Side Dishes
Rice Pilaf
40 mins
I put together this week’s meal plan to help your week run a little smoother, because I know how crazy life gets. This week’s meals bring cozy, easy, and fun to the table, so whatever kind of day you’re having, dinner’s already handled.
This Week’s Meal Plan Has Your Back
Life’s chaotic enough without standing in front of the fridge at 5 p.m. wondering what to throw together. This week’s meals are the kind that make you feel like a rockstar with zero stress. Quick and seriously delicious. I planned it out so you don’t have to.
- Monday: Spinach Stuffed Salmon
- Tuesday: Tater Tot Nachos
- Wednesday: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Thursday: Quick and Easy Stromboli
- Friday: Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Feeding 4–6 Hungry Humans? I’ve Got You.
Whether you’re dealing with picky kids, bottomless teens, or just a crew that loves to eat, this plan is made for you. It feeds 4–6, includes five easy weeknight dinners, and comes with one handy shopping list.
Stuffed Salmon
This spinach stuffed salmon is a flavor explosion, with the creamy richness of the cheese and the earthy goodness of the spinach perfectly complementing the tender, flaky salmon. It's a restaurant-quality meal that's ready in just 45 minutes!
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Tater Tot Nachos
Tater Tot Nachos are made with crispy golden tater tots, topped with seasoned beef, scoops of refried beans, corn, black beans, salsa and melty cheese. Add your favorite toppings and dig in!
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Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
My crockpot beef and broccoli recipe is loaded with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic soy sauce.
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Quick and Easy Stromboli
This quick and easy Stromboli gets loaded with Italian salami, pepperoni, pizza sauce and cheese. It's so quick, easy and delicious you will want to make it again and again!
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Get that classic buffalo flavor and combine it with some chicken and pasta, and you have yourself a mouthwatering entree that everyone will go crazy over!
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Why Meal Planning Is My Superpower
No, it doesn’t make life perfect—but it does keep me from panic-ordering pizza at 6 p.m., and honestly, that’s a win.
- It saves money: I’m not just wandering the aisles grabbing random things that will eventually go bad.
- It saves my brain: I don’t even have to think about what to make for dinner, it’s already planned!
- It keeps us eating real food: When the plan’s in place, I’m way less likely to hit the drive-thru.
Each weekly plan comes with a free printable grocery list that’s already measured and organized for you. Just print it out, head to the store, and enjoy feeling way more on top of life than you did five minutes ago!
Level Up Dinner with These Easy Sides
If you’re wondering what to serve on the side. Here are some fun and simple ideas to make your dinners complete!
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Guacamole
15 mins
Dinner
The BEST Easy Fried Rice
30 mins
Bread
The Best Homemade Garlic Bread
25 mins
Leftovers Make Life Easier
I stick to planning dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are for winging it, relaxing, or grabbing something fun. If you’ve got leftovers, pop them in an airtight container and save them for when the week gets busy.
