Meal Plan #16 of 2026

This week we are cooking Baked Lemon Chicken and Rice, Creamy Salmon Pasta, Balsamic marinated steak, Marry Me Chicken Meatballs and Easy Smashed Lamb Wraps.

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Monday

Easy Baked Lemon Chicken And Rice

Why You’ll love this recipe:

  • One-Dish Wonder: The chicken is seared, rice is added and you bake the whole thing in one pan. Exactly what a Monday night needs.
  • Great leftovers or as meal prep: The chicken and rice keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Add a side: Keep it simple and serve as is add a green salad or broccoli.
Easy baked lemon chicken and rice

Tuesday

Creamy Salmon Pasta

Why You’ll love this recipe:

  • Versatile: This pasta works with any smoked or tinned fish. Tuna, mackerel, etc will all be delicious in the sauce and perhaps more economical than salmon, depending on where you live.
  • Add a side: We love asparagus, broccolini or green beans served on the side.

Wednesday

Balsamic Marinated Steak

Why You’ll love this recipe:

Juicy steak marinated in salt and pepper Balsamic vinegar marinade.

Thursday

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Why You’ll love this recipe:

  • Comfort food, personified: Rich, creamy and absolutely delicious. The juicy meatballs in that incredible sauce has become a firm-favorite in our household.
  • Add a side: Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs in a white casserole dish.

Friday

Smashed Lamb Wraps

Why You’ll love this recipe:

  • Quick and easy for Friday night: The lamb mixture takes 5 minutes to mix. Smash onto wraps, a quick sear in a hot pan and you’re ready to go. Task your partner or one of the kids to make the chopped salad topping and stir together the quick sauce and Friday’s dinner is ready in a flash.
  • Add a side: Honestly, we don’t even bother with a side – especially on a Friday. But if you prefer, add a side of corn on the cob and some air fryer potato wedges.
Easy Smashed Lamb Wraps with chopped salad and yogurt sauce.

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