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-
EASY SLOW COOKER ORANGE CHICKEN — Better than take-out orange chicken made in the slow cooker!
Side Dish Suggestion: Snap Pea Poppy Seed Salad
-TUESDAY-
BAKED SPAGHETTI LASAGNA — Hearty baked spaghetti in a creamy mozzarella and ricotta base, topped with a flavorful sausage marinara sauce.
Side Dish Suggestion: Easy Parmesan Garlic Knots
-WEDNESDAY-
SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH FRESH PLUM SALSA — Pan sauteed chicken breasts are finished off with a sweet, fresh plum salsa. Perfect for when you’re eating light!
Side Dish Suggestion: Maple Balsamic Roasted Asparagus with Cranberries and Feta
-THURSDAY-
Side Dish Suggestion: Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks
-FRIDAY-
Side Dish Suggestion: Copycat Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
-SATURDAY-
CHIPOTLE CHILI DOGS — Traditional chili dogs are given a smoky, spicy kick thanks to the addition of chipotle peppers in adobo. Topped with spicy sour cream, cheddar cheese and green onions, these Southwest inspired chili dogs are bound to be a hit!
Side Dish Suggestion: Pineapple Black Bean Salsa and tortilla chips
-SUNDAY-
SLOW COOKER CHERRY BALSAMIC PORK TENDERLOIN — Pork tenderloin is slow cooked with a cherry balsamic glaze in this easy recipe that’s simple enough for week nights, but fancy enough for company.
Side Dish Suggestion: Brown Sugar Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots
-DESSERT-
SPICED CRANBERRY PEAR CRISP — Fresh, in season pears and cranberries are lightly spiced and baked with a crumbly oat topping in this comforting fall dessert. Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME — These easy but elegant chocolate desserts are rich, decadent and irresistible. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a dinner party with friends.
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