Monday magic: 17 power-packed recipes to start your week

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Mondays possess a unique power—the power to set the tone for the week ahead, with 17 recipes to start your week. We stand united by a common desire: to make Mondays as delicious as possible.

A white plate with scrambled eggs and toast.
Scrambled Eggs. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Raspberry Peach Crumble Bars

Peach raspberry bars cut in squares.
Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Summer fruits are the best, and these buttery Peach Raspberry Crumble Bars use two sweet and colorful fruits that combine to make an easy and delicious dessert bar.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Peach Crumble Bars

Overnight Raised Waffles

A stack of waffles with fruit and pouring syrup.
Raised Waffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try these Overnight Raised Waffles made with yeast that cooks up light and crisp outside with a creamy inside. Make the batter the night before and set in the fridge for a perfect Sunday morning breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Overnight Raised Waffles

Easy Scrambled Eggs

A white plate with scrambled eggs, toast and fruit.
Scrambled Eggs. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

There’s nothing complicated to making the Best Scrambled Eggs, but there are a few tricks. For an easy breakfast, all you need is some butter, a little milk and a bit of salt and pepper, and of course, fresh eggs.
Get the Recipe: Easy Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

A hashbrown casserole in a white baking dish.
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

We all love a hearty homemade breakfast that’s quick to make, and this Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is simply the best. This dish is perfect to serve for a weekend breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Egg Hashbrown Casserole

Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch

A white plate with two wedges of lettuce with bacon and dressing.
Bacon Ceasar Wedge Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make this knife-and-fork classic Wedge Caesar Salad with Bacon that looks super fancy but is so easy to make with just five ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch

Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Pork chop topped with onion gravy on a white plate.
Crockpot Pork Chops. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

A classic crockpot recipe for Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy that cook up tender in a rich, creamy mushroom and onion gravy. Perfect for a weekend dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Raspberry French toast rolls on a white plate.
French Toast Roll-Ups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups with cream cheese are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. They are easy to make and always a hit.
Get the Recipe: Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Grilled Corn On The Cob

A pan filled with ears of grilled corn.
Grilled Corn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Are you grilling this weekend? Throw some freshly picked corn on the cob in the husks on the grill.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn On The Cob

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Bacon ranch pasta salad in a clear bowl with a striped towel.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon is a rich, creamy side dish that pairs well with all your summertime favorites. Prep this 30-minute, one-bowl salad, which will be a welcome addition to your weekend dinner menu.
Get the Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Decadent Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chocoalte chip cookies in a white bowl.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy Dark Chocolate Cookies recipe is full of rich dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. Bake a batch for weekend snacking.
Get the Recipe: Decadent Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peach Blackberry Ice Cream

Peach and blackberry ice cream scoops in white bowls.
Peach and Blackberry Ice Cream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Homemade Peach Ice Cream is always a delicious weekend dessert. This easy-to-make recipe is made in the no-churn ice cream method, and because we love berries, we tossed in fresh blackberries for a perfect frozen creamy peachy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Peach Blackberry Ice Cream

Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown and hamburger casserole in white pan.
Hamburger Hashbrown Cassserole. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Creamy and cheesy, this Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole is the perfect easy meal for busy weekends that the whole family will enjoy. Filled with ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and lots of cheese, this dish is hearty and thrifty.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry rice krispies on a white plate and a white towel.
Strawberry Rice Krispies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

With just 4-ingredients, you can make these amazing Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats. Fruity, gooey, and divinely pink, these strawberry bars always make perfect no-bake treats for a weekend snack.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Jalapeno popper pinwheels on a silver trays.
Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Baked Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups are a favorite bite-size tortilla pinwheel filled with everything we love in a classic popper; cream cheese, fresh jalapenos, and crispy bacon.
Get the Recipe: Baked Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and salty, this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn makes a deliciously crispy, crunchy snack perfect for weekend movie and game nights.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Rosemary and Asiago Cheese Popcorn

Popcorn with rosemary and Asiago cheese in a blue bowl.
Rosemary And Asiago Cheese Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Homemade popcorn is fresh, delicious, and always a family favorite for game or movie nights. Do you ever crave a more adventurous popcorn, something more than butter and salt? We love making big bowls of Rosemary and Asiago Cheese Popcorn; it’s savory, cheesy, and a little salty.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary and Asiago Cheese Popcorn

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

A white plate with cinnamon crescent rolls.
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Making crescent rolls does not have to be an all-day baking experience. This easy recipe will show you how to make Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls with a sweet buttery flavor and cinnamon filling that is hard to resist and perfect for a busy Monday Morning.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

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