This week’s Easy Meal Plan is packed with flavorful, simple recipes that make dinner time easier and more delicious. I’m also excited to share a special GIVEAWAY celebrating Not Your Mama’s Canning Book: Modern Canned Goods and What to Make With Them. One lucky reader will win a full CASE of fresh California figs courtesy of the California Fig Industry. Use them to make the Vanilla Fig Preserves from the book, snack on them fresh, or create any fig-forward dish you like. Read the meal plan below, then scroll for giveaway details and how to enter!
Weekly Meal Plan Week 59 – Ten talented bloggers bringing a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, and desserts.
Asian Steak Bites – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Easy Oven Braised French Onion Pork Chops – Yellow Bliss Road
Grilled Pork Tenderloin in Foil – Diethood
Tailgate-Approved Chicken and Bacon Sandwiches – Pass the Sushi
Kitchen Closed – Enjoy a night off!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken – The Cookie Rookie
Taco-Stuffed Avocados – Sweet C’s
Caesar Pasta Salad – Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Peach Lava Flow – Wishes & Dishes
Caramel Apple Brownies – Lemons for Lulu
Selfish Bars – Foodie with Family
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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
For more inspiration, check the collection of Meal Plans we’ve created for additional ideas and seasonal menus.
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Giveaway details: One case of fresh California figs will be awarded to the winner selected through the giveaway entry form. The figs are ideal for preserving, baking, or eating fresh. No purchase is necessary to enter. The giveaway is provided by the California Fig Industry and is subject to the terms presented in the giveaway entry form. Follow the instructions on the giveaway widget to enter and confirm eligibility before submitting your entry.
About the meal plan: This week’s lineup offers a variety of easy, family-friendly dinners and treats. From quick skillet meals to oven-braised pork chops and light, refreshing salads, you’ll find dishes that suit busy weeknights and relaxed weekends. Desserts include seasonal fruit-forward options and indulgent brownies and bars to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Suggested pairing ideas: Serve the Asian Steak Bites with steamed rice or a crisp Asian-style slaw. The French Onion Pork Chops pair well with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. Grilled pork tenderloin in foil keeps flavors juicy—add a simple green salad and warm bread for an effortless meal. Taco-stuffed avocados are a great low-carb option, while the Caesar pasta salad makes a hearty side or light main dish. Round out the week with caramel apple brownies or Selfish Bars for dessert.
If you try any recipes from this plan, save and share them on your meal planning board so they’re easy to find during the week. Good luck in the fig giveaway, and enjoy a tasty, low-stress week in the kitchen!