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Issue No. 1195: January 2021
January is almost over, can you believe it? As the days get even busier, we wanted to give you a helping hand. So we’re sharing some simple, yet healthy dinner ideas and a few of our favorite sheet pan meals—all very weeknight-friendly. Plus, don’t miss some of my finds, from kitchen tools to wine. Enjoy it all here!

Cheers!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
8 Good-For-You Weeknight Dinners
It's difficult getting back into the weeknight groove after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But these easy meals can destress your dinnertime and help you stick to your New Year's resolutions. Check out these fast and healthy recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
12 Sheet Pan Dinners to Get You Through Winter
When weeknights get busy, we rely on the humble sheet pan to make dinner happen fast! Beyond easy to prep, cook, and clean, these all-in-one recipes will get dinner on the table with very little effort. Find the recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Goya Foods
DIY: Goya Foods’ Arepas with Chicken and Avocado
Ready for a taste of Venezuela? Goya Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa guides Tanji through making a ‘Reina Pepiada,’ a sort of Venezuelan chicken salad with garlic, lemony mayo and chunks of avocado. It’s an easy lunch and a cinch to pack, too. Get the recipe HERE.
Photo Credit: Williams Sonoma
Tanji’s 5 Finds of the Week
From what she’s cooking to the tools and travel staples she relies on, people are always asking for Tanji’s recommendations. Keep up with us each week as we share what she’s loving right now, with you. Find this week’s picks HERE.
Photo Credit: Texas Wine Trail
Plan Your Texas Valentine's Day Getaway
It’s never too early to begin planning for Valentine’s Day and, with little more than two weeks to go, it’s smart to get your head start now! Since there are plenty of special Texas getaways, we rounded up a few favorites including a tour of Hill Country wineries and an elegant 3-course dinner on a floating river barge. Find an adventure for you and your sweetie HERE.
Photo Credit: Nawal Kassir Photography
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Brady Vineyard Zinfandel
Red wine fans, you’ll want to add the Brady Vineyard Zinfandel ($20) from Paso Robles to your shopping basket this week. This wine delivers layers of ripe raspberry, rich vanilla, and cracked black pepper. Now a regular on Tanji’s table, she thinks it will be one of yours, too! Find it at your local H-E-B now!
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