New year, new menus!

Hello!

While I hesitate to call this a strict meal plan, this weekly post highlights favorite seasonal recipes to try over the coming days. I have an extensive archive of recipes—some shared nearly a decade ago—that I love to revisit. Each week I’ll pull together a few favorites to inspire dinners (and sometimes lunches and breakfasts) for the week ahead. I get so much inspiration from a weekend email I receive from the NY Times recommending weekend meals, and I’ve wanted to do something similar here for months. Now we’re finally doing it!

p.s. this month I’m cooking one of my favorite meals every day on Instagram Stories and sharing extra breakfast and lunch ideas there too.

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Happy weekend! I’m so glad it’s finally here — it’s been a long week. How was yours? Before we dive into the weekend, I have to ask: are you making anything for the Super Bowl, and if so, what? This week my friend Nicole launched her Blissful Bites podcast, and I’m featured in an interview that went up on Monday.

If you need ideas for game day, here’s a video of how I make my 30-minute buffalo chicken french breads. Imagine buffalo chicken dip served on toasted bread — pure comfort and super easy. I also shared a few recipes this week over on The Pioneer Woman: bacon goat cheese guacamole and a homemade queso with chorizo — both great for entertaining.

Heading into the weekend with a few favorites and finds I loved this week:

These paleo chocolate chunk cookies are unbelievable — I’ve made them twice this week. We don’t eat paleo, but they’re so simple and delicious: one bowl, no mixer required.

Pizza cookies — yes, please. They’re exactly the kind of playful treat I adore.

I am seriously craving this market street clam chowder — the photos alone are enough to make me want a bowl right now.

I loved Gina’s post about meal planning for breakfasts, lunches, and snacks — she managed a week for $60, which is inspiring if you want to simplify and save.

Roasted grapefruit margaritas with smoked sea salt sound incredible — a grown-up cocktail that would be perfect for a party.

Such a fun idea: a famous besties and couples memory game printable. Cute, nostalgic, and great for a gathering.

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These popsicles — more than 65 refreshing ideas to try this summer. A perfect roundup for hot days when you want something cold, colorful, and delicious.

Mexican hash brown stacks that deliver bold flavors and satisfying crunch. A creative take on breakfast or brunch that’s impossible to resist.

A sour cherry and strawberry meringue galette — an elegant, fruit-forward dessert with crisp pastry and airy meringue.

Cabbage wedges with corn and a spicy lime vinaigrette. Fresh, bright, and a great way to enjoy seasonal produce.

A spicy fried chicken sandwich that promises big flavor and an addictive crunch — a must-try for sandwich lovers.

Strawberry basil daiquiris: a simple, fragrant cocktail that balances sweet berries with herbal notes for a perfect warm-weather sipper.

Printable ice cream party invitations — charming designs to kick off a fun, nostalgic gathering for friends and family.

Veggie kabob macarons — whimsical, playful treats that combine creative presentation with delicate sweets.

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Happy New Year!

If you’re knee-deep in dinner planning for the year ahead, here’s a curated list of my go-to weeknight dinners. These are the recipes we keep on regular rotation—flavors I rely on when plain salad and chicken feel uninspired. These meals are lighter without being joyless: a little cheese, whole grains, and an occasional bit of bacon show up now and then. Swap ingredients as needed to match your preferences or dietary needs, or use this collection as inspiration for fresh weekly menus.

Lately I’ve been planning meals in advance and building lots of variety into our rotation. That variety is what keeps weeknight dinners exciting and prevents me from relying on hastily prepared photo-ready meals. If you have favorite dinners, share them in the comments—I’m always looking for new ideas.

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