Week of Apr 12, 2026

5 meals · finalized

✅ Executed · Staples updated

Request: tuna melt with side salad, turkey pannini with fries, penne rigate, stuffed peppers, Chicken sausage with fries

This Week's Meals

Easy Tuna Melt
Toast English muffins lightly first. Mix tuna with mayo, salt, and pepper. Top with cheese and tomato, then broil until bubbly. Perfect with a simple side salad - let your 4-year-old help wash the lettuce!
Paninis & Fries
Use a panini press or heavy skillet to get crispy bread. Layer turkey, cheese, avocado, and tomato with a light spread of mustard. Cook frozen fries according to package directions. Great for a quick weeknight dinner!
Penne Rigate with Chicken
Cook pasta al dente. Sauté chicken first, then add vegetables in order of cooking time needed. The sundried tomatoes add great flavor - chop them small for the little one. Finish with fresh lemon juice and parmesan.
Stuffed Peppers (Turkey, Beef, or Veg)
Choose colorful bell peppers for visual appeal. The baking soda helps keep the meat tender. This recipe is perfect for meal prep - you can stuff the peppers earlier in the day. Kid tip: let your son help mix the filling!
Sprouts Chicken Sausage, Grilled Veggies & Fries
Grill the sausages and vegetables together for easy cleanup. Cut vegetables into kid-friendly pieces. Serve on buns with mustard or ketchup. The combination of protein, veggies, and fries makes everyone happy!
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Hey there!

This week's meal lineup is looking pretty fantastic - we've got a nice mix of comfort foods and fresh flavors that should keep everyone happy! 🍽️

Here's what's cooking:

  • Easy Tuna Melts - Classic comfort food with a side salad for some fresh greens
  • Turkey Paninis & Fries - Crispy, melty goodness that's always a crowd-pleaser
  • Penne Rigate with Chicken - A colorful pasta dish packed with veggies and protein
  • Stuffed Peppers - Beautiful bell peppers filled with savory goodness (perfect for meal prep!)
  • Chicken Sausage with Grilled Veggies - Easy grilling night with minimal cleanup

I love that we're getting our weekly fish/seafood in with the tuna melts, and there's plenty of variety to keep our 4-year-old engaged. The stuffed peppers recipe from Once Upon a Chef looks particularly delicious - and the colorful peppers should be a hit with little eyes!

Most meals clock in under 45 minutes, and several have great opportunities for our little sous chef to help out. The paninis are perfect for a quick weeknight, and the grilled sausage dinner will be super easy cleanup.

Hope you're as excited about this week's menu as I am! 🙌

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