Beyond the Kale

Beyond the Kale

Your August 2 meal plan is here.

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

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Nicole Keshishian Modic
Aug 01, 2026
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Friends, I cannot believe it is August. I feel like I say that every month but this one is actually catching me off guard. I feel like I was just in Mexico City, and now the boys and I are headed to London, and somehow it is already August and I have no idea how that happened.

But, here it is! And the meal plan I have to kick off the new month is a REALLY good one. I have a few brand new recipes that I am really proud of and super excited to hear what you think. The dinners for this week also offer up a lot of variety which I love (and hope you do too!) and the lunch is actually insane how delicious it is. Plus, don’t think I forgot you on the snack—that one is a nod to a bit of nostalgia for me but in a little bit healthier, more protein-focused lens.

More from London soon!

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.

8 servings | Prep: 25 min | Cook: 65 min

A crispy shredded potato crust pressed into a pan and baked until golden, then filled with a high-protein egg and cottage cheese mixture loaded with spinach and cheese, and baked again until set and puffed. Slice this High Protein Potato Crust Quiche into wedges on Sunday and keep it in the fridge all week. Reheats great and tastes just as good cold.

tips & swaps

  • The cottage cheese blends completely into the egg mixture and adds protein without changing the flavor

  • Any greens work — swap in whatever you have on hand

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

  • Use a springform pan to make removal a breeze!

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