1 Month Easy Meal Plan For Your July
Week 1
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Monday: Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta
This pretty pasta is a family favorite - the kids love the light lemony flavor and we love that they devour the fresh veggies.
Tuesday: Pressure-Cooker Tequila Salsa Chicken
We fell in love with the spicy, smoky flavor from the tequila and decided to try Instant Pot salsa chicken at home.
Wednesday: Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce
In just 30 minutes, you‘ll have a restaurant-quality steak with a bold Cajun flair.
Thursday: Grilled Pork with Avocado Salsa
We love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it a southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork.
Friday: Tomato-Poached Halibut
The halibut with a burst of lemon comes together in one pan and stays super moist.
Saturday: Burger Americana
Grill the patties and cargo them sky-high along with your favorite toppings. As an example, spread and bacon make them southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes, a northern version.
Sunday: Vegetarian Linguine
Looking for a tasty alternative to the standard meat-and-potatoes meals? Try this colorful pasta dish. It's the scrumptious supper that takes advantage of fresh mushrooms, zucchini and other vegetables as well as basil and provolone.
Week 2
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Monday: Bruschetta Steak
Your family will love this bruschetta dish, especially in the summertime with fresh tomatoes and herbs from our garden.
Tuesday: Blueberry Chops with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
A sweet and spicy combo is that the perfect accent for meaty chops. We are sure this is a hearty summer meal.
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Memphis-Style Ribs
Smoked paprika within the rub mimics the flavour that the ribs would get from being grilled over hot coals.
Thursday: Garden-Fresh Grilled Veggie Pizza
This loaded-up pizza was created as a fun summer appetizer using some of my best garden goodies.
Friday: Chicken and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce
The kids love this creamy pasta. We know that they will happily clean their plates.
Saturday: Texas Chili Fries
The tasty chili goes together in minutes so cooks while you run errands. The only way to make it even better is to pour it over crisp french fries and sprinkle it with cheese.
Sunday: California Burger Wraps
We love the way these fresh flavors blend. It's a snap to throw these wraps together for a fast, healthy lunch. The burgers may also be served on buns if you wish.
Week 3
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Monday: Halibut Soft Tacos
This warm-weather recipe is quick, colorful and filled with nutrients.
Tuesday: Applesauce Barbecue Chicken
You only need some ingredients to make this sweet and peppery chicken. The subtle flavor of the apple makes this tender barbecue dish stand out from the rest.
Wednesday: Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce
Sometimes tofu are often boring and tasteless, but not during this recipe! Here, the crispy vegetarian curd is so loaded with flavor, you'll never recede from tofu again.
Thursday: Easy Stuffed Poblanos
We love how quickly these saucy stuffed peppers come together. Top with low-fat soured cream and your favorite salsa.
Friday: Triple Tomato Flatbread
This delicious treat is so easy to make, and can absolutely impress.
Saturday: Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
You can also transform this yummy bowl into an Italian version with tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, pesto, and basil.
Sunday: Chicken Breasts with Melon Relish
This tropical-tasting melon relish is good and extremely flavorful. It tastes so good with the tender chicken breasts and is ideal for summer.
Week 4
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Monday: Skillet Mac & Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese is super simple it’s almost too easy! Kids always go for the rich cheese flavor, but we've never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much.
Tuesday: Citrus-Herb Roast Chicken
The flavorful, juicy chicken combines with the aromas of spring in fresh herbs, lemon and onions to create the proper one-pot meal.
Wednesday: Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles
This versatile chicken recipe is incredibly the same as chicken pad Thai but easier to form and tastes even as good. Rice noodles will be swapped with mung noodles or any style of egg noodles.
Thursday: East Coast Shrimp and Lentil Bowls
If you've got frozen shrimp, some seasoning ingredients, bagged spinach and lentils there in your pantry, you'll make this dish in no time. It's so delicious and healthy!
Friday: Rosemary Lime Chicken
The tartness of the juice really complements the rosemary. Everyone loves it.
Saturday: Salmon with Horseradish Pistachio Crust
Impress your family with this elegant but easy salmon that's delicious and nutritious. You can substitute scallions for shallots if you wish.
Sunday: General Tso's Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a very sauce with just the proper amount of kick. this is often a fun alternative to the classic chicken dish.
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Caroline Stanko (tasteofhome.com)
Grace Mannon (tasteofhome.com)