Get 45 delicious recipes with this week’s On the Menu, featuring easy dinner ideas, fresh spring meals, comforting comfort foods, sides, and easy desserts your family will love.
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Dinner is easier when you have a plan, and this week’s On The Menu is filled with 45 delicious recipes to help you do just that.
I tried to create a menu that felt fresh and a little cozy at the same time. It’s a bit chilly here, so you’ll find a mix of comfort food alongside light, spring-inspired dishes. There really is something for everyone this week.
You’ll find simple dinners for busy nights, a few meals that feel a little more relaxed, and tons of sides and extras that you can mix and match throughout the week. Take a look and see what you will be making at home this week!
Air fryer salmon has become my favorite way to make this fish, and it comes out perfectly every time. The air fryer gives it a tender, flaky texture, and I always use a thermometer to make sure it reaches 145 degrees. It really makes all the difference. I use this Digital Food Thermometer.
This salmon is delicious with crispy air-fryer potatoes and easy sautéed asparagus, and a fresh arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette pulls everything together for a light, fresh, and very satisfying spring dinner.
Easy Air Fryer Salmon
Perfectly Crisp Air Fryer Potatoes
Fried Asparagus
Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Peanuts, and lemon vinaigrette
I’m really looking forward to trying this Stovetop Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna. My family loves my traditional lasagna, but for busy weeknights it can be a bit time consuming, so this quick version is such a great option.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is how easily it can be adapted using what you have on hand. Paired with a crisp Italian chopped salad and warm, cheesy garlic bread, this dinner is warm, satisfying, and perfect for an easy night at home.
Stovetop Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
Along with a bag of Italian chopped salad Homemade Balsamic Salad Dressing
Absolutely Atrocious Garlic Cheese Bread
This creamy Tuscan chicken is one of those dinners that feels a little special but is still easy enough for a weeknight. My family loves this recipe, and it’s one that I bring back to enjoy again and again. The chicken is tender and full of flavor, topped with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach with a rich, creamy sauce.
It’s especially served over creamy Parmesan polenta, which soaks up all that wonderful sauce, and the roasted broccoli adds the perfect fresh, simple balance to the meal.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Polenta with Parmesan Cheese
Oven Roasted Broccoli
I grew up eating salmon cakes, and they have always been a favorite. I’ve made them with both fresh-baked salmon and canned salmon, and while fresh is wonderful, good quality canned red salmon also works beautifully.
This salmon cake is not my mama’s version. They were delicious, but this recipe adds extra flavor with onions, peppers, parsley, and a few other additions that really make them special. And I love that they are made in an air fryer, so they become crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The recipe also explains how I make it in a skillet on my stovetop.
They pair so well with buttery rice and fresh green beans, creating an easy, satisfying dinner that’s packed with flavor.
Healthy-ish Air Fryer Salmon Cake
Golden Butter Rice
Ina Garten’s Green Bean Gremolata
Flat iron steak is one of my favorite cuts because it’s full of rich, meaty flavor and is so easy to cook, whether you grill it or cook it indoors. Bobby will put ours on the grill, and I always love the smoky flavor it adds. This is definitely a keeper recipe.
I love artichokes and am so excited to try this new recipe. Paired with baked potatoes, this dinner is hearty, satisfying, and easy at its best.
Soy Marinated Flank Steak
Perfect Baked Potatoes from the American Test Kitchen
Roasted Artichokes
Bobby would love pasta tonight. This creamy Tuscan mushroom pasta is the kind of meal that feels warm and a little indulgent, but is still so easy to pull together. It is rich, full of flavor and perfect for a relaxing evening at home.
It pairs beautifully with a classic Caesar salad, adding a fresh, crisp contrast to the creamy pasta, making this a simple but very satisfying dinner.
Sunday dinner for me is all about family. I like the idea of getting everyone together after church and sitting down to eat a little earlier than usual; It just makes the day feel lighter and more special.
This menu is incredibly easy to make, but tastes like you’ve been in the kitchen all day. Rosemary-garlic pork tenderloin pairs well with sweet potato bake and roasted asparagus, and finishes with a brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream and warm fudge sauce.
Rosemary Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Easy Sweet Potato Bake
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus with Butter
Old fashioned vanilla ice cream with Fudge sauce + Recipe below
I always like to add something sweet during the week, and these 2 ingredient brownies couldn’t be easier. It’s amazing how just a few simple ingredients come together to make something so rich and chocolaty.
It’s perfect for those nights when you want a quick dessert without too much fuss, and I think it’s one of those recipes you’ll see yourself making over and over again.
2 Ingredient Brownies
You’ll find more delicious ideas on this list, from easy sides and hearty mains to desserts and baked goods, perfect for mixing and matching to plan easy, delicious meals throughout the week.
When you don’t want to make a full-sized dessert, this Small Batch Texas Sheet Cake Rich, chocolatey and just the right amount.
So simple and so beautiful, this Beautiful herb combination butter Adds flavor to almost anything, From bread to vegetables.
If you’re craving comfort food without all the carbs, this is it Loaded cauliflower khichdi Creamy, cheesy and very satisfying.
This Raspberry Almond Crumb Bars Buttery, fruity and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Creamy, fresh and full of flavor, Best Dill Salad Potato Salad A great side for almost any meal.
Simple and reliable, this Barefoot Contessa Roasted Vegetables Go with everything and be loved always.
You’ll want to make this Best Butter Topped Beer Bread Again and again; It is very easy and delicious.
A hearty side dish, this Mushroom rice Full of earthy flavor and pairs well with many dishes.
Quick, tasty and a little addictive, this Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles Perfect for a simple side or light meal.
Light and creamy with a bright citrus flavor, this Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Makes a beautiful dessert.
Rich and comforting, Creamy Lemon Chicken There’s a dinner that’s both refreshing and satisfying to snack on or serve to guests, this Seasoned Ranch Pretzel Bites Always a hit.
This Cannoli Napoleon A fun and impressive dessert that is easier to make than it looks.
warm and comforting, Potsticker Soup Full of flavor and perfect for a relaxing night in.
A true classic, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Hearty, comforting and always a family favorite.
Creamy and indulgent, this Copycat Ruth’s Kris Potatoes Au Gratin Tastes like something from a restaurant.
Flaky and a little sweet, this Lemon Cream Cheese Danish Perfect for a snack or treat.
No one will ever know this Strawberry Cobbler Box mix helped.
Rich and comfortable, this Mary Me Chicken and Leek Pie A dinner everyone will remember.
Crispy, delicious and a little sweet, this Double Crunch Orange Chicken Salad There’s a fun twist on a favorite.
This Mini Mushroom and Gruyere Pot Pies with Thyme Warm, delicious and perfect for special meals.
Soft, moist and full of flavor, Ina Garten’s Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake Any time of the day is wonderful.
Fast and hearty, this Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Skillet Each bite is packed with bold flavor.
Light, bubbly, and refreshing, this Limoncello prosecco floats with lemon sorbet Perfect for a hot day.
Smooth and full of bright citrus flavor, this Lemon poppy seed scones Lovely for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
I hope this week’s menu makes dinner seem a little easier and more enjoyable. A great mix of fresh, hearty and easy meals to get you through the week. Pick a few favorites or try something new, and enjoy every bite.
