Theme night dinner ideas for every day of the week
A theme for each weeknight turns "what's for dinner?" into "which taco?". Pick two or three that fit your family and leave the other nights open.
| Night | Theme | Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Meatless Monday | Veggie stir-fry, black bean burgers, chickpea curry, shakshuka |
| Tuesday | Taco Tuesday | Beef tacos, fish tacos, chicken fajitas, quesadillas, taco salad |
| Wednesday | Pasta night | Spaghetti with meat sauce, baked ziti, chicken Alfredo, pesto pasta |
| Thursday | Slow cooker or soup night | Chili, chicken noodle soup, pot roast, white chicken chili |
| Friday | Pizza night | Homemade pizza, French bread pizza, calzones, takeout |
| Saturday | Grill night | Burgers, BBQ chicken, kabobs, brats |
| Sunday | Breakfast for dinner | Pancakes and bacon, waffles, breakfast burritos, French toast |
Why theme nights work
They cut the decision in half and give the kids something to look forward to. The trick is to keep a few dinners under each theme so Taco Tuesday doesn't turn into the same tacos every week.