti-inflammatory Smoothie Served in a Tall Glass.
    3-Ingredients Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with Turmeric
  • Vegan orange tropical smoothie served in a cup
    Vegan Orange Tropical Smoothie with Coconut Water
  • Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie in a Cup
    Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Protein Smoothie 

NUTRITION CORNER

  • Protein for women over 40 - 2
    Why Protein for Women Over 40 Is So Important 
  • CBD Little Rock Drinks
    CBD Drinks for Sleep: A Beginner’s Guide
  • 6 AM Routine set up your alarm between 6-6:30 AM
    My Realistic 6 AM Morning Routine as a Busy Mom
  • What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast.
    What Are 7 Benefits of Eating Breakfast

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