Make one day of the week a theme night every week. Whether that's Taco Tuesday or trying a new recipe for What's New Wednesday, theme nights make it easy to decide what to make. Here are some fun ideas to get you started.
A 7-Day Meal Plan with Theme Nights
Updated on May 13, 2021
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Sunday Dinner: Chicken Potpie Galette
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked crust make it taste so homey. It's lovely for fall and winter dinners, but you can enjoy it anytime. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 342 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Meatless Monday: Italian Herb-Lentil Patties
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers like it. —Geri Lucas, Oldsmar, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty: 416 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 26g protein.
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Taco Tuesday: Lime Chicken Tacos
Total Time
5 hours 40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our fun, simple recipe is perfect for taco Tuesdays or a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. —Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 291 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
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What's New Wednesday: Paella
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree. Haven’t tried arborio rice? You’ll love its creamy texture.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 516 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1242mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein.
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Breakfast-for-Dinner: Breakfast In a Pan
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try this tasty one-pan dish for an easy low-mess breakfast or brunch. This recipe also works well with bacon or sausage instead of ham. I sometimes saute chopped peppers and onions until tender and whisk them in with the eggs for added flavor and color. —Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 434 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 222mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.
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Friday Fish Fry: Oven-Fried Fish & Chips
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My baked fish is a shoo-in when you want fish and chips without the frying mess. Dare I say, they're a little upgrade from the English pub classic. Get more of my recipe at cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com. —Reeni Pisano, Wappingers Falls, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 475 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Pizza Night: The Best Sausage Pizzas
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 pizzas (8 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
What makes this recipe unique is the slow overnight fermentation of the dough. The flour has time to hydrate and relax, which makes the dough so much easier to roll out! —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 311 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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