All recipes from "Starter" from the blog "Savor the Best"

Mini Meatloaf Recipe in Muffin Tins

These mini meatloaves bake in a muffin tin for faster cooking, tender centers, and plenty of browned edges.

Italian Chopped Salad

This Italian chopped salad is crisp, hearty, and loaded with bold flavor from salami, chickpeas, mozzarella, olives, pepperoncini, and a tangy Italian vinaigrette.

Zesty Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

A quick, zippy Italian-style vinaigrette you can whisk together in minutes.

Warm Spinach Salad

A quick stovetop spinach salad with crispy bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and a hot bacon dressing.

Salmon Bites

Broiled salmon bites marinated in a quick orange-maple glaze.

Sourdough Crepes

Made with just sourdough starter and a few basics, these crepes are thin, rich, and laced with tang.

White Bean Soup with Herbs and Chicken

A quick, brothy soup made with ground chicken, white beans, and a mix of lemon, cumin, and fresh herbs.

Chunky Beef and Lentil Soup

This beef lentil soup is hearty, filling, and packed with tender chunks of beef, lentils, and warm spices.

Homemade Fish Broth

Light, savory, and fast, this homemade fish broth is made with white fish bones, aromatics, white wine, and herbs.

Tomato and Fig Salad

A colorful summer salad with ripe tomatoes, fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, and roasted pistachios, all tied together with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.

Herby Chili Lime Steak Salad

Juicy grilled steak, crisp herbs, and a tangy Thai-inspired dressing come together in this bold, no-fuss salad.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Smoky roasted cauliflower, caramelized onions, briny olives, and sweet raisins tossed with lemon-garlic vinaigrette.

5-Night Summer Meal Plan: Sandwiches and Salads

This 5-night summer meal plan features chilled salads, simple sandwiches, and make-ahead-friendly dinners—plus homemade strawberry popsicles to finish.