Are you hosting a weekend brunch or meal prepping for the week? These dishes bring heat, freshness, and make-ahead ease to your table. Kick off summer with this bold and flavorful brunch meal plan featuring easy recipes like spicy skillet eggs, grilled steak with chimichurri, and crispy lemon pepper chicken.
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Brunch All Day: A Flavor-Packed Summer Meal Plan
Ready to celebrate the first weekend of summer with big flavors and low-effort cooking? This brunch meal plan brings together some of my boldest brunch recipes so you can eat well and stay chill, from hosting a summer brunch party to just feeding yourself and your crew.
Think spicy chorizo skillet eggs, juicy grilled steak, zesty baked salmon, and crispy lemon pepper chicken cutlets. With overlapping ingredients and make-ahead options, this weekly meal plan keeps it simple but never boring.
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What You’ll Need for This Week’s Brunch Recipes
Here's a quick ingredient preview to help you build your brunch menu and stay prepped all week:
- Lemons (for chicken, salmon, and Caesar dressing)
- Baby potatoes
- Eggs (for skillet recipes and salad)
- Garlic, onions, chili flakes
- Fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and cilantro
- Boneless chicken or chicken cutlets
- Salmon fillet
- Chorizo or plant-based sausage
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Featured Brunch Recipes
These featured brunch recipes bring a little something for everyone: spicy, savory, crispy, and fresh, all in one balanced menu. Whether you're feeding meat lovers, veggie fans, or brunch-all-day believers, this lineup makes it easy to satisfy every craving at the table.
1. Piquant Chorizo Beans and Eggs Skillet
This spicy brunch skillet recipe is loaded with chorizo, mushrooms, and creamy pinto beans, topped with jammy eggs and fresh avocado. Perfect with crusty bread for a late breakfast or light dinner.
2. Grilled Steak with Spicy Chimichurri, Baby Potatoes & Broccoli
This isn’t your basic steak-and-eggs. Juicy grilled steak is drizzled with herby chimichurri and served with smoky paprika potatoes and broccoli—a hearty, flavorful addition to your brunch at home menu.
3. Baked Cajun Honey Mustard Salmon, Cauliflower Steaks & Potatoes
This make-ahead brunch recipe bakes on one sheet pan for easy cleanup. It pairs a sweet-and-spicy salmon glaze with Cajun-seasoned veggies for a savory, feel-good meal.
4. Caesar Salad with Egg, Tomatoes & Chili-Infused Croutons
A modern spin on a brunch salad, soft-boiled eggs, juicy tomatoes, and homemade chili croutons bring just the right amount of heat.
5. Easy Crispy Baked Wet Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets
Oven-baked and ultra-crispy, these easy brunch cutlets are tangy, bold, and perfect for meal prep. Serve them with greens, toast, or tucked into a sandwich.
How to Make the Most of This Brunch Meal Plan
- Cook once, eat twice: Make extra chimichurri to drizzle on eggs or leftover chicken.
- Keep it flexible: Turn the Caesar salad into a wrap with leftover cutlets.
- À la Carte! Add fresh fruit, tea, or fresh juice for a complete summer brunch menu experience.
- Want a meatless twist? Swap chorizo for chickpeas and chicken for tofu.
Brunch Cooking Tips
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- Always rest your steak before slicing—it keeps the juices in.
- For oven-fried chicken, coat both sides with oil and bake on a wire rack.
- Use chili oil or crushed red pepper to punch up your croutons or dressings.
- Leftover roasted cauliflower? Toss it into your salad or wrap.
- Planning ahead? Most of these dishes are great make-ahead brunch recipes.
Download the Weekly Brunch Meal Plan
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Haitian-American chef and educator Maika Frederic blends bold flavors with approachable recipes. With a background in both professional kitchens, classrooms, and children therapy—as a trained chef, former teacher and technician—she brings a thoughtful, inclusive touch to every dish. Through her platform, Just Maika Cooking, she shares diverse meals and practical tips to empower home cooks of all ages and levels.
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