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Home Meal Plans

Weekly Meal Plan #2

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By: Diana Published on March 27, 2026

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Here is our free meal plan for the week, with 5 dinners, plus a breakfast idea and a dessert to round things out. This week’s picks are a great fit for the days leading up to Easter, with meals that feel seasonal, easy enough for weeknights, and still satisfying at the end of the day.



Why This Plan Works

This meal plan makes sense for the week before Easter. The dinners feel fresh and seasonal, but they’re still filling enough to feel like real dinners at the end of the day. There’s a nice variety through the week too, with pasta, chicken, salmon, and beef, so things stay interesting without feeling all over the place, and Friday still feels a little more fun.

It also helps with food waste. A few ingredients show up more than once throughout the week, so there’s a better chance you’ll actually use what you buy instead of ending up with random ingredients in the fridge.

Overall, it fits the mood of the week really well. The meals feel lighter, brighter, and a little more relaxed than a lineup of heavier comfort foods.

1
Monday – Baked Feta Pasta
A cozy but still spring-friendly pasta dinner with jammy roasted tomatoes, creamy baked feta, and plenty of flavor with very little effort.
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2
Tuesday – Creamy Lemon Chicken
Tender chicken in a silky lemony pan sauce that feels fresh, bright, and just a little indulgent. It’s an easy midweek dinner that pairs well with rice or pasta and gives the week a lighter, seasonal feel.
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3
Whole side of salmon baked in foil, with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
Wednesday – Easy Baked Salmon in Foil
A simple foil-baked salmon dinner that’s buttery, lemony, and delicious without feeling plain. So good when paired with my creamy sauce for salmon.
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4
bone in, skin on chicken thighs nestled on a sheet pan with tomatoes and peppers, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
Thursday – Greek Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables
A colorful sheet pan dinner with juicy chicken and roasted vegetables in bright Greek-inspired flavors. It’s easy, prep-friendly, and feels especially good this time of year because it’s hearty without being heavy.
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5
a korean rice bowl with ground beef and veggies.
Friday – Korean Beef Bowl
A bold, saucy beef bowl with sweet-savory flavor and plenty of contrast from the rice and fresh toppings. It gives Friday a more fun finish while still being easy enough to pull off at home.
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Breakfast idea

Carrot Banana Muffins: Soft, warmly spiced muffins that feel a little like banana bread and a little like carrot cake. They’re a really nice breakfast extra for this week because they feel seasonal, not too sweet, and work well as a grab-and-go option for busy mornings.

Dessert Idea

Lemon Tiramisu: This might be my favorite spring dessert. It’s creamy, lemony, and I’d happily eat it any day of the week!

Shopping List

This shopping list includes everything you need to make all five dinners, plus the breakfast and dessert included in this week’s plan. Click the button below to print it and take it to the store.

Produce

3 medium bananas
2 (12-ounce) containers cherry or grape tomatoes
1 medium zucchini
1 medium red onion
2 medium bell peppers – mixed colors
1 medium cucumber
1 (1-pound) bag carrots
1 small bunch green onions
5 lemons
2 medium heads garlic
1 small clamshell fresh basil
1 medium bunch fresh parsley
1 small bunch fresh dill or rosemary, or use extra parsley for the salmon
1 small piece fresh ginger
1 small bag walnuts

Meat, Poultry and Fish

3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 (2-pound) side boneless salmon
1 pound lean ground beef

Condiments and Spices

Olive oil
Avocado oil
Toasted sesame oil
Soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Honey
Wholegrain mustard
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
Dried oregano
Granulated sugar
All purpose flour
Vanilla extract
Baking powder
Baking soda
Ground cinnamon
Ground ginger
Ground nutmeg
Sesame seeds, optional
Chopped peanuts, optional

Dairy & Refrigerated Items

1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
1 (4-ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
1 small wedge Parmesan cheese
3 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
1 (8 ounce) tub sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
2 pints heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 sticks salted butter
1 dozen large eggs

Grains and Pasta

1 (16-ounce) package dried pasta
1 package ladyfingers
1 bag of rice (for serving with: beef bowls, salmon and chicken)

Canned, Jarred, and Boxed

Better Than Bouillon Premium Roasted Chicken Base – to make chicken stock
1 small jar Kalamata olives
1 small bottle lemonade, you need 1 cup for the tiramisu (or skip and make simple syrup as written in the recipe)

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