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Wondering what to eat this week? Well, I have the whole week of meals planned out for you already! All you need to do is make a grocery list, go shopping and then enjoy every minute of time in the kitchen preparing some amazing dishes.

I have some delicious comfort foods planned for this week along with some nice, easy dinner ideas that will make your week go a little smoother. Each meal is also unique and bursting with flavor so every dinner will be exciting. Your whole family will come running to the table and beg you for seconds!

This weeks dinner ideas will take you on a culinary adventure. From delicious vegetarian recipes to homemade pizzas, each night is different and exciting. Plus, I even have some tasty mocktails and desserts to go with your meals. So, no more wondering what to make for dinner - just use my weekly lists! I take all the guess work out of meal planning. Enjoy!

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• SOUL FOOD SUNDAY:
• Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
• Southern Strawberry Iced Sweet Tea
• MEATLESS MONDAY:
• Meatless Baked Ziti with Ricotta
• Soft Oversized Crinkled Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
• TACO TUESDAY:
• Weeknight Gochujang Shrimp Tacos
• Spicy Strawberry Paloma Mocktail
• WEEKNIGHT WEDNESDAY:
• Apple Cheddar Sweet Potato Soup
• Easy Apple Cider Mocktail
• SIMPLE THURSDAY:
• Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken
• Honey Lavender Sheet Cake
• TAKEOUT FRIDAY:
• Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza
• Jamaican Me Happy Mocktail
• BREAKFAST/BRUNCH SATURDAY:
• Baked Crunch Cinnamon French Toast
• Apple Crisp Oatmilk Latte
• Tip of the Week
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• What To Eat This Week

SOUL FOOD SUNDAY:

Soul Food Sunday is for dishes that warm our hearts and nourish our souls, bringing comfort and joy to the table!

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Southern Crispy Oven Fried Chicken recipe made with a nice mix of chicken thighs and drumsticks, seasoned in two layers (both base + coating), coated with cornflakes and breadcrumbs for an extra crunch, and a great match for almost any side, makes for the perfect meal addition. You won’t believe how flavor-packed and CRISPY this chicken recipe is

Southern Strawberry Iced Sweet Tea

This Southern Strawberry Iced Sweet Tea is a refreshing home-brewed sweet tea made from black tea and a simple strawberry syrup and boasts of great hints of lemon, strawberry, and a whole lot of sweetness—just like they like it down south! The perfect drink for the sunniest of days regardless of the season!

MEATLESS MONDAY:

Get ready for some wholesome satisfying + hearty plant-based goodness!

Meatless Baked Ziti with Ricotta

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Look no further than this Meatless Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella. Packed with bold, savory flavors, this vegetarian pasta bake is a classic recipe that's perfect for the whole family. With creamy ricotta, roasted herb tomatoes, chunks of kale, and a well-seasoned tomato sauce, all topped with melty Mozzarella cheese. It's a simple yet satisfying, easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love!

Soft Oversized Crinkled Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

You won't stop at just one or two of these Soft Oversized Crinkled Sprinkle Sugar Cookies—they're that irresistible! Soft, tender, and slightly crispy, they're a delightful departure from traditional sugar cookies + a breeze to make. Make a batch on a Monday and you can enjoy them all week long.

TACO TUESDAY:

Because it would be a crime to pass up on taco goodness every Tuesday.

Weeknight Gochujang Shrimp Tacos

These Weeknight Gochujang Shrimp Tacos are the absolute perfect tacos! Packed with bold, spicy, sweet, + savory flavors–this recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser and is finger-licking goodness on a plate. Perfectly charred tortillas loaded with saucy shrimp, roasted tomatoes, poblano peppers, pineapple chunks, and topped with a freshly made cilantro lime sauce. These tacos are a great reminder that tacos can be thoroughly enjoyed during any season, especially for Taco Tuesdays!

Spicy Strawberry Paloma Mocktail

Serve bright and punchy glasses of Spicy Strawberry Paloma Mocktails with fresh grapefruit, jalapeños, and lime juice for a refreshing adult beverage without the booze.

WEEKNIGHT WEDNESDAY:

Where delicious easy dinners make midweek magic.

Apple Cheddar Sweet Potato Soup

This ultra creamy Apple Cheddar Sweet Potato Soup is made with savory roasted sweet potatoes, apples, fresh herbs + spices, vegetable stock, and heavy cream for a fully velvety eating experience-----a true soup season favorite for the entire family. Vegan + Gluten-free options available.

Easy Apple Cider Mocktail

This Apple Cider Mocktail is a simple delicious mocktail that comes rich in bold apple cider flavor and entirely jam-packed with warm, cozy spices. Made with an easy homemade apple syrup, freshly-squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and topped with your favorite bubbly, this mocktail is the best addition to any holiday table or weekend cheers! 

SIMPLE THURSDAY:

Because sometimes, a straightforward meal is all you need.

Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken

This Sheet Pan Maple Apple Chicken + Veggies features glazed roasted chicken breasts, broccolini, brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, and sliced apples. This recipe is great for meal prep or a family dinner. You will love the sweet and savory flavor and also how easy it is to put this complete meal together.

Honey Lavender Sheet Cake

Treat yourself to a slice of this heavenly soft Honey Lavender Sheet Cake, infused with fresh lavender, chamomile + sweet honey. Whether it's for brunch or dessert, it's the perfect treat for celebrating a special moment or when your simply craving something delicious.

TAKEOUT FRIDAY:

Bringing the joy of homemade "takeout" that's equally delicious and healthier.

Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza

This Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza is one of the best versions of pizza where taking a traditional staple like jerk chicken and using it to re-create something phenomenal for the entire family. It comes based in a sweet BBQ sauce and then loaded with mozzarella cheese, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, kale, and shredded jerk chicken. Perfect for any lunch or dinner, especially during weeknights.

Jamaican Me Happy Mocktail

This Jamaican Me Happy Mocktail has a tropical + sweet finish from the infusion of passionfruit, watermelon and strawberry flavors and just the right amount of tartness and fizz married together with hints of lemon.

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH SATURDAY:

Because breakfast on the weekends simply hits differently.

Baked Crunch Cinnamon French Toast

This Baked Crunch Cinnamon French Toast pulls together all bold flavors as a great option for breakfast or brunch. This french toast is easy to make, thick, soft, crunchy, fluffy, delicious, uses a handful of ingredients, and comes completely dairy-free. Fully coated with a crunchy cinnamon flavored topping from the cornflakes, this french toast recipe will certainly be your family's next new staple for those early mornings,

Apple Crisp Oatmilk Latte

Make this decadent homemade Apple Crisp Oatmilk Latte with bold amounts of apple flavor coupled with cold brew or espresso, brown sugar-syrup, and your favorite plant-based milk that creates the perfect pick-me-up in the mornings, especially during the Fall season! All Dairy-free and vegan. Serve hot or cold.

Tip of the Week

Read The Recipe

You may not have to wonder what to eat this week thanks to my handy meal plan list, but you should still always read each recipe completely before you dive into cooking. Reading the recipes all the way through before you cook is an essential step that all great chef practice. Knowing exactly how the recipe will come together is essential! This way, there is no surprises halfway through the cooking process.

I like to read the recipes and visualize how each step will work out. I also like to questions recipes to really make sure I grasp the importance of each step. Why do I need to chop the tomatoes so small? When do the spices get mixed in? Simple questions like these are usually answered right in the recipe directions and they help you really understand what you are cooking.

Take my list of dinner ideas for the week and read through each recipe thoroughly. Let me know if you have any questions and I can try to answer before you start cooking! Read, cook, then enjoy!

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What To Eat This Week

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