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This week’s meal plan is filled with easy dinners that are packed with flavor but simple enough to get you through a busy week. Here are some recipes for cozy slow cooker meals, creamy pasta, and more. It feels a little special without being difficult.. Make a plan for the week, pack groceries, Take the worry out of dinner!
If figuring out what to make for dinner every night feels like a full-time job, this meal plan will help. Here’s an easy and delicious dinner, plus a shopping list with everything you need to make it. Plan once, shop once, and you have one less thing to think about for dinner this week!
How many feeds does this have?
This meal plan feeds about 4-6 people depending on appetite and serving size. It’s great for small families to enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day. Plus, our shopping list includes everything you need to make all five recipes!
Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip
These Santa Maria Grill Tri Tips are smoky, juicy and full of intense garlic and herb flavor.
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Amazing slow cooker meal that tastes so much better than takeout! The chicken is well breaded and the sauce is full of flavor! Cashew nuts hidden everywhere are a highlight!
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One Pan Merimi Tortellini
Get ready to impress One Pan Merimi Tortellini! this 20 minutes cooking This is a dish of cheese tortellini simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
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Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Ribs
These slow cooker boneless pork chops are cooked low and slow all day, resulting in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection with minimal effort.
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Lemon Butter Chicken
This Lemon Butter Chicken is ready in under 30 minutes and features golden, pan-seared chicken served with a rich, creamy sauce.
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Why should you plan your meals?
- Save time: Grocery shopping becomes faster and you don’t have to figure out dinner every night.
- Save money: Planning ahead will help you stick to your list, use what you buy, and reduce food waste.
- Be less stressed: No more panicking before dinner or wondering what to prepare at 5pm.
- Enjoy a variety of fun: Meal planning makes it easier to try new recipes and keeps dinner from getting boring.
- Make better use of your materials: Planning ahead will help you get the most out of your purchases and stretch your supplies throughout the week.
Each meal plan comes with a free printable grocery list. Print it out, head to the store and cross out or check off each grocery item! Want more meal plans? Click here.
A great side to make for dinner.
side dish
Quick and Easy Coconut Rice
20 minutes
Recipe skill level
Lion House Roll
2 hours 35 minutes
side dish
twice baked potatoes
1 hour 35 minutes
salad
Caprese Salad
10 minutes
Meal Planning with Leftovers
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because sometimes I have plans for the weekend or have leftovers to finish off the week! If you have leftover food, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
