Your Weekly Meal Plan: Cool Flavors & Comforting Favorites


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Summer meals should be low on stress and high on flavor — and that's exactly what this week's lineup delivers. With no-cook sides, a hands-off slow cooker main, and one ultra-worth-it dessert, you'll keep your kitchen cool and your crew happy.

Midweek Menu Supper Plan

Southwest Ranch Dip
Creamy, zesty, and full of Southwestern flavor—this chilled dip comes together in minutes and is perfect with fresh veggies, chips, or tucked into wraps.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
Tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat—this hands-off slow cooker recipe is ideal for sandwiches, salads, or rice bowls.
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Pineapple Slaw
Sweet, tangy, and full of crunch—this tropical twist on classic slaw is the ultimate summer side. Make it ahead and let the flavors shine.
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Million Dollar Pound Cake
Rich, buttery, and beautifully golden—this classic Southern cake is worth turning on the oven. Bake it ahead and enjoy chilled slices all week.
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Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Tangy, creamy, and full of bold flavor—this sauce is perfect drizzled over buffalo chicken or used as a dip for fresh veggies.
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Cucumber & Onion Refrigerator Pickles
Cool, crisp, and lightly sweet—these quick pickles are a refreshing side that keeps well all week long.
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My Southern Kitchen Tips

Make Once, Use Twice
Double the buffalo chicken and enjoy leftovers in wraps, grain bowls, or sliders later in the week.

Let the Fridge Do the Work
Mix the slaw, dip, and pickles the night before — they all benefit from time to chill and marinate, making dinnertime a breeze.

What I Use To Make And Serve This Menu

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