What's for Dinner, simplified.

April 17, 2026

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy for my family. We’ve eaten out way too often! So these next couple weeks are going to focus one thing… quick (or at least minimal prep). In other words… “Just get it on the table!”

I hope you enjoy.

On The Menu

  1. Hawaiian Sheet Pan Dinner | The Fervent Mama | 40 minutes

  2. Summer Sausage Skillet | Sugar Maple Farmhouse | 30 minutes

  3. Homemade Hamburger Helper | Sugar Maple Farmhouse | 20 minutes

  4. Taco Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette | Everything Delish | 30 minutes

  5. Slow-Cooker Korean Burritos | The Endless Meal | 10 minutes prep

  6. Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Bowl | Half-Baked Harvest | 15 minutes prep

  7. Southwest Chicken Salad Wraps | Munch with Maddie | 30 minutes

  8. Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken | Recipe Easily | 40 minutes

  9. Rotisserie Chicken Hawaiian Sliders | A Paige of Positivity | 35 minutes

  10. Beef Tostada’s | Taste Better From Scratch | 25 minutes

From our table to yours…

Grocery List

PROTEIN
6 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 lb lean ground beef
2½ lb pork butt
13.5 oz andouille sausage
1 rotisserie chicken

PRODUCE
3 red onions
1 yellow onion
6 bell peppers (variety colored)
2 zucchini
2 ears corn or 1 bag corn
2 cups broccoli florets
4 jalapeños
1 bag matchstick or shredded carrots
1 cucumber
1 daikon radish
3 large heads romaine lettuce (or buy it pre-chopped/shredded!)
1 bunch green onions
2 bunches fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh mint
2 avocados
3 limes
1 head garlic
1 small container fresh pineapple or 1 can pineapple

DAIRY / EGGS
1½ cups mayonnaise
2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
8–12 oz shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz pepper jack cheese slices
8 oz queso fresco
1¾ cups whole milk
6 tablespoons butter

DELI / BAKERY
1 pack burrito-size flour tortillas
1 pack taco-size flour tortillas
1 pack tostada shells
1 bag tortilla chips
1 bag potato chips or fruit (for side)
12 Hawaiian rolls

PANTRY / CANNED / GRAINS
1 box macaroni noodles
16oz bag white rice
1 can black or kidney beans
1 can refried beans
1 carton beef broth
1 carton chicken stock
1 jar chunky red salsa
1 jar salsa verde
kimchi
kimchi mayo
gochujang
pineapple juice (if not using fresh)
spicy mayo

FROZEN
frozen corn (if not using fresh)

SEASONINGS / SAUCES / OILS
salt
black pepper
garlic salt
paprika
smoked paprika
chili powder
chipotle chili powder (optional)
cayenne (optional)
ground cumin
onion powder
garlic powder
ground mustard
dried oregano
poppy seeds
chili flakes
soy sauce
honey or brown sugar
rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
ketchup
Dijon mustard
hot sauce
olive/avocado oil
sesame oil

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