The five-night plan · September 21 – September 25
Your week at the table.
Five dinners, one grocery list. Move the quickest one to your busiest night and leave room for leftovers. A new plan appears every Monday.
MondayChicken night
Sheet Pan Chicken FajitasChicken, peppers and onions tossed in homemade fajita seasoning and roasted on one pan. Everyone builds their own.TuesdaySomething spicy
Spicy Chicken Rice Bowls with LimePaprika-seasoned chicken, black beans, rice, and cool avocado make a flexible bowl with adjustable heat and clear doneness guidance.WednesdayPasta night
Garlic Butter Parmesan NoodlesButter, garlic, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water. The 20-minute dinner that pleases everyone.ThursdayBurger & sandwich night
Bacon Cheeseburger SlidersOne sheet of seasoned beef baked in a pan, topped with cheddar and bacon and tucked into slider rolls.FridayPizza night
Classic Margherita PizzaTomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. The less-is-more pizza that shows off a good crust.
Shopping
This week’s grocery list
Combined from all five recipes, for the servings each recipe makes. Check your cupboard first; staples like salt and oil are included so you can tick them off.
Produce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 small handful fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 small onion, finely grated
- 2 lime · for 2 dinners
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Meat & seafood
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) 80/20 ground beef
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and halved
Dairy & eggs
- 1 cup toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole and shredded cheese
- 12 ounces (340 g) spaghetti or egg noodles
- 3/4 cup (60 g) finely grated Parmesan
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces and patted dry
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter · for 2 dinners
Bakery & tortillas
- 1 ball pizza dough (half of our homemade dough, or 1 pound store-bought)
- 12 slider rolls, in one connected sheet
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Pasta, rice & grains
- 1 cup dry long-grain white rice, plus water required by its package
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Canned & jarred
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup burger sauce and dill pickle slices
Baking
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Spices & seasonings
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder · for 2 dinners
- 1 pinch flaky salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper · for 2 dinners
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fine salt · for 3 dinners
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin · for 2 dinners
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika · for 2 dinners
Oils, sauces & condiments
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil · for 2 dinners
Other
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1/2 cup easy no-cook pizza sauce
Make the week easier
Cook a pot of rice and wash the salad greens on Sunday, and make any sauces ahead. Our Sunday prep guide shows how.