Protein Meals

Cucumber salad has always had a special place in my kitchen. It’s the kind of dish that comes together quickly but tastes like it took thought and care. My name’s Maggie Rae Donovan, and I’m a 42-year-old home cook living just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I’ve never worn a white chef’s coat or trained … Read more

INTRODUCTION: Hi there! My name’s Maggie Rae Donovan, and I’m a 42-year-old home cook living just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I’m not a classically trained chef. I never went to culinary school, and you won’t catch me quoting the greats from glossy cookbooks. But I’ve spent the last 25 years stirring, sizzling, baking, burning … Read more

Introduction Refreshing Sesame Ginger Cucumber Salad isn’t just a dish. It’s a moment of calm, a bite of brightness, and a love letter to simple ingredients that shine when treated with care. My name’s Maggie Rae Donovan, and I’m a 42-year-old home cook nestled just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I’ve never worn a chef’s … Read more

Buffalo Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe – A quick, high-protein, low-carb meal you can prep in under 10 minutes. Full of flavor, not fuss.

Freshly prepped BBQ chicken and cottage cheese bowls in containers for weekly meal planning

A close-up image of a meatless BBQ bowl with cottage cheese, topped with grilled jackfruit, tofu, chickpeas, and veggies

Close-up of a grilled chicken bowl topped with BBQ sauce, ideal for healthy and flavorful meal prep

Protein-packed BBQ chicken with cottage cheese and fresh toppings in a colorful lunch bowl