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 July 28 - August 3, 2025 π
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (July 28 - August 3, 2025). I also have 3 NEW SUMMER RECIPES: peach pancakes (with fresh peaches blended right into the batter), peach cherry pie, and s'mores bars - make sure to scroll down all the way to the bottom to see those! DAY 1: Italian Ravioli with Spinach, Artichokes, Capers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes (use any store-bought ravioli)
DAY 2 (NEW): Pear & Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwichβ
DAY 3: Baked Chicken Breasts with Zucchini, Bacon, Mozzarella, and Parmesan (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)
DAY 4: Asian Salmon and Noodles with Mushrooms and Snap Peasβ
DAY 5: Minestrone Pasta Soup (with cannellini beans, kale, green beans, basil, tomatoes, carrots)
DAY 6: Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, and Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauceβ
DAY 7: Garlic Shrimp Alfredo in a Creamy Four Cheese Pasta Sauce (made with frozen cooked shrimp)
BREAKFAST (NEW!): Peach Pancakes with Pecans and Cinnamon Maple Syrup (peaches blended right into the batter!)
SALAD 1: Broccoli Bacon Salad with Raisins and Cheddar Cheeseβ
SALAD 2: Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Basil Pestoβ
SALAD 3: Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Avocados (and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing)
DESSERT (NEW!): Peach Cherry Pieβ
DESSERT (NEW!): S'mores Bars (a fudgy brownie base, gooey marshmallow creme center, and a soft, golden cookie layer on top. Topped with extra chocolate chips, graham cracker chunks, and toasted mini marshmallows)
I'd love to hear from you! If you try any of these recipes, I'd love your feedback in the comments section for each one on my website. Please do not respond to this e-mail. If you have questions, feedback, or any other concerns, please use the comments section for a particular recipe on JuliasAlbum.com or leave a message on my ABOUT page. I always check the comments shared on my website. If you would like to share a photo of what you made, tag me #juliasalbum or @juliasalbumblog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliasalbumblog/β |
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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