SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
π Meal Plan for May 25-31, 2026 π
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 25-31, 2026). DAY 1: Baked Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo (and Garlic-Butter-White-Wine Sauce)
DAY 2: Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce (15-Minute Meal)
DAY 3: Italian Wedding Soup (Beef + Pork Meatballs)
DAY 4: Thai Chicken Curry (with sweet potato, bell pepper, green beans, and spinach)
DAY 5: Turkish Pasta (with spiced ground beef tomato sauce, cool garlicky yogurt, and a sweet paprika-chili butter drizzle)
DAY 6: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with 3 Homemade Sauces (Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, and Honey Sriracha)
DAY 7: Shepherd's Pie made with ground beef (or lamb), topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, and baked in a cast-iron skillet until golden.
SALAD 1: Avocado Mango Salad with Arugula, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lime Dressing
SALAD 2: Berry Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Raspberries, and Balsamic Dressingβ
SALAD 3: Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Mozzarella and Basil Pestoβ
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Fresh. Seasonal. 30-Minute Meals!
SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
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