MUSINGS & RECIPES
EVERYTHING BUT THE BAGEL SALMON
If you like smoked salmon on an everything bagel, then this recipe is for you! Itโs got all the flavors of your favorite brunch, but turned into the perfect protein for a weeknight meal. Itโs so easy to make, high in protein, and leftovers work great in salads, wraps, or sandwiches too! And while weโve got specific measurements here, feel free to use as much or as little as you like. If you make it for kids, then you may want to substitute olive oil for the mustard.
BEEF & VEGGIE STIR FRY
At 4Q Method, weโre all about taking the easy way out and ordering in โ even Chinese food. But sometimes itโs nice to be able to replicate the flavors of restaurant cuisine at home. Thatโs why we love this Beef & Veggie Stir Fry โ itโs all the flavors of Chinese takeout, but with a slightly lighter feel and is so simple to make. The best part is, just like Chinese leftovers, this tastes amazing the next day right out of the fridge!
LEGUME PASTA PRIMAVERA
At 4Q Method, we love a really good al dentรฉ bowl of pasta at an Italian restaurantโฆor even better, in Italy. But for a quick non-indulgent, healthy weeknight dinner full of fiber and protein, this really hits the spot.
While this recipe calls for artichokes and spinach, feel free to load it up with any vegetables you have on hand. Roasted or sautรฉed vegetables work perfectly as well, but canned artichokes and spinach just take less time, which is what makes this dish so simple to prepare. And not only do the vegetables add delicious flavor and texture, they also make this a perfectly balanced 4Q meal all in one bowl.
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS
Braised chicken is such an underrated comfort food, and this dish is the perfect way to incorporate it into your winter dinner repertoire when youโre looking for something cozy to make. And while youโre more likely to make this during the colder months, it is still light enough to make in the spring and summer if youโre craving some tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken.