Real Food, Real Easy Recipes for the Week
Hello, busy moms and families! This week, I’ve got a lineup of easy and delicious dinner ideas that will keep your evenings stress-free and your bellies happy. Let’s dive into our real food, real easy recipes for the week. Yes, you will see some easy cooking days this week! This is a time for family, and remember, our goal is to make dinner the happiest hour of the day as a family! Let’s make some real food, read easy, recipe for the week!
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Dinner Ideas and Recipes
Monday: Mediterranean White Bean Pasta Salad
Start your week with a burst of Mediterranean flavors. Start your week with a burst of Mediterranean flavors by enjoying this refreshing pasta salad that is packed with white beans, juicy tomatoes, salty green olives, and fresh herbs. Dress it with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. It’s a perfect meatless meal that’s ready in no time.
Tuesday: Pork Carnitas, Vegan Pinto Beans Mashed, with Burrito Fixings
Taco Tuesday gets an upgrade with tender pork carnitas and a side of creamy, vegan mashed pinto beans. Set out your favorite burrito fixings like shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, and guacamole, and let everyone build their own burrito masterpieces.
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili and Cornbread
Midweek calls for something comforting yet effortless. Throw together a hearty turkey chili in your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a house filled with delicious aromas. Serve it up with a side of warm, golden cornbread for a complete meal.
Piggy Back Cooking Tip (make enough chili to serve with hot dogs this week!)
Momma Can Piggy Back Cooking Tips
Thursday: Chili Dogs and Frozen Fries, with Carrot Sticks
Keep things simple and fun with chili dogs! Heat some frozen fries and serve with fresh carrot sticks on the side. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal that the kids will love and takes hardly any time to prepare.
Friday: Frozen Pizza Night with Veggie Tray
Who doesn’t love pizza night? Pop your favorite frozen pizzas in the oven and pair them with a colorful veggie tray. It’s an easy way to sneak in some extra veggies while enjoying a laid-back evening.
One of our top picks for Frozen Pizza Night!
California Pizza Kitchen Frozen Pizza!
Saturday: Local Diner Dinner Out – DIY Soup and Sandwich Night
Take a break from the kitchen and enjoy dinner at your favorite local diner. If you prefer staying in, whip up a DIY soup and sandwich night at home. Mix and match your favorite soups and sandwiches for a cozy and customizable meal.
Sunday: Crispy Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple Orange Coleslaw
End the week on a high note with a classic Sunday dinner. Treat your family to crispy fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, pineapple orange coleslaw, and a side of warm cornbread. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will look forward to.
And don’t forget to finish each meal with some fresh fruit for dessert and on Sunday’s serve a good apple pie or some warm homemade peanut butter cookies.
I hope these recipes make your week a little easier and a lot tastier. Enjoy your meals, and happy cooking!
