Helping you answer the question: “What’s for dinner?” It’s that time of the week when we need a little something special to keep our spirits high and our tummies full! We’re making easy baked spaghetti, a beautiful green side salad, buttery garlic Parmesan skillet rolls, and creamy homemade lemon crème brûlée.
And The Weekend Spread, to help you relax with friends and family, featuring: fresh avocado chicken salad, classic Southern ham salad, easy caprese pasta salad, and flavorful sausage cheese bread.
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Meal Prep & Leftover Tips
Baked Spaghetti: You can assemble the casserole the night before or the morning of and refrigerate. Just pop it in the oven for dinner—no stress, no fuss!
Easy Green Salad: For the BEST flavor, season all the ingredients with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper BEFORE drizzling on the dressing.
Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls: There’s very little prep since we are not making homemade dough with yeast and flour. Just thaw the dough, melt the butter, toss in the cheese and herbs, then bake.
Lemon Crème Brûlée: Can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover the ramekins and keep them in the refrigerator. Sprinkle on the sugar and heat with a torch just before serving.
Avocado Chicken Salad: To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the salad before sealing it in an airtight container. If I’m making it more than a day ahead, I usually wait to add the avocado until right before serving for the best texture.
Southern Ham Salad: Switch out the sweet pickles for dill pickles, add chopped green onions or other fresh herbs like parsley or chives, toss in some bell pepper, and add a bit of Dijon mustard or horseradish sauce.
Caprese Pasta Salad: To make ahead of time, cook the pasta and mix everything except the fresh basil and some of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate. Add the fresh basil and a little extra dressing right before serving.
Sausage Cheese Bread: You can use turkey or chicken sausage for a lower-fat version of this quick bread. For a veggie twist, add spinach, fresh parsley, basil, or rosemary to the sausage bread.
The Weekend Spread
Welcome to The Weekend Spread — a loose collection of recipes made for laid-back days. From something simmering on the stove to a sweet bite to end the night, these are the dishes I make when I’m ready to relax, recharge, and savor the best of the weekend.
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