Weekly Meal Plan: August 30, 2026

If you’re tired of thinking about what to make for dinner every night, my weekly meal plans to take the stress out of dinnertime! I’m here to do the thinking for you when it comes to cook this week. Save the recipes you want to make, head to the grocery store, and you can skip the frozen pizza and expensive delivery services!

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This Meal Plan Includes

This week we are making 30 minute Cuban chicken and rice, Korean short rib tacos, coconut chicken curry, bacon and cheese crack burgers, Peruvian chicken with green sauce, and protein-packed banana cottage cheese pancakes!

Cuban Chicken and Rice Skillet (One-Pot 30-Minute Dinner)

This Cheesy Chicken Cuban Rice is a 20-minute one pan meal that’s hearty, flavorful, and low carb. Made with hearts of palm rice, it’s packed with protein,…
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Korean Beef Tacos with Short Ribs

These Korean Beef Tacos with tender braised short ribs, homemade Korean BBQ sauce, and quick pickled vegetables are bold, flavorful, and perfect for an easy crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Quick Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

Chicken Curry is one of those comforting, flavor-packed dishes that comes together easily but tastes like it took hours to make. With tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich curry sauce,…
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Crack Burgers Recipe– Double Smash Burgers with Bacon and Cheese

Juicy smash patties, melty cheddar, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce make these Crack Burgers a crave-worthy classic.
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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

Are you looking for a recipe that’s bursting with flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for any occasion? Look no further than Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce.…
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Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs. Banana adds natural sweetness for an easy breakfast that comes…
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Meal Prep & Ingredient Swaps

A skillet filled with a baked casserole topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, black beans, and fresh cilantro, with a tomato and cilantro in the background.

Cuban Chicken and Rice Skillet: Swap chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor. Another option is to use leftover or rotisserie chicken. Just skip straight to the peppers.

Two soft tacos filled with Korean short rib, shredded beef, sliced radishes, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of sauce, served on a white plate with another taco and a beverage in the background.

Korean Short Rib Tacos: Substitute beef short ribs with pork or chicken for different flavor profiles.

Coconut Chicken Curry: Serve it over basmati rice, spoon it onto warm naan, or even pair it with potatoes or frozen peas for a heartier meal.

A cheeseburger with two beef patties, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon strips, and creamy sauce on a bun, served on a white plate with a side of French fries.

Bacon Cheese Smash Burgers: The sauce actually tastes even better after a day in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container for up to a week. Just give it a stir before using.

A whole Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is cut in half and served on a white platter, garnished with fresh herbs, on a wooden table.

Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce: For smoky goodness, preheat your smoker to 350°F and smoke the chicken for 60-120 minutes or until it reaches 165°F inside. Otherwise, preheat your oven to 400°Fand roast the chicken for about 60 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F.

Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes topped with melting butter on a white plate.

Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes: The biggest thing with this batter is not overmixing it after you add the flour. Blend the cottage cheese mixture until completely smooth, but once it meets the dry ingredients, switch to gently stirring.