Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of August 15th

This savory-sweet glaze locks in moisture and caramelizes to a delightful crust as the salmon cooks. Once your salmon is in the oven, throw your zucchini in a skillet to start cooking. To round out the plate, serve with your favorite cooked grain, like rice or farro, or quartered roasted red potatoes.

These family-friendly mini burgers feature broccoli rabe for an extra-special touch of crunch and flavor. Serve them up with a simple green salad for adults and raw baby carrots for the kids. 

Chicken taco meets 7-layer dip in this fiesta of a single-skillet supper, ready to rock in only 20 minutes. Black beans or a bright chopped salad would be welcome side dish options for these loaded tacos. You could also spoon the chicken mixture over tortilla chips for an exceptional platter of nachos.

This elegant and rich dish is impressive, but requires no special technique--just the patience to keep stirring. Such a sumptious creamy rice dish would pair well with a peppery arugula salad. 

This recipe is perfect for easing into autumn and comes together in a single pan. Serve this simple and comforting chicken and apples combo with savory roasted root veggies. 

This vibrant adult slushie whips up in under 10 minutes, making it the perfect treat for a Friday evening with friends.