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creamy cottage cheese boursin pasta

creamy cottage cheese boursin pasta

cottage cheese pizza beans in skillet

cottage cheese pizza beans

high-protein pasta bake with broccolini and white beans

smashed feta tostadas with corn and bean salsa on outdoor table

smashed feta tostadas with corn and bean salsa

spicy tofu sushi boats

smashed feta caprese flatbread on a plate

smashed feta caprese flatbread

cottage cheese kale sauce pasta in serving bowl

cottage cheese kale sauce pasta

garlic-bread-pasta

15-minute garlic bread pasta

orzo skillet

creamy orzo skillet with kale and parmesan

feta fried egg pesto pasta in a dark shallow bowl

feta fried egg pesto pasta

roasted feta caprese skillet on a wooden cutting board

roasted feta caprese skillet

hands holding a smashed feta tostada over a black plate

smashed feta tostadas with green goddess corn salad

green goddess caprese sandwich sitting on a dark cutting board

green goddess caprese sandwich

A pot of cottage cheese broccoli pasta is being stirred.

creamy cottage cheese broccoli pasta

Hands holding black bean tacos above a dark plate.

crunchy black bean and feta tacos

Smashed feta with egg and pickled red onions atop mini naan.

smashed feta + egg with lime-pickled onions

feta mac and cheese in the skillet

High-protein feta mac and cheese

Crispy gnocchi and edamame are plated in a shallow bowl with a green dip.

crispy mini gnocchi and edamame

tomato achaar feta fried egg

easy zucchini pizza melts

the original feta fried egg

protein-packed chopped caesar salad pizza

protein-packed broccoli mac and cheese

smashed feta spring salad

higher-protein french bread pizza

smashed feta flatbread with cucumber-chickpea salad

spicy tofu bowls

spring taco salad

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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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