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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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Total Time: 1 hour

Recipe Video

Our soft and chewy sprinkle sugar cookies are the BEST for birthdays or just adding a little sparkle to your day!
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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 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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