Beyond the Kale

Beyond the Kale

Your August 16 meal plan is here.

The recipes, the grocery list, and a Sunday prep plan.

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Nicole Keshishian Modic
Aug 15, 2026
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Friends, I am back from London and I have so much to tell you. I’ve been there a few times, but this time I took the boys and we had such a fun-filled week. The food was incredible as always and we did all the things they wanted to do. I can’t wait to share more about our trip so make sure to follow along on Instagram (in the meantime, I have shared my tried-and-true just got back from a trip routine that makes me feel like a human again).

But first, the meal plan, because the week waits for no one. I’m home, I’m back in my kitchen, and this week’s plan is a GOOD one. The steak bowls are one of my favorite bowl meals I’ve made in a while and a great way to use up all that zucchini. I’ve got a great quick and easy dumpling recipe that doesn’t require a bunch of preparation. And another dinner that looks so impressive but it is totally doable!

Lunch this week takes 10 minutes to make using a fun hack. The snack is a cake with a protein boost that I make in one bowl and love enjoying with my afternoon matcha.

Below you’ll find everything you need—the recipes, the grocery list, and a few tips to make the week run smoother. This week’s plan includes:

  • 1 breakfast

  • 1 lunch

  • 3 dinners

  • 1 snack

Click into any recipe below for the full recipe.

12 servings | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30 min

If you’ve made egg muffins before, this is a fun twist that adds tortilla to give it that “pinwheel” effect. These are my protein packed Pinwheel Egg Cups; they’re savory, hearty, and perfect when you need a grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings. Made with Italian sausage, sautéed veggies, fluffy eggs, and melty mozzarella cheese, each bite has the cozy flavor of a mini quiche. They come together super easily with just a handful of ingredients in a muffin tin and make the perfect high-protein breakfast to meal prep and grab as you head out the door.

tips & swaps

  • Roll the tortillas as tight as possible before slicing so the pinwheels hold their shape in the tin

  • Turkey or chicken sausage works as well as Italian sausage

  • Let them cool fully before storing — stacking them warm causes them to get soggy

  • Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months

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