Weekly Meal Plan Week 35 – Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, sides, and desserts.
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your weekly menu with bright, comforting flavors. This week’s selection includes a variety of easy weeknight dinners, cozy soups, savory sides, and sweet treats. Plan your meals around these tried-and-true recipes:
- Brown Sugar and Spice Baked Chicken – Barefeet in the Kitchen
- Apple Butter Pork Chop Skillet – The Cookie Rookie
- Classic Beef Chili – Girl Carnivore
- Turkey, Kale and Rice Soup – Yellow Bliss Road
- Kitchen Closed – Enjoy a night off!
- Simple Mushroom Kale Pasta with Pancetta – Foodie with Family
- Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Glazed Ham – Diethood
- Garlicky Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes – Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Strawberry Rickey (Non-Alcoholic) – Lemons for Lulu
- Peanut Butter Buckeye Bark – Wishes and Dishes
- Berries and Crème Anglaise – Sweet C’s Designs
These recipes cover a wide range of tastes and cooking styles, from quick skillet meals to slow-cooker comfort food. Here are a few highlights and ideas for using this plan:
- Brown Sugar and Spice Baked Chicken: A simple baked chicken recipe that balances sweet and savory—great served with a light salad or roasted vegetables.
- Apple Butter Pork Chop Skillet: Pork chops glazed with apple butter for an easy one-pan dinner; pair with mashed potatoes or steamed greens.
- Classic Beef Chili: A hearty, crowd-pleasing chili that’s perfect for meal prep and freezing in portions for busy nights.
- Turkey, Kale and Rice Soup: A nourishing soup that uses lean turkey and kale to deliver comforting flavor with healthy ingredients.
- Simple Mushroom Kale Pasta with Pancetta: An elegant weekday pasta combining earthy mushrooms, savory pancetta, and tender kale.
- Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Glazed Ham: Let the slow cooker do the work for a hands-off main dish that’s ideal for weekend meals or gatherings.
- Garlicky Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes: A unique make-ahead side dish prepared in a slow cooker—creamy and full of garlic flavor.
- Strawberry Rickey: A refreshing, non-alcoholic spring beverage perfect for warm days and family-friendly gatherings.
- Peanut Butter Buckeye Bark: A sweet treat that’s great for dessert plates or gifting—rich peanut butter paired with chocolate.
- Berries and Crème Anglaise: A light, elegant dessert of fresh berries with a smooth vanilla custard sauce—perfect for finishing a spring meal.
This week’s meal plan was brought to you by:
Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts | Barefeet in the Kitchen | Foodie with Family | Wishes and Dishes | Pass the Sushi | Lemons for Lulu | Sweet C’s Designs | The Cookie Rookie | Yellow Bliss Road | Diethood
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