25 recipes to try this week if your meal plan needs help
If your weekly meal plan is starting to look a little too familiar, this list is here to rescue it. These 25 recipes mix comfort favorites with a few fresh ideas, so your meals won’t feel like déjà vu by Wednesday. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks and dessert are covered, so check them all out.
Chocolate Chia Balls
These chocolate chia balls are a quick, feel-good snack packed with fiber, omega-3s, and just the right amount of chocolate. Easy to make and even easier to grab on the go. Get the recipe: Chocolate Chia Balls
Best Ever Chicken and Rice Casserole
The ultimate chicken and rice casserole is a comforting one-pan meal with chicken and creamy rice, baked to perfection. This hearty favorite comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients. Get the Recipe: Best Ever Chicken and Rice Casserole
Spicy Ginger Beef
This spicy ginger beef recipe is even better than takeout and easy to make at home. It features crispy slices of beef coated in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce with a ginger kick. It tastes like it came straight from your favorite restaurant. Get the Recipe: Spicy Ginger Beef
Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
These oven-baked chicken wings come out crispy outside, juicy inside, and seriously good. Tossed in a quick homemade buffalo sauce, they’re ready to steal the show. Get the recipe: Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread
This homemade apple fritter bread is filled with cinnamon-sugar apples in every bite. It’s like a bakery-style apple fritter transformed into a cozy quick bread loaf and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are easy and delicious, especially when you spruce them up with aromatic ingredients. These roasted rosemary potatoes are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and full of flavour. Get the recipe: Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Easy Chicken Bites
These easy chicken bites are on constant repeat over here because sometimes, simple just wins. They go with literally everything, and even the picky eaters don’t argue, which feels like a small miracle. Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Bites
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
These almond flour peanut butter cookies are a softer, slightly healthier take on the classic. They’re sweet, chewy, and made with almond flour instead of the usual wheat flour. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole
This creamy beef stroganoff casserole is a simple ground beef dish ideal for busy weeknights. Egg noodles are baked in a rich, creamy stroganoff sauce using easy pantry staples, creating a hearty, family-friendly comfort meal. Get the recipe: Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole
Oven Roasted Rosemary Almonds
For a savory snack with a gentle kick, try these oven-roasted rosemary almonds. They’re crunchy, spicy, wholesome, and perfect for serving when guests drop by. Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Rosemary Almonds
Easy Banana Pancakes
These banana pancakes are always perfect for breakfast. They’re super easy to whip up, and you’ll love how fluffy and delicious they are. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
This easy slow cooker French dip sandwich is made with tender beef, rich au jus, sweet caramelized onions, and melty provolone cheese. Topped with a creamy horseradish aioli, it delivers that restaurant-style flavor without leaving home. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Easy Croffle Recipe (Croissant Waffle)
Learn how to make the famous croffle, which is croissant dough cooked in a waffle iron that works perfectly for breakfast or dessert. A croffle is the ultimate mashup of a rich, flaky croissant and a golden, crispy waffle. Finish it off with your favorite toppings. Get the recipe: Easy Croffle Recipe (Croissant Waffle)
TikTok Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti
This viral million dollar spaghetti is made with a meat sauce blended with Alfredo, tossed with spaghetti noodles, and baked under a layer of mozzarella until golden. It’s a baked pasta everyone raves about. Get the Recipe: TikTok Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti
Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast idea? Try this hearty biscuit breakfast casserole. Loaded with fluffy biscuits, savory sausage, and melted cheese, it’s a tasty way to kick off your morning. Get the recipe: Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
Chocolate Cake Balls
These chocolate cake balls are perfect for indulging your sweet tooth or wowing guests. With a chocolate cake center dipped in melted chocolate, they’re a must-try for any chocolate fan. Get the recipe: Chocolate Cake Balls
Ritzy Chicken Casserole
Ritzy chicken casserole features shredded chicken baked beneath a buttery Ritz cracker topping. This simple, comforting dish comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead meal. Get the recipe: Ritzy Chicken Casserole
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon roll French toast casserole brings together the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls with the ease of a breakfast casserole. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend treat. Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Looking for a spicy and flavorful lunch? This jalapeno chicken salad is a copycat of Chicken Salad Chick’s Jalapeno Holly and is loaded with creamy goodness, heat, and flavor. Get the recipe: Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Banana Pudding Cookies
These banana pudding cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the cozy flavors of classic banana pudding. Made with instant banana cream pudding mix, white chocolate chips, and crushed vanilla wafers, they’re an easy treat for bake sales and potlucks. Get the recipe: Banana Pudding Cookies
Crispy Air Fried Onion Rings
These air fryer onion rings transform simple onions into a crunchy, flavor-packed snack everyone will love. Perfect for game day, as an appetizer, or anytime a crunchy craving hits. Skip the takeout and whip up these instead. Get the recipe: Crispy Air Fried Onion Rings
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Slow cooker lasagna soup is a comforting, flavor-packed meal made easy. Using pantry staples, this hearty soup comes together with almost no prep for a delicious dinner. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Cast Iron Skillet Pizza
Cast iron skillet pizza is the simplest way to enjoy homemade pizza. With just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes, you’ll have a hot, cheesy pizza ready in no time. Get the recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Pizza
Slow Cooker Brownies
The best slow cooker brownies. This easy crockpot recipe makes rich, gooey, fudgy brownies baked right in your slow cooker for a simple, crowd-pleasing treat. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Brownies
Sesame Chicken
Homemade Chinese sesame chicken features crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. This sesame chicken recipe is even better than takeout and totally worth making at home. Get the Recipe: Sesame Chicken