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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!

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Weekly Meal Plan #202

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

  • These authentic red cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite recipe—deliciously cheesy, saucy, and loved by all!
  • Make restaurant-quality refried black beans at home – a creamy and flavorful Mexican staple, perfect for burritos, tacos, and nachos.

Tuesday – Italian

  • This “skinny” chicken piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it’s a healthy version, which makes it even better!
  • Crisp yet fluffy bread topped with delicious herbs and seasonings. This flavorful focaccia bread is so easy to make, and is perfect for sandwiches, dipping in soups, or enjoying on its own!

Wednesday – Brinner

  • Easy biscuits and gravy is a classic comfort food duo, flavorful, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes – the perfect breakfast or brunch!
  • This fruit salad includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits and a simply sweet dressing!

Thursday – Sandwich

  • These low maintenance French dip sandwiches are made with hearty beef and melted provolone cheese on a buttery toasted bun, and dipped in au jus!
  • Cucumber tomato avocado salad is a simple, delicious and quick salad perfect for dinner or for BBQs and get togethers. It’s so light and refreshing!

Weekend – Classic

  • This baked parmesan crusted chicken recipe is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
  • Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that’ll make them your new go-to.

Dessert

1 Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Total Time: 45 minutes

Recipe Video

Our homemade pineapple upside down cake is a family favorite with a secret ingredient that takes this classic to a whole new level!
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For More Desserts

Cakes With Fruit


Download Our Fillable Meal Plan!

Click the link below to download a FREE meal plan template! You can add this week’s meals + your own; added bonus: there’s a section for your grocery list and notes.

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 DishesSide DishesDessertsAppetizers and Breakfast!

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About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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