February 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan | Week of Feb 16

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There's much to celebrate this week - from Presidents' Day to Lunar New Year and simple winter comfort. These February 30 Minute Dinners keep weeknights easy, flavorful, and mostly on the table in 30 minutes.

Enjoy February 30 Minute Dinners with plates of baked fish with tomatoes and lemon, vegetable stir-fry noodles, and rice topped with ground meat, vegetables, greens, and a fried egg.
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Weekly Menu at a Glance

From a historic Presidents' Day dinner to Lunar New Year-inspired flavors, here's how the week unfolds:

Monday (Presidents' Day): Abraham Lincoln's Chicken Fricassee
A comforting, historic dish inspired by President Lincoln's era - perfect for a meaningful Presidents' Day dinner. Serve with buttered egg noodles or creamy mashed potatoes and a simple green salad.
→ See more ideas in our Presidents' Day Meal Inspiration guide.

Tuesday (Lunar New Year): Quick and Easy Lo Mein
A fast, vegetable-packed noodle dish ready in about 20 minutes - a simple way to celebrate Lunar New Year flavors at home. Add shrimp or rotisserie chicken if you like.
→ Explore more ideas in our Asian Noodle Recipes for Chinese New Year collection.

Wednesday: Ground Beef Bibimbap
Savory beef, warm rice, and colorful toppings come together in customizable bowls. Perfect for using up leftover vegetables and keeping dinner interesting midweek.

Thursday: Pan Seared Cod
Light, flaky, and ready in minutes. Serve with roasted potatoes, lemony orzo, or sautéed greens for a bright winter meal.

Friday: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
An easy, festive end-of-week dinner. Warm tortillas, add your favorite toppings, and serve with black beans or cilantro-lime rice.

Treat: Chinese Almond Cookies (Award-Winning!)
Crisp, buttery, and beautifully simple - these award-winning almond cookies are a lovely nod to Lunar New Year and pair perfectly with afternoon tea.

I hope you have a delicious, nourishing, and happy week!

Signature of Stephanie Wilson, founder and recipe creator and write at 31Daily.com

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February 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan | Week of Feb 16

This Week’s Recipes

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Cooked chicken pieces in a creamy sauce, inspired by Abraham Lincoln's Chicken Fricassee, are garnished with fresh herbs in a metal pan, set on a table with a patterned napkin, fresh greens, and a bread basket nearby.
Monday: Abraham Lincoln’s Chicken Fricassee
A historic chicken fricassee inspired by Abraham Lincoln's table, featuring tender chicken simmered in cream with warm spices and herbs. Simple, comforting, and deeply rooted in 19th-century American cooking.
President Lincoln’s Chicken Fricassee
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An overhead view of a plate filled with lo mein noodles, snow peas, mushrooms, and red bell peppers, garnished with sliced green onions. Chopsticks rest on the plate. Accompanying bowls of pepper, chili flakes, and soy sauce are nearby on a marble surface.
Tuesday: Quick and Easy Lo Mein
Make a delicious and easy weeknight dinner with this quick Lo Mein recipe. Flavorful and satisfying, it's made with simple ingredients like soy sauce and your favorite veggies.
Easy Lo Mein
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Wednesday: Bibimbap in One Skillet (Ground Beef + Veggies)
Wednesday: Bibimbap in One Skillet (Ground Beef + Veggies)
This easy ground beef bibimbap is a simplified, one-skillet version of the classic dish with bold flavors, lots of veggies, and minimal cleanup.
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Thursday: Pan Seared Cod
Thursday: Pan Seared Cod
Simple pan fried cod with butter and lemon. This light and healthy dinner comes together in minutes. One of the best easy ways to cook fish!
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Friday: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Friday: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get tacos on the table fast. The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin. Toppings can be customized, but sticking with a quick pico de gallo and the classic toppings of shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream keep things quick and simple.
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Side view of Chinese Almond Cookie leaning against a stack on a white plate.
Treat: Chinese Almond Cookies
These Chinese Almond Cookies are buttery, crisp, and delicately crumbly with a tender center and rich almond flavor. Made with almond flour and simple pantry ingredients, this award-winning recipe is a beautiful addition to Lunar New Year celebrations - or anytime you're craving a classic almond cookie with tea.
Chinese Almond Cookies

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