For a 5-day plan designed to bring both magic and ease to your weeknight dinners, we'll focus on meals that can be prepped in advance and are delightful to serve. Here's a plan where each day unfolds a new flavor while keeping the stress at bay:
Day 1: Marvelous Monday
- Dish: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
- Prep Tip: Marinate the chicken and chop vegetables the night before.
Day 2: Tasty Tuesday
- Dish: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
- Prep Tip: Prepare and refrigerate the stir-fry sauce and chop the beef and broccoli over the weekend.
Day 3: Wholesome Wednesday
- Dish: Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce
- Prep Tip: Stuff the shells and prepare the marinara sauce on Sunday. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Day 4: Thrilling Thursday
- Dish: Quinoa Salad with Grilled Vegetables and Feta
- Prep Tip: Grill extra vegetables when making Monday’s dinner and cook quinoa in advance.
Day 5: Flavorful Friday
- Dish: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Homemade Salsa
- Prep Tip: Season the pork earlier in the week and chop ingredients for the salsa the night before.
