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The 2018 Feel Good Food Plan

Forget the detox. This plan is two weeks of 10 just-so-happen-to-be-healthy dinners, breakfast inspiration, and the best lunch prep strategy we've ever done. Oh, and a killer dessert. It's all right here.
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So you want to feel amazing this year? This is the 2018 Feel Good Food Plan: two weeks of delicious, just-so-happen-to-be-healthy recipes, plus tips, workouts, giveaways, and inspiration for the year ahead. Click here for everything you need to know to join in, and get all the recipes and tips below. There's even a printable/screenshot-able version with shopping lists and recipes. All the recipes and stories are right here.

The heart of the plan: two weeks of delicious, whole-food dinner recipes, ready in under an hour with ten or fewer ingredients that you probably already have on hand. No preservatives or refined sugars, and plenty of gluten-free, Whole 30, and vegan-flexible options. Space out each week's recipes however you want. Last-minute date on Thursday? Cook on Friday instead. Click here for shopping lists and all the recipes in printable form.

Like what you see? Get our Feel Good Food Plans from 2019, 2020, and 2021.

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    1/16

    Ponzu Roasted Salmon for Two

    Salty-tart and just-sweet-enough ponzu sauce is a great back-pocket finisher for everything from salads to roasted vegetables, especially when you are tired of your everyday vinaigrette.

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    2/16

    One-Skillet Crispy Chicken Thighs With Harissa

    Starting the chicken skin side down in a cold skillet lets the fat render slowly and results in the crispiest skin imaginable. It also yields a pan of flavorful schmaltz, aka liquid gold.

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    3/16

    Turmeric-Coconut Curry with Pork

    Instead of just using plain rice, make your own medley! Try a mix of white rice, millet, and/or quinoa, which all cook in about the same time. You can also sub kale for the Napa cabbage.

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    4/16

    Roasted Broccoli and Tofu With Creamy Miso Dressing

    Toasted sesame seeds can often be found in the Asian sections of some supermarkets, sometimes labeled Gomasio. If ever there was a time of year to keep a big jar of them on hand, pre-toasted and ready to go, this is it. They are the perfect crunchy topper for everything from salads to soups and roasted vegetables.

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    5/16

    Eggplant and Cabbage Dinner Frittata

    We love the just-set creamy texture of a stovetop frittata, but it does make it a little scary to handle. if you aren’t sure about inverting it to get it out of the pan, we have your back. Instead of flipping, transfer it to a 350° oven to finish cooking through.

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    6/16

    Slow-Cooked White Fish with Charred Cabbage

    Sometimes with cooking, the best thing you can do is leave a thing alone. In this case, let the cabbage leaves sit and get charred around the edges before you even think about tossing them in the pan.

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    7/16

    Confetti Rice with Chicken in Spicy Garlic Broth

    We took a page from chef and author David Tanis and added a bunch of seedy, pickley things to our sushi rice.

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    8/16

    Rice Noodles with Cashew Sauce and Crunchy Veg

    This recipe is inspired by Gado-gado, a colorful and crunchy Indonesian salad, made with a wide array of raw and cooked vegetables (and sometimes noodles). The dressing is usually peanut-based, but we used cashews. Feel free to try another tender nut such as pistachios or pecans instead.

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    11/16

    Coconut-Chocolate Mousse

    Choose a chocolate that does not exceed 64% cacao for a mousse with the smoothest texture. If you want the mousse to be fully non-dairy, look for a vegan chocolate bar, though the flavor may differ slightly.

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    12/16

    The Lunches

    We devised one big-batch strategy that will give you a ton of options for lunches all week. All you need are two hours and some basic groceries. We'll say it: This is the only lunch prep strategy you'll ever need. Check out the building blocks to mix and match below, or get the shopping lists and printable recipes here.

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    13/16

    Tahini-Ranch Dressing

    We would never ask you to use your blender if it didn’t make a smoother and better dressing. The effort is worth it; you’ll have enough sauce to get you through a week of lunches.

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    14/16

    Just-Basic-Enough Vinaigrette

    This is a great excuse to treat yourself to some seriously delicious vinegar.

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    15/16

    Nori, Almond, and Chile Sprinkle

    We understand if the nori is a deal-breaker; just make sure to give the almonds a good toast to bring out their flavor if they are looking a bit pale.

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    16/16

    Slow-Roasted Extra-Juicy Make-Ahead Chicken

    Roasting at a lower temperature means that no part of the chicken is likely to overcook and get dry when the leftovers are shredded, making it ideal for using throughout the week.

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