A Week of Easy, Family-Friendly Meals for Busy Weeknights
7 simple recipes to make dinner stress-free (and seriously delicious)
We’ve all been there — it’s Sunday night, you’ve got a packed week ahead, and dinner planning feels like one more thing on the to-do list. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This week’s meal lineup is all about flavor, flexibility, and ease — family-friendly recipes that you can throw together without breaking a sweat.
From light and fresh lettuce wraps to cozy soups and “cheat” gyros that taste straight out of a restaurant, these recipes are proof that dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be amazing.
So grab your grocery list and get ready for a week of stress-free, crave-worthy meals everyone at your table will love.
Monday: Fiesta-Style Sweet Potatoes
Start the week with a burst of color and flavor! These Fiesta-Style Sweet Potatoes are loaded with your favorite taco toppings — think black beans, corn, peppers, cheese, and avocado — all piled high on perfectly roasted sweet potatoes.
It’s a fun, veggie-packed way to kick off the week, and everyone can build their own.
→ Get the recipe: Fiesta-Style Sweet Potatoes
Tuesday: Crunchy Green Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing
Tuesdays are for something quick, crisp, and refreshing — and this Crunchy Green Salad totally delivers. With crisp romaine, avocado, tomatoes, nuts, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
The real star? That sesame soy dressing. It’s tangy, nutty, and addictive enough to make even salad skeptics clean their plates.
→ Get the recipe: Crunchy Green Salad with Sesame Soy Dressing
Wednesday: Corn + Pesto Gnocchi with Lemon-Whipped Ricotta
Midweek calls for a little comfort — and this dish tastes fancy without the fuss.
Pillowy gnocchi tossed in buttery pesto with sweet corn and toasted pine nuts, then topped with creamy Lemon-Whipped Ricotta for the dreamiest bite. It’s bright, rich, and ready in under 30 minutes.
→ Get the recipe: Corn + Pesto Gnocchi with Lemon-Whipped Ricotta
Thursday: Cheat Sheet Pan Beef Gyros
These Cheat Sheet Pan Gyros are one of my favorite busy-week hacks. No rotisserie, no stress — just perfectly seasoned ground beef baked on a sheet pan until tender and crisp around the edges.
Serve with tzatziki, pickled red onions, warm pita, and a squeeze of lemon for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner everyone will devour.
→ Get the recipe: Cheat Sheet Pan Gyros
Friday: Creamy Green Chile Corn Stew
End the week with something cozy. This Creamy Green Chile Corn Stew is warm, comforting, and just the right amount of spicy.
Packed with corn, chiles, potatoes, and creamy broth, it’s the kind of meal you’ll want to curl up with on the couch. Serve with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping.
→ Get the recipe: Creamy Green Chile Corn Stew
Saturday: Better-Than-P.F. Chang’s Asian Lettuce Wraps
Saturday nights call for something light and fun — these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are exactly that. They’re savory, a little sweet, and full of fresh crunch.
Ground chicken gets tossed in a homemade hoisin-soy sauce with garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts — all wrapped up in crisp lettuce leaves. A total crowd-pleaser!
→ Get the recipe: Better-Than-P.F. Chang’s Asian Lettuce Wraps
Sunday: The Best Egg Pie (Quiche) Recipe
Sundays are for brunchy comfort food — and this Egg Pie (a.k.a. Quiche) is the ultimate make-ahead meal. Buttery crust, rich eggs, and any fillings you’ve got in the fridge.
Try bacon, chorizo, and cheddar like I do, or throw in whatever leftovers you’ve got. It’s forgiving, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
→ Get the recipe: The Best Egg Pie Recipe
A Week of Real Food Made Simple
This week’s menu is built for real life — flavorful, quick, and made with ingredients you probably already have. Whether you’re feeding kids, meal prepping for the week, or just trying to make dinner a little easier, these recipes are here to make your evenings a little brighter (and a lot tastier).