It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From the perfect spring pasta to 15-minute pork chops, we’ve got five dinners that will get you through the busy week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and stock up before the weekend’s over. And if it’s easier for you to do that from your inbox, be sure to sign up for our weekly meal plan emails.
Top: Lemon Asparagus Pasta at Dinner at the Zoo | Pork Chops in Salsa Verde at Muy Bueno
Related: 6 easy breakfast-for-dinner recipes that go way beyond pancakes.
These gorgeous Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos at Haile Thomas are simple and delicious, the perfect way to get the kids on board for #MeatlessMonday. They’re also vegan, topped with a Cilantro Cashew Crema that looks delicious and easy to make. But if you’re on board with dairy, you can simply blend the cilantro, garlic, spices, and lime juice with regular sour cream, no problem.
Lemon Asparagus Pasta | Dinner at the Zoo
The Lemon Asparagus Pasta that Kate spied at Dinner at the Zoo while rounding up her favorite spring pasta recipes is not only spring deliciousness served on a plate, it’s also a one-bowl meal with carb, veggies, and protein all together. I can’t think of anything better, but if you’re not on board for some reason, click on over for eight other fantastic options. One will certainly do the trick for the week — and maybe next week too!
DIY Poke Bowls | What’s Gaby Cooking
Though spring weather hasn’t quite settled in NYC, I’m bringing the spring break vibes to my kitchen this week with family-friendly poke bowls. If you’ve never made poke bowls at home — or maybe don’t even know what they are — our guide will help you out. From advising you on what fish to buy to providing tips on making your bowls kid-friendly (really!), we’ve got everything you need to give this perhaps new-to-you healthy and delicious dinner a try.
Related: 5 ways to save money on groceries using your Instant Pot.
This idea for Pork Chops in Salsa Verde at Muy Bueno is so quick, easy, and delicious that I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before! But that’s just one of the many reasons why I love Yvette so much: She works magic like that. If you have time, make her salsa verde from scratch. It’s worth it. Otherwise, use store-bought. Her suggestion is great, and I also love Trader Joe’s brand.
I have to admit that when I first came across a recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast, I was intrigued, but couldn’t bring myself to make it. After all, it called for instant ranch dressing — the kind that comes in powder form. But then I found this recipe at Chili Pepper Madness that looked just as tasty as the others, was nearly as easy to make, and only called for real ingredients. I had to try it and, as it turns out, am so glad that I did. It’s delicious!
This recipe is perfect for Friday night because it takes a while to cook (all hands off). If you won’t be home for the five hours of cooking time, though, either save it for the weekend or put the roast in your slow cooker in the morning instead so that it can cook unattended.
Ohh wow! Mississippi Pot Roast is one of ma favorites and your recipe has done justice to the meal. I made this last night and everybody loved it, specially my kids. Thanks so much for sharing wonderful recipes. Do you happen to have any Indian recipes?
So glad you liked this find too!! We have included tons of Indian recipe finds over the time that we’ve been doing a weekly meal plan. Is there anything in particular that you’re looking for? Not Indian, but there’s a Pakistani Egg Curry here: https://coolmomeats.com/2018/04/13/weekly-meal-plan-98-april/, a Chicken Korma here: https://coolmomeats.com/2018/03/30/weekly-meal-plan-96-april/, an American healthy food blogger’s take on butter chicken done in the Instant Pot here: https://coolmomeats.com/2018/01/08/skinny-instant-pot-recipes/, Chicken Pulao here: https://coolmomeats.com/2018/01/08/skinny-instant-pot-recipes/… Hopefully that can get you started!! Enjoy!