This week we’re incorporating dark leafy greens and sunny citrus in our weeknight dinners.

Has it been a while since youve had a fresh multi-colored salad?

Weve been living squarely within standard January fare: stews, braises, casseroles, and roasted vegetables.

Meal Plan Week 4

All wonderful and delicious, but Im ready for bright and fresh flavors and textures.

The produce aisle can feel drab in the winter.

Citrus lasts the longest (even two to four weeks) stored in the crisper.

Avocado Beet Salad

Elise Bauer

Quick tip: Room temperature citrus is easier to squeeze than cold citrus.

I hope you enjoy this meal plan.

All you need is a nicecrusty bread.

Spicy Orange Marinated Chicken

Sally Vargas

Spicy Orange Marinated Chicken

This simple skillet chicken is marinated with orange juice (Squeeze it fresh!

), chipotle peppers, and tons of fresh herbs.

Let the chicken marinate for at least two hours.

Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Kale

Elise Bauer

The chicken will taste delicious whether or not you pound it flat.

Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Sausage and Kale

Roasted spaghetti squash can be shredded to resemble spaghetti.

Add kale and your favorite sausage for a bold and hearty dish that leaves you feeling satisfied.

Bowl of Shrimp and Chorizo Chowder Topped with Parsley and Slices of Toasted Baguette

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Bake the spaghetti squash ahead of time for an extra quick dinner.

The salmon is nestled on a bed of sliced leeks and topped with lemon and butter.

Salmon and Fennel Baked in Parchment

Elise Bauer