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Dinner Lineup: Week 18

Kristen Stevens
By: Kristen Stevens
Posted: 09/05/2026
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A collage shows baked chicken thighs, pork chops with mashed potatoes and peas, shrimp tacos with guacamole, and a Caesar salad. Text in the center highlights the Weekly Dinner Lineup for week 18.
Quick links: Baked Chicken Thighs | Juicy Baked Pork Chops | Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos / Caesar Salad
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This week’s recipes:

Close-up of several pieces of baked chicken thighs with crispy, browned skin on a parchment-lined surface.

Baked Chicken Thighs

(40 min) Bone-in chicken thighs get coated in a smoky-savory spice blend, then roasted at high heat until the skin turns shatteringly crisp and the meat stays impossibly juicy. It’s the kind of simple, no-fuss dinner that earns a permanent spot in the weekly rotation.

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A plate showcasing baked pork chops seasoned to perfection, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes crowned with butter and a side of vibrant green peas. A fork rests invitingly on the plate.

Juicy Baked Pork Chops

(23 min) Pork chops get rubbed with a warm, smoky spice blend and baked low and slow enough to stay completely tender. No searing required, just a hot oven and twenty minutes until dinner is ready.

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Crispy Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos on a baking sheet

Crispy Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos

(40 min) Seasoned shrimp, melty cheese, and crunchy cabbage get folded into tortillas and baked until golden and crisp on the outside. They land somewhere between a taco and a quesadilla, and every bite delivers crunch and melt in equal measure.

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A classic Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese is served on a white dish alongside utensils, a glass of water, cheese, and a cork.

Caesar Salad

(25 min) Crisp romaine gets tossed in a creamy, garlicky homemade dressing, then finished with golden croutons and shaved parmesan. It’s the kind of classic side that goes with absolutely everything on this week’s menu.

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Kristen Stevens

Kristen Stevens

I'm Kristen, and I've been developing recipes at The Endless Meal since 2011, back when I was working as a nurse and running an underground supper club on the side. These days over a million readers visit each month for recipes built around big, bold flavor, crispy edges, jammy sauces, and craveable dinners. I test every recipe in my own kitchen in Squamish, BC, often with my husband and daughter as my first taste testers.

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Posted: 09/05/2026
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Welcome!

Hi, I'm Kristen Stevens

I’m a self-taught chef, food photographer, and author of the cookbook Sugar Free Dinner Recipes. Since 2011, I have been sharing my well-tested and approachable recipes, helping home cooks like you feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. My work has been featured in Food & Wine, Pioneer Woman, The Every Girl, Self, and many more. Let’s have some fun cooking together!

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