What to Eat This Week: Meal Ideas for Dec 26–Jan 1, 2022

It’s our last menu plan of 2021!

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Here are some post-holiday bites and festive ideas to welcome the new year.

What’s on your menu this week?

What to Eat This Week

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If you want something light and simple after the holidays, try a parmesan pasta frittata—easy to make and perfect for using up leftover pasta.

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Taco Tuesday made easy: sheet pan chicken fajitas. Quick prep, big flavor, and minimal cleanup.

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A large pot of sweet potato chowder is cozy and satisfying—ideal for chilly nights and for making ahead to enjoy through the week.

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Sticky pomegranate salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts and broccoli is a bright, simple weeknight dinner that feels special without much fuss.

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Comfort food heading into the weekend: French onion stuffed shells. Rich, cheesy, and perfect for a relaxed evening.

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For New Year’s weekend, cheeseburger sliders are a crowd-pleaser—fun, casual, and easy to customize.

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Pack lunches with a big batch of Mediterranean chickpeas. They keep well in the fridge and are great over greens, rice, or pita.

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And for breakfast, make-ahead apple cinnamon baked oatmeal is comforting, portable, and a lovely way to start busy mornings.