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This week’s 5-day meal plan leans all the way into cold, rainy weather—because that seems to be in the forecast! Comfort food is the theme. Simple and cozy, but still nourishing. Think cheesy chicken Philly sandwiches, saucy tacos, silky pumpkin soup, beefy Ramen noodle stir-fry, and a sweet-and-salty pizza for a nice Friday night in.
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Because Nobody Wants to Grocery Shop in the Rain
There’s something deeply satisfying about knowing dinner’s already handled when it’s pouring outside. No last-minute grocery runs in the rain, no soggy takeout bags—just you, something cozy simmering away, and the smug satisfaction of having planned ahead. Because if the weather’s going to be moody, dinner might as well be comforting.
Monday: Sheet Pan Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
A sheet pan meal worth having on repeat.
Tuesday: Instant Pot Tacos With Ground Turkey
This 10-minute meal is almost too fast and easy.
Wednesday: Curry Pumpkin Cauliflower Soup
A simple, velvety soup that lets us enjoy what the pumpkin has to offer for a little longer.
Thursday: Easy Beef Stir Fry With Ramen Noodles
There will be no conversation at the dinner table—just slurping.
Friday: Hawaiian Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto
This recipe does celebrate pineapple on pizza. If it causes a divide at the dinner table, I promise it’s still worth it.
Grocery List 🛒
For your convenience, you can download this week’s grocery list here.
Smart Prep Tips for the Week 📝
Sunday’s the perfect day to get a head start on the week—if you can carve out an hour (honestly, sometimes less). Here are a few things worth doing to make the next few days a little easier:
- Monday’s chicken Philly sandwiches: Cut up the peppers, onions, and mushrooms and keep them ready in an air-tight container in the fridge for the next day. You could also slice and store the chicken separately.
- Wednesday’s pumpkin soup: Cut the cauliflower into florets. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you could even roast them and store them in the fridge.
- Thursday’s stir-fry: Slice the bell pepper for this on Sunday, along with the other bell peppers for Monday’s sandwiches.
Delicious Pairings
- Monday: Air fryer French fries, Greek cucumber salad
- Tuesday: Classic margarita; Chips, salsa, and guacamole or queso
- Wednesday: A hunk of fresh bread for dipping
- Thursday: Smashed cucumber salad, garlic ginger sautéed broccolini
- Friday: The best side salad for pizza, Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing, air fryer Buffalo wings
That’s the week—nothing fussy, nothing overthought, just goof, cozy food. If you make any of these, leave a comment and rating on the recipe (it really helps!), and tag me on Instagram—I love seeing what dinner looks like at your place.
Next week: More soup, more easy sheet pans, and more Asian-inspired goodness.
