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May 18 2026

Weekly Menu – 7 Amazing Dinners Plus Dessert

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These Weekly Menu recipes allow you to get out of that same ol’ recipe rut and try some delicious and easy dishes!

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Happy Monday, TKW Family! I hope you had a fantastic week last week! Last week was R-O-U-G-H to say the least. I’m having the full gamut of allergy tests today, which means I had to be off all allergy meds for the past 7 days. Honestly, I didn’t realize how bad my allergies really were, as by day 3, I was barely functioning.

Honestly, if a person could lose weight from sneezing, I would be a size 2 right now. I just can’t wait until it’s over so I can go back on my meds. I’m hoping they can give me a booster shot to help speed up my ‘recovery’.

The plus side of being in allergy hell is that I was forced to stay indoors, which meant I worked nonstop in the studio, got a ton of tested recipes shot for the website, and started testing new ones.

What Chef Lori is Up To This Week

  • DOCTORS: Between the ENT and the RA doctor visits this week, I’ll be busy.
  • SUMMER RECIPES: Once I’m back on my allergy meds, I’m going back to recipes for the grill and smoker. I may also include some open-fire recipes as I’m seeing (finally) a surge in folks getting Santa Maria-type grills.
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Highlighted Recipes of the Week!

These recipes are tried and true, but ones that you may have forgotten about.  

Highlighted Recipes 5-18-26
  • Blueberry Jalapeño Jam: By combining fresh berries with white balsamic and a jalapeno kick, you get a vibrant jam that transforms a basic sandwich into a gourmet meal.
  • Blueberry Jalapeno Smoked Cream Cheese: his version pairs that rich, wood-fired smokiness with my viral sweet-heat blueberry jalapeno jam, creating an amazing appetizer that is perfect for a casual gathering or elevating your morning bagel.
  • Honey Mustard Coleslaw: Just 5 ingredients needed to make one of the best coleslaws you’ve ever had! Perfect as a side, snack, or on sandwiches!
  • Homemade Deli Turkey Lunch Meat: This homemade deli-style turkey breast lunch meat has only three ingredients, is easy to make, is budget-friendly, and is perfect for all your sandwiches!
  • Honey BBQ Roasted Pork Loin: This oven-roasted honey BBQ pork loin is coated in a rich, seasoned honey BBQ sauce that caramelizes as it roasts, creating a tender, juicy bite. And to make things even better, I’m tossing in some garlicky, crispy potatoes that soak up all those incredible juices for a complete, fuss-free meal!
  • Gochujang Pork Belly Burnt Ends: These Korean flavor-inspired pork belly burnt ends are so tender, they melt in your mouth. And the lip-licking gochujang sweet-heat sauce they are coated in is like a religious experience!

Weekly Dinner Menu – What to cook this week

With that, guys, I’m getting this off to you all. Stay tuned for your newsletter! Have a fantabulously amazing day!

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Below, I’ve put together some easy, delicious meal-prep recipes to help with dinner or lunch for the week. Plus dessert as well, you always have to have dessert! Is your favorite recipe listed below?

♥ Monday: Baked Italian Sliders with Italian Parmesan Butter Crust
♥ Tuesday: PB&J Bacon Cheeseburger
♥ Wednesday: The Best Veggie Burgers
♥ Thursday: Korean-Style Crispy Shrimp Burgers
♥ Friday: Roasted Grape Prosciutto Pizza
♥ Saturday: Grilled Al Pastor Chicken
♥ Sunday: Smothered Alfredo Chicken Casserole
♥ Dessert of the week: Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Cream Drizzle

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