Plan your week with 48 mix-and-match recipes, easy dinners, fresh sides, and delicious desserts perfect for spring meals your family will love.
Spring is really popping here! Spring is beautiful in Lancaster County. And our farmers market is reflecting that same spring vibe. This week’s menu features some of the delicious homegrown produce we find at our favorite farmers market. Here’s what’s on the menu for Easter weekend…
This is a great way to start the week! We are making Grilled flat iron steakAnd I’m already looking forward to it. I’ll have a delicious marinade, and Bobby will work the grill; He always does the best.
On the side, I am serving Garlic Herb Muffin Bread Potato GalettesCrispy on the outside and soft on the inside, such a fun twist on potatoes. And to balance everything, we’ll have fresh Ruth Chris chopped saladWhich adds just the right crunch and brightness to the plate.
I’m planning on some extra steak because those leftovers will turn into delicious quesadillas later in the week, always a smart move!
Grilled flat iron steak
Garlic Herb Muffin Bread Potato Galettes
Ruth Chris chopped salad
After a big Easter meal, I always love to find a delicious way to use up leftover ham, and this is it! We are making it cozy Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole It’s creamy, hearty and perfect for a no-fuss dinner.
This is one of those meals that comes together in one pan, and if you have some day-old bread, you can easily turn it into layers for a slightly different twist.
To keep things fresh and light, I’m adding a simple one Caprese salad on the side. The combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil is such a nice contrast to the rich casserole.
This is an easy, satisfying dinner that makes the most of leftovers and still tastes like something special.
Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole
Caprese salad
It’s officially asparagus season, and I always look forward to this time of year. Even though we don’t have our own patch anymore, I like to grab a fresh bundle from the market; They just taste like spring.
This week I am making Cheesy Bacon Asparagus SoupAnd it looks good anyway. It’s creamy, full of flavor, and the kind of comfort food that feels right in the middle of the week.
Nothing goes better with soup than good bread, so I serve it with mine Homemade No-Knead Bread. It’s easy to make and worth dipping into every last spoonful.
It’s that quiet, cozy dinner that’s easy to pull together and always hits the spot.
Cheesy Bacon Asparagus Soup
Homemade No-Knead Bread
This is one of those dinners that comes together quickly but still looks like a treat. I’m using leftover steak from Monday to make it 30 Minute Loaded Steak QuesadillasAnd they are full of flavor and so satisfying.
I love meals that use what you already have and turn it into something completely different. It saves time and makes dinner easier.
On the side, we have Homemade Refried BeansAnd if you’ve never made them from scratch, you’re in for a surprise. They’re creamy, full of flavor, and better than anything from a can.
This is an easy, delicious Tex-Mex night that makes great use of leftovers and keeps dinner simple.
30 Minute Loaded Steak Quesadillas
Homemade Refried Beans
You know how much I love my air fryer, and tonight it’s working just fine! we have Air fryer cod fish sticks with homemade tartar sauceAnd they turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside every time.
I like to cook the fish until it’s almost done and let the carryover heat finish, keeping it all moist and flaky.
On the side, I’m creating Nani’s Fried RiceA family favorite that goes with almost everything and always disappears quickly. And to add something new and a little unexpected, we have Honey mustard coleslawIt has the right balance of sweet and tangy.
This is one of those dinners that feels a little indulgent on the weekend, easy, delicious and full of flavor.
Air fryer cod fish sticks with homemade tartar sauce
Nani’s Fried Rice
Honey mustard coleslaw
This is a simple, comforting dinner to end the week. we have Crack Chicken PenneAnd it’s one of those creamy, delicious pasta dishes that everyone loves. It’s easy to make and has just the right amount of richness with a little kick.
To go with that, I serve myself Iconic Caesar salad with homemade dressing. The dressing is what makes this salad so good, classic, bold and worth making from scratch. I often double it and freeze the extra in small portions, so I always have some on hand.
This is a comforting, satisfying dinner, perfect for a Saturday night at home with a good movie.
Crack Chicken Penne
Iconic Caesar salad with homemade dressing
This is a cozy, company-friendly meal perfect for a Sunday dinner with friends. We serve Swedish meatballsAnd they are always such a hit, tender, delicious and so comforting.
They are combined with creamy Mashed Potato CasseroleWhich is a great base for all those delicious chutneys. Both of these recipes can be made ahead, making entertaining much easier and more enjoyable.
For something green, we are adding Smashed Broccoli with Parmesan and Garlic Infused Olive Oilwith fresh Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Pepitas in Lemon Vinaigrette. The salad is a family favorite and adds a bright, peppery bite to the meal.
And of course, we need some sweets! Dessert is Chocolate Chip Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Using Box MixAnd it’s as simple as it is good.
It’s a warm, inviting dinner that’s not fussy, and a great way to end the week.
Swedeing Meatballs
The creamiest mashed potato casserole
Broccoli smashed with Parmesan and garlic-infused olive oil
Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Pepitas in LimeOn the vinaigrette
Chocolate Chip Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Using Box Mix
Two foods I remember from my school days are the amazing cheese enchiladas from my year at Del Rio Middle School (Texas) and CASH’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (high school in Pa.)!
There were days when I was stick thin and could eat almost anything I weighed. Yes, those were the days!
Over the years, I have tried to find cheese enchiladas and chocolate peanut butter bars made by those precious cafeteria ladies!
I can’t wait to make the sweet treats this week, wow, do they look like the real thing! Fingers crossed!
Lunch Ladies Peanut Butter Bars
More recipes to enjoy
Easy Clam Chowder A delicious soup that is eaten like a meal.
This Down home dessert or breakfast A hearty recipe that works any time of the day.
If you like spring flavors, this one Asparagus and Feta Quiche Fresh, tasty and so satisfying.
Fluffy and a little special, Orange Ricotta Pancakes There is a treatment worth making soon.
I have my eye on this Blackberry Balsamic Chicken SaladIt is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Dinner comes together quickly with this creamy and delicious Tuscan salmon recipe
This is fun and easy Chili Cheese Crescent Dog Bake Perfect for a cozy family night.
You can’t go wrong with this Best Loaded Potato Soup; It is rich, hearty and always loved.
If you’re craving something sweet, this is it Peanut butter rice crispy treats It’s hard to resist.
This Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Tart There is a beautiful dessert that looks harder than it is.
I always come back to this Air Fryer Salmon Cake The recipe is simple and full of flavor.
Flaky and full of flavor, these Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sticks Perfect for a quick snack or light meal.
This Crustless Zucchini Tomato Quiche The best way is to use fresh, simple and seasonal vegetables.
Make mornings easier with Easy hashbrown sausage bites for breakfast; They are hearty and very accommodating.
Rich and comforting, Bobby Flay’s Crab and Corn Chowder A bowl full of warm flavor.
bright and tight, Key lime bars A perfect little dessert to welcome the hot days.
For a simple but elegant dinner, Chicken Riesling Brings amazing flavor to the table.
You can’t go wrong with this Lemon Cake Recipe: Ina Garten at Her Best. it is Classic and absolutely delicious.
butter and just a little special, Pistachio Shortbread Cookies A lovely treat to enjoy anytime.
Fresh and full of texture, this Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette As beautiful as it is delicious.
Creamy and comfortable, Creamy Baked Cauliflower Gratin Makes a wonderful side dish for any meal.
This Asparagus puff pastry tart with gruyere and fresh thyme A beautiful way to enjoy the taste of spring.
And for a crowd-pleasing dessert, this Texas Sheet Cake Bundt Cake Recipe Rich, chocolaty and so easy to love.
Happy cooking, friends….
