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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 #209
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
Fish Tacos Recipe
30 mins
Pico de Gallo Recipe
10 mins
- This flaky fish tacos recipe with creamy slaw is ready in just 30 minutes – perfect for quick, delicious tacos any night!
- Everyone loves a good pico de gallo recipe. With few ingredients and only minutes to make, it’s an addictive favorite!
Tuesday – Italian
Spaghetti and Meatballs
1 hr 5 mins
Baked Zucchini Chips
40 mins
- Spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate, family-friendly comfort food, featuring easy homemade meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce!
- If you’re looking for a tasty side, these baked zucchini chips are your answer! Sliced zucchini baked to perfection with a bread crumb and parmesan crust.
Wednesday – Brinner
Easy Bagel Recipe
2 hrs 30 mins
Yogurt Parfait Board
25 mins
- Our easy homemade bagel recipe makes soft, chewy, and golden bagels on the outside—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime in between!
- Ready in minutes and completely customizable, this yogurt parfait board is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Thursday – Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
45 mins
Cheesy Garlic Bread
20 mins
- This chicken caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It’s so flavorful, you won’t believe how simple it is to make!
- This is by far our favorite garlic bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
Weekend – Classic
Mashed Red Potatoes
25 mins
- Learn how to make country fried steak that’s crispy and smothered in rich homemade gravy – a comforting masterpiece in just 30 minutes!
- On the table in only 30 minutes, our favorite mashed red potatoes are a quick and flavorful side dish that will elevate any meal.
Dessert
1 Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Recipe Video
For More Desserts
Sugar Cookies
Drop Sugar Cookies
25 mins
Frosted Sugar Cookies
25 mins
Lemon Sugar Cookies
30 mins
Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
2 hrs 18 mins
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 Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!