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NEW this week: We’ve refreshed our meal plan categories to make it even easier to find recipes that fit your schedule, cravings, and lifestyle. Feel free to mix and match meals throughout the week to create a plan that works best for your family!
Save yourself some time, money, and stress by using this FREE meal plan that includes six main dish ideas with accompanying side dishes and a dessert to top it all off!
Weekly Meal Plan #246
Each week, I share a FREE meal plan that consists of 6 dinner ideas (Monday-Friday plus Sunday Dinner), 6 side dishes, and 1 dessert!
This is meant to help simplify menu planning, shopping, and cooking so you can more easily enjoy meals with your family throughout the week!
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Zero Stress Suppers
Zero Stress Suppers are quick, easy, and flavorful meals perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table with minimal effort. Click here for more Quick Dinner Ideas.
- Steak strips and vegetables smothered in a peppery oriental sauce, and served over steamed rice. Next time you’re craving Chinese food, give this Pepper Steak a try!
- Rice is a staple and makes the perfect side dish. Here’s how to cook rice so you get that fluffy, perfect texture every time!
Lil’ Luna Legends
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
1 hr 40 mins
Lil’ Luna Legends are the most loved, tried & true classic recipes that have stood the test of time and earned “legend” status in our kitchen. Click here for more of our favorite Grilled Dinner Ideas.
- Loaded with juicy grilled pineapple, red onion and crisp lettuce, this Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwich is perfect for summer entertaining!
- If you love sweet potatoes, you’ll adore these Baked Sweet Potato Fries—they’re simple, flavorful, oven-baked, and the perfect side!
No Complaint Dinners
Easy Fruit Salad Recipe
1 hr 20 mins
These No Complaint Dinners are so kid-friendly that even picky eaters will happily clean off their plates. See Dinner Ideas for Kids for more favorite recipes.
- Baked Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy side with a smooth homemade cheese sauce and a golden baked top, perfect for holidays and potlucks.
- This Fruit Salad recipe features an array of colorful, healthy fruits tossed in a citrus vanilla dressing, a bright and refreshing side dish.
Chicken Night, Done Right
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
1 d 30 mins
Honey Glazed Carrots
15 mins
Chicken Night, Done Right features easy, flavorful chicken recipes the whole family will look forward to every week. Check out our Chicken Recipe page for more ideas.
- This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe takes less than 30 minutes to bake, is full of flavor, and will please the whole family! Not to mention, it’s cooked on a single sheet pan with delicious vegetables, making it easy AND healthy.
- Sweet Honey Glazed Carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
Worth the Hype
Carnitas Tacos
9 hrs 10 mins
Easy Peach Salsa
10 mins
Worth the Hype is where you’ll find buzzworthy bites, comforting favorites, and recipes that are too good to miss. Click here for more Crockpot Dinner Ideas
- Tender pulled Pork Carnitas Tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
- Fresh Peach Salsa combines ripe peaches, tomatoes, and jalapeño for a sweet and slightly spicy topping perfect for chips or grilled chicken or pork.
Sunday Best
Skillet Lasagna
30 mins
Quick Caprese Salad
5 mins
These Sunday Best recipes bring everyone together with warm, satisfying meals worthy of your weekend dinner table. Check out this post for more Sunday Dinner Ideas.
- Skillet Lasagna is a comforting and cheesy one pot meal. It takes just 30 minutes and is perfect for dinner any night of the week!
- Simple and Quick Caprese Salad is easy and delicious with pops of mozzarella, tomatoes, avocados and drizzled with a balsamic glaze!
Dessert
1 Frozen Strawberry Dessert Recipe
For More Desserts
Dessert
Strawberry Icebox Cake
10 mins
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
2 hrs 28 mins
Lemon Icebox Pie
6 hrs 50 mins
Angel Food Ice Cream Cake
9 hrs 15 mins
Download Our Fillable Meal Plan!
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And remember – if you want to create your own menu, be sure to check out all our recipes and visit our recipe pages, including: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!
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