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Save yourself some time, money, and stress by using this FREE meal plan that includes five main dish ideas with accompanying side dishes and a dessert to top it all off!

Weekly Meal Plan #201
Each week, I share with you a FREE meal plan that consists of 5 dinner ideas (Monday-Thursday plus one Weekend meal), 5 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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Monday – Mexican
Carne Asada Recipe
3 hrs 20 mins
Crockpot Spanish Rice
2 hrs 40 mins
- Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
- Crockpot Spanish rice is full of delicious Mexican spices. This savory side tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant!
Tuesday – Italian
Pasta Carbonara
25 mins
Caprese Kabobs
10 mins
- A creamy, delicious and flavorful pasta dish filled with cream cheese, parmesan, garlic and bacon. For only having a few ingredients, this pasta carbonara has big flavor!
- Simple, quick and delicious caprese kabobs take minutes to throw together and are perfect for any party or get together.
Wednesday – Brinner
Dutch Baby Pancake
30 mins
Breakfast Sausage Recipe
15 mins
- Made in a rounded skillet, a Dutch baby pancake is flavorful and delicious. It can be made sweet or savory!
- Homemade breakfast sausage is so easy and will taste 100% better than anything you’ll find at the grocery store!
Thursday – Greek
Chicken Souvlaki
41 mins
Greek Pasta Salad
20 mins
- Chicken souvlaki is a savory kabob infused with Greek flavors. With marinated chicken, onions, and peppers, it’s hearty and delicious.
- Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! It’s perfectly light and refreshing.
Weekend – Classic
Steak and Potatoes
45 mins
Glazed Carrots
20 mins
- Steak and potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
- Tender, tasty, and ready in a flash, sweet glazed carrots are a four-ingredient side dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Dessert
1 Fruit Tart Recipe
Recipe Video
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Fruity Desserts
Easy Peach Cobbler
45 mins
Fruit Pizza Cookies
18 mins
Triple Berry Pie
1 hr 30 mins
Dessert Parfait
1 hr 10 mins
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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!