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Hey busy moms, this week’s menu is your new best friend! With picky eater approved flavors and easy recipes, you can get dinner on the table in no time—and keep everyone happily fed.
Meal planning is a total game changer, saving you time while keeping meals delicious and exciting! It lets you mix up flavors and ingredients, ensuring fresh, homemade meals all week. Plus, it helps you avoid last-minute takeout and lets you enjoy new recipes—making mealtime both easy AND you are able to enjoy it with your fam!
Monday: Taco Casserole
Tuesday: Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken
Wednesday: Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Thursday: The Best Manicotti EVER!
Friday: Fish and Chips
Easy Taco Casserole
Easy taco casserole is beef, cheese, and tortilla chips layered up and loaded with rich flavor throughout. It is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dinner that will be a hit with everyone!
Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken
Sticky Asian glazed chicken is tender and juicy chicken coated in a sticky-sweet Asian sauce. This meal is ready in just thirty minutes, and the flavor is incredible!
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
This juicy Instant Pot pork tenderloin is the perfect choice for dinner! It cooks up in 15 minutes and is full of so much flavor!
The Best Manicotti EVER!
This manicotti is filled with 3 kinds of cheese and baked to absolute perfection! It’s comfort food at its finest that everyone will go crazy over! It’s definitely sure to please a large crowd!
Fish and Chips
How Many Does It Feed?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides five meals that will feed 4-6 (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.
Why Should I Meal Plan?
If you haven’t tried planning your meals ahead of time, this is going to be a game-changer for you! Here’s why I swear by meal planning:
- Time Saver: No more 4:00 PM panic about dinner. With a menu plan, you know exactly what’s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.
- Money Saver: Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, then you’ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It’s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.
- Bye-Bye Takeout: When your dinners are planned ahead of time and groceries are stocked, you’re less likely to hit the drive-thru. Because you are cooking at home, that means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!
Yummy Desserts to Try!
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.
This story originally appeared on TheRecipeCritic
