Weekly Meal Plan #64
When the days get shorter and the evenings fill up, easy entrees are what keep my kitchen running. I want dinner to feel like a win without a long list of steps standing in the way. Comfort and simplicity can absolutely go together.
Half your groceries might already be home. Peek in your pantry, then use the list below to finish the job.
Monday — Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
I keep the heat mild so everyone at the table can enjoy these. They’re easy enough for a weeknight, yet they still feel a little special when friends come over.
Tuesday — Dublin Coddle
If you’ve spent time around Dublin, you know this dish even if you’ve never cooked it. You almost never see it outside Ireland, and even less often is it made properly.
Wednesday — Panko Crusted Salmon
Baked salmon too often ends up bare and boring. Mine gets a crisp buttery top and a bright, lemony spoonful of herbs the second it comes out of the oven.
Thursday — Cabbage, Potato and Kielbasa Skillet
A full dinner out of one pan is what I want when I have zero interest in scrubbing a stack of dishes afterward. This skillet is my answer to that.
Friday — Chicken and Rice Casserole
Dinner that practically cooks itself is what Friday deserves. Ten minutes of prep gets creamy chicken and rice into the oven, and then I’m free to go do anything else.
Saturday — Fried Rice
Next to almost anything that needs a side, fried rice has a spot on my table. It’s just as good as a meal on its own with whatever protein is left in the fridge.
Sunday — Ground Pork and Potato Casserole
Sunday dinner shouldn’t swallow three hours of prepping and cooking, and this casserole doesn’t ask for that. Ground pork keeps it easy on the budget, yet it tastes like something you’d order in a bistro.
Salads and Sides
Desserts
Dinner doesn’t have to be a big event to feel like one. Take it at your own pace, and the recipes will be right above when you need them.