Household: 2 adults, 3 kids (1, 2, 5)
Rules: 1 pasta night/week · 1 meatless night/week (cod/trout count) · Mon–Wed = leftovers or quick (≤20 min, sports nights)
| Day | Meal | Protein | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup | — | American | Classic comfort, kid-approvedMeatlessSports |
| Tue | Breakfast for Dinner | Bacon | American | Pancakes, eggs, maple syrup — 15 minSports |
| Wed | Meatless Pasta Primavera | — | ItalianMediterranean | Zucchini, tomatoes, corn, garlic, olive oil over penneMeatlessPastaSports |
| Thu | Chicken Parmigiana | Chicken Breasts (3 lbs, half) | Italian | 3–4 cutlets, breaded, marinara, mozzarella, 30 min bakeBatch |
| Fri | BBQ Chicken Thighs | Chicken Thighs (3 lbs) | American | Oven-basted BBQ sauce, roasted corn + squash — hands-off |
| Sat | Pork Loin Carnitas | Pork Loin Roast (2 lbs) | Mexican | Slow braise citrus + spices; tortillas, cilantro, pico — big batchBatch |
| Sun | Smash Burgers | Ground Beef — Smashburgers (2 lbs) | American | 5 patties, toasted buns, lettuce, tomato, pickles |
| Day | Meal | Protein | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Carnitas Leftovers | — | Mexican | Reheat carnitas, fresh tortillas, quick picoSports |
| Tue | Pasta e Fagioli | — | Italian | Cannellini beans + pasta, crusty breadMeatlessPasta |
| Wed | Pan-Seared Pork Chops | Pork Chops (2 of 4) | American | 2 thin chops, roasted potatoes, applesauce — 15 minSports |
| Thu | Grilled Sirloin Cap Steak | Sirloin Cap | American | Grill med-rare, roasted bell peppers, herb butter |
| Fri | Baked Atlantic Cod | Cod fillets | Mediterranean | Lemon-dill butter, roasted potatoes, green beansMeatless |
| Sat | Hearty Beef Chili | Ground Sirloin 90/10 (2 lbs) | American | Beans, tomatoes, cumin, chili — big batch, cornbreadBatch |
| Sun | Slow-Roasted Bottom Round | Bottom Round Roast | American | Oven 325°F, slice thin, roasted carrots & potatoes — big batchBatch |
| Day | Meal | Protein | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Bottom Round Leftovers | — | American | Thin-sliced roast reheated with au jusSports |
| Tue | Margherita Pizza | — | Italian | Naan or homemade base, fresh mozz, tomatoes, basil — simpleMeatless |
| Wed | Pork Chop Fajitas | Pork Chops (remaining 2) | Mexican | Slice thin, grill with peppers & onions, tortillas — quickSports |
| Thu | Steak & Eggs | NY Strip (1 of 2) | American | Grill NY strip, scrambled eggs, hash browns |
| Fri | Fettuccine Alfredo | — | Italian | Creamy parmesan sauceMeatlessPasta |
| Sat | Tri-Tip Tacos | Tri-Tip | Mexican | Grill, slice thin; corn tortillas, pico, lime, salsa |
| Sun | Sausage & Peppers Hoagies | Italian Sausage Links | ItalianMediterranean | Grill sausage, rolls with peppers & onionsBatch |
| Day | Meal | Protein | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Hoagie Leftovers / Simple | — | Italian | Reheat sausage or quick grilled cheeseSports |
| Tue | Chicken Piccata | Chicken Breasts (remaining 3 lbs, half) | Italian | Lemon-caper sauce, quick pan — 20 min |
| Wed | Pan-Seared Trout | Steelhead/Rainbow Trout | Mediterranean | Pan-seared lemon-herb butter, arugula salad, crusty breadMeatlessSports |
| Thu | NY Strip Steak | NY Strip (2nd) | American | Grill, roasted potatoes, simple salad |
| Fri | Baked Ziti | Ground Beef — regular (2 lbs) | Italian | Layer pasta, meat, sauce, cheese — big batch, feeds 5PastaBatch |
| Sat | Breakfast for Dinner | Breakfast Sausage Patties | American | Pancakes, eggs, maple syrup — weekend funSports |
| Sun | Bean & Cheese Quesadillas | Black beans + cheese | Mexican | Quick, kid-friendly, serve with salsaMeatless |