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IN A NUTSHELL

Today’s newsletter is for meat lovers. (If that’s not your cup of tea, please stick around. We will feature a meat-free meal next week, I promise.) If you also happen to be a pesto-lover, then you’re in for quite a treat. Bust out your sharpest steak knife. You’re going to need it!

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Dig in!
Ginger Wojcik
Senior Newsletter Editor

Written by Ginger Wojcik
November 3, 2026 • 2 min read

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Seared steak salad with fresh basil pesto and raw zucchini salad

Let the record show that I have nothing against carbs. It’s a total coincidence that the recipe I’m featuring today is notably low in them. This summery steak salad is, however, absolutely packed with protein — 54 grams per serving to be exact.

The pesto made from fresh basil adds a delightful herbaceousness (yes, that is a real word!) to this savory situation. There is also a raw zucchini element for crunch and fiber.

In 20 short minutes, you could be feasting on this decadent salad. What are you waiting for?

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THE TAKEOUT

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Until next time,

Take care of yourself, and we’ll see
you again soon!

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