Monday Survival Guide: 21 Tasty Recipes To The Rescue

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Monday Survival Guide: 21 Tasty Recipes To The Rescue

Struggling with the Monday blues? Now’s the time to inject some fun into your weekly routine. We’ve got a handful of recipe ideas that won’t just fill your belly, but will also get your week off to a brilliant start. Keep the start of your week hassle-free with these straightforward and full-flavored recipes.

Hashbrown casserole being served.
Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Mushroom Risotto

A bowl of risotto with mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
Mushroom Risotto. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Forget your typical go-to meal. Mushroom Risotto isn’t just another dish on the menu. This is creamy comfort food at its absolute best, folks. The earthiness of the mushrooms combined with the creamy risotto rice, it’s something you don’t want to miss! Give it a try next Monday and see how you feel.
Get the Recipe: Mushroom Risotto

Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Some picking up a slice of cheese quesadilla.
Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Just imagine this – a crispy tortilla filled to the brim with gooey, melt-in-your-mouth cheese. That’s an Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla for you! It’s a quick fix for any sudden hunger pang, a friendly sidekick for the Monday evening. Care for a bite?
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Hash Browns

Hash Browns on a white plate with an egg and avocado.
Hash Browns. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Are you tired of the same old piece of toast every morning? Enter the classic Hash Browns. Not just a breakfast icon, the star of your morning table – crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. If that doesn’t set your Monday right, I don’t know what will.
Get the Recipe: Hash Browns

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

A lasagna being dished up.
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Chasing the Monday blues away with Lasagna might sound stark crazy, but wait ’til you try this one. Our Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna will challenge your concept of a mundane Monday. Delicious pasta sheets stacked between layers of creamy ricotta and nutrient-packed spinach, I mean, c’mon who would say no to that!
Get the Recipe: Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries with a dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Fries. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Sweet Potato Fries aren’t just another type of fries, they’re truly a whole other level. Unpretentious and deceptively simple, these vibrant sticks manage to bring so much joy in every bite. Snack time or mealtime, these can add a delicious spin to your Monday.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries

Easy Flatbread Pizza

Two slices of pizza with tomatoes and herbs.
Easy Flatbread Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Here’s an idea for Monday’s dinner. The Easy Flatbread Pizza, it’s like your weekend party spirit packed into a weekday dish. A few minutes of assembly and quick bakes, and voila – you got a pizza worthy of a pizzeria! And on a Monday evening, it’s pure magic.
Get the Recipe: Easy Flatbread Pizza

Dauphinoise Potatoes

An oven dish with baked dauphinoise potatoes in it.
Dauphinoise Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Have you ever tried turning Monday into a little gourmet experience? Dauphinoise potatoes might be your ticket. No, this isn’t just any potato dish, it’s an ultimately comforting meal – creamy, silky, and admittedly quite fancy for a Monday night.
Get the Recipe: Dauphinoise Potatoes

25 Minute Black Bean Burger

A black bean burger in a burger bap with relish oozing out over it.
25 Minute Black Bean Burger. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

If you thought fast food was the only quick solution for your hunger pangs, get ready for a big surprise: 25 Minute Black Bean Burger. It’s a flavor powerhouse, it’s plant-based, and it comes together quicker than your nearest burger joint. Just imagine biting into that on Monday!
Get the Recipe: 25 Minute Black Bean Burger

Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast potatoes with parsley on a wooden cutting board.
Breakfast Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Who doesn’t want a hearty breakfast to kick off Monday? Breakfast Potatoes are crispy on the outside and oh-so fluffy on the inside. With these on your plate, you can say hello to your week with a drool-worthy grin on your face.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Potatoes

Vegetable Fritters

Vegetable fritters in a stack.
Vegetable Fritters. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Step aside, boring salads. Monday dinner deserves something truly special. These Vegetable Fritters are a tasty contender, bringing you the health benefits of veggies packed into a delicious crunch. Monday evenings are about to get a whole lot better.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Fritters

Pizza Rolls

Freshly made pizza rolls stacked on each other.
Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Pizza Rolls, folks. Forget about the regular pizza and try these bite-sized delights. The familiar pizza in a form you wouldn’t expect. They’re cheesy, they’re tasty, and they’re the perfect antidote to your Monday blues.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Rolls

Sweet Potato Cubes

Sweet potato cubes on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Cubes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Sweet Potato Cubes are the minimalist’s answer to a tasty side dish. Simple, nutritious, and easy to make: these little cubes of deliciousness might just be your new Monday favorite. They’re proof that sometimes the simplest things can make your day!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cubes

Copycat Chipotle Black Beans

Chipotle black beans cooked and in a serving bowl.
Copycat Chipotle Black Beans. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Bored with your regular side dishes? Allow these Copycat Chipotle Black Beans to introduce some freshness to your Monday table. There’s something about the combination of smoky and spicy notes that bring out the best in your dishes. Go ahead and give it a whirl on your next Monday—and prepare to be dazzled!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chipotle Black Beans

Cilantro Lime Rice

Chipotle rice in a bowl with sliced lime and spoons.
Cilantro Lime Rice. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

If you think rice is plain and can’t be fun, Cilantro Lime Rice is here to prove you wrong. This vibrant and flavor-packed rice dish is a perfect way to add zing to your Monday meals. Trust me, this isn’t your average rice side dish—it’s a step above the rest.
Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice

Mashed Potato Fritters

A stack of mashed potato fritters.
Mashed Potato Fritters. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Monday can be fun, too, especially when you have crispy Mashed Potato Fritters waiting for you. These little wonders manage to blend the creaminess of mashed potatoes with the satisfying crunch of fritters. They’re a little piece of comfort food that’ll make your Monday much more bearable.
Get the Recipe: Mashed Potato Fritters

Veggie Burger

A homemade veggie burger in a bun, on a wooden plate, ready to eat.
Veggie Burger. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Whoever said “no burger on a Monday” hasn’t tried our Veggie Burger. Full-bodied flavor, meat-free, and all-around fantastic! Nothing beats a colorful, juicy burger on a drab Monday evening.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Burger

Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown casserole being served.
Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Meet the Monday blues buster: the Hashbrown Casserole. There’s something about its cheesy, creamy, and crispy combination that’s simply irresistible. Now, be it breakfast or a dinner side dish, our Hashbrown Casserole is here to turn your back-to-work day into a feast!
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

Spaghetti Marinara

Spaghetti marinara in a bowl with fresh basil on top..
Spaghetti Marinara. Photo credit: .

Just a single bite of our Spaghetti Marinara would simply transport you to Italy and pull a quick end to the Monday gloominess! With a homemade marinara sauce lending deep flavors, this plate of pasta surely belongs to your dinner table.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Marinara

Potato Casserole

Potato Casserole being served.
Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Let’s face it, we all need a little comfort food on Monday. The Potato Casserole brings you all the homey vibes and creamy goodness you need: a one-dish wonder to look forward to! Now, Monday will be anything but mundane.
Get the Recipe: Potato Casserole

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

A delicious and simple pasta recipe topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Let’s uncomplicate Mondays with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Just spaghetti, garlic, and good quality olive oil. It’s so simple, but oh so satisfying. Your tastebuds will be singing, and your Monday mood will lighten up in no time!
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Baked Sweet Potato

Three roasted sweet potatoes on a plate with chives.
Baked Sweet Potato. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Have you ever tried the humble Baked Sweet Potato? Let me tell you, it’s the perfect way to bring a bit of sweetness to your Monday meal. Each spoonful is loaded with natural sweetness balanced with lovely textures. Give it a try; it might just be the treat you need to start your week.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato

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