If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed and just plain tired of figuring out what to make for dinner every night, you’re in the right place. The Cooking Burnout Club is here for those of us who love good food but simply do not have the energy for long recipes, endless chopping or complicated meals right now. These recipes are built for real life, where dinner needs to be quick, low-effort and still taste delicious enough that you actually want to eat it.
This weekly meal plan is designed for anyone who’s burnt out from life, juggling way too much and just wants easy, satisfying meals they can throw together without stress. We use freezer shortcuts, pantry staples and simple sauces, because cooking should feel doable… not draining. If you’ve ever stared at your kitchen at 6pm and felt completely over it, these recipes are your new best friend.
I’m Sam, and even though I’ve been cooking and developing recipes for years, I’ve spent the past year deep in my own season of burnout. My dinners became greek yogurt with strawberry jelly for weeks at a time, or scrambled eggs and a toasted bagel on nights when I could muster a little more energy. I wanted variety again, but I knew I couldn’t handle long recipes or hours at the stove. That’s why I created the Cooking Burnout Club; a place where we can choose the shortcuts, skip the guilt and bring back meals that feel doable, comforting and delicious… even when we’re running on empty.
This weeks Cooking Burnout Club Recipes
Creamy Cottage Cheese Alfredo with Shrimp
A high-protein dinner that’s unbelievably easy. The cottage cheese alfredo sauce blends up in seconds while the pasta cooks, and the whole meal is ready in about 20 minutes. No chopping, no fuss, just a creamy, cozy bowl of pasta that feels like comfort food without extra effort.
Mexican Black Bean Rice Soup
The ultimate Cooking Burnout Club recipe. Frozen rice, canned black beans and taco seasoning come together to create a surprisingly flavorful soup in about 10 minutes. It’s warm, hearty and one of the easiest dinners you can possibly make.
Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls
A better-than-takeout dinner made with just a handful of ingredients. Chicken tenders, frozen bell peppers and a simple sweet chili sauce come together in one pan in around 20 minutes. Saucy, satisfying and perfect for nights when cooking feels like too much.
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Taco night made effortless. These spicy buffalo chicken tacos come together with store-bought buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, and the chicken cooks in just 10 minutes. They’re bold, simple and the kind of meal you’ll find yourself making again and again.
