This late-July meal plan is all about keeping dinner easy while summer is still in full swing. You’ll find a helpful mix of chicken, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, a cozy meatless dinner, and a simple blueberry bake for breakfast or snacks. Use the printable list below to shop once and make the week feel a little easier.
Helpful Tips for the Week
- Make the Classic Blueberry Muffins early in the week so breakfast and snack time are already handled.
- For One Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken, slice the chicken into cutlets before cooking day and keep the pesto ready in the fridge.
- Air Fryer Tilapia cooks quickly, so save it for the night when you need dinner on the table fast.
- Grate the cheddar ahead for Cheeseburger Pasta and keep the broth, pasta, and canned tomatoes together in the pantry.
- Black Bean Soup reheats beautifully, so it’s a good one to make earlier in the day or prep for leftovers.
Shopping List
This shopping list includes everything you need to make all five dinners, plus the muffin recipe included in this week’s plan. Click the button below to print it and take it to the store.
Produce
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 1 small bag carrots
- 1 bunch celery
- 2 bulbs garlic
- 1 (8-ounce) container cherry tomatoes
- 2 limes
- 1 small orange or small bottle orange juice
- 1 small bunch fresh basil
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, or 1 (10- to 12-ounce) bag frozen blueberries
Meat, Poultry and Fish
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tilapia fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 pound sliced smoked ham
Dairy & Refrigerated Items
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 (8-ounce) block cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small carton milk
Pantry & Spices
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Yellow mustard
- Dill pickles, 1 jar
- Basil pesto, 1 small container
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 (14.5-ounce) can
- Tomato paste, 1 small can or tube
- Black beans, 3 (15-ounce) cans
- Beef broth, 1 small carton
- Vegetable stock, 1 (32-ounce) carton
- Elbow macaroni, 1 box
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Pure vanilla extract
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Montreal steak seasoning
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Bay leaves
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Chicken stock, dry white wine, or water, for deglazing
- 1 large Cuban loaf, or 4 hoagie, Italian, or French rolls
Supplies
Air fryer parchment liners, if using
12-inch skillet
Large skillet or Dutch oven
Baking sheet and foil
Panini press or heavy skillet, if needed
12-cup muffin pan
Paper liners or nonstick spray
Optional Serving Ideas
Lemon wedges, for tilapia
Green onions, for cheeseburger pasta
Diced red onion, tortilla chips, sour cream, diced avocado, or extra cilantro for black bean soup
Potato chips, fries, or a simple salad for Cuban sandwiches
Pasta, rice, potatoes, garlic bread, or salad for pesto chicken
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