Planning what to cook each week doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. This easy weekly meal plan includes 4 dinners and 1 dessert—simple, practical recipes designed to make your week feel easier and more organised
This week’s selection brings a balance of crispy, fresh, comforting, and slow-cooked meals, along with a quick no-bake dessert. Each recipe is linked below so you can move straight into cooking with ease.
This Week’s Meal Plan
Meal 1: Pakistani Vegetable Pakoras
Crispy, golden fritters made with thinly sliced vegetables, bold spices, and a light coating. These are quick to prepare and perfect for a relaxed meal, snack-style dinner, or sharing plate.
👉 Get the Pakistani Vegetable Pakoras recipe
Meal 2: Iceberg Wedge Salad with Tahini
A fresh and simple salad built around crisp iceberg wedges, finished with a creamy tahini yoghurt dressing. It’s light, balanced, and works well as a side or a lighter dinner option.
👉 Get the Iceberg Wedge Salad with Tahini recipe
Meal 3: Tahini Kafta with Crispy Fries
A comforting oven-baked dish made with seasoned mince and herbs, topped with a rich tahini layer and finished with crispy fries. This is a low-effort meal with plenty of flavour.
👉 Get the Tahini Kafta with Crispy Fries
Meal 4: Oven-Braised Lamb Shanks
A slow-cooked, one-pan meal with tender lamb, soft vegetables, and a rich sauce. This is ideal for days when you want something hearty without spending too much time in the kitchen.
👉 Get the Oven-Braised Lamb Shanks recipe
Dessert: Rose & Pistachio Rocky Road
A quick, no-bake dessert made with pistachios, coconut, Turkish delight, and chocolate. It’s a simple make-ahead option that’s perfect for entertaining or keeping on hand for the week.
👉 Get the Rose & Pistachio Rocky Road recipe
A simple mix of meals to carry you through the week.
I hope this week’s plan makes things feel a little easier in the kitchen. If you’re cooking along, I’d love to hear what you try.
