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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 #222
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
Albondigas Soup
55 mins
Homemade Spanish Rice Recipe
45 mins
- Handed down for generations, thereโs nothing better than Great Grandmaโs famous albondigas soup recipe!
- Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.
Tuesday – Italian
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
1 hr 40 mins
Focaccia Bread
8 hrs 55 mins
- Easy eggplant parmesan is hearty, cheesy, and delicious. This meatless dish is sure to make the dinner-time rotation.
- 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
Eggs and Potatoes
21 mins
Homemade Biscuits
25 mins
- Delicious eggs and potatoes are made in the skillet and finished in the oven โ on the table in only 20 minutes!
- Easy homemade biscuits are buttery, deliciously flaky, and SO simple! They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
Thursday – Asian
Teriyaki Pork Chops
20 mins
Lemon Rice
35 mins
- Simply sweet and savory teriyaki pork chops make the perfect dinner recipe and are ready in only 20 minutes!!
- This bright lemon rice is the perfect addition to any meal. Itโs quick and delicious and always a crowd pleaser.
Weekend – Classic
Baked Mashed Potatoes
1 hr 5 mins
- This crispy and juicy buttermilk fried chicken is so simple to make youโll never have to resort to take-out or a restaurant to get your fix!
- Our baked mashed potatoes are FULLY loaded โ an easy potato casserole perfect for weeknight dinner and holidays!!
Dessert
1 Pumpkin Bars
Recipe Video
For More Desserts
Pumpkin Treats
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And remember โ 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!