21 Weekend-Worthy Recipes to Cook, Share, and Savor
Weekends are a great time to slow down and enjoy a little time in the kitchen! Cook up something sweet, savory, or snack-y with these delicious recipes that are definitely worthy of weekend eats. These are easy, full of flavor, and family-approved.
Tomato Mozzarella Panini
This copycat Starbucks tomato mozzarella panini recipe is an easy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes, can easily be prepped ahead, and is loaded with classic Caprese flavors. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this tomato mozzarella panini Starbucks copycat is a minimal meal with maximum flavor.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Panini.
Whipped Feta Dip
This whipped feta dip is perfect for parties and gatherings! It’s SO delicious and always a huge hit! Made with flavor boosters like salty feta, savory garlic, and bright lemon, this creamy dip is incredibly flavorful. and can be enjoyed in so many ways. Serve it with plenty of pita chips, veggies, and kalamata olives on the side.
Get the Recipe: Whipped Feta Dip.
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
This iced drink has a lightly sweet and creamy flavor, a foamy texture, and a rich espresso finish. If you love cappuccinos, I think the iced shaken espresso is the most similar iced version – ratio and flavor-wise. It’s also surprisingly simple to make at home, too (and IMHO, the homemade version always tastes better to me!).
Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso.
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced steak is cooked to perfection and bites of crisp and tender broccoli are coated in a deliciously glossy sauce that is sweet, savory, and balanced that brings everything together. This beef and broccoli is made with simple ingredients and can be prepped in just 15 minutes, which is why we love it on busy weeknights, and given all of the rave reviews on my original steak stir-fry, I know your family will, too!
Get the Recipe: Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry.
Steak & Egg Bagel
This steak and egg bagel a cult classic and is so popular that it was recently brought back to McDonald’s menus around the country after more than 20,000 people signed a petition to bring it back. But you can also have it at home. Steak, eggs, caramelized onions, and cheese are all sandwiched between a toasted bagel for a delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Steak & Egg Bagel Sandwich.
Copycat Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad
If you’re on the hunt for a healthy and filling meal to leave you refreshed and satisfied, check out this Panera-inspired Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad. No need to worry that you can’t get it at the restaurant now that you can make it at home! The blend of crispy greens and citrus fruits tossed in a tasty miso lime dressing makes for a delicious meal, and add some chicken for extra protein!
Get the Recipe: Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad.
Rachel Sandwich
If you’re a fan of the classic Reuben but are in the mood for something a bit different, the Rachel Sandwich is a must-try. This delightful twist swaps out the traditional corned beef for juicy turkey and replaces sauerkraut with tangy coleslaw. Layered with Swiss cheese and Russian dressing between slices of rye bread, it’s grilled to golden perfection.
Get the Recipe: Rachel Sandwich.
Mini Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
These zucchini chocolate chip muffins are the perfect mix of nutritious ingredients and classic, bakery-style muffin texture! The muffins are light and fluffy – with a few nutritious ingredients thrown in there – and of course, mini chocolate chips for fun. These muffins are perfectly sweet (lightly) and utterly delicious.
Get the Recipe: Mini Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins.
Crispy Rice Salad
Featuring crunchy bits of fried rice mixed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this crispy rice salad brings everything together. It’s a refreshing and exciting dish that’s perfect as a light lunch or a side at dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Rice Salad.
Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
If you love a classic dill dip, you’ll love this Greek yogurt veggie dip. It has all of the flavor of traditional veggie dip and even has a little protein boost added in since we’re swapping out the sour cream for Greek yogurt. Great for parties as it takes just 5 minutes to prep and it’s a delicious way to enjoy some veggies.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Dill Dip.
Iced Lavender Cream Matcha
You are going to love this copycat Starbucks matcha drink. It’s slightly grassy, slightly sweet, slightly creamy and just screams spring in both the delicate floral flavors and the green and lavender hues.
Get the Recipe: Iced Lavender Cream Matcha.
Chicken Philly Sandwiches
Craving the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak but looking for a lighter option? Chicken Philly sandwiches have got you covered. Tender slices of seasoned chicken are sautéed with bell peppers and onions, then smothered with melted provolone cheese. All of this goodness is piled into a soft hoagie roll, making it a delicious way to enjoy the classic flavors without the heaviness of beef.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Philly Sandwiches.
Breakfast Charcuterie Board
The snackers among you will love this breakfast charcuterie board! Start with cheese board classics like cheese and meats, and then add your favorite breakfast items, and some fresh produce for a board that is delicious, nutritious, and beautiful! Lean on premade breakfast treats and you have zero-prep!
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Charcuterie Board.
Healthy Orange Chicken
This orange chicken is ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor! It’s a family-favorite.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Orange Chicken.
Italian Tuna Potato Salad
Give your traditional tuna salad a Mediterranean makeover with this Italian tuna potato salad. Tender potatoes are tossed with flavorful tuna, crisp vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette. It’s a hearty and nutritious salad that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Get the Recipe: Italian Tuna Potato Salad.
Breakfast Tostadas
While these may be designed for breakfast, they are delicious morning, noon, and night! The crunchy tostada shells are topped with a layer of refried beans, chicken sausage and egg scramble, and finished with a drizzle of zippy lime avocado sauce.
Get the Recipe: Easy Breakfast Tostada.
Copycat Chic-fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Trust me when I say that these Copycat Chick-Fil-A Grilled Nuggets are easy and addictive! This fast-food alternative is easy to make with at-home ingredients – you’ll be making them all the time!
Get the Recipe: Chic-fil-A Chicken Nuggets.
Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
This Mediterranean board features meat, cheese, olives, pita, veggies and so much more. It’s a great spread to put out and will be a welcome reprise from the sweets and candy. Make your own hummus or lean on store-bought, no one will even know!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Charcuterie Board.
Sourdough French Toast
This sourdough French toast recipe is a delicious and nutritious start to your morning! The slightly sour flavor from the sourdough is the perfect match for sweeter syrup and cinnamon flavors. Use homemade sourdough bread for best results, but if you don’t make your own, you can easily use your favorite store-bought or bakery sourdough. It’s a great way to use stale bread, too as the milk mixture will soak into the bread and create a slice of delicious French toast.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough French Toast.
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden, you know these breadsticks are the real deal. Now, you can make these easy to Olive Garden-style sourdough breadsticks at home, and they are soft and garlicky!
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Breadsticks.
Full English Breakfast
No one is going to leave the table hungry with this meal. The Full English breakfast includes bacon, fried, poached, or scrambled eggs, fried or grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, toast, and sausages. I make this one more often for dinner than I do for breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Full English Breakfast.
