What's for Dinner, simplified.

May 08, 2026

Maybe you noticed, maybe you didn’t… but this was supposed to go out last week instead of this week. That’s been life lately though — kind of just hanging on by a thread!

So this week, we’re making sure you’re prepared for the next couple of weeks! 🫠 And to all of you who are mothers… Happy Mother’s Day. May you be blessed with what we all want this weekend: a clean house, laundry done (and put away!), spotless cars, and dinner on the table effortlessly.

On The Menu

  1. Crispy Rolled Chipotle Beef Tacos | Half Baked Harvest | 45 minutes

  2. Lasagna Soup | A Farm Girl Dabbles | 35 minutes

  3. Beef Taco Salad | The Recipe Critic | 30 minutes

  4. Italian Drunken Noodles | The Cozy Apron | 45 minutes

  5. Honey Garlic Pork Rice Bowls | The Savory Drop | 25 minutes

  6. Chicken Enchilada Skillet | The Pioneer Woman | 50 minutes

  7. Marry me Chicken Pasta | The Recipe Critic | 35 minutes

  8. Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries | Pinch of Yum | 30 minutes

  9. Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Rolls & Salad | Half-Baked Harvest | 1 hour 10 minutes

  10. Crockpot Bourbon Chicken | The Recipe Critic | 5 minutes prep

From our table to yours…

Every summer our team has the tradition to pack and move office to the quiet and cool place of Mechi Chal. It’s a mountain hut located near Pamporovo in Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria. We work, have fun and stuff ourselves with delicious local food.

Grocery List

PROTEIN
2½ lb boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
1 rotisserie chicken
2 lb lean ground beef
1½ lb bulk Italian sausage (links or ground)
1 lb spicy Italian sausage
1 lb boneless pork loin
8 oz sliced pepperoni

PRODUCE
3 yellow onions
3 red onions
3 heads garlic
3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange)
6 roma tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh parsley
2 bunches fresh cilantro
3 avocados
2 limes
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 bunch green onions
1 bag broccoli florets
1 bag shredded carrots
1 jar sliced black olives
1 jar diced pickles
salad toppings of your choice

DAIRY
1 lb salted butter
1 pint heavy cream
24 oz sour cream
8 oz ricotta
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz shredded provolone cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar-jack cheese
16 oz grated parmesan cheese
1 small carton milk
1 jar mayonnaise

REFRIGERATED / FROZEN
1 (22 oz) bag frozen waffle fries
1 lb fresh pizza dough
salad dressing of your choice

PANTRY / CANNED / GRAINS
2 (14.5 oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
2 cans black beans
1 can corn
2 (32 oz) cartons chicken broth or stock
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
1 jar marinara sauce
1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
1 box mafalda (or like) pasta
1 box pappardelle noodles
1 box ziti or bowtie pasta
1 bag jasmine or white rice
1 bag tortilla strips/chips
1 pack corn tortillas
1 bag brown sugar
cornstarch

SEASONINGS / SAUCES / OILS
salt
black pepper
chili powder
ground cumin
paprika
Italian seasoning
dried oregano
taco seasoning
burger seasoning
ranch seasoning mix
crushed red pepper flakes
sesame seeds
soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
prepared horseradish
hot honey
honey
ketchup
sesame oil
vegetable oil
olive oil

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