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sheet pan butternut squash lasagna

sheet pan butternut squash lasagna

savory cottage cheese dutch baby on cutting board

savory cottage cheese dutch baby with mushrooms

cottage cheese pizza beans in skillet

cottage cheese pizza beans

high-protein butternut squash mac and cheese in the pot

high-protein butternut squash mac and cheese

high-protein pasta bake with broccolini and white beans

spatula entering a roasted squash and feta skillet

roasted butternut squash and feta skillet

winter taco salad in bowl on cutting board

sweet potato taco salad

garlic-bread-pasta

15-minute garlic bread pasta

mini butternut squash lasagna roll-ups in a skillet

mini butternut squash lasagna roll-ups

hand holding no-bake cinnamon rolls

no-bake cinnamon rolls

deep dish cottage cheese quiche

deep dish cottage cheese quiche

butternut squash soup

protein-packed butternut squash soup

parmesan smashed carrots

crispy parmesan smashed carrots

hasselback butternut squash with feta

pumpkin protein toaster waffles

pumpkin protein toaster waffles

orzo skillet

creamy orzo skillet with kale and parmesan

greek yogurt pumpkin spice bagels

greek yogurt pumpkin spice bagels

pumpkin cottage cheese gnocchi

pumpkin cottage cheese gnocchi with brussels sprouts

pumpkin cottage cheese sheet pan pancakes

pumpkin cottage cheese sheet pan pancakes

cauliflower alfredo sheet pan pasta

Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sheet Pan Pasta

a slice of spaghetti squash alla norma being scooped up with a spatula

sheet pan spaghetti squash alla norma

A pot of cottage cheese broccoli pasta is being stirred.

creamy cottage cheese broccoli pasta

A pink sheet pan with spaghetti squash lasagna topped with a cottage cheese-spinach mixture.

sheet pan spaghetti squash lasagna

Hands holding black bean tacos above a dark plate.

crunchy black bean and feta tacos

homemade cottage cheese gnocchi tossed in a vibrant kale sauce

cottage cheese gnocchi with kale sauce

high-protein sweet potato boats on a black baking sheet

high-protein sweet potato boats

7 layer magic oatmeal bars being cut with a wooden spatula in a baking dish.

7-layer magic oatmeal bars

spooning into lemony broccoli chickpea bowls on a wooden cutting board

lemony broccoli-chickpea bowls

skillet eggplant rollatini

fork digging into a bowl of veggie-packed sweet potato boats

veggie-packed sweet potato boats

air fryer apple crisp topped with yogurt and being drizzled with honey

3-ingredient air fryer apple crisp

high-protein pumpkin spice frosty

high-protein spaghetti squash parmesan

extra-creamy roasted feta soup

skillet ricotta strata

protein-packed broccoli mac and cheese

stuffed spaghetti squash rings

smashed feta sweet potato boats

glazed air fryer donuts sitting on wire rack.

easy air fryer apple cider donuts

Caramelized Onion Tarte Soleil

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I need you to implement number 10 immediately 😉 c I need you to implement number 10 immediately 😉

comment “COOKBOOK” and I’ll send you the link to pre-order, or grab it at the link in my bio!
save for when you need a quick breakfast but haven save for when you need a quick breakfast but haven’t meal prepped a thing! 🧇 #ad 

I love using @eatevergreen waffles because the combo of protein + fiber helps keep me full. plus they’re made with 100% whole grains and hidden veggies, so they’re my favorite for giving to Daisy, too! 

let me know which one you’re trying first 🤗
the limit does not exist 😌 jk, there are 25 ✨BRAN the limit does not exist 😌

jk, there are 25 ✨BRAND NEW✨cottage cheese recipes in my new cookbook, Protein-Packed Vegetarian, along with a few fan favorites like the ones you see here 🥰

comment “COOKBOOK” and I’ll send you a link to preorder the book, plus a link to all the recipes in this video. 

And be sure to send this to your cottage cheese loving-friends. they’re gonna need this book, too 💪
It’s finally real!!! Protein-Packed Vegetarian is It’s finally real!!! Protein-Packed Vegetarian is officially available for pre-order 🤗 (and isn’t the cover so pretty!?) 

Inside, you’ll find my go-to groceries (my ride-or-die Greek yogurt, protein powders I actually like), most-used kitchen tools (what I use to whip cottage cheese, make crispy tofu, and fry eggs with ease) and a list of all the vegetarian protein sources I rely on 💪

Then come the 100+ recipes, with macros and fiber listed for every one. I also pulled recipes together to show you a sample “day in my life” of how I hit 120 grams of protein + 30 grams of fiber. 

Swipe through to see more of what’s inside 👀

The book officially comes out on August 25, 2026, but you can pre-order it now!!!

Comment “COOKBOOK” and I’ll send you the link, or grab it in my bio 🙌

Cover credits ✨
Photo: @lindapugliese 
Food styling: @monicapierini 
Prop styling: @paigehicksnyc 
Design: @msquinn1002
I WROTE A COOKBOOK! And you can pre-order it now! I WROTE A COOKBOOK! And you can pre-order it now!

Comment “COOKBOOK” and I’ll send you the link, or grab it in my bio ☺️

I wrote the book I couldn’t find. 

I started thinking seriously about protein in 2018, when I shifted from running to lifting weights as my primary form of exercise. I knew that if I wanted to build muscle, I had to step up my protein intake. But I couldn’t find a source for easy, great-tasting, protein-packed vegetarian recipes I was actually excited to make. So it became my mission to create one. 

Protein-Packed Vegetarian is filled with 100+ feel-good, vegetable-forward recipes designed to energize you, keep you full, and make hitting your protein (and fiber!) goals waaay more enjoyable. It’s packed with smart, practical tips to boost protein in ways that aren’t repetitive or boring — things I’ve learned over years of eating this way and now can’t wait to share with you. 

But close your eyes and ignore the title, and you’ll find that at the end of the day, these are simply creative, nutritious, delicious recipes EVERYONE, even the meat eaters in the family, will love (just ask my husband Pat). 

I’m so excited for the book to be in your hands on August 25th! Preorders make a huge difference, especially for first-time authors like me. It helps open doors like in-store placement and book tour opportunities. And the sooner the better, because giveaways and exclusive recipes are just around the corner. So hold onto your receipt! 
 
A huge thank you to everyone who made this book a reality: @susanroxborough @sefsmith @juliediehlbishop @claregraydietition @lindapugliese @monipierini @paigehicks @alyssaalwayshungry @paulivelez @clarksonpotter @twowestent 

And of course, to all of you. I can’t wait to cook from it together 🙌
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