On The Menu 4th Week Of May:
Need ideas for dinner this week? I have 7 scrumptious dinner menus and 38 delicious recipes just for you! Main dishes, sides, salads, soups, breads, desserts—and plenty of helpful tips to make every meal extra special. Here’s what’s on the menu for the week of May 26th.
The 4th week of May is one of my favorite times to cook. Farm stands and farmers’ markets in our county are absolutely bursting with the best produce of the season right now, and I am taking full advantage of every bit of it. Asparagus is everywhere, and the early strawberries are finally making their appearance, even though it has been a tough year for this sweet little fruit. I am so grateful for every pint I can get my hands on!
A few days ago I stopped at a local farm stand to grab some rhubarb for a galette, and I noticed a man buying up nearly every single stalk in the place. I was so curious I just had to ask what he was planning to do with all of it. His answer? Rhubarb wine. I had no idea that was even a thing, but now I kind of want to try it! It is funny how a quick conversation at a farm stand can open up a whole new world.
You will find all of that seasonal goodness woven right into this week’s menus. I have 7 dinner menus and 46 delicious recipes for you, with plenty of fresh herbs, bright flavors, and easy ideas to make every meal feel a little special. Here is what is on the menu for the 4th week of May!
Mondays are my busiest workday, so dinner needs to be easy, delicious, and light on cleanup. A one-pan meal is just about perfect, and this creamy baked chicken and asparagus delivers on every front. Tender chicken and fresh asparagus come together in a rich, creamy sauce, all in one pan, which means dinner is on the table fast and the sink stays happy.
Nani’s Sauteed Rice rounds out this meal beautifully and is the perfect companion to all that creamy goodness.
If you know me at all, you know I am a huge Tex-Mex fan, so Tuesday is my kind of night! These Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos are so good I always make extra to eat for lunch. The smoky, bright flavors of chipotle and lime make this one of those meals everyone at the table gets excited about.
The Corn and Black Bean Salsa is the perfect fresh and colorful sidekick to these tacos, adding just the right amount of crunch and brightness to every bite.
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Peruvian chicken is one of our family’s absolute favorites, and this recipe does not disappoint! The marinade is deeply flavorful with smoky, bright notes that make this chicken truly memorable.
Our homemade Chimichurri Sauce, made with fresh herbs straight from the garden, takes it completely over the top. A crisp Greek Salad and a Loaded Cauliflower Bake round out this meal, making it really special.
Bobby is a huge mushroom lover, and living about an hour from Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of the world, means we are never far from the most beautiful, fresh portobellos you have ever seen. That little town takes its mushrooms seriously, and if you ever get the chance to visit, the mushroom soup and bisque at the local restaurants there is absolutely worth the trip.
These Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are right up Bobby’s alley, and when paired with a quick, creamy 15 Minute Creamy Garlic Pasta and a crisp Chopped Italian Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing, this is the kind of dinner that feels like a treat on a weeknight.
We try to eat salmon at least once a week, and with so many delicious salmon recipes out there, we never get bored! This Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream caught my eye right away, and I just know it is going to be a new favorite. Salmon in a bath of creamy, garlicky lemon sauce sounds like pure heaven to me. Perfectly Roasted Asparagus and Moroccan Lemon Couscous make this a complete and satisfying meal with very little extra effort.
Saturday is a full one this week! We are spending part of the day furniture shopping, so getting dinner started in the slow cooker before we head out is an absolute lifesaver. By the time we get home, the house smells incredible, and dinner is practically done.
We are having friends over for a relaxed patio dinner, and these Slow Cooker Jack Daniel’s Pulled Pork Sliders are just the thing for a casual, crowd-pleasing evening outside.
Piled high with creamy Coleslaw and served alongside crispy Air Fryer French Fries and a bright Fresh Corn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, this is the kind of easy, scrumptious meal that makes you look like you have it all together, even after a full day out!
Sunday is hands down my favorite day of the week when my children and grandchildren are all around the table! We are big beef lovers in this family, grands included, and a beautiful Roast Beef Tenderloin with French Onion Au Jus is just the kind of showstopping centerpiece that makes everyone feel a little celebrated. It looks impressive, but roasts are honestly one of the easiest things you can make, especially with a good meat thermometer by your side. I’ll add thinly sliced carrots to spread around the roast as it cooks. They should be delicious in all the onions and beef drippings.
The Raw Asparagus Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan is absolutely incredible, and every single time I serve it, someone asks me for the recipe. Mashed Celery Root Mashed Potatoes round out this meal perfectly, and the best part is that everyone pitches in, from setting the table all the way to cleanup. These are the dinners I live for.
I will be the first to tell you I am not much of a sweets person, but lately I have been craving just a tiny something sweet alongside my afternoon coffee, and these Barely Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt are absolutely perfect for that. That sprinkle of sea salt on top takes them completely over the top!
Barely Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies With Sea Salt
This strawberry tart is one of our favorite sweet recipes.
If you are looking for a fresh new recipe, try this pasta with rosemary and lemon.
This delicious ramen noodle salad makes the perfect side dish.
This GRILLED CHICKEN ASPARAGUS AND PESTO PASTA
Friends, this is the best potato salad, no kidding!
This strawberry crisp makes great use of those in-season strawberries.
Try out this melon mosaic salad with hot honey vinaigrette recipe for lunch or dinner.
For dinner, this is the best side: orzo with roasted vegetables.
Lemon bars make for the best sweet treat
Strawberry pound cake is always a crowd pleaser.
Looking for a little something different? Try these spicy pineapple prosciutto tarts.
This 4-ingredient caprese salad is perfection.
This is an asparagus recipe that includes bacon.
An easy puff pastry appetizer or small bite.
This is my family’s favorite pound cake.
The next fancy dinner recipe I’m making. It’s so beautiful and sounds divine!
A surprising salad that boasts potstickers is a must-try.
This Pickled Blueberry Burrata is one of the most unexpected and beautiful summer appetizers.
These Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are tender, juicy, and so much lighter than traditional meatballs.
This viral Crispy Smashed Potato Salad will make you rethink potato salad completely.
These Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Pastry Bites are the perfect elegant little appetizer for any occasion.
This Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake is moist, bright, and absolutely perfect alongside your morning coffee.
These Iced Coffee Popsicles are the coolest summer treat for any coffee lover.
This Ina Garten Brownie Pudding is deeply chocolatey and impossibly fudgy.
This Chicken and Corn Chowder is pure comfort in a bowl.
There you have it, friends: 7 delicious dinner menus and 46 recipes to keep your table happy and your kitchen inspired all through the 4th week of May! From easy weeknight one-pan meals to a beautiful Sunday tenderloin dinner, there is something here for every day and every appetite.
I hope you find a few new favorites tucked in here, and that your meals this week are filled with good food and even better company. From my kitchen to yours, happy cooking and even happier gathering!
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