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Week 126

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

Restaurant Dropout Collaborations (Free)

Restaurant Dropout x Carolina Gelen (Week 27) Summer 2024

Restaurant Dropout x Alix Traeger (Week 58) Spring 2025

Restaurant Dropout x Casey Elsass (Week 61) Spring 2025

Restaurant Dropout x Alexis deBoschnek (Week 73) Summer 2025

Restaurant Dropout x Dan Pelosi (Week 77) Summer 2025

Restaurant Dropout x IKEA (Week 82) Fall 2025

Restaurant Dropout x Halter Ranch (Week 85) Fall 2025

Restaurant Dropout x Jenn Lueke (Week 95) Winter 2026

Restaurant Dropout x Caroline Chambers (Week 125) Summer 2026

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Prep Levels - Time Commitment

Minimal / Easy: [score 6 or less]

1.5 to 2 hours + a light amount of produce/sauces + zero dough prep

Average / Normal: [score between 7-9]

2 to 3.5 hours + an average amount of produce/sauces + dough prep

Substantial / Hard: [score 10-15]

3.5+ hours + a heavy amount of produce/sauces + dough prep + frying + additional produce prep (like fire-roasting bell peppers, pickling, etc)

Remember, you can always simplify your prep day by using some of the Time-Savers suggested on the Grocery List.

2024

Spring 2024

Classics ✨With a Twist✨ (Week 1)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Tinga Tostadas

• Chicken Caesar-ish Pizza Sandwiches

• Burrito Bowls

• Potato & Quinoa Bowls

• Lemon Salmon with Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes

An Asian-Inspired Week (Week 2)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Soba Noodles with Garlic-Ginger Poached Shrimp

• Barley Bowls with Garlicky Green Beans

• Thai Chicken Flatbread

• Harvest Salad

• Rice-Fried Barley

A Menu of Changing Seasons (Week 3)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Spiced Feta Meatball Gyros

• Crispy Ranch Potato Salad with Cheddar Chicken Cutlets

• Chopped Salad with BBQ-Spiced Chicken

• Mediterranean Bowls

• Caramelized Cabbage Shakshuka

A Menu for Warmer Days (Week 4)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Soy-Ginger Salmon with Coconut Rice

• Herbed Buttermilk-Brined Chicken with Spring Barley

• Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Elote Pico

• Southwest Salad with Cotija Cutlets

• Chimichurri Steak Kebabs with Corn Barley

Spring Eats (Week 5)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Fajita Tacos

• Pesto Butter Salmon with Herbed Quinoa Salad

• Chicken Tinga Tortas

• Burrito Bowls

• Spring Panzanella with Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers

Indulging in a Week of Comfort Foods (Week 6)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Balsamic Chicken Skewers with Tomato Garlic Couscous

• BBQ Chicken Flatbread

• Seared Salmon with Basil Couscous

• BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Crispy Potatoes

• Garlic Butter Shrimp with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

From the Pacific to the Gulf Coast (Week 7)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice

• Tostada Flatbread

• Coconut Crispy Rice Salad

• Cilantro Garlic Steak Tostadas

• Shrimp Po’Boys with Lemon Aioli

Focaccia, Tomatoes, and Basil, OH MY! (Week 8)

Updated - Week 68

• Bruschetta Chicken

• Spring Farro with Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

• Caprese Sandwiches

• Caramelized Lemon Farro Salad with Salmon

• Faux-sotto with Pesto Butter Shrimp

Time to Run it Back, ✨With a Twist✨ (Week 9)

Updated - Week 51

• Tinga Tostadas

• Chicken Caesar-ish Pizza Sandwiches

• Burrito Bowls

• Potato & Quinoa Bowls

• Lemon Salmon with Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes

Doctor’s Orders (Week 10)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Feta Cutlets with Tzatziki Potato Salad

• Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf

• Tomato-braised Shrimp with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• Salmon en Papillote with Baby Gem Salad

• Hot Honey Pepper-Braised Chicken with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf

A Cuisine Switch Up (Week 11)

Updated - Week 54

• Laab Gai Meatball Bowls

• Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles

• Thai Pizza Sandwiches

• Ginger Scallion Shrimp with Soba Noodles

• Peanut Crunch Bowls

Cooking in Chaotic Times (Week 12)

Updated - Week 64

• Southwest Chicken Burritos

• Crunchwrap Supremes

• Taco Salad

• Elote Shrimp Tacos

• Burrito Bowls

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Summer 2024

Hot Food Summer 💅 (Week 14)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Shrimp Rolls with Jalapeño French Fries

• Cotija Cutlets with Elote Potato Salad

• Barley Courgette Gratin with Honey Mustard Chicken

• Twice-Baked Potatoes with BBQ-Spiced Chicken Skewers

• Boursin & Corn Barley with Salmon

A Restaurant Dropout Holiday Special: 4th of July (Week 15)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [12]

Sides

• Balsamic-Marinated Vegetable Skewers with Chive Walnut Pistou

• Tortellini Caprese Salad

• Elote Potato Salad

Main

• Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers (with Pretzel Buns)

Dessert

• Strawberry Earl Grey Cream Pie (with Brown Butter Graham Cracker Crust)

Drink

• Strawberry Mojitos

From the Farm (Week 16)

• Shishito Pesto Pasta

My Type of Summer Menu (Week 17)

Updated - Week 60

• Falafel Bowls with Lemon Dill Pilaf

• Summer Orzo Salad with Seared Salmon

• Mediterranean Salad with Dilly Chicken Skewers

• Mediterranean-style Loaded Potatoes with Steak

• Golden Chicken & Rice Pilaf

Savoring the Heat (Week 18)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Mahi Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Slaw

• Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Pineapple

• Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cabbage & Corn Slaw

• Grilled Steak Tostadas with Avocado Crema

• Tortas ‘Al Pastor’

Veterans & Rookies (Week 19)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Bruschetta Chicken with Focaccia

• Herbed Couscous with Seared Salmon

• Caprese Sandwiches with Balsamic Chicken

• Vegetable & Couscous Toss with Garlic-Marinated Chicken

• Harvest Moon Salad (Zoe’s Version)

2 Words: Quick & Simple (Week 20)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Jalapeño Cheddar Meatball Skewers with Baked Potatoes

• Summer Panzanella with Garlic-Lemon Chicken

• Cheddar Chive Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Cutlets

• Meatball Subs

• Tomato Pasta

From the Farm (Week 21)

• Tomato-Peach Chicken

Quicker than Takeout (Week 22)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Tiki Burgers with Pineapple

• Chinese Chicken Salad with Chow Mein Noodles

• Soy Ginger Popcorn Chicken with Rice

• Soyaki Chicken Meatball Bowls

• Yakisoba Noodles with Ginger Shrimp Skewers

Less is More (Week 23)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Baby Gem Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

• Italian Meatball Pizza Pockets (i.e. Trapizzini)

• California Salad Pizza with Ricotta

• Eggs in Purgatory

• Caramelized Cabbage Pasta with Italian Sausage & Ricotta

A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That (Week 24)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Grilled Mahi Mahi with Corn Salad

• Tostada Pizza with Salsa Verde

• Fajita Bowls

• Trapizzini with Chicken Chile Verde

• Arrachera Steak Salad with Fajita Veggies

“Do you ever get tired of…?” (Week 25)

Updated Week 72

• Asiago Risotto with Mahi Mahi & Mango Salsa

• Khao Soi-Inspired Noodle Soup with ‘Pickled Cabbage’ & Crispy Shallots

• Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

• Arancini with Coconut Corn Soup

• Thai Curry-Marinated Chicken with Mango Crunch Salad

Closing Out Summer (Week 26)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Honey Mustard Sauce

• Jammy Pepper Rice with Feta and Basil

• Cheddar Chive Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Cutlets & Tomato Pepper Salsa

• Meatball Skewers with Baked Potatoes

• Peperonata Pasta with Shrimp

Restaurant Dropout x Carolina Gelen (Week 27)*

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Caesar & Frites with Grilled Chicken

• Chicken Schnitzel with Caramelized Lemon Gremolata

• Caesar-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Crispy Potato Salad

• Caramelized Onion Tortellini with Sauteed Kale & Italian Sausage

• Italian Sausage & Pepper Sloppy Joes

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Fall 2024

Embracing Fall (Week 28)

Updated - Week 47

• Yellow Coconut Curry with Basmati Rice

• Tomato-Braised Chicken with Cumin & Feta

• Spiced Feta Meatball Flatbreads with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

• Curried Couscous with Spiced Shrimp

• Spiced Feta Meatball Subs

Rotisserie Chicken Dinners (Week 29)*

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

• Rice-Cooker Chicken & Lemon Rice with Dilly Herb Salsa

• Greek Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup (Avgolemono)

• Chicken Pot Pie Skillet

The Week of the Butternut Squash (Week 30)

Updated - Week 81

• Brown Butter Halibut with Farro & Butternut Squash Purée

• Butternut Squash Panzanella with 1/2 Roast Chicken

• Pesto Chicken Melts with Butternut Squash Soup

• French Onion Tortellini with Garlic Sage Meatballs

• Harvest Bowls with Garlic Sage Meatballs

Franken-Week (Week 31)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Fajita Tacos

• Chicken Tinga Tortas

• Chicken Tinga Bowls

• Arrachera Steak Salad with Fajita Veggies

• Fajita Bowls

A Menu That Feels Like a Warm Hug (Week 32)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Spiced Kebabs with Cheesy Potatoes

• Skillet Spiced 1/2 Chicken & Broccolini with Lentil Rice

• Coconut Curry with Lentils and Potatoes

• Marinated Steak Bowls with Brown Butter Lentil Rice

• Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice

Inside our Almond Farm Wedding (Week 33)

• Heather Ho’s Almond Cake

• Grand Marnier Italian Meringue Buttercream

• French 75

Comfort Foods Galore (Week 34)

Updated - Week 86

• Potatoes Au Gratin with Rotisserie Chicken

• Broccoli Cheddar Skillet

• Macaroni and Cheese with Jalapeno Cheddar Meatball Skewers

• Chili Baked Potatoes

• Chicken and Barley Soup

Dinners in a Pinch (Week 35)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Pasta Buffet with Spicy Chicken Meatballs

• Trapizzini

• Dumpling Salad

• Caramelized Cabbage Pasta with Italian Sausage & Ricotta

• Dumpling Noodles

Restaurant Dropout Thanksgiving Guide! (Week 36)

• How I’m Prepping

• A Beginner’s Guide to Turkey

• Mac and Cheese

• Mashed Potatoes

• BooPa’s Pea Salad

Thanksgiving is Over... Now What? (Week 37)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Potatoes Au Gratin with Rotisserie Chicken

• Broccoli Cheddar Skillet

• Macaroni and Cheese with Jalapeño Cheddar Meatball Skewers

• Chili Baked Potatoes

• Chicken and Barley Soup

Time for Dishmas! (Week 38)

Updated - Week 89

• Salmon Wellington

• Chili & Masa Biscuits

• Easy Chicken Pot Pie

• Red Chili Chicken Bake

• Spinach & Artichoke Pasta

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Winter 2024

✨Winter✨ Comfort Foods (Week 39)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Chicken & Kale Melts with Quick-Tomato Soup

• Winter Pasta Salad with Seared Steak

• Ditalini Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale

• Tomato-Braised Shrimp with Rice

• Curried Salmon with Braised Vegetables & Rice

Cooking Amid Chaos (Week 40)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Chicken Parmesan with Parmesan Ditalini & a Side of Focaccia

• Loaded Sandwiches with Focaccia

• Focaccia Strata

Simple Winter Meals (Week 41)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Caramelized Cabbage Shakshuka

• Chile Colorado with Rice & Cheater Beans

• Garlicky Yogurt Ditalini with Peas & Herbed Butter

• Red Chili Chicken Tostadas with Rice & Cheater Beans

• Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice & a Side Salad

Welcome to 2025, Restaurant Dropouts (Week 42 )*

Flashback Friday // Revisiting Less is More

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2025

Winter 2025

A Menu for Getting Back on Track (Week 43)

Updated - Week 94

• Santa Fe Bowls with Crispy Tortilla Strips

• Indian-Style Loaded Potatoes with Masala-Spiced Chicken

• Cowboy Caviar Tacos with Chipotle Au Jus

• Spiced Quinoa-Crusted Salmon with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

• Green Goddess Salad with Ranch Cutlets

A Week of Citrus...and Options (Week 44)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Orange Chicken Bowls with Rice & Greens

• Marinated Steak Tostadas/Salad with Citrus & Avocado

• Citrus-Marinated Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Fennel

• White Fish: Poached or Blackened with Jalapeño Citrus Salsa & Rice

• Potato and Fennel Soup with Halloumi Croutons & Gremolata

A Week of Having It All (Week 45)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [11]

• Garlic Potato Wedges with Kefta

• Winter Potato Salad with Marinated Steak

• Fideo con Papas y Pollo

• Mediterranean Salad Pizza

• Caramelized Lemon & Cabbage Rice Pilaf with Seared Fish

A Week for Eating Your Veggies (Week 46)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• White Chicken Chili with Avocado & Tortilla Strips

• Oven-Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw

• White Chicken Chili Tostadas with Avocado & Cilantro Lime Crema

• Winter Ratatouille with Ham & Cheese Baguette

• BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Strips

Flashback Friday: Embracing Fall (Week 47)*

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Yellow Coconut Curry with Basmati Rice

• Tomato-braised Chicken with Cumin & Feta

• Spiced Feta Meatball Flatbreads with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

• Curried Couscous with Spiced Shrimp

• Spiced Feta Meatball Subs

• BONUS! - Sourdough English Muffins

A Week of Romance and Comfort…Foods (Week 48)

Updated - Week 99

• Twice-Baked Potatoes with Pulled BBQ Chicken

• Cottage Pie with Whipped Potatoes

• BBQ Burger Bowls with Crispy Potato Wedges

• Spicy Prawn Risotto

• Shrimp Arancini with Tomato Soup

Finding Comfort in Asian Cuisine (Week 49)

Updated - Week 78

• Aromatic-Fried Fish with Rice

• Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk (Adobo Sa Gata)

• Sesame Noodle Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

• Fried Rice with Soy Ginger Chicken

• Khao Soi-Inspired Noodle Soup with Crispy Shallots

A Week for Cutting Corners (Week 50)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Oven-Baked Flautas with Salsa-Braised Chicken

• Brazillian-Inspired Shrimp Stew with Arroz con Maiz

• Taco Salad with Salsa Crema

• Marinated Skirt Steak with Corn & Avocado Salsa

• Coconut Fish Curry with Arroz con Maiz

Flashback Friday: Time to Run it Back, ✨With a Twist✨ (Week 51)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Chicken Tinga Tostadas

• Chicken Caesar-ish Pizza Sandwiches

• Burrito Bowls

• Potato & Quinoa Bowls

• Lemon Salmon with Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes (or Crispy Potatoes)

Zhuzhing Up The Classics (Week 52)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Spanish Tortilla with Lemon Parmesan Salad

• Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Parmesan Potato Salad

• Caesar-ish Pizza with Lemon Parmesan Dressing

• Tomato-'Braised' Meatballs with Ricotta Mashed Potatoes

• Caramelized Cabbage Pasta with Spicy Italian Sausage

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Spring 2025

Sprinting into Spring (Week 53)

Updated - Week 103

• Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Lemon Brown Butter Rice Pilaf

• Spiced Feta Meatball & Orzo Soup with Lemon Chimichurri

• Mediterranean-Style Pizza Sandwiches with Spiced Feta Meatballs

• Crispy Fish with Lemon Chimichurri

• Lemon Orzotto with Spiced Shrimp

Flashback Friday: A Cuisine Switch Up (Week 54)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Laab Gai Meatball Bowls

• Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles

• Thai Pizza Sandwiches

• Ginger Scallion Shrimp with Soba Noodles

• Peanut Crunch Bowls

Spring Forward, A Menu (Week 55)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Fajita Mini Quesadillas with Radish Slaw & Avocado Crema

• Spring Medley Farro with Grilled Panela & Balsamic Chicken Skewers

• Fajita Salad with Oaxaca Chicken Cutlets

• Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Elote Pico

• Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Balsamic-Marinated Protein

A Menu for Grilling Season (Week 56)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Crispy White Fish with Savory Ginger Rice & Pineapple Slaw

• Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with Charred Scallion Aioli & Grilled Pineapple

• Lemon Parmesan Panzanella with Honey Mustard Skewers

• Soy Glazed Popcorn Chicken with Ginger Fried Rice

• Red Pepper Pasta with Italian Sausage & Swiss Chard

Food That Screams Herbaceous & Bright (Week 57)

Updated Week 107

• Ranch Cutlets with an Herbed Spring Vegetable Medley

• Boursin Butter Salmon with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

• Grilled Peppercorn-Marinated Steak with Crème Fraîche Baked Potatoes

• Charred Cabbage with Herby Butter Bean Salad

• Lemony White Fish with Crème Fraîche Butter Beans & Charred Baby Gems

Restaurant Dropout x Alix Traeger (Week 58)*

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• White Fish Souvlaki with Tzatziki

• Spring Vegetable Shakshuka with Warm Flatbread

• Peperonata Pizza with Feta & Eggs

• Tomato & Pepper-Braised Chicken with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf

• Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Flatbread

A Week of Trying New Things (Week 59)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Parmesan Polenta with Chicken & A Savory Pan Sauce

• Cornmeal Cutlets with Pistou Orzo Salad

• Balsamic Chicken Skewers with Crispy Polenta Cakes

• Marinated Fish with Spring Vegetable Bean Salad

• Creamy Shrumami Orzotto with Pan-Seared Salmon

Flashback Friday: My Type of Summer Menu (Week 60)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Falafel Bowls with Lemon Dill Pilaf

• Summer Orzo Salad with Seared Salmon

• Mediterranean Salad with Dilly Chicken Skewers

• Mediterranean-style Loaded Potatoes with Steak

• Golden Chicken & Rice Pilaf

Restaurant Dropout x Casey Elsass (Week 61)*

Updated Week 111

• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Bouillon Crouton

• Arayes (Meat-Stuffed Pita Pockets) with Tomato Cucumber Salad

• Lemon Oregano Chicken Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Greens

• Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Caesar Slaw

• Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Parmesan Meatballs

A 3-Meal Menu for Busier Weeks (Week 62)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad with Tortilla Strips & Cilantro Dill Crema

• Chicken en Salsita Tostadas with Refried Beans & Sour Cream

• Marinated Steak Platter with Corn Salsa, Avocado, Beans, & Tortillas

Americana Summer Foods...made with ✨ease✨ (Week 63)

Updated Week 116

• Cacio e Pepe Loaded Potatoes with Smoky Lemon Chicken & Kale Salad

• Calabrese Salad Pizza

• Crispy Potato & Barley Bowls with White Cheddar Vinaigrette

• Tortellini Salad with Smoky Lemon Chicken Skewers

• Summer Kale Crunch Salad with Crispy Cutlets

FBF: Cooking in Chaotic Times (Week 64)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Southwest Chicken Burritos

• Crunchwrap Supreme

• Taco Salad

• Elote Shrimp Tacos

• Burrito Bowls

A Menu for the Anticipation of Summer (Week 65)

Updated Week 120

• Tomato & Grilled Nectarine Salad with Balsamic Chicken Skewers & Focaccia

• Summer Vegetable Focaccia Strata with Zucchini, Mozzarella, & Kale

• Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches with Pistou and Mozzarella

• Peperonata Gnocchi with Basil & Italian Sausage

• Italian Sausage Meatball Skewers with Bell Pepper, Gnocchi, & Zucchini

A Week for Picky Eaters (Week 66)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Crispy Garlic-Glazed Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables & Savory Rice Pilaf

• BBQ-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Savory Rice Pilaf

• Chicken Pomodoro with Parmesan-Herb Angel Hair

• Seared Steak with Savory Rice Pilaf & Carrot Top Pesto Vegetables

• Creamy Angel Hair Pomodoro with Tilapia & Carrot Top Pesto

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Summer 2025

Call it a ✨Summer Menu✨ (Week 67)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Crispy Herbed Chicken Burgers with Garlic Sauce & Spicy Cabbage Slaw

• Chicken Kofta with Flatbread & Slaw

• Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

• Roasted Pepper & Bean Salad with Grilled Steak

• Garlic Herb Fish with Bean Purée & Cabbage Slaw

FBF: Focaccia, Tomato, and Basil, OH MY! (Week 68)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Bruschetta Chicken

• Cucumber Lemon Farro with Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

• Caprese Sandwiches

• Caramelized Lemon Farro Salad with Salmon

• Faux Risotto with Pesto Butter Shrimp

A Week of Half the Effort (& All the Flavor) (Week 69)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Rotisserie Chicken Bowls with Chutney Yogurt & Coconut Rice

• Coconut Shrimp Ceviche with Cabbage Slaw & Tostadas

• Enchilada Casserole with Queso Fresco

• Shrimp Skewers with Chutney & Coconut Rice

• Chilaquiles con Pollo & Queso Fresco

It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here, A Menu (Week 70)

Updated Week 124

• Chicken Tinga Grain Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

• Watermelon & Pistachio Greens with Lemon Honey Chèvre Crostini

• Chicken Tinga Sandwiches with Avocado & French Bread

• Pistachio-Crusted White Fish with Watermelon & Mint Medley

• Chicken Cutlets with Blistered Tomatoes & Mujaddara

If You Need A Menu to Get Back on Track (Week 71)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

• Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Serrano Slaw

• Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches on Hawaiian Rolls

• Curried Shrimp Rolls with French Fries

FBF: “Do you ever get tired of…?” (Week 72)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Asiago Risotto with Mahi Mahi & Mango Salsa

• Khao Soi-Inspired Noodle Soup with ‘Pickled Cabbage’ & Crispy Shallots

• Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

• Arancini with Coconut Corn Soup

• Thai Curry-Marinated Chicken with Mango Crunch Salad

Restaurant Dropout x Alexis deBoschnek (Week 73)*

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Pasta with Brown Butter Wilted Greens

• Herbed Halloumi Garden Pizza with Summer Squash & Mozzarella

• Grilled Summer Squash Salad with Balsamic Chicken & Lemon Walnut Breadcrumbs

• Garden Veggie Chicken Wraps with Tomato Butter Pan Sauce & Mozzarella

• Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Butter Pan Sauce & Basil

A Week of Everything (Week 74)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Orange Chicken Plate with Rice & Citrus Gremolata Greens

• Smoky Asada Quesa-Tacos with Elote Salsa & Tomatillo Crema

• Fiesta En Mi Boca Salad with Citrus-Marinated Chicken & Tortilla Strips

• Blackened Fish Plate with Citrus Gremolata Slaw & Rice

• Mexican Po’Boys with Crispy Shrimp & Tomatillo Crema

‘Tis Back to School, A Menu (Week 75)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Basil & White Bean Pasta Salad with Balsamic Chicken Skewers

• Pesto Chicken Focaccia Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomato Greens

• Balsamic Steak Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette & Focaccia Croutons

• Pesto Butter Salmon with Tomato-Garlic Cannellini Beans

• Swiss Chard & Italian Sausage Shells with Parmigiano Reggiano

An End-of-Summer Menu (Week 76)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches with Pretzel Buns & Kale Slaw

• End-of-Summer Farro Bowls with Honey Mustard Salmon

• Brown Butter Gravy Baked Potatoes with Courgette Meatballs

• Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Snyder's-Style Croutons

• Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano

Restaurant Dropout x Dan Pelosi (Week 77)*

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Melted Leek & Lemon Roast Chicken with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

• Caesar Frites with Crispy Shoestring Potatoes

• Garlic Butter Squash Skillet with Farro & Seared Salmon

• Rosemary Turkey Melts with Butternut Squash Soup

• Caramelized Leek & Lemon Pasta with Shrimp

Flashback Friday: Finding Comfort in Asian Cuisine (Week 78)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Aromatic-Fried Fish with Rice

• Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk (Adobo Sa Gata)

• Sesame Noodle Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

• Fried Rice with Soy Ginger Chicken

• Khao Soi-Inspired Noodle Soup with Crispy Shallots

Our Summer Season Finale (Week 79)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Filet-O-Fish Sandwiches with Dilly Cabbage Slaw

• Spice-Braised Chicken with Late Summer Vegetables

• Ratatouille Soup with Crème Fraîche Jacket Potatoes

• Creamy Shrimp & Vegetable Skillet with Basmati Rice

• Late Summer Pasta with Herbes de Provence Meatballs

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Fall 2025

A FALL MENU (Week 80)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Curry-Spiced Half Chicken with Couscous & Vegetables

• Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle Soup with Crispy Shallots & Cabbage

• Fall Buddha Bowls with Butternut Squash & Thai Curry Aioli

• Brown Sugar Garlic-Glazed Salmon with Whipped Squash & Roasted Cauliflower

• Shallot Oil Noodles with Shrimp & Cabbage

FBF The Week of Butternut Squash (Week 81)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [8]

• Brown Butter Halibut with Farro & Butternut Squash Purée

• Butternut Squash Panzanella with Roast Chicken

• Pesto Chicken Melts with Butternut Squash Soup

• French Onion Tortellini with Brussels Sprouts & Garlic Sage Meatballs

• Harvest Bowls with Garlic Sage Meatballs

A Swedish Menu (Week 82)*

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

• Gramma’s Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes

• Smoky Salmon with Potato Pancakes & Dilly Sauce

• Swedish Stroganoff with Egg Noodles

• Stockholm Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon & Dill

• Swedish Meatball Soup with Egg Noodles

A Week of My Favorite Foods (Week 83)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Butternut Squash Risotto with Spiced Shrimp

• Baked Chicken Parmesan with Parmesan Butter Beans

• Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza

• Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad with Butternut Squash Arancini

• Italian Sausage Soup with Butter Beans

Autumn in a Week of Dinners (Week 84)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Brown Butter Squash Panzanella with Smoky Roast Salmon

• Miso Honey Butter Roast Chicken with Savory Rice & Carrots

• Pumpkin Coconut Curry with Chicken & Vegetables

• Red Pepper & Honeynut Squash Soup with Sourdough Turkey Melts

• Caramelized Onion & Squash Pasta

A Week of Dinners Cosplaying a Sommelier (Week 85)*

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Chicken Piccata with Mashed Potatoes

• Savory Mushroom & Shallot Tagliatelle

• Steak Au Poivre with Fondant Potatoes

• Prawn & Patatas Bravas

• Roasted Pepper & Italian Sausage Gnocchi

Flashback Friday: Comfort Foods Galore (Week 86)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Potatoes Au Gratin with Rotisserie Chicken & Side Salad

• Broccoli Cheddar Skillet

• Macaroni and Cheese with Jalapeño Cheddar Meatball Skewers

• Chili Baked Potatoes

• Chicken and Barley Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Dinners 2025 (Week 87)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Roast Chicken with Savory Potatoes & Lemon-Dijon Frisée

• Chicken Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Crispies

• Creamy Leek & Potato Flatbread with Shredded Chicken & Maitake Mushrooms

• Italian Sausage-Stuffed Squash with Béchamel and Parmesan

• Pasta e Fagioli with Frizzled Maitake Mushrooms

‘Twas the Nights Before Thanksgiving (Week 88)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Sweet Potato Flambé with Savory Chicken, Delicata Squash, & Maple Mustard Greens

• Cranberry Jalapeño Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes & Savory Orange Gravy

• Maple Dijon Salmon with Potato Pancakes & Maple Mustard Greens

Flashback Friday: Time for Dishmas (Week 89)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Salmon Wellington

• Chili with Masa Biscuits

• Easy Chicken Pot Pie

• Red Chili Chicken Bake

• Spinach & Artichoke Pasta

The Week of Healthy Comfort (Week 90)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Shredded Chicken Tostadas

• Arroz Caldoso with Shrimp

• Chile Colorado

• Chihuahua-Style Burrito Bowls

• ‘Stuffed Pepper’ Skillet

Frosty ✨the Menu✨ (Week 91)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

or Average [9] if cooking from scratch

• Shredded Chicken Flautas

• Gnocchi Skillet

• Chili with Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

• Cornbread Strata

• Steak & Citrus Salad

A Week of ✨Holiday✨ Cooking (Week 92)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [3]

• Italian-Braised Beef with Parmesan Polenta

• Crunchy Pomegranate & Pear Salad

• Chicken Pandowdy Skillet

• Elote-Inspired Corn Chowder

• Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

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Winter 2025/2026

A Casual Ending to 2025 (Week 93)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [3]

• Chili Crunch Chicken Salad

• Spicy Peanut Noodles

• Miso-Braised Cabbage

A Menu for Getting Back on Track (Week 94)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Santa Fe Bowls with Crispy Tortilla Strips

• Indian-Style Loaded Potatoes with Masala-Spiced Chicken

• Cowboy Caviar Tacos with Chipotle Au Jus

• Spiced Quinoa-Crusted Salmon with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

• Green Goddess Salad with Ranch Cutlets

Restaurant Dropout x Jenn Lueke (Week 95)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Sweet and Spicy Tofu and Broccolini

• Lemony Chicken Thighs and Rice

• Tomato-Basil Saucy Butter Bean Skillet

• Baked Black Bean and Poblano Tacos

• Herby Chickpea and Cauliflower Bowls with Lemon-Dill Sauce

A Week of Feel-Good Foods (Week 96)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Chicken Quesa-Tacos

• Chipotle Chicken Bowls

• Fajita Salad with Roasted Jalapeño Vinaigrette

• Chicken Tortilla Soup

• Enchilada Skillet

The Best of Both Worlds (Comfort and Health) (Week 97)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine

• Melted Leek & Cabbage Chicken with Crispy Potatoes

• White Bean, Leek, and Potato Soup

• Herby Bean Salad with Lemon Garlic Tilapia

• Parmesan Shallot White Bean Skillet

A Family-Style Menu (Week 98)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Chicken Parmesan Soup with Tortellini

• Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwiches

• Skillet Chicken Thighs with Herby Couscous

• Ribollita Skillet

• Green Goddess Roasted Brassicas Salad with Salmon

A Week of Romance and Comfort…Foods (Week 99)

Prep Time Commitment: Substantial [10]

• Twice-Baked Potatoes with Pulled BBQ Chicken

• Cottage Pie with Whipped Potatoes

• BBQ Burger Bowls with Crispy Potato Wedges

• Spicy Prawn Risotto

• Shrimp Arancini with Tomato Soup

A Week of Light & Simple Food (Week 100)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Arayes (Meat-Stuffed Pita Pockets) with Cucumber Feta Salad

• Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Lemony Greens

• Barley Chicken Meatball Soup

• Fattoush-Inspired Grain Bowls with Marinated Chicken

• Caramelized Cabbage & Lemon Linguine with Parmesan Meatballs

Starting from Store-Bought (Week 101)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

• Sesame Noodles

• Crispy Sesame Chicken & Broccoli

• Thai-Inspired Meatball Soup

• Lemongrass Shrimp Noodle Bowls

• Dumpling Salad

When Life Gives You Lemons… (Week 102)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Caesar Brassicas with Marinated Chicken Thighs & Garlic Bread

• Parmesan Pastina with Lemon Pepper Meatballs

• Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Caesar Salad

• Lemon Pepper Meatballs with Peppered Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

• Crispy Potato Pancakes with Glazed Brown Sugar Salmon

FBF: Sprinting into Spring (Week 103)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Lemon Brown Butter Rice Pilaf

• Spiced Feta Meatball & Orzo Soup with Lemon Chimichurri

• Mediterranean-Style Pizza Sandwiches with Spiced Feta Meatballs

• Crispy Fish with Lemon Chimichurri

• Lemon Orzotto with Spiced Shrimp

We Have Fast Casual At Home (Week 104)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Asada Bowls

• Blackened Fish Tacos

• Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs

• Zesty Tortilla Crusted Cutlets

• Restaurant-Style Chicken Tortilla Soup

Spring’s Here! (A Menu) (Week 105)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Herbed Chicken Grain Bowls

• Spring Salad Pizza

• Herbed Ranch Salad with Crispy Quinoa & Seared Salmon

• Turkey Pasta Primavera

• Turkey Pesto Burgers with Spring Slaw

Revamping the Classics (Week 106)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Tinga Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Farro

• Caesar Skillet Pizza

• Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon with Garlicky Kale & Farro

• Chicken Tinga Sandwiches

• California Caesar Salad

FBF: Food that Screams Herbaceous & Bright (Week 107)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Ranch Cutlets with an Herbed Spring Vegetable Medley

• Boursin Butter Salmon with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

• Grilled Peppercorn-Marinated Steak with Crème Fraîche Baked Potatoes

• Charred Cabbage with Herby Butter Bean Salad

• Lemony White Fish with Crème Fraîche Butter Beans & Charred Baby Gems

Cooking Mediterranean (Week 108)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Mediterranean Bean Salad with Meatball Skewers

• Skillet Chicken Thighs with Savory Lemon Rice & Tzatziki

• Crispy Tilapia with Sugar Snap Butter Beans & Gremolata

• Mediterranean Meatball Bowls

• Homemade Salmon Burgers

A Week of Asian-Inspired Dishes (Week 109)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6] to Average [7]

• Thai Lettuce Wraps

• Peanut Crunch Noodles

• Crispy Sesame Chicken Bowls with Coconut Rice

• Thai Chicken Pizza

• Chicken Satay Salad with Crispy Coconut Rice

A European-American Menu (Week 110)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Greek Schnitzel with Feta Herb Crumble & Tzatziki Potato Salad

• Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Tahini-Date Baby Gem Salad

• Shrimp and Patatas Bravas Skillet with Roasted Pepper Sauce

• Garlic Confit Salmon en Papillote with Sugar Snap Peas & Lemon Dill Pilaf

• Red Pepper-Poached Fish with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf

Restaurant Dropout x Casey Elsass (Week 111)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [9]

• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Bouillon Crouton

• Arayes (Meat-Stuffed Pita Pockets) with Tomato Cucumber Salad

• Lemon Oregano Chicken Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Greens

• Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Caesar Slaw

• Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Parmesan Meatballs

Cosplaying a Backyard Barbecue (Week 112)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6] to Average [7]

• Pulled Pork Grain Bowls

• Burger Bowls

• Barbecue Pulled Pork Tacos

• Barbecue Chicken Salad

• Cheesy California Burger

A Week of Fine Dining (Week 113)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Chicken Piccata with Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus

• Aglio e Olio with Lemony Shrimp & Spinach

• Cacio e Pepe Loaded Potatoes with Balsamic Steak Skewers

• Chicken Thighs ‘Al Mattone’ with Salsa Verde Beans

• Salsa Verde White Fish with Mashed White Beans & Anchovy Breadcrumbs

Scratching That Summer Itch (Week 114)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Chimichurri Chicken with Smoky Black Beans and Cilantro-Lime Rice

• Avocado Fried Rice with Spicy Soy Marinated Eggs

• Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Smoky Black Beans and Corn Tortillas

• Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Corn Salad

• Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles) with Blistered Cabbage and Zucchini

A Menu for Late Spring (Week 115)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Peach Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Farro Salad

• Angel Hair Pomodoro

• Balsamic Steak Salad with Grilled Flatbread

• Pesto Chicken Thigh Grain Bowls with Marinated Peaches

• Late Spring Pizza with Chive Ricotta and Cherry Tomatoes

FBF Americana Summer Foods...made with ✨ease✨ (Week 116)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Cacio e Pepe Loaded Potatoes with Smoky Lemon Chicken & Kale Salad

• Calabrese Salad Pizza

• Crispy Potato & Barley Bowls with White Cheddar Vinaigrette

• Tortellini Salad with Smoky Lemon Chicken Skewers

• Summer Kale Crunch Salad with Crispy Cutlets

Easing into Summer (Week 117)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Creamy Red Pepper Rigatoni with Parmesan Meatballs

• Balsamic Steak & Flatbread with Fire-Roasted Corn & Tomato Salad

• Roasted Tomato & Prosciutto Flatbread with Scallion Parmesan Cream

• Parmesan Meatball Sandwiches with Fresh Basil

• Creamy Summer Vegetable Soup with Balsamic Skewers & French Bread

A Week of Light, Asian-Inspired Dinners (Week 118)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Marinated Fish Rice Bowls with Coconut Rice

• Southeast Asian Panzanella with Marinated Tofu

• Marinated Fish Tacos with Quick Pickled Vegetables

• Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Chicken, Mango, and Greens

• Vegetarian Banh Mi with Marinated Tofu

A Super Simple Summer Menu (Week 119)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Baja Bowls with Crispy Tortilla Strips

• Jalapeño Cheddar Meatball Skillet with Homestyle Potatoes

• Southwestern Salad with Blackened Chicken & Crispy Tortilla Strips

• Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Honey Mustard Aioli & Baked French Fries

• Blackened Fish Tacos with Elote Pico

A Menu for the Anticipation of Summer (Week 120)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Tomato & Grilled Nectarine Salad with Balsamic Chicken Skewers & Focaccia

• Summer Vegetable Focaccia Strata with Zucchini, Mozzarella, & Kale

• Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches with Pistou and Mozzarella

• Peperonata Gnocchi with Basil & Italian Sausage

• Italian Sausage Meatball Skewers with Bell Pepper, Gnocchi, & Zucchini

Cosplaying a Hawaiian Vacation (Week 121)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Pineapple-Braised Pork Baked Potatoes with Pineapple Slaw

• Hawaiian Plate “Lunch” with Pineapple-Braised Pork

• Steak Tip & Pineapple Skewers with Shoyo Potatoes

• Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken with Hawaiian Mac Salad

• Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Rice & Pineapple Slaw

A Menu for Riding Out the Summer Heat (Week 122)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [5]

• Basil Parmesan Chicken Burgers with Sweet Corn Aioli

• Sweet Corn Risotto with Basil Butter Prawns

• Classic Panzanella with Marinated Grilled Chicken

• Sweet Corn Arancini with Gazpacho

• Stir-Fried Basil Noodles

A Week of Keeping it Simple (Week 123)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

• Spicy Salmon Bowls with Marinated Cucumbers

• Smashed Cucumber Peanut Noodle Salad with Marinated Tofu

• Shrimp Fried Rice

• Marinated Shish Kebabs with Garlic Herb Noodles

• Summer Vegetable Pasta with Italian Sausage

It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here, A Menu (Week 124)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [6]

• Chicken Tinga Grain Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

• Watermelon & Pistachio Greens with Lemon Honey Chèvre Crostini

• Chicken Tinga Sandwiches with Avocado & French Bread

• Pistachio-Crusted White Fish with Watermelon & Mint Medley

• Chicken Cutlets with Blistered Tomatoes & Mujaddara

Restaurant Dropout x Caroline Chambers (Week 125)

Prep Time Commitment: Average [7]

• Sticky Orange Chicky and Brussels

• Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Avocado Slaw

• Asada Bowls with Savory Corn Rice

• Crispy Sambal-Glazed Shrimp with Brussels Sprouts & Rice

• Fiesta en Mi Boca Salad with Citrus-Marinated Chicken & Tortilla Strips

A Back-to-School Menu (Week 126)

Prep Time Commitment: Minimal [4]

• Skillet Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Basil Orzo

• Balsamic Panzanella with Seared Steak

• Panzanella-Inspired Skillet Pizza

• Fish Milanese

• Balsamic Steak Sandwiches with Burrata & Roasted Red Peppers

New Menu (Week 127)

Coming August 21st…