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This weekly meal plan has so many of my favorite recipes in it! It has meals that even my kiddos love so I know that you will love them too!
If you need some sides to go with dinner this week, check out this Caesar Wedge Salad, these yummy Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots or these Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks!
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Coming up with dinner, every single night for the rest of forever is so daunting! That’s why meal planning is a MUST. And this week 12 meal plan may just be one of my favorites. It has so many delicious comfort foods (some with a twist) that you definitely need to save this one as a favorite!
How Many Does This Feed?
This free Weekly Menu Plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides 5 meals that will feed 4-6 people (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids) AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy to make recipes this weekly menu plan will be a life-saver.
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Sushi Bake
This sushi bake is a deconstructed California sushi roll that is packed with flavor and all of your favorite sushi ingredients. It’s layers of delicious fish, sushi rice, and the best blend of seasonings. It’s an easy layered dish that is absolutely addicting!
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Easy Instant Pot Lasagna
This Instant Pot recipe is filled with all the lasagna flavors you love! Layers of creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and ground beef seasoned with Italian herbs come together in this super easy dish!
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Taco Pizza
Two classic family favorites, pizza and tacos, come together in this easy weeknight meal that is destined to become a favorite in your home.
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Chicken Milanese
Deliciously seasoned chicken cutlets are breaded and pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. Chicken Milanese is a classic Italian recipe that is fast, easy, and sure to be a weeknight favorite!
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef
Tender and juicy, this Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef is absolutely incredible! Add everything to your crockpot in the morning, then in the evening, you’ll have sweet and savory, tangy balsamic beef ready for dinner.
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Why Should You Meal Plan?
- Save Time: Grocery shopping is faster, and you won’t have to stress over what to cook each day.
- Save Money: You’ll stick to your budget and waste less food.
- Feel Less Stressed: No more last-minute scrambles to figure out dinner.
- Enjoy Variety: It’s a fun way to try new recipes and keep meals interesting.
- Make the Most of Ingredients: You’ll use everything you buy, including seasonal goodies, more efficiently.
Week 12 meal plan has a grocery list that is easy to print and convenient for taking with while grocery shopping. Simply cross off or check mark each grocery item as you go!
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Delicious Desserts for Your Meals
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Desserts
Apple Dump Cake
1 hr 10 mins
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Desserts
Cherry Pie Bars
55 mins
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Desserts
No-Bake Chocolate Pie
6 hrs 30 mins
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Easy Recipes
Scotcharoos
15 mins
Meal Planning with Leftovers
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.