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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 #229
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
Taco Stuffed Shells
50 mins
Mexican Corn Salad
25 mins
- A twist on a classic – taco stuffed shells meld the best of two cuisines into one delectable dish with just the right amount of spice!!
- Grilled Mexican corn salad is a quick, easy twist on Elote. It’s a perfect side for pairing with your Mexican favorites!
Tuesday – Italian
Crockpot Spaghetti
8 hrs 10 mins
Cheesy Garlic Bread
20 mins
- Crockpot spaghetti is prepped in minutes and cooked low-and-slow for an easy homemade dinner any night of the week!
- 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!
Wednesday – Brinner
Fruit Salad Recipe
1 hr 20 mins
- Warm, gooey, and easy to make, this cinnamon roll casserole turns refrigerated rolls into a cozy breakfast everyone will love.
- This fruit salad includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits and a simply sweet dressing!
Thursday – Thanksgiving
Best Mashed Potatoes
35 mins
- Learn how to roast a turkey that’s golden, juicy, and full of flavor with this easy step-by-step recipe and homemade glaze.
- These are the BEST mashed potatoes that have become a holiday and family dinner staple – so creamy, buttery and beyond delicious.
Weekend – Classic
Turkey Tetrazzini
45 mins
Arugula Salad
10 mins
- Simple turkey tetrazzini is a flavorful pasta casserole, perfect for using leftover holiday turkey, but tasty year round!
- Fresh Arugula salad is loaded with healthy greens, juicy tomatoes, and parmesan shavings with pine nuts and creamy avocado on top!
Dessert
1 Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
For More Desserts
Pumpkin Pie
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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 Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!
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