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WEEKLY MEAL PLAN #39
Each week, I share with you a FREE meal plan that consists of 5 dinner ideas (Monday-Thursday plus one Weekend meal), 2 side dishes, and 1 dessert!
Included is a grocery list with EVERY ingredient you need for all the items on the meal plan.
This is meant to help simplify menu planning, shopping, and cooking so you can more easily enjoy meals with your family throughout the week!
TIP OF THE WEEK
Resurrection Rolls are a sweet + easy roll that can be used for the Easter holiday. Try having little hands help you make these and use them for a fun (and delicious) object lesson!
A few tips when making these:
- You can use other types of rolls, but crescent is easy!
- Make sure the edges are sealed tight. The marshmallow likes to ooze out.
- Pull off the baking sheet quickly after they cook so the marshmallow doesn’t harden onto the pan.
SEE THE POST for ways to teach about Christ’s Resurrection using these rolls!
BENEFITS OF MEAL PLANNING
There’s nothing worse than the dread every time a family members asks, “What’s for dinner??” And your answer is “I have no clue.” Having a meal plan for the week eliminates that completely, which is the number one benefit in my book!
Besides having a game plan in place, there are several other benefits of meal planning, including:
- Cost: When you have a plan set in place, and a specific list of groceries, you eliminate cost wasted on impulse items or produce that never gets used.
- Decrease Waste: No wasted money, and no wasted food! Having a set grocery list will help to avoid both of those issues.
- Variety: Our meal plans specifically include a lot of variety, with Mexican, Italian, Breakfast for Dinner, and so much more! You can expose your family’s palates to all kinds of meals.
- No Indecision: Did you know there’s such thing as “indecision fatigue”? The idea is that when you can’t make a decision on something (like what to make for dinner) it actually makes you mentally fatigued. When dinners are already planned out, though, you avoid indecision completely!
- Health: When you plan for/anticipate making well-rounded meals, you’re much more likely to actually make them rather than defaulting to convenient boxed meals, or unhealthy fast food!
As you can see, there are so many benefits to meal planning!
And if you want to create your own menu, be sure to check out all our recipes and visit our recipe pages, including: Main Dish, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!
Monday
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
If you’re looking for a hearty soup recipe, look no further than this delicious White Chicken Chili Recipe! Loaded with chicken, beans, cheese, and lots of spices, this white chili has become a new favorite!! Best of all, it’s ready in 30 minutes or less!
It’s nearly impossible to enjoy a bowl of this chili without some Cornbread on the side. Or, if you like a little more heat, try the Mexican Cornbread!
Tuesday
STUFFED SHELLS
Stuffed Shells is simple, cheesy and bakes in only 30 minutes. It’s a perfect busy weeknight meal the entire family will love!
We love to serve these hearty stuffed shells with some Cheesy Garlic Bread or a simple Caesar Salad.
wednesday
bREAKFAST CRESCENT RING
Delicious bacon and pepper-filled eggs inside a ring of delicious crescent roll dough. It’s our new favorite breakfast recipe!
You can fill your crescent ring with all of your favorite breakfast fixings, like bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, vegetables, or even hash browns. The possibilities are endless!
Thursday
STEAK AND TORTELLINI SALAD
A family favorite – Steak and Tortellini Salad is hearty and refreshing. Tortellini, sirloin & romaine in a creamy pesto dressing is a must-have!
The pesto dressing included in the post is delicious, but this salad also tastes amazing with Homemade Ranch Dressing.
Weekend
FRIED CHICKEN BREAST
Crispy fried chicken breast topped with arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and a delicious lemon vinaigrette – one of the best chicken recipes!
Serve your chicken breast with the Asparagus and Potatoes Medley, one of the sides of the week this week!
Sides of the week
Our Top Two Choices
Asparagus and Potatoes Medley is made from delicious potatoes and asparagus mixed together with bacon, butter and more. It’s a great side dish to any meal!
It’s great for accompanying meat dishes, like chicken or steak, and this week it pairs perfectly with the Fried Chicken Breast!
Resurrection Rolls are a special Easter tradition. They are a simple and help teach a sweet lesson about the holiday.
Be sure to check out the tip of the week for helpful hints on making your rolls perfectly, and see the post for ideas about Easter object lessons you can teach to kids while making/eating them!
Dessert of the WEek
CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES
Topped with a heavenly brown sugar cream cheese frosting, these moist Carrot Cake cupcakes have just the right amount of spice, and will be perfect for any Spring or Easter celebrations!
For more Carrot Desserts try:
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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 Dish, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers and Breakfast!
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