Spring Meal Plan #11
Four dinners, one prep-ahead breakfast, and zero meals you'll dread making.
We tested, tweaked, and ate a lot of food so you don’t have to. This week’s plan is a little bit of everything — a cozy weeknight staple, something fresh and seasonal, a burger that will make you feel like you ordered from somewhere cool, and a one-pan dinner that delivers all the flavor with none of the fuss. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just trying to get through the week without defaulting to takeout, this lineup has you covered. Grab the grocery list, pick your nights, and let’s do this mid-may craziness.
DINNER #1: Sesame Noodles + Ground Chicken | Total time: 35 minutes | Serves: 4
The first time Chase grabbed these leftovers in the fridge he said “whoah, those are way better than I thought they would be”...so now they’ve become a new staple for us because they are so easy, flavorful, and just as good reheated. We like to add some form of protein to give them a little more staying power, but do whatever works for you!
Notes:
Add Protein: add ground chicken to the skillet with the garlic and ginger, then follow the recipe as stated. Or if you don’t like ground chicken you could use something like the best air fryer chicken thighs.
Add veggies: finely chopped spinach or kale or shredded carrots work great mixed into the hot noodles if you want a veggie included. I also love adding shelled edamame for some plant based protein. Or serve with steamed broccoli on the side.
Swap: You can use a different sweetener like honey instead of brown sugar if you want
Make it saucy: The noodles soak up the sauce nicely in this dish so it’s not soupy, but if you prefer a saucier noodle dish you can grow your sauce with an extra tablespoon or two of soy sauce and oyster sauce.
