Weekly Meal Plan #52

Got day-old rice sitting in the fridge? This is exactly what it’s for. A screaming hot Blackstone gets it popping and crisping in a way no indoor skillet can match, and the whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes.

A handful of pantry spices and ten minutes in the air fryer turn plain shrimp into something worth making again. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or straight off the tray for a Tuesday that doesn’t ask much of you.

I grew up eating SpaghettiOs from the can, no apologies. This version swaps in real tomatoes, real butter, and real parmesan for the same comfort in one pot, twenty minutes flat.

The sauce is what keeps me coming back to this one — bright, creamy, and tangy enough to cut through the crispy fish and crunchy slaw. Thursday suddenly feels like the best night of the week with these on the dinner table.

Leftover ham turns into a full dinner faster than delivery could ever show up. Smoky, garlicky, and built in one skillet, this is the kind of meal that has everyone at the table before you even call for dinner.

I’ve been making these the same way for decades and they still feel like a small treat every time. Pan-fried until golden, no fancy equipment required, just a good crust and a squeeze of lemon.

That lacy, caramelized crust only happens when you smash the patty hard against a screaming hot Blackstone — no regular pan gets you there. My seasoning blend does the rest, and Sunday dinner earns the wait all week.