I’ve always thought of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial pre-game to summer— it’s when I start entertaining more, eating outside, and leaning into fresher, simpler meals. This week’s dinner planner reflects that vibe: easy, vibrant dishes like lentils with burrata, pasta with zucchini, and slow-roasted salmon with mango-cucumber salsa. I even added a fun Sunday Thai Crunch Salad and my copycat homemade Nutter Butter cookies to help you ease into the long weekend. And if you’re hosting soon, check out my latest Substack where I share how I get entertaining-ready— it’s all about setting yourself up for stress-free gatherings all season long.
Here’s your dinner planner for the week:
Meatless Monday: Lentils with Burrata and Breadcrumbs from What’s Gaby Cooking, roasted chickpeas (toss them in olive oil and smoked paprika), Grilled Carrots with Tahini Sauce
Tuesday: Pasta with Melted Zucchini Sauce + seared scallops from Quicker Than Quick
Wednesday: Slow Roasted Wild Salmon with Mango-Cucumber Salsa, Collard Greens Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing, roasted sweet potatoes (dice them into bite size pieces, toss in oil, salt, pepper, and paprika and cook for 35 minutes at 400)
Thursday: Creamy tomato soup from QTQ, avocado toast, simple green salad with Everyday Salad Dressing #2
Friday: Chicken Kabobs with Green Goddess Tzatziki, grilled naan bread, rice, and mixed grilled vegetables
Saturday brunch: Simple Chia Seed Porridge topped with fresh fruit
Sunday: Thai Crunch Salad with roasted chicken + Copycat Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
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