Week of Apr 12, 2026

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Request: One meal penne rigate, one easy turkey panini with fries, one tuna melt with side salad one stuffed peppers

This Week's Meals

Penne Rigate with Chicken
This one-pan pasta dish comes together quickly! Cook the chicken first, then build the sauce in the same pan. The 4-year-old loves the cherry tomatoes - they burst like little flavor bombs. Serve with extra parmesan for sprinkling.
Turkey Paninis & Fries
Easy weeknight winner! Use a panini press or heavy skillet to get that perfect crispy exterior. Frozen fries in the oven make this super simple. Let little one help assemble the sandwiches - great for building independence in the kitchen.
Tuna Melts with Side Salad
Classic comfort food! Mix tuna with a little mayo, diced celery for crunch, and a squeeze of lemon. Top with cheese and broil until bubbly. The side salad adds fresh veggies to balance the richness. Kid tip: serve open-faced so they can see what's inside.
Stuffed Peppers (Turkey, Beef, or Veg)
These colorful peppers are like edible bowls! Pre-cook the peppers slightly so they're tender. The filling can be prepped ahead and stuffed day-of. Choose bright red/yellow peppers - they're sweeter and more appealing to kids than green ones.
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Hey there!

This week's meal lineup is looking pretty fantastic! We've got a nice mix of quick weeknight wins and some colorful comfort food that should keep everyone happy.

Here's what we're cooking:

  • Penne Rigate with Chicken - Our go-to one-pan pasta with those cherry tomatoes that burst with flavor
  • Turkey Paninis & Fries - Easy peasy! Perfect for when we need something quick and satisfying
  • Tuna Melts with Side Salad - Classic comfort food with a fresh side to balance things out
  • Stuffed Peppers - These colorful beauties are like edible bowls and always look so impressive on the table!

The stuffed peppers recipe from Once Upon a Chef is a real winner - you can prep the filling ahead of time and just stuff them when you're ready to cook. And those paninis? Perfect for getting our little sous chef involved in the assembly line!

Shopping trip coming up - we'll need some fresh peppers, quality tuna, and the usual suspects. Should be a delicious week ahead!

Happy cooking! 🍽️

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