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Need a break from the whole “what’s for dinner?” struggle? I’ve got you covered with this week’s meal plan. With five tasty meals and a grocery list ready to go, you can stop stressing and actually enjoy dinnertime again.
Let’s Make Dinner Easy This Week
This week’s meals hit that perfect middle ground, comforting, full of flavor, and just different enough to keep things fun. There’s a little variety, a little ease, and a whole lot of “let’s just get dinner on the table without overthinking it.” If you’ve been in a bit of a dinner rut, this plan might be just what you need to mix things up.
- Monday: Mongolian Chicken
- Tuesday: Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
- Wednesday: Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites
- Thursday: Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers
- Friday: Cheesy Baked Ziti
How Many Does This Meal Plan Feed?
This plan serves 4–6 and includes five delicious, family-friendly dinners. Plus, there’s a ready-to-go shopping list (click on the pink button) so you can shop once and feel set for the week.
Mongolian Chicken
Mongolian Chicken is coated chicken tossed in a sweet savory sauce that is better than take out! This simple recipe is the beginning to tasty dinner in minutes.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are buttery, zesty, and will WOW at your next family get-together! They are super easy to make and pack delicious flavor in every juicy bite!
Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites
Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites are tender morsels of steak perfection. Bite sized heaven in less than 15 minutes!
Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers
Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers are made with tender pork tenderloin cubes that are loaded with flavor, paired with fresh, summertime vegetables that enhance texture and flavor that will leave your tastebuds wanting more
Cheesy Baked Ziti
This cheesy baked ziti is baked to perfection with al dente noodles, spicy pepperoni, flavorful sausage, and smothered in melty cheese. It comes together quickly and easily and can be made ahead of time for busy weeknights!
Why Meal Planning Is My Secret Weapon
I didn’t start meal planning to be organized; I started because I was tired of the chaos. Now, it’s the one thing that makes my week feel less like a scramble and more like a win. Here’s what it solves:
- Cuts the grocery bill: A plan means I buy what I need and actually use it. No more mystery spinach at the back of the fridge.
- Saves my sanity: I already made the hard decision, what’s for dinner, before the day got crazy. Yes!
- Helps me eat real food: When meals are planned out, I’m way less tempted 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!
Perfect Pairings for Dinner This Week
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 extras, pop them in an airtight container and save them for a no-effort dinner when the week gets busy.
About Alyssa Rivers
Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.
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