Mon-Fri Seasonal Recipes + Grocery Shopping List (#1)

I’m so excited to kick off our first Members Only Weekly Meal Guide together! Each week, I’ll share five family-friendly dinner ideas along with one simple grocery list focused on organic, seasonal produce you can grab at your local farmers market. Here’s how it works for me and for you: Monday through Friday I focus on meals built around protein and fiber, and on the weekends we take it easy. Our kids eat exactly what we eat (no separate “kids’ meals”), so everything is mild, no spicy surprises, and I usually double the recipes so we have leftovers for lunch.

I love warm, home cooked dishes…think slow cooker stews or sheet pan meals… instead of cold salads. I include wild-caught salmon at least twice a week for a heart healthy omega-3 boost (425°F for 6 to 7 minutes keeps it perfectly tender). I choose grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, and wild salmon so every meal is made with the cleanest, most flavorful ingredients.

My favorite part of the evening is gathering around the table, sharing a meal, and talking about our day. It’s about building those everyday moments and memories with your kids. If you don’t have little ones at home, think of it as a chance to slow down and really savor the meal you’ve taken the time to prepare.

I found that having the recipes is the easy part; making the list and organizing it so I wasn’t zigzagging through the grocery store is what really saved me time. Now my process is so efficient, and I’m excited to share it with you so weeknight meals feel fun and stress-free. You won’t have to wonder “what’s for dinner?” because it’s already thought out for you. And that’s the point of this guide.

Most nights the food prep takes around 30 minutes. By Friday your fridge will be stocked with delicious leftovers and grab-and-go lunches for the week ahead. I’ll also sprinkle in my favorite storage hacks, seasonal swaps and little tips I pick up along the way.

Give these meals a try and let me know what you love or what you’d like more of. Your feedback will really help me tailor each guide to hopefully help them improve. Here’s to making dinner something we actually look forward to, discovering new family favorites and enjoying more time around the table together!

Shopping List

Produce

Arugula – 4 cups
Basil – 2 cups packed
Carrots – 2 large
Cauliflower – 1 medium head (enough for 4 cups riced)
Garlic – 14 cloves (about 3 bulbs)
Lemons – 3
Lime – 1
Mixed fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, chives) – 1 cup plus extra for garnish