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The 2021 Feel Good Food Plan

We're starting the new year with eight days of bright, bold meals.
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Photography by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Adriana Paschen, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jamie

Our annual Feel Good Food Plan is back to start the new year with some much-needed cooking inspiration. This time around, we’re craving comforting, good-for-you food that keeps thrift and flexibility in mind. And no one does this kind of cooking better than chef DeVonn Francis, chef, founder of the food and events company Yardy. Starting January 4th, we're cooking through all eight of his bright, bold weeknight dinner recipes in the order you see below. (Get a shopping list here!)

Each of DeVonn's recipes uses time-saving techniques and vibrant pantry ingredients to transform winter produce into everything from a rich red coconut curry to a glossy, creamy bowl of pasta that also happens to be dairy-free. Each meal is designed to serve four, so tomorrow's lunch might already be covered. Eight Days. Eight Dinners. Let's Do This!

Like what you see? Get our Feel Good Food Plans from 2018, 2019, and 2020.

  • A crispyskinned salmon fillet on a plate with a salad of julienned pickled vegetables on a graphic surface.
    Photography by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Adriana Paschen, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jamie
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    Skillet Salmon With Pickle-y Salad

    The award for best supporting actor goes to this bright, tart root vegetable salad. Slice the daikon and carrots as thinly as possible so there’s tons of surface area to absorb the coconut garlic glaze. 

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    Crispy Rice With Ginger-Citrus Celery Salad

    To get the best texture, evenly distribute the rice in your pan and gently press down to flatten it. Don’t touch until you hear it crackle!

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  • A bowl of brothy beans garnished with a charred slice of lemon parsley and sardines.
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    Braised Beans and Sardines With Fennel

    Tinned sardines add briney flavor (and protein!)—leave them whole or break them up and fold them into the soup.

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    Chicken Salad With Citrus and Chile Oil

    With plenty of protein, a double punch of acid from citrus and vinegar, and a garlicky chili oil, this salad is made for dinner.

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