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School is closed, so I’m so excited to be able to take my kids home! I love the slow mornings, the extra time together, and all the summer memories. But let’s think realistically. Keeping everyone at home also makes sense Everyone is hungry all daySo back to meal prep mode. Keep your week a little less chaotic.
What am I preparing for this week?
Summer days are full, messy, and somehow everyone is always hungry. This week’s meal prep is here to help you make easy dinners that are simple, delicious, and a little less “what should I eat tonight?”
monday: Hawaiian Pork Ribs
tuesday: Million Dollar Chicken
wednesday: taco skillet
thursday: Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs
friday: Soft and juicy air fryer chicken
Hawaiian Pork Ribs
Juicy pork ribs topped with colorful peppers and served with a sweet and savory pineapple sauce
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Million Dollar Chicken
Million Dollar Chicken is juicy grilled chicken topped with creamy, cheesy layers, crispy bacon, and crunchy almonds.
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Easy Taco Skillet
My Easy Taco Skillet is layered with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, rice, and beans. All cooked in one pan for a quick and flexible dinner.
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Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs
Tender and juicy Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs simmered in the most luscious sweet heat sauce that everyone loves! The perfect appetizer or delicious and easy meal!
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Soft and juicy air fryer chicken
Tender and juicy air fryer chicken is golden and crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside.
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How much do you eat?
This free weekly meal plan will help you start your week with five simple, nourishing dinners. 4~6 people (depending on whether you’re feeding adults or children), and a full shopping list is also provided to keep things simple.
Why should I prepare meals?
If you don’t plan your meals ahead of time, you may feel less disorganized throughout the week. Here’s why I swear:
- Save time: No more 4pm dinner panic. You already know what’s on the menu, what you need, and how long it will take.
- Save money: A planned grocery list will help you shop smarter, use what you already have, and make the most of your leftovers.
- Fewer takeaways: Once you have dinner planned and your groceries ready, it’s much easier to skip the drive-thru and cook at home.
My weekly menu meal prep always includes a printable shopping list that is measured and ready to go. It makes things so easy! If nothing catches your eye, check out my other weekly meal plans here.
Easy noodles to make this week
side dish
Quick and Easy Coconut Rice
20 minutes
side dish
Easy air fryer broccolini
10 minutes
Recipe skill level
fry bread
1 hour 30 minutes
salad
Honey Lime Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
10 minutes
Save leftovers for meal planning
We only plan our meals Monday through Friday because we usually have plans on the weekend! And there are always leftovers to finish the week! If you have leftover food, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
