DINNER, DECIDED · 18 September 2026
Chicken Pot Pie Saturday, easy nights ahead
This week's Saturday dish is Chicken Pot Pie with Parmesan Potato Crust, and Sunday's kebabs use the same chicken you cook that day. Get the bigger cooking done early, then the rest of the week moves easily with shorter dinners.
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Your week
Friday · Weekend kick-off
Seared NY Strip with Spicy Celery, Cucumber & Cilantro "Tiger Salad"
Seared steak with crisp, spicy celery, cool cucumber and fresh cilantro.
What you need (13 ingredients)
- 6 sticks celery
- 2 small bunches cilantro
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 (1 inch) pieces ginger root
- 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 ½ lb striploin (New York strip) steak
- brown sugar
- chili-garlic sauce
- rice vinegar
- salt
- soy sauce
- toasted sesame oil
Cookware: chef's knife, colander, cutting board, grater, measuring cups, measuring spoons.
Saturday · Big batch
Chicken Pot Pie with Parmesan Potato Crust
Warm, creamy chicken and vegetables under a crisp Parmesan potato crust.
What you need (17 ingredients)
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 sticks celery
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 12 fl oz chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese
- 2 medium red potatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- all-purpose flour
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- rosemary, dried
- sage, dried
- salt
- thyme, dried
- Worcestershire sauce
Cookware: baking dish, baking sheet pan, chef's knife, colander, cutting board, grater.
Sunday · Cook once, eat twice
Chicken Kebabs with Greek Salad & Tzatziki Sauce
Grilled chicken with fresh Greek salad and tangy, cool tzatziki sauce.
What you need (14 ingredients)
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 (4 oz) pkg crumbled feta cheese
- 1 English cucumber
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- oregano, dried
- red wine vinegar
- salt
Cookware: chef's knife, citrus juicer, colander, cutting board, garlic press, grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet.
Monday · Quick one
Baked Honey Mustard-Miso Salmon with Mixed Veggie & Almond Slaw
Sweet honey mustard miso salmon with crunchy almond and veggie slaw.
What you need (11 ingredients)
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced
- 1 (12 oz) pkg broccoli slaw
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 (1 inch) pieces ginger root
- 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
- ½ cup honey mustard dressing
- ¼ cup miso paste, white
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 ½ lb salmon fillet
- extra virgin olive oil
- toasted sesame oil
Cookware: baking dish, chef's knife, colander, cutting board, grater, measuring cups.
Tuesday · Meat-free
Spicy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito
Spicy sweet potato and black beans wrapped in a warm tortilla.
What you need (16 ingredients)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans
- ½ (8 oz) block cheddar cheese
- 32 fl oz chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 lb sweet potato
- 1 medium yellow onion
- cayenne pepper
- chili powder
- cumin, ground
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
Cookware: chef's knife, colander, cutting board, grater, large pot, measuring cups.
Cook big at the weekend, coast midweek.
Saturday's batch and Sunday's second dinner are what make Wednesday and Thursday easy: reheat, add a salad, done. Plan five, cook three of them when you have time.
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