Make Valentine’s week special with this week’s meal plan! I’ve got a romantic 3 cheese pasta dinner that’s easy to make with a fun Valentine’s Day dessert recipe and a make ahead Valentine’s Day breakfast! Give your sweetie a chocolate-y snack or package it up and send it to school for your kid’s class. But first, start the week with a Farmhouse Egg Salad + soup meal that’s pure homestyle yum!
This Week’s Secret To Success
- This week’s meal plan is all about making your family feel special! There is a Valentine’s Day goodie for everyone.
- Stay in and have a romantic pasta dinner with indulgent, yummy sides like Tuscan Butter Mushrooms and Skillet Roasted Lemon Asparagus.
- Surprise the whole family with Last Minute Valentine’s Day Brownie Cakes! They’re super easy and can be served with a toppings bar for an extra fun treat.
- Whip up some Ritz Bits Muddy Buddies to nibble on or bag up as class treats for school Valentine’s Day parties.
- Start the week easy with Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad and a cozy bowl of tomato basil soup. Add a little crunch with delightful baked carrot fries.
EXTRA TIPS:
- Don’t want to make 2 side dishes for your Valentine’s meal? Drop one and add rolls or french bread from your grocery’s bakery.
- If you’re making the muddy buddies for a class party, get your kids involved. They’ll love shaking the zip top bag to coat the peanut butter ritz bits and can help you package the final muddy buddies using these treat bags with colorful twist ties.
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation! So, don’t forget to make a plan for you table along with your meal plan!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love is THE KEY to making every meal time enjoyable and inviting others over stress free.
The red and pink for Valentine’s Day is versatile, with the red being reusable for summer holidays and the pink all things spring! And I can always find a use for apothecary jars, especially come party time. They’re great for serving crackers, cookies and candies! Tie a ribbon around the finials, and you’ve got a festive look.
- Pink Glassware
- Pink Dahlia Placemats by Hen House Linens
- Lenox Dinnerware- Pink
- Red + white table runner
- Red + white dinner napkins by Hen House Linens
- Bamboo Patterned Silverware
- Set of 3 apothecary jars
- Starburst minis- favorite reds
- Pink butter mints
- Red twisty lollipops
- Red + pink ribbon
Hen House Linens are always 20% off with Discount Code SOUTHERNDISCOURSE.
Menu 1- Classic Chicken Fried Steak Fingers
Crispy, melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk breading, tender well-seasoned steak… It’s real deal, down home comfort food. Serve it with an old-school 7 layer Pea Salad and Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges for a one-of-a-kind twist on a steak and fries meal!
The recipe for the dipping sauce is linked in the sweet potato post!
Menu 2- Easy Blonde Gumbo
You’re going to love my family’s authentic Louisiana gumbo recipe with a simple, nutty blonde roux, shrimp, sausage, okra and yes, even a few Creole tomatoes. Loaded with layers of deep flavor and served over a spoon or two of extra tasty green chile rice, this is one pot comfort food is the perfect partner for crispy Southern Hushpuppies! Pour up a little Strawberry Iced Tea for something extra special.
Dessert This Week
With the choice of 3 wonderfully decadent topping ideas and the ease of a mix, these Last Minute Valentine’s Day Brownies truly save the day when it comes to making easy Valentine’s Day desserts that don’t look or taste last minute! Use your sweetheart’s favorite topping or set out all the ingredients out for a fun toppings bar. Either way, these decked out brownies are the perfect way to serve up some love without a lot of fuss!
Breakfast Made Easy
Triple Berry French Toast Muffins are like mini french toast casseroles baked in muffin cups! Loaded with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and a vanilla-y egg custard, these muffins are perfect for breakfast on-the-go and brunches. They are such an easy way to serve French Toast!
Snack of the Week
The classic combination of peanut butter and crackers get a chocolate snack mix overhaul with quick and easy Ritz Bits Muddy Buddies. Dangerously delicious, it’s hard to stop once you crunch into that very first one! With just 5 ingredients, this simple treat is fun to make, fun to eat and perfect for holidays, quick gifts, parties, game days and weekends at home!
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Everything looks so delicious and easy!
Hi, Mary! Thanks so much! It’s going to be a great week!