This month, we welcome back Marta Rivera for more of her meal plans. Marta is a trained chef, mom of twins, Army wife, and a Simply Recipes recipe tester and developer!
Light and lively is the name of the game for this week’s meal plan!
Streamlining the cooking process and cutting down on how much heat I generate in the house is my primary goal during the hot summer months.
Cooking outdoors not only cuts down on the heat inside, but it also gives me a nice change of scenery while working. There’s something primal about cooking over fire (even a propane-fueled fire) that makes me feel very free and light-spirited.
Plan to stop by your fishmonger (or the seafood section) midweek to pick up the ingredients for Friday night’s paella. And don’t forget the wine!
One last thing: Looking for dinner ideas? You’re in the right spot! We just launched our new paid meal plan service. We have delicious meal plans to suit every taste and lifestyle — Healthy Eating, Family Favorites, and Vegetarian just to name a few. These one-week plans are $1.95 and, with them, you get a dessert and weekend prep recipe and a shopping list. They’re beautifully designed and perfect to print and save or simply load and cook right from your computer!
- New to Meal Planning? Start here! 10 Things to Know If You’re a First-Time Meal Planner
- Looking for Last Week’s Meal Plan? Here you go! (Plus, all past meal plans!)
