Weekly Meal Plan: What to Cook and Eat Starting Aug 16, 2020

Everything feels fresh and vibrant right now, and this week’s menu celebrates the best of the season.

what to eat this week

Start the week with summer risotto-stuffed peppers — creamy, comforting, and full of seasonal vegetables. These reheat beautifully, so they’re perfect for making ahead and enjoying as leftovers.

what to eat this week

On Taco Tuesday, serve garden black bean tostadas for a crunchy, satisfying meal. They come together quickly and are easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Midweek, fire up the grill for skirt steak with avocado pesto and corn relish — a crowd-pleasing dish where the pesto and relish can be prepared ahead to save time.

For a bright, one-pan dinner, try peach-basil chicken. It’s wonderfully summery; pair it with a crisp green bean salad for extra texture and color.

Tortilla-crusted salmon sliders make a fun, flexible option — dress them up with toppings or enjoy the salmon as a simple patty without a bun.

When you need something fast and reliable, a sheet-pan of sausage and peppers is always a good idea: minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

For breakfast, a chilled zucchini pie is excellent made ahead and easy to reheat if desired. For lunch, nicoise bagelwiches are a fresh, portable choice that’s perfect for busy days.

what to eat this week

What’s on your menu this week?