Last Updated 08-27-2024
Welcome to the Let’s Dish weekly Easy Meal Plan! Every Saturday, I’ll provide seven dinner ideas–one for every day of the week–plus two desserts to try during the week. To make your life even easier, every dinner idea will include a suggested side dish. Happy cooking!
-MONDAY-
STICKY GARLIC NOODLES — Linguine noodles in a soy, brown sugar, and garlic sauce, with plenty of green onions. On the table in 15 minutes!
Side Dish Suggestion: Roasted Broccoli with Breadcrumbs
-TUESDAY-
SLOW COOKER THAI PEANUT PORK — Slow cooked pork and vegetables in a sweet and spicy Thai peanut sauce.
Side Dish Suggestion: Skillet Sugar Snap Peas
-WEDNESDAY-
BALSAMIC CHICKEN — Chicken breasts marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, then baked or grilled to perfection. This easy chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Side Dish Suggestion: Melon Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
-THURSDAY-
SLOW COOKER CARIBBEAN JERK PULLED PORK TACOS — Slow cooked shredded pork is seasoned with Caribbean spices and served in tortillas with fresh pineapple salsa.
Side Dish Suggestion: Grilled Pineapple Rice
-FRIDAY-
SLOW COOKER BARBECUE COLA CHICKEN — This super simple shredded barbecue chicken is the perfect easy meal for those busy week nights!
Side Dish Suggestion: Grilled Corn with Basil Butter
-SATURDAY-
GRILLED CAJUN SAUSAGE VEGGIE FOIL DINNERS — Smoked sausage and veggies are seasoned with Cajun spices, then grilled to perfection for a hearty, satisfying meal the whole family will love!
Side Dish Suggestion: Kale and Almond Salad with Lemon and Parmesan
-SUNDAY-
THAI PEANUT PORK TENDERLOIN — Pork tenderloin is pan-seared, then finished off in the oven and glazed with a flavorful Thai peanut sauce.
Side Dish Suggestion: Grilled Parmesan Asparagus
-DESSERT-
NO-BAKE MILE HIGH BANANA SPLIT PIE — All of your favorite banana split toppings are piled high in this no-bake pudding pie dessert that’s the perfect way to end any summer day!
COPYCAT CHERRY GARCIA ICE CREAM — Homemade vanilla ice cream with cherries and dark chocolate. Just like Ben and Jerry make!
Carissa Nelson | Spoonful of Easy
Hi Danelle,
Thanks for a great roundup! Sometimes my meal plan is more freezer scroungetown, so I appreciate the suggestions very much! Especially the slow cooker option!