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Spring Dinner Ideas That Won’t Weigh You Down + A Sweet Family Recipe
Today I’m sharing four lighter dinner recipes that are perfect for these beautiful spring days — fresh, flavorful, and easy to make! 🌸
If you’re like me, once the weather starts warming up, you start craving healthy spring dinners that don’t weigh you down. These meals are full of fresh veggies, bright flavors, and simple ingredients — perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.
✨ Here’s what’s on the menu today:
A Crustless Cottage Cheese & Spinach Quiche (so fluffy and satisfying!)
A Greek Chicken and Veggie Bowl (packed with Mediterranean flavor)
A One Pan Boursin Pasta (creamy, comforting, but still light!)
And sprinkled in the middle is a Memories From Your Kitchen recipe — a homemade angel food cake that’s light, sweet, and full of love — and you’ll get to hear the special story behind it, too. 🥰
If you’re looking for easy weeknight meals, spring dinner ideas, or family recipes handed down through generations, you’re in the right place. I hope these meals inspire you to cook something fresh and cozy for your loved ones!
💬 Don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me which recipe you want to try first — and if you have a cherished family recipe, I’d love to hear about it for a future Memories From Your Kitchen feature!
#inthekitchenwithmommamel #springdinners #mommamel #mamamel
Submit your recipe for Memories From Your Kitchen:
inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/memories-from-your-kitchen
Visit my website for printable recipes and more! Be sure to sign up for my free newsletter to stay up to date on the latest happenings and I’ll send you 5 of my family’s favorite’s recipes! inthekitchenwithmommamel.com
Shop Momma Mel aprons, shirts, mugs and more here: in-the-kitchen-with-momma-mel.myspreadshop.com
If you’re looking for something you see me use often you’ll probably find it here:
My Amazon Favorites: amazon.com/shop/inthekitchenwithmommamel
Visit wildgrain.com/mommamel and use code MOMMAMEL at checkout to receive $30 off your first box + free croissants for life!
Go to get.goodchop.com/youtube Use code MOMMAMEL50 to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first box!
Tonight’s Recipes:
00:00 Hey Friends
1:00 Greek Chicken Bowls inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/greek-chicken-bowls
10:45 One Pan Baked Boursin Pasta inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/one-pan-baked-boursin-pasta
16:45 Shrimp Alfredo
21:15 Stephanie's Angel Food Cake inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/stephanies-homemade-angel-food-cake
34:28 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/crustless-cottage-cheese-spinach-quiche
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If you don’t have a church home or are not able to attend in person services, here is a link to my church’s YouTube channel. I encourage you to watch and when the time is right, seek a home church for you and your family. I am praying for you!
youtube.com/channel/UCMu3ZY7RpfWYq5eijlF9Erw
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library
Or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you so much for supporting me!
Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Melonie Effler, Momma Mel LLC, In The Kitchen With Momma Mel are not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video.
For business inquiries, please email me at contact@tablerockmanagement.com
Spring Dinner Ideas That Won’t Weigh You Down + A Sweet Family Recipe
Today I’m sharing four lighter dinner recipes that are perfect for these beautiful spring days — fresh, flavorful, and easy to make! 🌸
If you’re like me, once the weather starts warming up, you start craving healthy spring dinners that don’t weigh you down. These meals are full of fresh veggies, bright flavors, and simple ingredients — perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.
✨ Here’s what’s on the menu today:
A Crustless Cottage Cheese & Spinach Quiche (so fluffy and satisfying!)
A Greek Chicken and Veggie Bowl (packed with Mediterranean flavor)
A One Pan Boursin Pasta (creamy, comforting, but still light!)
And sprinkled in the middle is a Memories From Your Kitchen recipe — a homemade angel food cake that’s light, sweet, and full of love — and you’ll get to hear the special story behind it, too. 🥰
If you’re looking for easy weeknight meals, spring dinner ideas, or family recipes handed down through generations, you’re in the right place. I hope these meals inspire you to cook something fresh and cozy for your loved ones!
💬 Don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me which recipe you want to try first — and if you have a cherished family recipe, I’d love to hear about it for a future Memories From Your Kitchen feature!
#inthekitchenwithmommamel #springdinners #mommamel #mamamel
Submit your recipe for Memories From Your Kitchen:
inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/memories-from-your-kitchen
Visit my website for printable recipes and more! Be sure to sign up for my free newsletter to stay up to date on the latest happenings and I’ll send you 5 of my family’s favorite’s recipes! inthekitchenwithmommamel.com
Shop Momma Mel aprons, shirts, mugs and more here: in-the-kitchen-with-momma-mel.myspreadshop.com
If you’re looking for something you see me use often you’ll probably find it here:
My Amazon Favorites: amazon.com/shop/inthekitchenwithmommamel
Visit wildgrain.com/mommamel and use code MOMMAMEL at checkout to receive $30 off your first box + free croissants for life!
Go to get.goodchop.com/youtube Use code MOMMAMEL50 to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first box!
Tonight’s Recipes:
00:00 Hey Friends
1:00 Greek Chicken Bowls inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/greek-chicken-bowls
10:45 One Pan Baked Boursin Pasta inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/one-pan-baked-boursin-pasta
16:45 Shrimp Alfredo
21:15 Stephanie's Angel Food Cake inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/stephanies-homemade-angel-food-cake
34:28 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/crustless-cottage-cheese-spinach-quiche
Check out my playlists:
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If you don’t have a church home or are not able to attend in person services, here is a link to my church’s YouTube channel. I encourage you to watch and when the time is right, seek a home church for you and your family. I am praying for you!
youtube.com/channel/UCMu3ZY7RpfWYq5eijlF9Erw
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library
Or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you so much for supporting me!
Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Melonie Effler, Momma Mel LLC, In The Kitchen With Momma Mel are not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video.
For business inquiries, please email me at contact@tablerockmanagement.com
