What to Eat this Week: March 16, 2025
Sick of the dreaded 5 pm question “What’s for dinner?” I’ve got you covered with this weekly meal plan! Each week, I share five easy and nutritious dinner ideas, plus a bonus breakfast and lunch idea, to help you feed your family without the stress. These recipes are made to keep everyone fed and happy, with simple ingredients, minimal prep, and plenty of flavor. Let me ease the mental load of busy weeknight dinners.
Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet
Taco night has never been so tasty! This dish is as easy as can be and is loaded with cheesy ground turkey, black beans, corn, and plenty of taco toppings to make a one-dish meal that can fill up a hungry family. You can have this quick meal on the table in just about 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Turkey Taco Skillet.
One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
One-pot meals are always a good idea on busy nights. This recipe makes the most creamy tomato pasta without requiring copious amounts of cream. And no need to drain the pasta, the pasta water helps give it a creamy flavor and texture.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta.
Shrimp Teriyaki
Get some sweet, sticky, and savory shrimp teriyaki on the table in less than 15 minutes from start to finish. Pair with rice and some steamed veggies for a complete meal that tastes better than takeout, and is ready in less time than it would take to order and pick up from your local restaurant. Your family will love this easy meal on busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Teriyaki.
Turkey and Cheese Sliders
These delicious turkey and cheese sliders are loaded with layers of deli turkey, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and melty cheese – all on sweet Hawaiian rolls! They are perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or game-day spreads. Easy to assemble and bake, they’re sure to become a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Turkey and Cheese Sliders.
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.
Whipped Cottage Cheese
Whipping your cottage cheese elevates the flavor and the texture of this simple ingredient. It becomes light, fluffy, smooth, and creamy. You can serve it spread on toast, bagels, or pita bread with your favorite toppings.
Get the Recipe: Whipped Cottage Cheese.
Arugula Quinoa Salad
You’ll find yourself making this quinoa arugula salad over and over again! Not only is this quinoa and arugula salad incredibly flavorful with its bright lemon vinaigrette, but it’s also ready in just 15 minutes of prep. Each serving of this has a whopping 19 grams of plant-based protein making it a great make-ahead lunch or dinner side dish.
Get the Recipe: Arugula Quinoa Salad.
