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It Starts With Dinner

High-protein, whole food recipes from Registered Dietitian and Cookbook Author, Carly Knowles. Real food that actually works for your body, your kitchen, and your weeknights.

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 18, 2026

    Fall is When Your Rhythm Resets. Here's How to Use It. (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Aug 27, 2026

    Back-to-School: Pack Your Lunch While You’re Already Packing Theirs (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Aug 21, 2026

    Greek Salad with Orzo & Grilled Shrimp (opens the original)

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    I had a craving for something cold, crunchy, and full of tomatoes. Greek salad fit perfectly, and it also made good use of the heaping bowl of perfectly ripe tomatoes sitting on the counter that I needed to use. <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1772" src="

  4. Issue · Aug 17, 2026

    How to Build a Protein-Ready Routine (opens the original)

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    From my experience as a dietitian, and personally as a busy mom, whether you eat a high-protein, whole food diet or not is rarely about your motivation to do so. You know confidently you want to eat high-protein meals, but protein often requires some forethought and typically a little prep first unlike starchy carbs that are usually ready in a flash. And one could say the same for veggies too. After some light prep, even just a little, they get so much tastier. If you’re not setup for success, y

  5. Issue · Jul 30, 2026

    Chicken Salad with Pepperoncinis (opens the original)

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    I’m not easily swayed by trendy or viral recipes I find online, but this one got me! The first person I saw make this was —she’s a private chef and recipe developer in LA and she has a Substack you should check out. I watched her make a version of this chicken salad on Instagram and pile it onto a baguette with arugula, and smash salt and vinegar chips on top. Drool. She had me at pepperoncinis… or is it peperoncinis?I’m a sucker for a classic chicken salad (with grapes, nuts, herbs, mayo, etc.)

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