What’s for dinner? Easy weeknight meals from Tanji Patton

The Goodtaste TV and podcast host shares family packs from local restaurants, sheet-pan suppers and budget-friendly wines

HOUSTON – Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV stops by Houston Life with quick solutions for dinnertime.

Starting with some family packs from local restaurants.

Barbecue is always a great option when you need to feed a hungry family.

Tanji recommends Pappas Bar-B-Q with 13 locations across Houston.

The Family Meal from Pappas includes 3/4lbs of both pulled pork and sausage, a half chicken, and 2 family sides.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

This meal serves three to four people, and can be enjoyed inside the restaurant or at home for only $29.95.

Family meals are available Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can also order online and pick up your order curbside.

Pappas Bar-B-Q will start accepting preorders for Thanksgiving starting October 22. Enjoy all of the holiday staples from slow-smoked turkeys, hams, homemade sides, ready-to-serve packs for large groups, to delicious desserts. All of your usual BBQ favorites will still be available as well.

If your family is craving some Tex-Mex, Tanji recommends Lopez Mexican Restaurant.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

They have two locations - Houston and Richmond.

Lopez offers Triumph Trays complete with cheese and beef enchiladas, rice, beans, chips and salsa.

They also serve a family pack featuring a jumbo quesadilla or fajita tacos.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

These trays cost between $30 to $35 and feeds four to five people. This option was created during the pandemic, and the prices have never changed.

For the adults, they also serve margaritas to-go.

Last on Tanji’s menu is the “bella Bundles” from Bellagreen.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

Each bundle feeds four to five people and range in price from $65 to $75 each depending on the protein.

The featured proteins are Whole Chicken, Grilled or Blackened Chicken or Salmon Filets.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

Each pack comes with a choice of two vegetables and a house salad.

Many dishes from Bellagreen cater to dietary preferences or restrictions; such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or anti-inflammatory.

Bellagreen has six Houston locations.

If you want to tackle the cooking at home, Tanji has some “one-pan wonders” on her dinner rotation.

These recipes are also known as sheet-pan dinners and she says they are easy to whip up after a busy day on-the-go.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

The Dijon‑Crusted Sheet‑Pan Chicken from Goodtaste TV features chicken coated in a tangy Dijon mustard mix - piled high with crunchy, herby breadcrumbs and served alongside a rainbow of roasted vegetables.

CLICK HERE for the full recipe.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares easy, weeknight meals from local restaurants on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

Another recipe Tanji shared with the Sheet‑Pan Chicken Sausage & Garlic Veggies from the Hungry Girl.

This recipe features sausage with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, red onion and seasonings.

CLICK HERE for the full recipe.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Fall finds on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

For wines, Tanji recommends the Non-Alcoholic Sparkling from Josh Cellars and the Cabernet Sauvignon from Lovewell Wine Company.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Fall finds on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

As always, you can find Tanji’s Fall tablescape at Kuhl-Linscomb.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her Fall finds on Houston Life. (KPRC 2 TV)

Watch “Goodtaste with Tanji” weekend mornings on KPRC 2. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 a.m.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Tanji’s podcast, “Goodtaste for the Soul.”


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