Weekend headache

Now that the weekend is coming, its another headache of what to cook. I don't normally cook during weekdays, but during weekend, my family expect me to cook the whole course including soup. Its a headache to plan a whole course meal of 4 dishes exluding soup for the weekend. The dishes should not be spicy, and the soup should be simmer over a few hours. (no simple boiled soup). Any suggestions with recipe, anyone?