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Weโve 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 six main dish ideas with accompanying side dishes and a dessert to top it all off!

Weekly Meal Plan #257
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
Baked Ravioli
21 mins
Cheesy Garlic Bread
20 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.
- Easy cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! Itโs so cheesy and so tasty!
- This is by far our favorite Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe. It takes minutes to put together and is SO cheesy and delicious. Itโs the perfect side dish for any meal, but especially for pasta and Italian dishes!
Lil’ Luna Legends
Lil’ Luna Legends are the most loved, tried & true classic recipes that have stood the test of time and earned โlegendโ status in our kitchen. Click here for more of our favorite Chili Recipes.
- Our easy Chili recipe is a quick one-pot dinner made with ground beef, beans, and a tomato base, simmered until thick and perfect with your favorite toppings.
- Cornbread Croutons are crunchy homemade croutons made from cornbread cubes tossed with olive oil and garlic salt, then baked until crisp.
No Complaint Dinners
Burgers in the Oven
30 mins
Broccoli Salad Recipe
2 hrs 10 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.
- Bake Burgers in the Oven for a quick-prep, easy grilling alternative that is just as juicy and packed with flavor!
- This homemade Broccoli Salad is fresh, crunchy and loaded with sweet and savory flavors perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
Chicken Night, Done Right
Chicken Chimichangas
35 mins
Calabacitas Recipe
25 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.
- Our crispy Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious, filled burrito fried to golden perfection. Itโs an Arizona original and a family favorite!
- Cheesy Calabacitas is a quick Mexican side dish with zucchini, squash, corn, & melty cheese, fresh, flavorful, and perfect for taco night!
Worth the Hype
Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup
4 hrs 25 mins
Bread Bowl Recipe
2 hrs 5 mins
Worth the Hype is where youโll find buzzworthy bites, comforting favorites, and recipes that are too good to miss. Click here for more Crockpot Soup Recipes.
- This Baked Potato Soup is loaded with flavor and is filled with russet and red potatoes, carrots, bacon, cheese, and more.
- This easy Bread Bowl Recipe makes six soft, golden homemade bowls that are perfect for filling with soup, chili, or hearty stew.
Sunday Best
Easy Meatloaf
1 hr 25 mins
Green Bean Salad
15 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.
- Our easy Meatloaf Recipe bakes tender and juicy with a sweet tangy ketchup glaze, easy to prep ahead and perfect for dinner.
- Crisp and flavorful Green Bean Salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
Dessert
1 Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Recipe
For More Desserts
More Pumpkin + Chocolate
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
54 mins
Pumpkin Brownies
1 hr 3 mins
Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
7 hrs 25 mins
Download Our Fillable Meal Plan!
Click the link below to download a FREE meal plan template! You can add this week’s meals + your own; added bonus: there’s a section for your grocery list and notes.
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!
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