On The Menu 2nd Week Of March

This week’s meal plan is packed with 46 mix-and-match options, including main dishes, vegetables, salads, breads, and desserts, along with plenty of early spring recipes perfect for the season.

This meal plan has you covered with plenty of mix-and-match options: main dishes, side dishes, vegetables, salads, desserts, and breads, along with early-spring recipes perfect for the season.

Whether you are craving a cozy comfort meal or something fresh and seasonal, this week’s menu will make dinnertime effortless and delicious. Let’s get cooking.

I probably don’t need to tell you that I love my air fryer. It makes food so crispy and delicious and has been one of the best kitchen investments I’ve made. The best part? It didn’t cost much at all.

I use it several times a week and have even started making breakfast in it. Air fried two ingredient bagels, breakfast pizza, and donuts are some of my favorites. If you haven’t tried cooking with an air fryer yet, now might be the perfect time.

I grew up eating salmon cakes, but these Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are not my mother’s version. Hers were good, but these are next level. I added a few extra ingredients that take the flavor up a notch. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely delicious. Don’t skip the homemade tartar sauce. It’s simple to make and so worth it.

No air fryer? No problem. You can sauté these in a pan or bake them in the oven, and they will still turn out great.

The Best Roasted Asparagus

Healthy Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

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I have a big love for Mexican food. As I write this, a pan of enchiladas is baking in the oven for dinner. Enchiladas are a favorite in our home, and so are fajitas. Tonight’s dinner on the blog is a delicious mash-up of the two, fajitas and a quesadilla. Doesn’t that sound fantastic?

This main dish is served with refried beans, a must-have in our home when Mexican food is on the menu. I often make authentic refried beans from dried beans. It is surprisingly easy. But when I’m short on time, I doctor up a can for a quick and delicious shortcut. A Mexican-inspired meal always feels like a celebration, and the refrieds are always invited.

If you’re making refried beans, be sure to try the blender salsa too. It is made with fire-roasted canned tomatoes, and the flavor is incredible.

Fajita Quesadillas

Restaurant Refried Beans (using canned refried beans)

Toppings: Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Black Olives, Cherry Tomatoes

Blender Salsa from Canned Tomatoes

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Tonight’s dinner is so fresh and full of wonderful Italian flavor. If you are a fan of Caprese salad, you will love this main dish spin on it. Bobby will grill the chicken. He loves his grill and is happy to cook outside unless we have torrential rain blowing sideways.

Caprese chicken looks beautiful served over a mound of tonight’s featured side dish. I’m excited to make this recipe because it includes some of my favorite words: Greek, spaghetti, and garlicky. Do you remember spaghetti pasta salads? I had almost forgotten about them until I came across this recipe on Pinterest.

Easy Grilled Caprese Chicken

Garlicky Greek Spaghetti Toss

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I have made this scrumptious Cod Piccata quite a few times. It is that good. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner but also special enough to serve to company. This is one of those recipes you will want to make again and again.

I’m pairing it with delicious Greek orzo, which complements the fish’s bright lemon flavor. I’m also serving a creamy cucumber salad to add a fresh, cool element to the meal.

Cod Piccata

Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs

Creamy Cucumber Salad

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It’s pizza night. Instead of making a traditional pizza, I’m serving the grown-ups something a little different and delicious. We’ll heat up a couple of frozen pizzas for the kids.

The flavor combination in this flatbread is wonderful: caramelized onions, artichokes, and feta cheese. If you don’t have time to make the flatbread, you can use lavash bread as the base for this recipe. It turns out delicious either way.

Caramelized Onion and Artichoke Flatbread

Traditional Greek Salad

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Chicken Parmesan is one of Bobby’s favorite meals. Tonight I’m making it even easier by cooking it in the air fryer. When we get Italian takeout, Bobby almost always orders Chicken Parmesan. No takeout tonight, Bobby. We’re making it at home.

This version is crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It is one of those meals that feels a little special but is still easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan, Toasted Pinenuts, and Lemon Vinaigrette

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Family is coming for dinner tonight. And we all love steak!

Have you ever had chimichurri sauce? If you haven’t, you must give it a try. It adds incredible flavor to vegetables, meats, and even fish. Spring and summer just don’t feel complete without homemade chimichurri sauce.

Tonight we’re grilling skirt steak and serving it with plenty of this fresh, herby sauce. Skirt steak and flank steak are both very easy to cook and full of flavor, making them perfect for grilling. This simple dinner is always a favorite at our house.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Asparagus on the Grill

Caesar Salad With Homemade Salad Dressing

Lemon Crumb Cake

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One of my favorite sweet treats is also one of the easiest desserts to make. A galette is basically a pie without all the fuss. I’m making a strawberry rhubarb galette, and it is so good.

This is actually an older recipe on the blog, but it is one of the most loved. The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries is especially delicious this time of year.

This recipe is very versatile, too. Many fruits work beautifully in a galette.

I like to serve it with custard sauce or vanilla ice cream. Both are wonderful with the warm fruit filling.

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

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These delicate lace cookies are thin, buttery, and wonderfully crisp.

This crunchy Asian ramen noodle salad is packed with flavor and is always a crowd favorite.

These easy brownies start with a yellow cake mix and turn out rich and chocolatey.

This creamy corn casserole is easy to make and always disappears fast.

If you love Fritos, this fun and hearty Frito pie recipe is a must-try.

This Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe mash-up is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for an easy dinner.

These savory ham roll-ups are creamy, tangy, and perfect for an easy appetizer or lunch.

This creamy mustard chicken is a comforting main dish full of rich flavor.

This strawberry rhubarb dump cake is sweet, fruity, and incredibly easy to make with a cake mix.

This main dish is worth a million dollars.

This Bang Bang chicken is crispy, flavorful, and coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce.

This chopped Italian sandwich is loaded with bold flavors and makes a great lunch or quick dinner.

This garlic Parmesan chicken is rich, buttery, and full of flavor.

These Baja fish tacos are fresh, flavorful, and one of my favorite taco recipes.

This lemon blueberry quick bread is bright, fruity, and perfect with coffee or tea.

This seafood casserole is creamy, comforting, and special enough for company.

This cod au gratin is a rich seafood dish that feels elegant but is easy to make.

This classic pea salad is creamy, crunchy, and perfect for spring.

These lemon cookies are soft, bright, and full of fresh citrus flavor.

This easy cake mix cake is simple to make and perfect for sharing.

These Parmesan potato stacks are crispy on the outside and tender inside.

This homemade herb butter adds fresh flavor to vegetables, bread, and grilled meats.

This chicken spaghetti casserole is creamy, comforting, and always a family favorite.

This Peruvian grilled chicken is full of bold flavor and served with an irresistible green sauce

Happy cooking, friends.