7 Nights 7 Meals Dinner Ideas | Week 1

Stuck on what to cook this week? I've got you covered with 7 delicious, family-approved dinner ideas--one for every night of the week! From kid-friendly favorites to hearty meals everyone will enjoy, these recipes are perfect for families looking for mealtime ideas. Monday: Fettuccine Alfredo + Meatballs meatballs: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup milk 2 lbs ground beef 2 eggs 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 onion, minced - in a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften add more milk if mixture is too dry. - add the remaining ingredients to the breadcrumbs mixture. Mix until just combined and roll into 1.5 inch balls. -Preheat oven to 400F. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Fettuccine Alfredo 12 oz fettuccine pasta 4 Tbsp butter 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 to 1 cup grated parmesan 1/4 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper to taste - boil fettuccine in salted water per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain. - in a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter and slowly pour in the heavy cream and bring to a low simmer. Slowly add the grated parmesan and stir until smooth. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss until fully coated use a bit of pasta water if sauce is too thick. Roasted broccoli: place broccoli florets in a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss and roast in oven at 400F for 12-15 minutes shaking halfway. Tuesday: chicken wings adobo https://www.tiktok.com/@gidsgids/video/7372581515999333678?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7486921454413104671 Shaved carrot salad (I added shaved cucumber) https://www.tiktok.com/@cassyeungmoney/video/7489257401258872110?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7486921454413104671 Wednesday: Birria Ramen 2 packs Trader Joe's Beef Birria 4 packs ramen (noodles only) beef broth diced onion chopped cilantro lime wedges -heat the beef birria per package instructions. Cook the ramen noodles in beef broth. Divide the ramen into 4 bowls and pour in the beef birria. Add broth as desired and top with onion, cilantro and squeeze of lime. Thursday: baked salmon, mashed potatoes + asparagus baked salmon 6 salmon fillets, skin removed if desired Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley zest of 1 lemon 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika - mix the ingredients for the marinade and pour on salmon and place on a baking sheet. Slice the lemon and place on top of the salmon (optional). Let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes if possible. Preheat oven to 400F and bake for 15 minutes until salmon is flaky. Broil the last 1-2 minutes. Mashed potatoes 3 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1 cup whole milk 2 garlic cloves 4 Tbsp butter Salt and white pepper to taste 1/4 cup grated parmesan -place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add some salt then boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot. Use a potato ricer or use a masher to mash the potatoes. -in the meantime, in a small pot add milk, garlic cloves and butter. Let simmer on low heat. Discard the garlic cloves. and pour into the potatoes. Add salt, pepper and parmesan cheese and stir. Add more milk if needed. Air fried asparagus: wash and trim the asparagus and pat dry. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 10 minutes for thick spears. Friday: ground chicken fajita with rice and veggies Hungry Root recipe Saturday: Penne alla Vodka (no vodka) https://www.tiktok.com/@winnyhayes/video/7325264301638323498?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7486921454413104671 Grilled shrimp: season shrimp with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika and a drizzle of olive oil. Into a skillet heat a bit of olive oil on high heat, cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side. Add a tablespoon of butter during the last minute of cooking. Toss shrimp with the pasta. Sunday: grits, sausage and scrambled eggs into a large pot add 3 cups water and 1 cup heavy cream. Slowly add 1 cup of grits while stirring simultaneously. Let mixture come to a simmer then lower the heat to low. Cover and stir every 5 minutes to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper and shredded cheese to taste. Which night's dinner are you most excited to try? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more weekly meal inspirations! Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/winnyhayes