Following a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, save time and money! Each week I share six healthy, family friendly & simple dinner recipes to help you simplify feeding your families!
I had the most incredible 40th birthday celebration thanks to Patrick and some very special friends. We ate, drank and danced the night away then I woke up Sunday tired, hungover and feeling every bit of 40….but it was totally worth it. Thanks to all of you for taking the time to send wishes and love last weekend – you made my day!
Last week’s meal plan was a good one but this week y’all – this week is on fire. For those who requested the buffalo chicken salad recipe, scroll down to the end – sharing below!
Meal Plan 4/25 – 4/30
Sunday, April 25th | Classic Stuffed Shells | Total Time: 55 minutes | I used to think stuffing shells took too much effort but I was so wrong. This recipe comes together so quickly and it tastes even better.
Monday, April 26th | Easy Tuna Poke Bowl | Total Time: 20 minutes | OK so I get that this one isn’t kid friendly but I’ve been craving fresh tuna for weeks and finally stumbled across the easiest poke recipe known to man. Make sure you use sushi grade tuna -if you are in Charleston, check out CudaCo on Folly Road! Kid Tip: Trader Joe’s has great fish sticks so pop some into the oven and serve with brown rice drizzled with yum yum sauce found in most grocery stores or snag on Amazon. My girls are obsessed.
Tuesday, April 27th | Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad | Total Time: 30 minutes | This recipe screams summer to me – it’s so fresh and light. Don’t skip making the dressing – it’s divine and you will want to pour it over everything. Kid Tip: serve plain quinoa (drizzle the green dressing or yum yum sauce), tomatoes, plain chicken and some mozzarella cheese.
Wednesday, April 28th | Grilled Cheeseburger Wrap | Total Time: 25 minutes | I’m not sure how but these are under 400 calories and divine. Such a great family friendly recipe!
Thursday, April 29th | Roasted Chicken Pita Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas and Tzatziki | Total Time: 30 minutes | Guess what – this is a sheet pan recipe!! Roast the chicken thighs and chick peas together then assemble your pita. You can sub flatbread for pita and eat like a pizza too. Make it easier and purchase store made Tzatziki. Kid Tip: if your kids won’t eat chicken with some spice, just roast a few pieces with salt and pepper. Serve with a side of chick peas (they can just stare at them), pita bread and some fresh veggies.
Friday, April 30th | Skinnytaste Sloppy Joes | Total Time: 30 minutes | I love this lightened up version of sloppy joes. Think less sweet and more savory. Ava asks me to make this every week!
This Week You Will Need
Buffalo Chicken Salad (Eating for lunch this week!)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup Noble Medium Buffalo Sauce (it’s the best, trust me – use more if you love spice)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 cup black beans ( just drain and use right out of the can)
- 1 cup cherub tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- juice of two limes
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- salt & pepper
Combine buffalo sauce with rotisserie chicken. Set aside. Assemble the salad by topping the romaine with chicken, bell pepper, jalapeno, black beans, tomatoes and cheese. Whisk together lime juice, a pinch of salt & pepper and olive oil. Drizzle over salad and serve!
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