A No-Decision Dinner Plan for a Comfort-Food Kind of Week

This week felt like a very normal winter week — full evenings, decent energy, and a strong pull toward comfort food. Nothing complicated, nothing experimental. Just dinners that felt warm, familiar, and manageable after long days.

I enjoy cooking and menu planning, but I also know how much mental energy it takes to decide what’s for dinner every single night. That’s why I share these weekly meal plans. Not because they’re perfect, but because having any plan at all can make the week feel lighter — and if my real-life dinners help someone else skip a few decisions, that feels worth sharing.

This Week’s Dinner Plan

This is our actual dinner plan for the week. Sometimes it’s not fancy, sometimes we eat out, and sometimes dinner gets made up on the fly — but for better or worse, this is what we’re really eating. You’re welcome to take any ideas that help minimize the dreaded “what’s for dinner?” question and leave the rest.

Monday

Sausage, Ricotta, and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Recipe: https://www.cravingsomecreativity.com/sausage-ricotta-and-spinach-stuffed-shells/

This makes a ton of leftovers, and the leftovers reheat really well. It’s one of those dinners that feels worth the effort because it quietly pays you back later in the week.

Tuesday

Philly Cheesesteak Subs with Beer Cheese
Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLbCNclSiep/?igsh=d3FjdXB1eTM4MWk3

This recipe is amazing. The beer cheese is next level, and it’s so easy to make. It turns a regular sandwich night into something that feels a little more fun without adding extra work.

Wednesday

Dump-and-Go Chicken and Noodles
Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuZ68U9MELq/?igsh=MW03eGhyazJiNmUx

Making dinner does not get any easier than this. It’s pure comfort food and exactly what I want in the middle of a busy week when I don’t have the energy to think.

Thursday

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Recipe: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTl9apxjbr5/?igsh=MWpua29kOGl3bTZrcA==

This one’s on repeat for a reason — it’s my daughter’s favorite. I love throwing it in the crockpot earlier in the day and not having to think about dinner again until it’s time to eat.

Friday

Pizza Night

An intentional low-effort night. Sometimes the most helpful part of a weekly meal plan is deciding ahead of time that you’re not cooking.

Saturday

Leftovers

Always planned, always appreciated. This is what keeps the week from feeling too full.

Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday – Buffalo Chicken Meatball Subs
Recipe: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a42790799/buffalo-chicken-meatballs-recipe/

These meatballs are so good on their own, and this is the first time I’m putting them into a sandwich — but it just feels right. They’re flavorful without being fussy and perfect for a casual Super Bowl night where dinner needs to feel fun, not stressful.

About These Weekly Menu Plans

I share these weekly meal plans because dinner decision fatigue is real. Menu planning takes time, and I completely understand why so many people hate doing it. I happen to love cooking and finding recipes — so instead of keeping my weekly plans to myself, I pass them along. If you’re looking for something new to try, you’re welcome to borrow my ideas.

Most weeks, that looks like curating from recipes I already love and cook from regularly. I really love recipes — old cookbooks, new cookbooks, and the ones saved all over the internet. Sometimes I’ll share an original recipe here, but most of the time I’m pulling together meals from recipe creators I trust, always linking back and giving credit where it’s due.

If you’re feeling stuck in the daily “what’s for dinner?” loop, feel free to borrow anything from this weekly meal plan and ignore the rest. These plans aren’t meant to be followed exactly — they’re just meant to give your brain a break.

And if nothing here works for you this week, that’s okay too. The goal isn’t a perfect menu. It’s fewer decisions, a little more ease, and one less thing to think about at the end of the day.