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NEW this week: We’ve refreshed our meal plan categories to make it even easier to find recipes that fit your schedule, cravings, and lifestyle. Feel free to mix and match meals throughout the week to create a plan that works best for your family!
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 #236
Each week, I share a FREE meal plan that consists of 6 dinner ideas (Monday-Friday plus Sunday Dinner), 6 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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Zero Stress Suppers
Sausage Penne Pasta
20 mins
Baked Parmesan Asparagus
25 mins
Zero Stress Suppers are quick, easy, and flavorful meals perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table with minimal effort. Click here for more Quick Dinner Ideas.
- Sausage Penne Pasta is a flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes, with savory Italian sausage and a rich, creamy sauce that coats every bite.
- Freezer meal. Freeze in a Ziploc for up to 2-3 months. Thaw and reheat on the stovetop. Add a little more milk or cream to help smooth out the texture.
- This Baked Parmesan Asparagus is the yummiest way to eat veggies! It takes just 10 min.
Lil’ Luna Legends
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
14 mins
Lil’ Luna Legends are the most loved, tried & true classic recipes that have stood the test of time and earned “legend” status in our kitchen. Click here for more of our favorite healthy recipes.
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies are on the table in minutes and easy to clean up! This healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep ahead of time. Chop most of the vegetables 1-2 days ahead and store in the fridge.
- These copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits whip up in under 15 minutes, and they taste even better than the real thing!
No Complaint Dinners
Pizza Casserole
30 mins
Air Fryer Zucchini
30 mins
These No Complaint Dinners are so kid-friendly that even picky eaters will happily clean off their plates. See Dinner Ideas for Kids for more favorite recipes.
- Easy cheesy Pizza Casserole is prepped in under 10 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients for a dinner win that the whole family loves!
- Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini will give you all the flavor and none of the guilt! This healthy version still packs the flavor punch.
Chicken Night, Done Right
Salsa Chicken
40 mins
Cilantro Lime Rice
30 mins
Chicken Night, Done Right features easy, flavorful chicken recipes the whole family will look forward to every week. Check out our Chicken Recipe page for more ideas.
- This Salsa Chicken is your ticket to a delicious meal that the whole family will love! And it’s all baked in one pan for easy clean up!
- Our homemade Cilantro Lime Rice is fresh, zesty, and the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, and more!
Worth the Hype
Crockpot Orange Chicken
6 hrs 20 mins
Asian Noodle Salad
10 mins
Worth the Hype is where you’ll find buzzworthy bites, comforting favorites, and recipes that are too good to miss. Click here for more Asian Dinner Ideas.
- This easy Crockpot Orange Chicken tastes better than takeout. Coated with orange sauce, it cooks to perfection, making it a family favorite!
- Asian Noodle Salad tosses coleslaw, linguine, chicken, and fried wonton strips covered in a delicious homemade Asian dressing! It’s great for BBQs and any Asian meal.
Sunday Best
Easy Lasagna Recipe
1 hr 10 mins
Garlic Knot Recipe
20 mins
These Sunday Best recipes bring everyone together with warm, satisfying meals worthy of your weekend dinner table. Check out this post for more Sunday Dinner Ideas.
- This BEST Homemade Lasagna is rich and cheesy and packed with meat. Create perfect layered lasagna with these easy-to-follow steps!
- This buttery-soft Homemade Garlic Knot recipe whips up in under 20 minutes and makes a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
Dessert
1 Coconut Cream Pie Bars Recipe
For More Desserts
Dessert Bars
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