Weekly Meal Plan — Week 36: Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, drinks, and desserts.
Happy spring! It’s that moment in the year when the seasons shift and you suddenly notice longer days and fresher produce arriving at the market. Whether you’re thrilled about extended daylight or still recovering from losing an hour to Daylight Saving Time, this week’s Easy Meal Plan removes the guesswork so you can enjoy more time at the table and less time planning. The menu features comforting favorites and fresh new ideas: Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese, One-Pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken Sausage, Herb-Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Polenta, Slow-Cooker Chipotle Beef Burritos, Bacon-Avocado-Tomato Pasta Salad, One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore, Cheesy Jalapeño Potato Poppers, Pink Gimlet (cocktail and mocktail), a Vanilla Coconut Icebox Cake, and a Strawberry Shortcake Cake. Which recipe will you try first? If you cooked from last week’s plan, what was your favorite?
Copycat Panera Macaroni and Cheese — Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
One-Pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken Sausage — Wishes and Dishes
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Polenta — The Cookie Rookie
Slow-Cooker Chipotle Beef Burritos — Pass the Sushi
Kitchen Closed — Enjoy a night off!
Bacon, Avocado, and Tomato Pasta Salad — Barefeet in the Kitchen
One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore — Yellow Bliss Road
Cheesy Jalapeño Potato Poppers — Foodie with Family
Pink Gimlet — Cocktail and Mocktail — Sweet C’s Designs
Vanilla Coconut Icebox Cake — Lemons for Lulu
Strawberry Shortcake Cake — Diethood
This week’s meal plan 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
Pin this plan to your meal-planning board for easy access all week long.
Tips for using this meal plan:
- Pick a night to try a new recipe and leave one evening free for leftovers or takeout to reduce stress.
- Batch prep vegetables or grains on the weekend to speed weeknight assembly.
- Adapt protein and produce based on what’s fresh and on sale at your local market.
- Serve the Pink Gimlet as a mocktail for kids or designated drivers by swapping the alcohol for sparkling water or a nonalcoholic mixer.
Whether you’re leaning toward creamy comfort food, light spring seafood, or a show-stopping dessert, this week’s collection offers something for every appetite. Enjoy the convenience of a curated plan and the pleasure of sharing great meals with friends and family.