Last week’s almond and coconut topped butternut squash soup was so delicious that I want to make more soups! I think I’m going to try making one different soup each week. Most of my recipes this week will keep me warm as it gets colder, but I did throw in a salad because I’m not quite ready for winter yet! Here are this week’s recipes:

Monday
Spicy vegan black bean burger Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Tomato mozzarella basil salad Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Beef and snowpeas with pan-fried noodles Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Hearty vegetable soup Spring the recipe!

Friday
Mushroom risotto Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Peanut butter blondies Spring the recipe!

Spring the whole meal plan!

I’m really excited about desserts this week – the blueberry fool I made last week was so good!  I’m trying out a new apple pie recipe and hoping for the best.

Monday
Baked shrimp in tomato feta sauce Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Tortilla soup Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Lentil sausage ragout Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Salmon with pineapple salsa Spring the recipe!

Friday
Mexi-licious egg scramble Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Apple pie Spring the recipe!

Spring the whole meal plan!

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Absolutely!

I was really happy with last week’s muffins, they were delicious and definitely a great way to kick off the fall! I’ve got some pretty good things coming up this week, check it out…

Monday
Crockpot ribs Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Capellini pomodoro Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Veggie pasta with ricotta and olives Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Grilled pizza puttanesca Spring the recipe!

Friday
Tom Yam Chicken Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Banana cream pie Spring the recipe!

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Yes!

Last week’s meals went pretty well – and breakfast for dinner was great! I’ll definitely have to do that again. I’m really excited to make this week’s special treat, I found the recipe awhile ago and it looks delicious!

Monday
Pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Grilled Adobo chicken Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Parmesan crusted baked zucchini sticks with marinara sauce
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Thursday
Braised chicken with orange and scallions Spring the recipe!

Friday
Sea salt and lime grilled fish tacos Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Salt caramel molten chocolate cake Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Of course, and the help from my weekly meal planner goes a long way.

I’m really happy with the way that last week’s meals turned out… and I’m excited for Tuesday, I’m doing breakfast for dinner! What’s your favorite themed meal?

Monday
Chicken enchilada roll-ups Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Apple-topped German pancake Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Homemade pizza Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Chicken artichoke casserole Spring the recipe!

Friday
Open face grilled goat cheese panini with sundried tomatoes and herbs
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And for a special treat
Monkeybread Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Of course!

Monday
Spinach salad with strawberries and almonds Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Poached egg with asparagus and truffle oil Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Mini steak sandwiches with horseradish and tomato
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Thursday
Tomato basil pasta Spring the recipe!

Friday
Teriyaki turkey burgers Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Chocolate cookie cheesecake Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Yes, and the springpad weekly meal planner is helping a lot!

Monday
Herb Roasted Chicken Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Manicotti Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Saag paneer Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Stuffed red peppers Spring the recipe!

Friday
Sauteed chicken with pear-raspberry sauce Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Lemon-glazed strawberry tart with pastry cream Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Of course! I kinda missed creating a weekly meal plan while on vacation!

Going back to meal planning last week was great for me. It’s finally starting to feel like summer in Boston, and that’s definitely reflected in my meal choices this week…

Monday
Beer can chicken Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Grilled veggie burgers and perfect french fries Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Grilled corn with shrimp salad Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Summer spaghetti caprese style Spring the recipe!

Friday
Rosemary ranch chicken kabobs Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Frozen watermelon-lime bars Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Yes, planning ahead with the springpad weekly meal planner always makes things easier!

So, I took the holiday week off from planning, but I did post some great Fourth of July recipes last week. After all of the Holiday BBQ eating, it’ll be good to get back to my regularly scheduled meals! Here’s what I’ve got planned for this week…

Monday
Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Panini Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Fried Ravioli Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Maple salmon with greens, edamame and walnuts Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Chicken tacos with mango and jicama salad Spring the recipe!

Friday
Grilled pizza bella Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Whole wheat blueberry buckle Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Yes, planning ahead with the springpad weekly meal planner has made it easy!

Monday
Chicken with grilled peaches and arugula Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Potato Leek Soup Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Arroz con Pollo Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Chicken and summer vegetable tostadas Spring the recipe!

Friday
Stuffed potato patties Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Pomegranate swirl ice cream Spring the recipe!

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Yes, I’m saving time and money planning ahead and using the springpad weekly meal planner.