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Weekly Meal Plan #228

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 steak taco recipe is marinated to perfection and bursting with fresh flavor! Theyโ€™re quick and easy for a perfect weeknight dinner.
  • Crockpot Spanish rice is full of delicious Mexican spices. This savory side tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant!

Tuesday – Italian

  • A lighter chicken asparagus pasta bake that is a favorite dish topped with Panko and baked to crispy perfection!!
  • With a simple citrus dressing, apple salad is packed with texture and simple, bright flavors. Itโ€™s refreshing and made in minutes!

Wednesday – Brinner

  • Breakfast egg rolls are filled with bacon and eggs and fried to crispy perfection for a tasty twist on breakfast!
  • A fresh and tasty easy fruit smoothie that takes minutes to make. It is filled with kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries and more!!

Thursday – Greek

  • Chicken Souvlaki is a savory kabob infused with Greek flavors. With marinated chicken, onions, and peppers, itโ€™s hearty and delicious.
  • Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! Itโ€™s perfectly light and refreshing.

Weekend – Classic

  • Easy Swedish meatballs made from both pork and beef are smothered in a creamy gravy. Itโ€™s the perfect dish for holiday entertaining!
  • Delicious, tender roasted broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe, especially because it so simple!

Dessert

1 Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
With a buttery shortbread crust and caramelized pecan filling, it's impossible not to love these sweet and nutty pecan pie bars!!
5 from 159 votes
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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 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 recipesโ€”each one tested in her kitchenโ€”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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