A visual weekly family menu plan featuring six dinners, a breakfast, a side dish and two dessert ideas. Each featured recipe includes multiple photos to guide you through the dish.
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MONDAY
Perfect Pizza Crust | Melanie Makes
This five-ingredient Perfect Pizza Crust requires no kneading and no rise time, making it a fantastic base for any pizza night. It takes about 20 minutes to assemble, with 15 minutes of hands-off time.
TUESDAY
Marinated Skirt Steak with Simple Summer Salad | Neighbor Food
This zesty lime-and-cilantro marinated skirt steak is ideal for a festive weeknight. Serve with a light summer salad for an easy, flavorful meal.
WEDNESDAY
Creamy Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta | Garnish & Glaze
A comforting, easy-to-prepare pasta dish that works well for busy evenings. Creamy tomato sauce, tender chicken and wilted greens combine for a family-friendly dinner.
THURSDAY
Ultimate Chicken Salad Pinwheels | Diary of a Recipe Collector
These pinwheels elevate classic chicken salad with whipped cream cheese, shredded lettuce and provolone for a creamy, satisfying rollup—perfect for lunches or light dinners.
DRINK
Skinny Vodka Lemonade | Diary of a Recipe Collector
A lighter, refreshing cocktail that’s ideal for warm weather—great by the pool or at a beach gathering.
BREAKFAST
Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes | Garnish & Glaze
Brighten weekend mornings with fluffy orange poppy seed pancakes. Top them with fresh berries and orange syrup for a delicious start to the day.
SIDE DISH
Homemade Amish White Bread | Neighbor Food
This simple Amish white bread recipe delivers a tender, everyday loaf that’s become a household favorite—great for sandwiches or alongside any meal.
DESSERT
Double Chocolate Eclair Cake | Melanie Makes
Layers of chocolate graham crackers, chocolate pudding and whipped topping create a rich, no-bake Double Chocolate Eclair Cake you can assemble in about 10 minutes. A simple chocolate ganache finishes the cake for extra indulgence.
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