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Weekly Meal Plan #227

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

  • Slathered in seasoning and bursting with flavor, sizzling chicken fajitas are on the table in only 30 minutes!
  • Mexican sour cream rice filled with cheese, corn, green chiles, sour cream and cilantro. This delicious side dish is simple and great with any meal!

Tuesday – Italian

  • This hearty and flavorful Italian wedding soup simmers up in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
  • It is so easy to make our Italian bread recipe at home! This soft, crust bread is delicious and takes just 6 simple ingredients.

Wednesday – Brinner

  • Smooth morning with quick and simple breakfast sandwiches filled with Egg, cheese, sausage, and bacon in a fluffy English muffin.
  • A breakfast just isn’t complete without a delicious side of golden hash browns! Never made them? Read this post for the easy how-to!

Thursday – Asian

  • For a healthier alternative to a favorite Chinese dish, try this orange chicken and asparagus. Serve over rice or noodles, or enjoy on its own!
  • This bright lemon rice is the perfect addition to any meal. It’s quick and delicious and always a crowd pleaser.

Weekend – Classic

  • Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
  • Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!

Dessert

1 Pistachio Cake Recipe

Slice of pistachio cake served on a small plate.
Pistachio Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
This beautiful pistachio cake recipe is moist and packed with a nutty, delicious flavor that everyone will love.
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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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