Weekly Meal Plan #60
There’s a difference between feeding people and cooking for your family. Hearty, generous dinners that scale easily and taste like they came from someone who cared. This is the week to slow down and cook for the people you love.
Your pantry might already have a head start on this week’s dinners. Take a look, then the shopping list below fills in the rest.
Monday — Cheesy Spanish Rice
This is the dish my whole family goes a little crazy for, and the leftovers might be even better than the first night. Cheesy, smoky, and always disappears fast.
Tuesday — Broiled Prime Rib & Roasted Asparagus
Broiling is basically upside-down grilling, and it’s a technique that deserves way more credit than it gets. Ten minutes total and dinner looks like it came from somewhere fancy.
Wednesday — Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, black beans, and corn simmer in a Southwestern broth that gets its body from masa harina instead of flour. A splash of heavy cream at the end makes it silky rather than heavy.
Thursday — Sloppy Joe Pasta
Classic sloppy joe flavors get tossed with penne, topped with cheese and crumbled hamburger buns, then baked until bubbly. All the nostalgia of the sandwich in casserole form.
Friday — Fried Chicken Thighs with Milk Gravy
xed into the flour dredge is the small secret behind that extra-crunchy coating. Simple swap, seriously different result.
Saturday — Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers
Seared sausage links go into the slow cooker with marinara, onions, and a rainbow of bell peppers to simmer for hours. By dinnertime, everything is tender and packed with flavor.
Sunday — Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This is the Sunday dinner that requires almost nothing from you once it’s in the pot. Walk away, come back, and dinner’s completely done.
Salads and Sides
Desserts
The hard part’s done. All that’s left is getting everyone to the table. List’s below, links are ready.