Skinnytaste Dinner Plan — Week 59
This week’s Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 59) features a mix of bold flavors and family-friendly favorites: Gochujang-glazed salmon, enchiladas verdes, and a comforting pollo guisado among other easy dinners. The plan is designed to make weeknight cooking manageable, provide leftovers for lunches or freezing, and help you shop more efficiently.
I use The Skinnytaste Meal Planner to map out dinners for the week, but any planner or simple list will work. Meal planning saves time at the store and reduces food waste during the week. My breakfasts are usually quick and simple — eggs with fruit, smoothies, or avocado toast — while dinners are the main focus for family meals. We’re a family of four, so when recipes yield extra portions, those become lunches or the next night’s dinner.
Below is the day-by-day plan and a consolidated shopping list you can use when you head to the supermarket. The recipes listed are named so you can search for them by title if you want full ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.
Weekly Dinner Schedule
Monday: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Soup — a warming, spiced vegetable soup that’s great with crusty bread or a side salad.
Tuesday: Enchiladas Verde (Green Enchiladas) served with a fresh salad — a family favorite with tender chicken, salsa verde, and queso fresco.
Wednesday: Sloppy Joe Baked Sweet Potatoes — an easy, hearty twist on classic sloppy joes, baked into sweet potatoes for a nutritious base.
Thursday: Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz) served over cauliflower rice — savory, saucy chicken with bright corn and herbs.
Friday: Gochujang-Glazed Salmon with brown rice — a flavorful, slightly spicy-sweet glaze that pairs well with steamed vegetables and rice.
Saturday: Dinner out — a chance to enjoy a meal away from the kitchen or try something new.
Sunday: Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli — a simple pasta dinner with hearty sausage, tender broccoli, and grated cheese.
Meal Planning Tips
- Plan to make one or two larger recipes that provide leftovers for lunches or for freezing. This reduces cooking time later in the week.
- Pre-chop vegetables and store them in airtight containers to speed up weeknight meal prep.
- When a recipe calls for an ingredient you already have, double-check quantities so you don’t overbuy.
- Substitutions: swap brown rice, quinoa, or gluten-free pasta depending on dietary needs. For dairy-free versions, use coconut milk or other non-dairy alternatives where appropriate.
Shopping List
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Soup
- Cauliflower florets
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Onion
- Vegetable broth
- Full-fat canned coconut milk
- Cilantro
Enchiladas Verde (Green Enchiladas)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Onion
- White corn tortillas
- Salsa verde
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Sour cream (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
- Avocados and lettuce for salad
Sloppy Joe Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Lean ground beef
- Seasoned salt (such as Montreal Steak)
- Carrot
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Red bell pepper
- Garlic
- Red wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Tomato sauce
- Tomato paste
- Scallion
Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz)
- Skinless chicken drumsticks
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Scallions
- Plum tomato
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Tomato sauce
- Chicken Better Than Bouillon (or preferred chicken bouillon)
- Cumin
- Corn on the cob
- Riced cauliflower
Gochujang-Glazed Salmon
- Cooking spray
- Wild salmon fillets
- Gochujang
- Mirin
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Toasted sesame oil
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Scallions
- Black sesame seeds
- Brown rice
Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
- Italian chicken sausage
- Uncooked pasta (or brown rice/quinoa pasta for gluten-free)
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Garlic
- Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
This shopping list covers the week’s dinners and basic pantry items. Check your pantry for staples like olive oil, salt, pepper, and any condiments already on hand before shopping. With these meals planned, you’ll spend less time deciding what’s for dinner and more time enjoying family meals.