Weekly Meal Plan

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Each week I share a meal plan that is packed with easy to make recipes, with variety, AND I try to repurpose leftovers from at least one meal each and every week to minimize time spent in the kitchen and maximize time spent enjoying life! 

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Meal Plan – Week 144

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Monday

• Main Dish: – Million Dollar Chicken – This creamy chicken dish lives up to its name! With hundreds of 5 star reviews and just minutes of prep, this dinner is a sure fire win in our house!
• Side Dish:
  • Pan Roasted Green Beans with Bacon– This easy recipe makes the BEST green beans!
  • Ranch Smashed Potatoes– My favorite way to eat potatoes! These are so good.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce– One of those it seems fancy kind of recipes, but is really super quick and easy. Elevate your weeknight with this easy dinner the whole family can enjoy!
• Side Dish:
  • Sautéed Spinach– Takes less than 5 minutes start to finish.
  • Pesto Caesar Tortellini Salad– This delicious salad is great as a side, and leftovers can double as a lunch through the week.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Meatballs Parmesan–  A tried and true recipe that readers LOVE! This is one the kids will enjoy just as much as the grown ups.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread– This is another side dish that can pull double duty for tomorrow!.
  • Side Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing– This is one of my all time favorite salad dressings it kinda tastes like olive garden creamy Italian dressing, yum!!!

Thursday

• Main Dish: One Pot Chicken Salsa Soup–  It doesn’t get much quicker or easier than this recipe, but the best part is that the kids DEVOURED it! They even asked for seconds!

• Side Dish:
  • Corn Bread– This is perfect for dunking or eating on the side!.

Friday

• Main Dish: Meatball Subs– Use leftovers from Wednesday to make this EASY family favorite dinner.
• Side dish:
  • Baked Potato Wedges– Quick and the kids love them!
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– Great for getting in lots of veggies in a really delicious way.
    
• Dessert – Cranberry Cake– I look forward to this time of year for many reasons, but especially for making and eating this cake!! Pro tip: it make the PERFECT breakfast with a cup of coffee too.

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken Dip– My personal friends always want me to bring this to the party because it is so good!! Hot, creamy, cheesy, and hearty with chunks of chicken, it is everything a delicious dip should be!

Meal Plan – Week 143

Monday

• Main Dish: – Cream of Mushroom Chicken– This creamy chicken is the perfect quick meal to start the week! I have been told that even picky eaters gobble this up!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– Mashed potatoes are perfect for making a bed o serve the roast right on top of. It gives you a great place for all those drippings to soak in!
  • Roasted Vegetables– This is the easiest and absolute tastiest way to make veggies in my opinion!.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Drumsticks– These are perfect for leading up to Thanksgiving because they are fast and reheat well for lunch or snacks through out the next day or two!
• Side Dish:
  • Corn on the Cob- grab it fresh or frozen.
  • Beans- Try these easy black beans (made from canned beans!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Roast Beef Sliders–  We are keeping it light tonight in anticipation of the big day tomorrow. BONUS- if you have leftovers they make a great light lunch before Thanksgiving dinner!
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– This is another side dish that can pull double duty for tomorrow!.
  • Baked Potato Wedges– This salad is fast, delicious, and saves well if you have leftovers!

Thursday

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Friday

• Main Dish: LEFTOVERS– I like to make grilled sandwiches with turkey, white cheese, and cranberry sauce!!
• Dessert – Apple Pie with Cornmeal Crust– This pie takes a little time, but it is SO WORTH IT!! This is the best apple pie I have ever made, and I have been making it for years because there is just never anything better.

Appetizer

• Crockpot Party Meatballs– This classic party appetizer always is around during the holiday season! With tangy flavors and the ease of a crock pot it is perfect whether you need to bring to a pot luck or have something your family can graze on throughout the day!

Meal Plan – Week 142

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mississippi Pot Roast– This is THE BEST Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe. With just minutes of prep, this this the most easy and delicious way to start off the week! The comforting flavors in this recipe are among some of my all time favorite.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– Mashed potatoes are perfect for making a bed o serve the roast right on top of. It gives you a great place for all those drippings to soak in!
  • Roasted Vegetables– This is the easiest and absolute tastiest way to make veggies in my opinion!.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Green Chile Chicken Casserole– This recipe takes literal minutes of prep to get from the fridge to the oven! It has one of the most popular flavors on our website and is a huge crowd pleaser!
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings- Black bean corn salsa, Sour Cream, Salsa –  This homemade version is so EASY, Guacamole, Shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro
  • Rice- Try Cilantro Lime Rice or just plain white or brown rice
  • Beans- Try crock pot refried beans, or these easy black beans (made from canned beans!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Sausage Tortellini–  This easy pasta dish is made in minutes and filled with fresh and super cozy flavors. This is the epitome of a delicious and easy family pleasing weeknight dinner
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread– This are quick, classic, and so delicious! Highly recommend.
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad– This salad is fast, delicious, and saves well if you have leftovers!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Mississippi Roast Sliders– Cut sliders in half. Pile roast on the bottoms of the rolls. Add mozzarella, provolone, or fontina cheese. Top the rolls and brush with melted butter mixed with garlic salt, oregano, and minced onion. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches are heated through.
  
  • Sides:
    • Baked Potato Wedges– Gives you that French Fry vibe with a lighter healthier baked option!
    • Side Salad with Ranch– This homemade ranch takes 5 minutes to make and is the BEST! It will 100% take your salad to the next level!

Friday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup– One of the all-time most popular recipes on my site- this easy potato soup recipe is a hit because it is amazingly delicious, but so easy to make!!
  • Side:
    • Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad– So simple, but so delicious! These flavors make quite the delicious side and can be a fantastic lunch the next day!
      
• Dessert – Soft and Thick Sugar Cookies– These big, thick, bakery style cookies are a favorite, especially around the holidays. I love them best topped with my buttercream frosting!!

Appetizer

• Crockpot Party Meatballs– This classic party appetizer always is around during the holiday season! With tangy flavors and the ease of a crock pot it is perfect whether you need to bring to a pot luck or have something your family can graze on throughout the day!

Meal Plan – Week 141

Monday

• Main Dish: – Spinach Artichoke Chicken– With just minutes of prep, this this the most easy and delicious way to start off the week! The comforting flavors in this recipe are among some of my all time favorite. It doesn’t get much better than tender chicken smothered in creamy spinach and artichokes!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– Love serving the chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes to soak up all of that amazing creamy sauce!
  • Garlic Bread– My kids can’t have this meal without garlic bread and this is our favorite recipe.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Ground Turkey Tacos– These tacos are lighted up with ground turkey, but are so flavorful you will just be thinking how delicious they are, not how healthy! Serve them up in shells, or burrito bowl style with lots of toppings!
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings- Black bean corn salsa, Sour Cream, Salsa –  This homemade version is so EASY, Guacamole, Shredded, cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro
  • Rice- Try Cilantro Lime Rice or my easy Tex-Mex style rice
  • Beans- Try crock pot refried beans, or these easy black beans (made from canned beans!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Brown Butter Spinach Tortellini–  The rich butter sauce makes this 20 minute tortellini pasta dinner over the top delicious. This meal is written as meatless, but you can add in diced ham or shredded (or rotisserie) chicken if you prefer more protein.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Roasted Veggies– This are quick, classic, and so delicious! Highly recommend.
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad– This salad is fast, delicious, and saves well if you have leftovers!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Classic Taco Salad  – This easy meal gives Tuesday’s leftovers new life! This classic taco salad recipe is one of the only ways that my kids LOVE to eat salad! SO many of their favorite flavors they don’t even notice all the veggies they are eating!
  • Sides:
    • Guacamole– Tastes just like the restaurant kind and I love. topile it on top of this sald!
    • Ranch– This homemade ranch takes 5 minutes to make and is the BEST! It will 100% take your sald to the next level!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Wild Rice Soup– This soup is my best friend’s favorite recipe that I make. She tells me that she makes it at least once a week in the winter months. It is cozy, comforting, loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and rice and a family favorite!!
  • Side:
    • Side salad- So some simple mixed greens with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette and a sprinkle of parmesan.
      
• Dessert – White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies– These big, thick, bakery style cookies are almost irresistible!!

Appetizer

• Crispy Toasted Tortellini– This is the last recipe on the list, but the #1 must try this week! These are so simple and perfect for snacking, an appetizer or even a fun lunch. Toasty, garlicky and crisp on the outside, and tender and cheesy on the inside. Trust me on this. You need these in your life!!

Meal Plan – Week 140

Monday

• Main Dish: – Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs– This brand new recipe is already getting rave reviews! One reader says “TOTAL hit for dinner! Made 6 servings for 3 people and there were no leftovers! Fantastic! Will add this to our weekly meals!!”. With only 1 pan and 6 ingredients, it is perfect for a busy night!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice– My #1 pick for this dish. You can do simple white or brown rice, or if you want to make it extra hearty, you can try our popular chicken fried rice or steak fried rice. You can also use cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
  • Green Beans– Try either the classic or asian style of these roasted green beans.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef– What I love most about this recipe is that each person can easily customize it for their taste preferences. For us, the kids get it served in tortillas, and the adults get it burrito bowl style.
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Street Corn Casserole– One of our all time favorites!
  • Toppings- Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Salsa –  This homemade version is so EASY, Guacamole, Shredded, cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cajun Chicken Pasta–  This creamy pasta is so quick and easy and SOOOOO GOOD! It can have a small kick depending on the cajun seasoning you use.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Roasted Veggies– This are quick, classic, and so delicious! Highly recommend.
  • Garlic Bread– The best recipe!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Perfect Baked Chicken Tenders  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner. The homemade ranch takes 5 minutes to make and is the BEST! You have to try it!

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Potato Soup– This soup is a reader favorite and can be made in the slow cooker or Instant pot. Serve it up with a variety of toppings and let everyone make their own bowl topped with their choice of toppings.
  • Side:
    • Toppings- cheese, onion, bacon, sour cream, etc.
      
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip– Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Meal Plan – Week 139

Monday

• Main Dish: – French Onion Meatballs– All the classic flavors of delicious French onion soup in a super hearty, family friendly, ONE PAN dinner! These meatballs have so much flavor and are surprisingly easy to make.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– our #1 for this recipe! I like the meatballs right on top.
  • Garlic Bread– our favorite recipe, and many agree… it IS THE BEST!
  • Roasted Vegetable Medley– These are the perfect healthy side dish.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers– This is one of my favorites! Tangy peppers stuffed with cheese, chicken, black beans and corn. So much flavor, a little different than the norm, but quick to make!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Rice– This one pan recipe is our FAVORITE!
  • Sautéed Peppers and Onions– This is one of my favorite quick and healthy sides. As a bonus I love to make extra so I can keep it in the fridge to pop into wraps, and salads through the week.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Skillet Strip Steak with garlic butter–  A quick and easy way to make steak a weeknight dinner. You can save the leftovers for an easy delicious dinner on Friday.
• Side Dish:
  • Parmesan Ranch Smashed Potatoes– This recipe is one that is hard to stop eating. The crispy edges and crazy flavor is just too good!
  • Roasted Green Beans– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Soup  – Let the slow cooker do the work for this simple and super yummy soup. Velvety broth with tender chicken, spinach, sun dried tomatoes makes the most amazingly delicious.
  • Sides:
    • Pesto Cheese Bread– This is a tasty twist on classic garlic bread and goes especially well with this soup!
    • Side salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette– A quick side salad is easy, and this homemade balsamic vinaigrette is so simple to make and a recipe people always rave about!
    • Baked potato

Friday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to start this easy Friday meal. This steak fried rice is one of the top rated recipes by my readers! You definitely don’t feel like you are eating leftovers.
  • Side:
    • Garlic Green Beans
    • Spring rolls
    • Cucumber Salad
      
• Dessert – Cornflake Cookies– These are the cookies I am known for. It may seem a little odd, but the cornflakes make these cookies irresistible!!

Appetizer

• BBQ Chicken Drumsticks– These can be a hearty appetizer or a light meal. The one thing that is certain is that they disappear quickly because they are so tasty!

Meal Plan – Week 138

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken and Stuffing Casserole– This casserole is SO EASY and SO DELICIOUS! Packed with veggies and savory fall flavors, this family-friendly casserole is the perfect weeknight meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Jiffy Corn Casserole– This is my all time favorite side dish and perfect for making with Chicken and Stuffing Casserole!
  • Baked Asparagus– This simple veggie complements the flavors of the casserole well!
  • Squash Casserole– Comfort food with comfort food!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet– I love this meal because it can be served customized to each person’s likes. My kids get tortillas, while my husband and I do bowls. Each family member gets to customize the toppings any way they want!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Rice or cauliflower rice
  • Black beans or refried beans
  • Toppings – Sour cream, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, black olives, guacamole, etc

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Outback Copycat Alice Springs Chicken–  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Roasted Green Beans– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Garlic Pork Tenderloin  – This recipe is quick and makes you feel fancy!! The pork tenderoil is super tender and easily made with just one skillet.
  • Sides:
    • Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad– This easy salad is the perfect side dish that is equally quick and delicious
    • Oven Roasted Vegetable Medley – One of my most favorite family recipes
    • Garlic Bread – This recipe has rave reviews!

Friday

• Main Dish: Creamy Cauliflower Soup– If you try any recipe this week, let it be this! Your kids may think they don’t like cauliflower, but this soup has changed many minds. It is just THAT good!!
  • Side:
    • Soup Toppings (pick a few)
      • Cheddar cheese
      • Crumbled bacon
      • Chives or green onions
      • Sour cream
      • Broccoli crowns
      • Chopped onions
        
• Dessert –
  • Best ever Fudge Brownies– I can’t get enough of these, and neither can my friends and family. I get regular requests to make them every single week!

Appetizer

• Party Meatballs– These are a football watching tradition and perfect for the fall weather. Let the crock pot do all the work!

Meal Plan – Week 137

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crockpot BBQ Brisket– Quick and easy, and so good! This recipe gives you that Texas BBQ flavor in an easy to make at home kinda way. Save the leftovers for the best “start with leftovers” recipe on Wed. My family LOVES it!!
• Side Dish:
  • Coleslaw– go with a traditional recipe, or spice it up with something new like this Sriracha Coleslaw!
  • Potatoes– Almost any variety, whether you like baked potatoes, potato salad, crispy smashed potatoes, baked potato wedges, creamy mashed potatoes, or even this delicious Cracker Barrel style hashbrown casserole! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Chicken Bake– This recipe is so loaded with flavor, veggies, and all sorts of goodness. It is perfect for a busy night and extra family friendly!
• Side Dish:
  • Cornbread- One of my personal favorites! Try this delicious all time favorite corn bread recipe.
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Brisket Tacos–  These irresistible Brisket Tacos are made with leftovers from Monday. I Will tell you to make sure to have a brisket big enough to give you a good amount of leftovers because my kids fight over these tacos!!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Street Corn Casserole– an all time favorite side dish (inspired by Torchy’s Tacos!)
  • Chips and dip – Think guacamole, salsa, queso, etc!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta – Bright and lemony, with super tender lightly breaded chicken, this pasta dish tastes like it is straight from a restaurant, not made at home in 20 minutes!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Bread– Our go-to recipe. It is just so good!
    • Pesto Roasted Vegetables– Love this flavor combination and it makes. aperfect light and healthy side for a pasta dinner

Friday

• Main Dish: Roast Beef Sliders– I shared this on Instagram this week and so many of you told me how much you love this recipe, so I thought it would be the perfect way to wrap up the week. If you have leftovers they can be reheated for lunch over the weekend too!
  • Side:
    • Caesar Pasta Salad
    • Quick Green Beans – There are 5 flavor options in this recipe, but my favorite for the roast beef sliders Pan Roasted Green Beans with Bacon.
      
• Dessert – Soft Bakery Style Sugar Cookies– These are soft and pillowy and just melt in your mouth! They are great alone and even better topped with buttercream frosting!

Appetizer

• LOADED Queso– This isn’t any old boring queso dip… This loaded queso packs in the flavor and is simple to make in just one skillet!

Meal Plan – Week 136

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Monday

• Main Dish: – Meatball Pasta Bake– As the season changes, this Meatball Pasta Bake becomes a go to at my house. First, because my kids are OBSESSED with it. And second because it is simple, hearty, filling, and crazy easy to make! Plus, you can prep it ahead, so it is ready to pop in the oven when you are.
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad– I like a simple salad with either this Olive Garden Copycat Creamy Italian Dressing, or this healthier Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Roasted Asparagus– A couldn’t be more simple side to pair with the couldn’t be easier pasta bake!
  • Garlic Bread– A family favorite and must for my kids! This is our favorite recipe! This is also a great garlic bread one for a twist on the traditional recipe. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Burrito Skillet– Burritos are one of those meals that the ENTIRE family can agree on. Filled with flavor and packed with rice, beans, meat, and toppings, they are equally delicious and filling.This Chicken Burrito Skillet takes everything you love from those huge stuffed burritos and packs the flavor into one loaded skillet!

• Side Dish:
  • Chips and Dip – Serve chips with your choice of salsa, guac, corn salsa, or queso!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Blackened Fish–  This can be made in just 15 minutes and is the perfect mid week dinner to check all of the boxes- Quick, heathy, DELICIOUS!!
• Side Dish:
  • Italian Quinoa Salad– This simple salad is a personal favorite because it has amazing flavor, and the leftovers are even better the next day, so I have extra delicious lunches ready to go.
  • Roasted Green Beans– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Panko Chicken with Honey Drizzle  – It really doesn’t get much easier than this Panko Chicken! With less than 10 minutes of prep and about 15 minutes of bake time, you have a main dish with tender juicy chicken crusted in a smokey perfectly crisp panko topping. Then to make it pure perfection a little honey drizzle to finish it off.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– This recipe is simple and so yummy (because bacon!)
    • Best EVER Corn Casserole– This recipe is not your average corn casserole it is AMAZING!!

Friday

• Main Dish: Spinach Artichoke Quiche– This makes a perfect light and easy dinner.
  • Side:
    • Tomato Soup– It doesn’t get any easier (or more delicious!!) than this easy recipe!
    • Side salad– Most any salad will pair well, but one of my favorites is simple arugula with parmesan and lemon vinaigrette, or this kale salad.
      
• Dessert – Cinnamon Swirl Cake– This is an amazingly delicious, tender, cake with the most yummy cinnamon swirl going through it. Perfect for a cozy night in…. or maybe even breakfast the next day!

Appetizer

• Million Dollar Dip– This appetizer is perfect for football watching, a potluck, or a game night with family or friends. It is no cook and only takes minutes, yet has the BEST flavor! Does it live up to its rich name? Let me know what you think!!

Meal Plan – Week 135

Monday

• Main Dish: – One Pan Tuscan Pork Chops – This recipe seems like something you would get at a restaurant, but only takes 20 minutes to make! Be prepared to be impressed with yourself when you make this easy dinner! {Pin it here}.
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta. You can also add a little cheater alfredo sauce to it if you want!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Salsa Chicken– This is a kid-favorite in our house, and amazingly easy to make! Just dump and bake! I like to serve it “bowl” style, where you start with rice and beans, add he chicken on top then top with all the toppings your heart desires!
• Side Dish:
  • Black beans – You can make black beans from scratch in the crock pot, or I share my secrets for how to making canned black beans taste so good here!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!
  • Toppings– Sour cream, guacamole, corn salsa, shredded lettuce , pico de gallo, crushed tortilla chips

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup–  This is my #1 soup recipe on my website, and it is AMAZING! It almost seems like cheating because this recipe is so easy, and so good!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Cheese bread– Perfect for dipping, gives a grilled cheese vibe, but faster to make for a crowd!
  • Salad with Creamy Italian dressing– A side salad is perfect for keeping the meal light, although this dressing is so good it might keep you coming back for more!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Baked Potato Wedges– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!

Friday

• Main Dish: Roast Beef Sliders– Quick. Easy. Perfect for some Friday fun! These little sandwiches pack in the flavor and can easily scale for a crowd.
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Veggies and Ranch dip- Your choice of carrots, celery, peppers, broccoli, etc. Serve with my homemade ranch for a REAL TREAT!!
• Dessert – Fudge Brownies– These are LITERALLY the BEST brownies I have ever had!! If you are a chocolate lover, you MUST make these soon!

Appetizer

• Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pinwheels– These are absolutely perfect for a day of watching football. Tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, , all in a easy, finger food format. I think you will love these!

Meal Plan – Week 134

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mesquite Chicken– This one dish recipe is packed with flavor and quick and easy to make. It is LOADED with all the good stuff and a great dinner idea the whole family will enjoy!
• Side Dish:
  • Baked Potato Wedges – I love these for the feel of french fries but made a little healthier and the kids love them because they are DELICIOUS!
  • Broccoli Salad– this yummy cold salad can be prepared in advance and leftovers make great lunches for the week! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Beef Enchilada Soup– Perfect for the incoming fall weather, this soup is a hit with the grown up s and the kids.
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings– Top it with your choice of avocado, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
  • Buttermilk Cornbread– If you have the time I 100% recommend this cornbread to go with the BBQ Chicken. SO GOOD!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Tomato Basil Pasta– This quick and easy pasta has the most AMAZING creamy, rich, tomato-y sauce! Add that to the fact it can be made in as little as 20 minutes and it is the perfect busy-night, mid-week kinda meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Antipasto Salad– A great way to add some protein to this easy dinner!
  • Garlic Roasted Vegetable Medley– My go to veggie side dish. So easy and so tasty!
  • Pesto Cheese Bread– Can’t go wrong with cheesy bread!

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes – Use leftovers from Monday, or grab a rotisserie chicken and use that! Cut and fluff freshly baked potatoes. Add chopped mesquite chicken breast, and top with additional cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted then top with sour cream, bacon, chives, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
  • Sides:
    • Salad- A simple green salad with ranch dressing can’t be beat! Use my homemade buttermilk ranch recipe for a special treat!

Friday

• Main Dish: Skillet Ranch Chicken – This has been a family favorite for YEARS. Perfect for an easy Friday night, these “grown up chicken nuggets” are quick, healthy, and full of delicious flavor!
  • Side:
    • Smashed Potatoes– Crispy and delicious oven potatoes
    • Fruit Salad- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
      
• Dessert – Key Lime Cookies– These sweet and tangy cookies are SO ADDICTING! Be warned!

Appetizer

• Black Bean and Corn Salsa– The great thing about this dip is not only is it delicious, but it makes a great healthy option to keep in the fridge and snack on all week.

Meal Plan – Week 133

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mississippi Pot Roast– There are many recipes for how to make a Mississippi Pot Roast out there, but this one is THE BEST! Made with only 5 simple ingredients and a crockpot, this recipe produces the most, tender, juicy, rich, flavorful, pot roast, and couldn’t be more quick and easy to make.
• Side Dish:
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Our go to mashed potato recipe.
  • Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts– Even my kids like brussels sprouts this way!!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Fajita Casserole– This casserole is so EASY and ridiculously delicious!! There will definitely be a fight for the leftovers (if you have any!!)
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Roasted Veggies – These are a great wholesome addition!
  • Cornbread – Try my quick Mexican style cornbread, OR our homemade buttermilk cornbread!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Turkey Meatballs–  Readers have been raving about how tender and delicious these are since they first posted years ago! Make a big batch because we will use them twice this week for ease!
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta with marinara– Grab a package of your favorite pasta and a jar of marinara for a classic meal
  • Garlic Bread– This is THE BEST recipe! You have to try it!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Hawaiian Steak  – Set the steak in the easy (super kid friendly) marinade, and then grill them up or cook them on the stove quickly when dinner time hits.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad– This easy salad has great flavors and makes an even better lunch the next day.

Friday

• Main Dish: Garlic Turkey Meatball Subs– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to start this easy Friday meal! It is always a crowd pleaser
  • Side:
    • Tomato Soup– This recipe is so easy and SO delicious!
    • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– The best flavor combo for your broccoli!
      
• Dessert – No Bake Cookies– So rich and fudgy, if you are a chocolate and peanut butter lover, these are a MUST make!

Appetizer

• Garlic Chicken Bites– These are like grown up chicken nuggets! In my opinion, the BEST munchie for watching the big game!

Meal Plan – Week 132

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs– With only THREE ingredients and 5 min of prep, you can make the most tender JUICY chicken of all time. This recipe is a must try.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes – These are our go to recipe. SO GOOD!
  • Roasted Green Beans– Too easy, kid friendly, and there are several flavor options to choose from! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Pineapple Salsa Chicken– This recipe is one I make ALL SUMMER LONG. It is perfect for the grill or in a skillet. Really, it is so, so, so good!!
• Side Dish:
  • Refried Beans – You will not believe how easy these are to make!!
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Beef & Rice Casserole–  This easy casserole comes together quickly and makes a hearty delicious meal, all in one casserole dish!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad with Creamy Italian Dressing– This salad dressing is SO worth the 5 minutes it takes to make it!!
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Million Dollar Pork Chops  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Sautéed Spinach– There isn’t an easier or healthier side dish than this!!

Friday

• Main Dish: Cheater Homemade Alfredo Sauce– This fun Friday dinner gives you all the flavor of a rich delicious alfredo sauce in JUST MINUTES!! Optional make these Italian Chicken Cutlets to go with it!
  • Side:
    • Pasta- fettuccini is traditional, but any pasta you have on hand will be just as delicious.
    • Garlic Roasted Veggies–  I love these right on top of the pasta, but goes well on the side too!
      
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken Dip– I have been thinking of our neighbors to the west in Louisiana all week long. This might be the best dip you have ever had, and it is perfect for football watching!

Meal Plan – Week 131

Monday

• Main Dish: – Lasagna Chicken Bake– This dinner is full of tender chicken breast and lots of cheesy, saucy goodness! I takes literal minutes of prep and brings all that delicious lasagna flavor to a quick and easy chicken dinner.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Roasted Veggies – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Garlic Bread– Never too much garlic in an Italian style meal!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas– I was born and raised and in Texas, and this is my all time favorite way to make fajitas! I recently had a friend tell me “This is the best chicken I have EVER made! My husband is going to be so excited to eat dinner tonight!” Make sure to save some leftovers for dinner later this week!
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas – flour are traditional, but you can use corn as a gluten free option, or lettuce wraps to keep it healthy and lighter.
  • Fajita set up – The traditional restaurant style set up for fajitas includes, rice, refried beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. I like to add shredded cheese to the plate too, but you can choose what ever you like!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole–  The ultimate family friendly casserole (or hot dish depending where you are from!) It is loaded with ground beef, cheesy, green beans, and the most delicious sauce, then topped off with crispy tater tots to win over all the kids at the table.
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Broccoli– The best way to make broccoli IMO!
  • Pasta Salad– This is yummy, easy, and the leftovers make great lunches!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers – We made over this recipe to keep all the classic delicious taste, but in more of a quick and easy dump and bake kinda way for the busiest nights.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes– I love to combine all the flavor in this dish on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes!
    • Pesto Cheese Bread– Simple recipe that is just SO delicious.

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Fajita Nachos– My kids ALL TIME FAVORITE DINNER – Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal! You won’t be disappointed!
  • Side:
    • Guacamole
    • Easy Black Bean Corn Salsa
      
• Dessert – Lemon Meltaway Cookies– These are the most popular cookie on my site, and for a good reason!! They a full of lemony flavor and just melt in your mouth. YUM!

Appetizer

• Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets– These are a hit with everyone around here! They can be a meal, but we love to make them as an appetizer and serve with tooth picks for grazing with dipping sauces like our homemade ranch dressing or honey mustard sauce.

Meal Plan – Week 130

Monday

• Main Dish: – BBQ Pork Sliders– Use this crock pot pulled pork recipe and grab some Hawaiian rolls to use as slider buns. This is a great way to start the week because the leftovers are so versatile!
• Side Dish:
  • Watermelon – Quick and easy, and the best time of year to enjoy it.
  • Broccoli Slaw– You can pile this on the sandwich or eat it on the side. My kids really enjoy this version with apples! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet– This one skillet dinner has all the flavor and is perfect for a busy night and is perfect if you have a pound of ground beef ready to use. My husband and I like to eat it in a bowl with toppings, while my kids eat i wrapped in a tortilla.
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings –
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Sour cream
    • Guacamole
    • Black olives
    • Jalapeno ranch dressing
    • Pico de Gallo

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Alice Springs Chicken–  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat with layers of tender chicken breast, honey mustard, sweet onion, and cheese.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Garlic roasted veggies– The classic way. Simple and delicious!
  • Garlic bread- Perfect to bring it all together.

Thursday

• Main Dish: Pulled Pork Stuffed Baked Potatoes  – Use the leftovers from Monday to make this meal EASY! You can also grab pre-cooked pulled pork at the store (as in the video example.) Bake potatoes and split in half. Stuff with pulled pork and top with cheese. Bake in the oven at 350 until heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove and top with sour cream and green onions.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Parmesan Broccoli– This easy roasted broccoli is the only way my kids like to eat it, and it can cook right alongside the potatoes.
    • Buttermilk Cornbread– A slice of this cornbread makes this dinner pure heaven!

Friday

• Main Dish: Tuscan Tomato Tortellini Soup- This soup is so simple and so delicious. It is a great Friday night meal, and leftovers are always a hit for an easy lunch or dinner over the weekend.
  • Side:
    • Garlic Cheese Bread– This is like a grilled cheese, without all the effort. Perfect for dipping.
    • Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad– Make with our without. thechicken for a great compliment to the soup.
• Dessert – Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies- These are my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. I probably made 100 dozen cookies experimenting and finally got to this recipe which is the absolute BEST if you liek thick and chewy cookies!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip– Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Meal Plan – Week 129

Monday

• Main Dish: – Lasagna Chicken Bake– Packed with ALL the delicious flavor of Lasagna, but WAY quicker to make, this protein packed chicken dinner is fast and filling for a busy week night win. Plus, the kids were obsessed with the cheesy sauce!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – You need this to soak up all the delicious sauce!!
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta, or if you want to keep it lighter, you can use spaghetti squash, zoodles etc.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Zucchini Enchilada Bake– It’s zucchini season, and this Mexican style casserole is one of my favorite ways to use it!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing Cilantro ranch dressing
  • Toppings – Add sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo to the top for even more deliciousness!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Tuscan Chicken– This recipe is a reader favorite! The combination of how easy it is to prep and how delicious the end result is to eat, is a rare combination!
• Side Dish:
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes – These work well if you want to scoop the meat and juices right on top!
• Italian Tortellini Salad– Love this as a compliment, and the leftovers make great lunches.

Thursday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice  – This is a regular family request, and conveniently, one of my fastest recipes to make!
  • Sides:
    • Yum Yum Sauce– We can’t make it without the sauce that goes on top!
    • Sriracha Slaw– If you don’t mind a little spice, this is my favorite side (I actually put it right on top!)

Friday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Tenders– Perfect for a fun Friday meal, these healthier chicken tenders are easy to make, easy to clean up, and so, so good.
  • Side:
    • Dipping Sauce- my favorites are homemade ranch (easier than you may think!), or honey mustard sauce.
    • Baked Potato Wedges– These can cook alongside the chicken and have all the french fry vibes.
• Dessert – Smores Bars– All the great flavor in a campfire free version!

Appetizer

• Jalapeno Ranch Dip– This recipe is used more at our house for dipping than it is for salad dressing. It is amazing with ruffles or tortilla chips, a veggie tray, or any type of fried food. I am “famous” for this recipe locally and always asked to bring it if I go somewhere! (You can adjust the heat so it is very mild, or more spicy based on your preference)

Meal Plan – Week 128

Monday

• Main Dish: – Baked Feta Chicken– This dish was inspired by the viral Baked Feta Pasta recipe and it is definitely worth all the hype. Tender chicken is nestled in a rich and cheesy tomato sauce and can be served in a number of delicious ways. It is quick, easy, and most importantly, SO DELICIOUS!!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Taco Skillet– This one dish wonder is packed with flavor and kid approved! My favorite part is that you can serve it as tacos for the kids, and as a salad, burrito bowl or other lighter option for the grown ups.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Tortillas + Toppings – Try pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole. YUM!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Creamy Chicken with Asparagus–  One of my husband’s all time favorite recipes. This was inpsired by a classic Italian dish. It is so simple, and just so delicious.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This is our favorite pairing because. we spoon the chicken. and sauce right over the top.
  • Garlic Bread– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Southwest Pork Chops – These tender, juicy, pork chops are packed with flavor and go great with almost any side dish.
  • Sides:
    • Pineapple jalapeno salsa– This goes so well served right over the top of the pork chops.
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!

Friday

• Main Dish: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole– This classic comfort food is always a hit with everyone in the family. Tender chicken with fluffy rice all baked in a ridiculously delicious sauce. It is the perfect thing to make for Friday dinner then eat the leftovers all weekend long!
  • Side:
    • Green beans– This is the easiest and most delicious way to make them.
    • Tomato Cucumber Salad– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Strawberry Oatmeal Bars– This is one of those recipes I look forward to making all summer long!! I can’t get enough!

Appetizer

• Tomato Mozzarella Salad– This fresh salad is great for an appetizer (serve as a salad or with tooth picks.) Or serve it as a snack or light lunch. So good!

Meal Plan – Week 127

Monday

• Main Dish: – Creamy Pesto Caesar Pasta– This recipe takes the cake for my favorite new summer recipe. It is quick, easy and filled with light and refreshing flavors. With only 6 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 15 minutes you can have this DELICIOUS meal on the table. (This pasta is the BEST for making it!)
• Optional Protein:
  • Baked Chicken Cutlets – These are fast, light and you can chop them up and serve it right on top.
  • Rotisserie Chicken- To make it extra quick, grab a rotisserie chicken. Pull and chop or shred into bite sized pieces. Serve on top or mix into the

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Burrito Skillet– This all in one dinner is a favorite because everyone in the family can agree it is delicious. Perfect for picky eaters, you can serve it up in a number of ways to make it any way your kids like.
• Serving ideas:
  • Tortillas – My kids like to roll it up in tortillas
  • Burrito Bowl – My husband and I eat it in a bowl topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. SO GOOD!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Tuscan Pot Roast–  This is not the same old boring crock pot pot roast. This tender, juicy pot roast gets RAVE reviews. The perfect comforting meal you can feel great about.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– Nothing better than tender pot roast and flavorful juices spooned over garlicky mashed potatoes!
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole  – Chicken and ham married in the most amazing (and amazingly easy to make) sauce. This dinner is one of the best!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Green Beans– this super simple side dish is great to compliment to the sauce!
    • Garlic Bread– our family favorite recipe

Friday

• Main Dish: Easy Pot Roast Patty Melts- Using the leftovers from Pile the leftover Tuscan Pot Roast between 2 slices of bread and add cheese (my favorite is mozzarella) then butter each side and grill over medium heat until golden.
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Fruit Salad- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Boston Cream Pie– Cold desserts are made for hot summer days!

Appetizer

• Party Meatballs- I love that these because they can pull double duty for lunches throughout the week.

Meal Plan – Week 126

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Sausage Tortellini– This dish combines tortellini, a hearty meat sauce, and lots of veggies in a winning family meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Garlic Bread- Our AMAZING family recipe 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Homemade Chicken Fajitas Skillet– I was born and raised in Texas and this is the easy method I use to make the BEST Chicken Fajitas!
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de gallo – Top it all off with one or all!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Firecracker Chicken–  This is such a crowd pleaser and just one of those recipes that feels impressive when you make it. As if you should have gotten it at a restaurant, not made it in your own kitchen. But it is simple and quick, and you can have it on the table in no time!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice– I serve the chicken right over a bed of rice (or cauli rice)
  • Roasted Green Beans– Make these and toss with a little soy sauce for the perfect compliment to the chicken.

Thursday

• Main Dish: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole  – If you have a pound of ground beef, this is the best way to use it! This simple casserole is a hit with the whole family!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Roasted Broccoli– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Hawaiian Chicken Tacos– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab your favorite wrap and layer the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Side:
    • Sriracha Coleslaw – This has a spicy kick and is the best with these tacos!
    • Chips and pineapple salsa– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Lemon Meltaway Cookies– These are among the best cookies I have ever had in my life! They are soft, melt in your mouth, and the perfect combo of sweet and tangy! If you haven’t tried them, do it ASAP!!

Appetizer

• Antipasto Salad– This is everything you love about a big Italian charcuterie platter in an easy and delicious salad form.

Meal Plan – Week 125

Monday

• Main Dish: – Garlic Herb Chicken Pillows– These are super quick and easy and always a hit with the family. Bonus- it is a great on the go dinner too!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Parmesan Broccoli – Arguably the best way ever to eat broccoli.
  • Rotini pasta salad– You can make this ahead, it also saves well to eat for lunches throughout the week. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Salsa Chicken– You can count the number. of ingredients in this recipe on ONE HAND! One of the best recipes with the fewest recipes out there!
• Side Dish:
  • Black beans – this crock pot recipe can’t be beat.
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Tastes just like Chipotle! This rice makes a great bed to serve the chicken on top of so you get all the delicious juices.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Sausage Tortellini–  This simple pasta dish is loaded with flavor (and sneaky veggies!)
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad– This salad is made over the top delicious with this homemade creamy Italian dressing! It makes just 5 minutes to make and I promise it will absolutely make the salad!!
  • Garlic Bread– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: 7 Layer Taco Casserole  – This may be my favorite way to eat a pound of ground beef! Layers on layers of deliciousness in this quick and easy casserole.
  • Sides:
    • Dips and chips– A few of my favorites are this tableside style guacamole, pico de gallo, and fresh corn salsa!

Friday

• Main Dish: Spinach Sausage Quiche– I think quiche may be one of the most under-rated dinners out there. This recipe is fast, easy, luscious and packed with flavor and protein, this meal does not disappoint!
  • Side:
    • Broccoli Bacon Salad– This salad is packed full of fresh broccoli in. alight an creamy dressing.
    • Italian Tortellini Salad– Tortellini salad adds a filling extra to this meal. Both of these salads are great for leftovers the next day too!
• Dessert – S’mores– Summer is the perfect time to make smores! Use a campfire, a backyard fire pit, or even the flame on your stove.

Appetizer

• Marinated Mozzarella– My personal favorite, this easy appetizer is simple and a crowd pleaser. I probably make this app more regularly than any other on the site because friends and family request it so much!

Meal Plan – Week 124

Monday

• Main Dish: – Lazy Lasagna– All you have to do is layer 4 ingredients to get this crowd pleasing casserole! My kids love this dinner and ask for it regularly.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Serve it with this creamy Italian dressing– SO GOOD!
  • Garlic Bread– our favorite recipe 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Spinach Chicken Bake– This one dish dinner is loaded with veggies, cheesy goodness, and tons of Mexican flavors.
• Side Dish:
  • Pinto beans – a side of beans makes it extra hearty
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Beef and Rice Casserole–  This quick and easy dinner packs lots of flavor in a hearty casserole. All you need is ground beef and a few pantry ingredients.
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Asparagus– I love that this can bake right beside the casserole!
  • Pesto Cheese Bread– So much flavor — And so easy to make!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Ranch Baked Chicken Tenders– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab your favorite wrap and layer the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Side:
    • Baked Potato Wedges
    • Dipping Sauces- My favorites are Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce, and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.
• Dessert – Cookies and Cream Parfaits– These look fancy, but take just a few ingredients and minutes to make!

Appetizer

• Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa– Nothing says summer like this fresh, healthy, and insanely delicious salsa!

Meal Plan – Week 123

Monday

• Main Dish: – Cream of Mushroom Chicken– This dish is classic comfort food ALL THE WAY! It takes literal minutes to get it in the oven and is packed with flavor and creamy goodness. I say this one is a must try!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Roasted Vegetables – Easy, fast, garlicky, and so delicious. A winning combo for. aside dish!
  • Rice- We like to serve the chicken right over the rice so that it soaks up every last drop of that delicious sauce. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Pork Chops– These easy pork chops can be made bone in or boneless based on what you have on hand. They are packed with delicious flavor and perfect for a refreshing summer meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Pineapple Salsa – Top it with this pineapple salsa for a ridiculously delicious combo.
  • Black Beans – You. can heat up a can, or make a big batch of this recipe in a crockpot!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Easy Steak Fried Rice–  This recipe. isa reader favorite because it is quick, easy, and everyone in the family loves it!
• Side Dish:
  • Drizzle sauce– Try our japanese steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce copycat recipe or if you like a kick, go with our spicy mayo!
  • Sriracha Coleslaw– My husband and I love to layer this on top of the rice, but if you want something more kid friendly, you can go with a little plain shredded cabbage!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast – We try to use the grill ast least oncec a week durinng the warm summer months. This recipe is our go-to for makign BBQ chicken on the grill.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– This light salad can be prepped ahead, and is extra delicious with the addition of crispy bacon!

Friday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Nachos– Use the leftovers from Thursday to make this family favorite Friday meal. Spread chips over a baking sheet sprinkle shredded cheese over the chips. Add rinsed and drained black beans and sweet corn and top with chopped BBQ chicken and more cheese. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and nachos are heated through. Top with a drizzle of BBQ sauce and your choice of sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.
  
• Dessert – Key Lime Cookies- You MUST TRY these cookies! They are seriously some of the best I have ever made and I get asked for the recipe by anyone who tried them!

Appetizer

• Hawaiian Meatballs– These are perfect for grazing since they can sit in the slow cooker and make a very hearty appetizer.

Meal Plan – Week 122

Monday

• Main Dish: – Million Dollar Pork Chops– This is a reader FAVORITE with tender baked pork chops and a creamy dreamy cheese topping all in one dish!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Roasted Vegetables – These can bake right alongside the pork chops.
  • Rotini Pasta Salad– Love making this on Monday so that we can eat leftovers for lunch all week!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Chicken Tinga– This easy slow cooker version of the classic is packed with flavor and a little kick! It makes perfect tacos or bowls, and my personal favorite is topping it off with a little shredded cabbage and jalapeno ranch!
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings – Try guacamole, sour cream, shredded cabbage or lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, etc.
  • Chips and salsa – This homemade salsa recipe is so easy to make in a blender, and you can freeze half for later!! Or get fancy and go with corn salsa, avocado mango salsa, or pineapple salsa
  • Rice and beans– my picks are cilantro lime rice and crock pot black beans

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Ultra Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole-  My husband’s favorite casserole for years, this one couldn’t be easier and is a kid favorite too!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Parmesan Broccoli– This recipe is super simple and our favorite way to eat broccoli!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet  – All the great flavor of Lasagna with none of the work! Best part is each person can customize how they want to eat it so it is perfect for families with special dietary needs or even picky eaters!
  • Sides:
    • Pasta– Use regular or a healthy alternative like zoodles or spaghetti squash!
    • Garlic Bread– Nothing better to go with lasagna, and this is the BEST recipe.
    • Sautéed Spinach– Quick and delicious side to get some veggies in!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad– This is absolutely the best summer recipe. It is light but hearty and will keep you full. You can eat it right away or take it in a container on the go. And it is a great way to get even picky eaters to enjoy salad!
  
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Swirl Bars– These are a retro recipe we have been making in my family for my whole life! They have a tender light peanut butter bar with the perfect swirl of rich chocolate going through them.

Appetizer

• Loaded Taco Dip– We can’t ever get enough of this! It is always the first thing gone at the party!

Meal Plan – Week 121

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mango Salsa Chicken– This dish is our family’s ALL TIME FAVORITE summer recipe. As soon as the weather warms up this goes on the menu and repeats all summer long! Even if it isn’t quite as warm as you want yet, this one will at least have you feeling like it!
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – A must for serving.
  • Black Beans– This is a bonus side that helps the meal go father and is a perfect pairing. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Taco Skillet– One pan FAST dinner that everyone loves. The best part is that each person can customize their plate just how they like it!
• Side Dish:
  • Bases– Shredded lettuce, tortillas, chips, rice, etc
  • Toppings – Tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, diced olives, shredded cheese, jalapeno ranch, etc!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce–  This is one of those meals that feels fancy, but really is just too easy! Transform a basic pork tenderloin into a flavor-packed tender, juicy cut drizzled in a mouth-watering garlic sauce, using every day ingredients and just one pan!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Casserole  – Comfort food at its finest! This dish gets rave reviews from readers and might be the EASIEST recipe of all time!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Bread– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Broccoli Bacon Ranch Salad– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Easy Chicken Cacciatore– Like the classic, but way less time and effort! This dish is made all in one casserole dish and packs in the flavors of the original.
  • Side:
    • Pasta
    • Side salad- serve with creamy Italian or balsamic vinaigrette.
• Dessert – White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies– These pack in those summer flavors in the most thick, chewy, delicious cookie ever!

Appetizer

• Homemade Blender Salsa- This is another recipe I like to make in a big batch at the beginning of summer and let the kids eat on it whenever they are hungry.

Meal Plan – Week 120

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Sausage Tortellini– This is the perfect family pasta dish. It has tender Italian Sausage, lots of veggies, and a rich red sauce. Best part? It comes together in minutes!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Side salad- take the extra 5 minutes to make this homemade balsamic vinaigrette. You won’t regret it! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Green Chile Chicken– This easy slow cooker meal is packed with flavor. I like to serve it “burrito bowl” style but you can use it in tacos, burritos, nachos, etc.
• Side Dish:
  • Rice – you can do white or brown rice, or make cilantro lime rice
  • Black Beans – Make it quick from the can, or if you plan ahead, make this crock pot beans recipe!
  • Toppings- some of my favorites are cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn salsa, guacamole, and shredded lettuce

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cajun Butter Steak– This recipe has a little kick, but it is OH SO GOOD. Fast to make and packed with flavor, you might eat every last crumb of this meal. Bonus- I love to make wraps, salads, and on the go meals if there are any leftovers.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Best way to have take out without the take out! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Chicken Cobb Salad– This loaded salad has all the good stuff! Layers of chicken, bacon, and tons of veggies. It is hearty enough to get you full, but light enough not to weigh you down. I also love it if you are feeding a crowd because you can make a big platter easily and it looks super pretty!
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • tomato soup– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bakes- I absolutely crave these when it has been too long. I love the rich flavor combined with the chewy texture of the oatmeal. So irresistible!

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip– My all time favorite summer dip. I could eat this stuff all day every day.

Meal Plan – Week 119

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crock Pot Thai Pork– This dish is one of my husband’s favorites! It is the perfect dump and go recipe to switch up the dinner rut and get some new and exciting flavors on the table. Bonus- This recipe has the best leftover ideas!
• Side Dish:
  • Jasmine rice- You can make plain white rice, or do cilantro lime rice for more flavor.
  • Sriracha Slaw– This has a kick but I LOVE it served with the pork! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Chicken Bake– This recipe has been a VIRAL hit – and for a good reason… Quick prep, packed with veggies, lots of great southwestern flavor, and hands off cooking! YES!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican style roasted veggies – A favorite easy side dish.
  • Mexican Style Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Thai Pork Wraps-  Use leftovers from Monday to make this easy and very delicious meal (plus it is great on the go!) Spread mayo on a large flatbread or tortilla. Add leftover pork, then top with pickled veggies such as radishes, carrots, or cucumbers. Add shredded cabbage for crunch. Garnish with cilantro and spicy mayo if desired.
• Side Dish:
  • Potato Chips– good when you need a meal fast!
  • Edamame- These are healthy, portable, and can be bought in the freezer section of almost any store!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner  – This dinner has it all on one baking sheet. Tender garlic parmesan coated chicken, lots of fresh veggies, and of course lots of flavor!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!

Friday

• Main Dish: Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad– This stuff is SO GOOD and so easy to make! It is the perfect cool and easy meal for warmer weather. It is perfect to make a big batch so you can eat and snack on it all weekend long!
  • Side:
    • Broccoli Slaw– Quick, simple, and wholesome!
    • Fruit Salad– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
      
• Dessert – Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies- These are absolutely to-die-for! They are a no fail recipe for super thick, soft, luxurious chocolate chip cookies!

Appetizer

• LOADED Taco Dip– Is it a dip? Is it a meal? It is up to you!

Week 118 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders– These are a staple at our house! They have all the delicious flavor of tender, white meat chicken tenders, but are baked to make them lighter and more wholesome. And did I mention they are DELICIOUS!?
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Potato Wedges – These are a light & easy way to serve “french fries” with your chicken tenders.
  • 4 Bean Curried Quinoa Salad– This salad is a summer favorite! It is packed with flavor and so easy to make! Plus, the leftovers make great lunches all week.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Burrito Skillet– We LOVE this one skillet meal! It packs in so much flavor in a kid-pleasing, easy to make dinner.
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and dip – Corn Salsa, guacamole, and jalapeno ranch are some of our favorites!
  • Tortillas – My kids like to pile it on a tortilla. I just like it in a bowl. It is up to you!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cheddar Bacon Tater Tot Casserole–  This simple oven casserole can be prepped earlier in the day and then baked with you are ready to eat to save time. It is hearty and SO good!
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Roasted Vegetables– One of my all time favorite side dishes!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad – Probably my personal favorite dinner, this simple meal idea takes the flavors of a caesar salad and packs it full of protein and pasta to make it extra hearty! My son doesn’t care for salad usually, but he even enjoys this one!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Bread– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Friday

• Main Dish: One Pan Teriyaki Beef and Rice– This meal is delicious and even quicker than take out on Friday night! All those delicious Asian style flavors packed in fast and easy to clean up one pot meal.
  • Side:
    • Yum Yum Sauce– Perfect for drizzling on top!
    • Sriracha Slaw– A great addition for the grown ups who like a little kick!
• Dessert – Magic Cookie Bars– These classic bars have layer upon layer of deliciousness baked right in!

Appetizer

• Italian Tortellini Salad– This is perfect to start any meal. It is a hearty salad filled with tender tortellini, veggies, and an irresistible dressing.

Week 117 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Chicken Pasta– This crowd pleasing pasta dish is filled with tender pan seared chicken and a creamy red sauce. Kids and and adults will agree it is SO GOOD!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are simple but packed with flavor and I love having exra for lunches through the week.
  • Garlic Bread– This is our go to recipe! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Green Chile Baked Pork Chops– This marinade is a family favorite and can be made on the grill, or in a skillet.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Jalapeno Popper Chicken–  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat.
• Side Dish:
  • Sautéed Spinach– This recipe is super simple and makes the meal extra wholesome.
  • Crock Pot Black Beans– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Oven Baked Potato Wedges– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner– Deliciosu fresh flavors all made super simple on just one sheet pan. This one might make the regular rotaion!
  • Side:
    • Rice
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Mexican Style Spinach Dip– This dip is super cheesy, extra creamy, packs in lots of spinach and is made extra delicious with a zesty twist!

Week 116 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Hawaiian Chicken– Perfect for spring weather, this dish brings in sweet and tangy flavors and couldn’t be easier!
• Side Dish:
  • White rice – I like to serve the chicken right on top.
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad- Simple, easy to make, and leftovers make a great lunch throughout the week.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Beef Enchilada Skillet– All the flavor of beef enchiladas with less time and less mess! What I love most though is that each family member can serve this just how they like it with no extra effort.
• Side Dish:
  • Sides/toppings – Tortillas, shredded lettuce, black olives, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, sour cream, etc
  • Crock Pot Black Beans – So much flavor and usually enough to freeze for later!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Parmesan–  This is my EASY go to way to make chicken parmesan in the oven. It is light, loved by everyone in the family, and SO DELICIOUS!
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta w alfredo sauce– My cheater alfredo sauce on pasta is my son’s absolute favorite way to have this meal!
  • Baked Garlic Veggies– Made EASY the classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice  – This recipe always gets awesome reviews from readers. It has the trifecta for dinner… easy + family friendly + delicious!
  • Sides:
    • Sauce– A drizzle of yum yum sauce for mild or a drizzle of spicy mayo if you like a kick! Adding the creamy sauce on top really takes it to the next level!
    • Sriracha Slaw– I love to add some extra veggies to the meal with this super simple sriracha coleslaw. I like mine right on top, but my husband eats it on the side.

Friday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Parm Subs– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to start this easy Friday meal. Split sub rolls and spread with butter and garlic salt. Broil for 3-5 min or until they are crispy and browned around the edges. Layer on the leftover chicken parm with additional sauce and cheese if desired, then bake at 350 until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Side:
    • Side salad- Toss with this creamy Italian dressing for a real treat!
    • Chips
• Dessert – Peanut butter Pretzel Brownies- These start with a mix and have the BEST combo of flavors! SO CRAZY GOOD!

Appetizer

• Creamy Chicken Fajita Dip- Grab these with a bag of chips and some friends and devour this amazing dip!

Week 115 Meal Plan

MONDAY

• Main Dish: – Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets– This wholesome twist on a classic is not only delicious, but can be made super quick for s busy night. The whole family wins when it is chicken nugget night! (check out the leftover recipes at the bottom of the post too!! YUM!)
• Side Dish:
  • Veggies and dip – Celery, carrots and cucumbers are a perfect match. Have ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing or both for dipping!
  • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– My absolute favorite way to eat potatoes. 

TUESDAY

• Main Dish: Loaded Taco Salad– This is one of my favorite dinners. My oldest doesn’t love salad so we do the same thing as a wrap for him.
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings – Guacamole and pico de gallo are a must for me!
  • Black beans– This crock pot version is super yummy and makes a ton!

WEDNESDAY

• Main Dish: Chicken Pomodoro–  This quick one skillet meal is super fast, but you actually make the most delicious sauce from scratch! It is hard to believe something SO DELICIOUS could be so easy.
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta– I like to toss it with a little butter, garlic salt, and parmesan
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

THURSDAY

• Main Dish: Southwest Pork Chops – These are not only super delicious, but when served with a scoop of mango salsa and some cilantro lime rice, it is an over the top delicious meal.
  • Sides:
    • Mango Salsa– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Cilantro lime rice– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

FRIDAY

• Main Dish: Hawaiian Steak– Use your favorite cut with this marinade. We got this recipe from one of our favorite little restaurants we used to frequent when we were young and stationed in the middle of nowhere. It was SO GOOD!
  • Side:
    • Roasted Green Beans
    • Sriracha Coleslaw– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
      
• Dessert – Cinnamon Swirl Cake– The bonus on this one is that it doubles as breakfast!

APPETIZER

• Spinach + Feta Dip– This cold dip is perfect for making ahead and snacking on with friends or family. It goes well with veggies, crackers and pita chips.

Week 114 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mozzarella Chicken– This dish xxxxxxxx.
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas- This marinade is a family favorite and can be made on the grill, or in a skillet.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Best Alice Springs Chicken-  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus- The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab your favorite wrap and layer the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Fruit Salad- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles- If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip- Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Week 114 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet– Packed with cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, wholesome veggies, and a rich red sauce, this quick and easy dinner is loaded with all the good stuff AND so quick and easy to make.
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – Quick, easy and extra delicious!!
  • Salad with Balsamic dressing- The dressing takes 5 min to make and absolutely makes the salad! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken– This highly rated creamy dreamy green chile chicken couldn’t be easier! Just dump, cook, mix, ENJOY!
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – My favorite way to serve it is scooped over rice! Then add any/all the toppings!
  • Toppings – Sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guacamole and crushed chips are all favorites!

Wednesday

• BBQ Baked Drumsticks–  These are super kid friendly and extra quick to make with only 3 ingredients!
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Slaw– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Buttermilk Cornbread– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Saucy Stuffed Peppers  – This recipe has been a a great way to get my family to fall in love with peppers! The familiar taste of the saucy meat mixture combined with the tender, sweet peppers makes a winning combo.
  • Sides:
    • Mashed Potatoes– These are extra creamy and a family favorite!
    • Italian Quinoa Salad – Lots of great flavors packed in this hearty salad.

Friday

• Main Dish: Sundried Tomato Turkey Wraps– This super flavorful wrap can be made with or without turkey for a light and easy dinner. Not only is it delicious but these look so impressive!
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Broccoli Salad with apples– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Lemon Meltaway Cookies– These have been one of the most popular recipes on my site for a long time! They are light, brightly flavored, and just melt in your mouth!

Appetizer

• Marinated Mozzarella– Especially perfect for spring, this light snacking cheese is marinated in garlic and fresh herbs for an amazingly delicious treat!

Week 113 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Brown Butter Tortellini– This is a great recipe because it is quick and yummy. But, even better if you have leftover Easter ham! Just cube it up and add it right in!
• Side Dish:
  • No Yeast Dinner Rolls– These take less than 30 minutes and make the most delicious, fluffy, buttery roll!
  • Side salad with Balsamic dressing– This dressing is 100%% worth the 5 minutes it takes to make!
  • Antipasto Salad– This is a great salad to pair with the dish because it is hearty and compliments the flavors well! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: 7 layer Taco Casserole– This simple casserole is layer upon layer of deliciousness! Family friendly and quick to make, this is perfect for a busy weeknight.
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and dip – Try red salsa, corn salsa, or guacamole!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: – Mozzarella Chicken– This dish is a personal favorite! If you love Italian food, it is definitely a must try. Best part? It is so quick and easy even though the sauce is made from scratch!
• Side Dish:Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
• Garlic Bread– This recipe is irresistible! 

Thursday

• Main Dish: Roast Beef Sliders– These quick and easy sliders make a delicious family dinner! Quick to make, enough to feed a crowd, and SO DELICIOUS!
• Side Dish:Ranch Smashed Potatoes– These are fast and oh, so delicious.
• Tomato Mozzarella Salad– This recipe is irresistible! 

Friday

• Main Dish: Hawaiian Style Steak– Use your favorite cut of steak in this marinade for a wonderful twist on the classic grilled steak.
  • Side:
    • Broccoli Slaw– This healthy side is packed with so many great flavors it is hard to stop eating!
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts- There is just something about the crispy edges on these that makes the whole family love them.
• Dessert – White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies– Nothing pairs better with that Hawaiian Steak, than this delicious cookie!

Appetizer

• Mango Salsa– I could eat this stuff by the spoonful, it is so delicious! Serve it with tortilla chips or cinnamon chips.

Week 112 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken – If you make anything this week… MAKE THIS! It is a one pan meal that will knock your socks off.
• Side Dish:
  • Easy Roasted Vegetables – My go to side… I make it at least once a week.
  • Rotini Pasta Salad– Classic and my kids will gobble it up! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Style Shredded Beef– This crocck pot reccipe is great for making burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, you name it! Quick and easy with the slow cooker this is perfect for mid week meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings – Fresh Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese are my favorites!
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Tuscan Garlic Chicken–  This dish has been a reader favorite for YEARS! With tender chicken, lots of veggies and Italian cheeses, it doesn’t get much more delicious than this!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread– our family favorite recipe
  • Pasta- Do classic pasta or a lighter option like spaghetti squash or zoodles.

Thursday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef Casserole– Using leftovers from Tuesday, mix shredded beef with prepared rice, black beans, canned chopped green chiles and cream cheese. Spread in a casserole dish and top with cheese and crumbled tortilla chips. Bake at 350˚F for 20-30 minutes until the casserole is heated through and the topping is crispy. .
  • Sides:
    • Side salad – make a simple side salad and pair it with this Jalapeno ranch. It is so good the kids may even eat salad!
    • Chips and Salsa– my kids think they hit the jackpot when we get chips and salsa with our dinner (and so do I, ha!)

Friday

• Main Dish: Green Chile Pork Chops – Perfect for a quick dinner LOADED with flavor, these delicious pork chops are smothered in creamy, cheesy goodness!
  • Side:
    • Black Beans
    • Corn salad– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies– If you love big, thick, chewy cookies, you must try these!!

Appetizer

• Greek Layered Dip– Grab these with a bag of pita chips for one of the most surprisingly delicious appetizers ever!

Week 111 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet– Packed with family friendly flavors, this dish is a crowd pleaser, but the best part is that it can be ready in as little as 20 minutes!
• Side Dish:
  • Ranch Smashed Potatoes – These are one of my favorite ways to make potatoes. They give you the french fry feel but are baked instead.
  • Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables– This vegetable medley can be baked quick and easy for a delicious veggie rich side to serve with this meal. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas– This one pan wonder meal is requested by my kids weekly. This is the easiest version of my tried and true chicken fajita recipe.
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans – Try these crock pot black beans. So much flavor and so easy!
  • Toppings – Sour cream, corn salsa, cheddar cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo are our favorites!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Feta Chicken–  This is a protein packed way to try the viral Tiktok recipe that has been selling grocery stores out of ingredients.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Sautéed Spinach– I like to serve the chicken right on top of a bed of spinach. The flavors go together so well and it makes for a super wholesome meal.

Thursday

• Main Dish: Creamy Beef and Mushroom Casserole  – This casserole is super comforting and SUPER EASY! Perfect way to use up a pound of ground beef, this recipe gets great reviews from readers!
  • Sides:
    • Squash Casserole– a perfect southern favorite!
    • Garlic cheese bread– easy and always a hit!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Fajita Nachos– Spread chips over a baking sheet sprinkle shredded cheese over the chips. Add rinsed and drained black beans and sweet corn and top with chopped chicken fajitas (and veggies) and more cheese. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and nachos are heated through. Top with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.
  
• Dessert – Smores Magic Cookie Bars– I can’t wait to try this recipe from my friend Lisa at Simple Joy!

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken Dip– This is one of my husband’s all time favorite apps! It is creamy, packed with flavor, and made hearty with chopped chicken. Serve with yellow corn tortilla chips for an grazing appetizer that you can’t stop eating!

Week 110 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Beef Casserole– This dish is loaded with flavorful ground beef, tender rice, veggies and topped with cheese. Perfect for a busy night and leftovers make for easy lunches!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Garlic Bread– We love this recipe!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Fajita Casserole– This one pan wonder meal is quick to put together and REALLY, REALLY, tasty!! With tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and rice all baked to bubbly in a creamy fajita sauce, this is one everyone in the family devours!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Roasted Veggies – This is such a great (and easy!) way to add some extra veggies on the plate and they go perfectly with this meal.
  • Chips– My kids love to crumble them over top and use them to scoop up bites of the casserole.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Instant Pot Chicken Chili–  My go to recipe for a quick and easy chicken chili!
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings– Our favorites are sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado.

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chili Pie  – A perfect night 2 dish for leftover chili! This recipe makes eating leftovers lots of fun! What kid doesn’t want to eat pie for dinner?!
  • Sides:
    • Side salad– serve it up with a little side of this cilantro ranch. SO YUM!

Friday

• Main Dish: Cast Iron Garlic Strip Steak– I once heard cast iron steak called “the original fast food.” This is so true! Steak may be “fancy,” but it is actually super quick and easy to make a really great steak!
  • Side:
    • Baked Asparagus– This side is equally as fancy AND easy!
    • Mashed Potatoes– These are my go to garlicky potato recipe.
• Dessert – Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie– This no bake fresh lemon pie wants it to be spring just as much as we do!

Appetizer

• Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs– These are great as an appetizer, snack, or even a grazing type meal. I always get rave reviews when this recipe is served!

Week 109 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken Wild Rice Soup– I cannot tell you enough how GOOD this soup is! You can make Chicken Wild Rice Soup in the Crock Pot here or Instant Pot Chicken Rice Soup here.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Cheese Bread – Makes this the ultimate comforting dinner.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: BBQ Pulled Pork– This easy crock pot recipe just keeps giving and giving, as you can use leftovers to make some pretty delicious lunches or dinners later in the week.
• Side Dish:
  • Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad – the most delicious twist on the classic!
  • Barbecue Baked Beans – A classic for having BBQ!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Thai Style Chicken–  This Thai style chicken is made easy in the crock pot. With tender chicken, sweet peppers, and a delicious combination of asian flavors, this dish is a family favorite!
• Side Dish:
  • Jasmine Rice– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Toppings- chopped cilantro, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, spicy Japanese mayo or yum yum sauce, chopped peanuts

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Pork Pizza  – On a pre-made pizza crust, spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce. Dollop the shredded pork over the top, then top with shredded cheese (I like cheddar or colby jack) Add your choice of thinly sliced red onions or chopped red bell pepper. Then drizzle more BBQ sauce over the top and bake per crust directions.
  • Sides:
    • Side Salad– Serve it with homemade ranch or Italian dressing.

Friday

• Main Dish: Tuscan Garlic Chicken– Great for Friday because this simple recipe tastes like it is straight out of a restaurant kitchen. There are so many big and bold flavors, and it is unbelievably EASY to make!
  • Side:
    • Italian Tortellini Salad
    • Tomato Basil Mozzarella- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Sweet Potato Dessert Fries– I am excited to try this slightly healthier dessert option!

Appetizer

• Black Bean and Corn Salsa- Grab a bag of chips and just try to stop eating this! Good thing it is veggie packed and wholesome!

Week 108 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Catalina Chicken– I was skeptical when someone gave me this recipe, but it is SO GOOD! Plus only 5 ingredients and one dish to make it. For those curious, it has kind of a sweet and savory taste like BBQ sauce (but different!) Make sure to let me know (in the comments) if you try it!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Green Beans – Us the 3 ingredient basic recipe, or choose one of the 5 flavor options.
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes– This is our go-to  easy weeknight recipe

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Beef Enchilada Skillet– I serve this in tortillas for the kids and as bowls for my husband and me. This gets great reviews not only from my fam, but many readers too!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans – Try my FAVORITE crock pot recipe!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Parmesan Casserole–  All the flavor of the original in casserole form, so it is a quick, easy and family friendly meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Vegetables– Bake these right along with the casserole
  • Garlic Bread– The garlic bread spread makes all the difference!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Beef Enchilada Nachos  – Make classic or “lighter” pepper nachos with the leftovers from Tuesday. Cut mini sweet peppers in half and remove the seeds and stems. Stuff each pepper full of the ground beef mixture. and top with cheese. Bake at 425˚F until the cheese is melted, the meat is heated through, and the pepper is softening.
  • Sides:
    • Toppings– Top with sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca.
    • If you have any leftover rice and beans, you can heat those up too!

Friday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Drumsticks– My kids ask for these over and over again! I like to make a double batch to have extra for them to eat through the weekend.
  • Side:
    • Veggies and Ranch Dressing – if you have 5 extra minutes the homemade dressing is WORTH IT!
    • Rotini Pasta Salad– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Texas Sheet Cake– I love this because it is WAY easier than a regular cake, but every bit as delicious!

Appetizer

• Mexican Style Spinach Dip– Not your same old boring spinach dip. This one is LOADED with zesty flavors and is heaven with a bag of chips!

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Week 107 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken Pomodoro– Quick and easy but feels kinda fancy. This dinner is filled with tender chicken smothered in a tender roasted garlicky tomato sauce… all made in about 20 minutes!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – This is fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts– I can’t get enough of the crispy edges on these! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: LOADED Beef Enchilada Soup– Made with ground beef, tomatoes, corn, black beans and a velvety enchilada broth, this one pot soup has been on repeat at our house!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Mexican Rice – Serve it on the side, or mix it into your soup.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Florentine Casserole–  Chicken and spinach combine in a creamy delicious sauce and bake to perfection! To make it extra easy, you can use a rotisserie chicken (my favorite!)
• Side Dish:
  • Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad– This recipe is super simple, fresh, and of course, delicious!
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– My kids never complain about eating this broccoli!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Cajun Vegetables– These are great to pack in the flavor and get your veggies in! They do have a little kick to make them extra delicious!

Friday

• Main Dish: Monterey Chicken– Tender Chicken layered with BBQ sauce, bacon and cheese…. Hope you weren’t planning on left overs! This is so good, it usually gets devoured no matter how much I make!
  • Side:
    • Skillet Green Beans – Quick and classic!
    • Hashbrown Casserole– This Cracker Barrel Copycat is our kids favorite!
      
• Dessert – No Bake Cookies– My favorite for when I am really craving chocolate!

Appetizer

• LOADED Taco Dip– This is so hearty that it can substitute for a meal!

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Week 106 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks– These take just minutes to make and are so good!
• Side Dish:
  • Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad – the best way to eat broccoli.
  • Baked potatoes- classic style! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Salsa Fresca Chicken– This one pan wonder was a VIRAL sensation on pinterest!
• Side Dish:
  • Crock Pot Black Beans – this recipe is SOOOO good so so easy!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs-  Serve these over rice for the perfect hands off meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice– white or brown are both great!
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken Quesadillas  – Use leftovers from Tuesday to pack between tortillas and cheese for a super quick family-friendly meal. You can pack in leftovers of black beans if you have those too!
  • Sides:
    • Mexican Roasted Veggies– so good, so quick, and so healthy!
    • Jalapeno ranch– my kids LOVE this for dipping and ask for it regularly. Also try some homemade guacamole!

Friday

• Main Dish: Garlic Butter Steaks in Cast Iron– This has become our absolute favorite way to make steak and is such a great way to start the weekend. I use strip steak in this recipe, but you can use any variety you want!
  • Side:
    • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • Roasted Asparagus- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip– Grab these with a bag of pita chips and snack on this all weekend long.

Week 105 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta– Your family may not even believe you made this because it tastes just like a restaurant! The best part though, is that it only takes 20 minutes and a few pantry staples to make!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Garlic Bread– Our favorite recipe!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexi Beef and Rice Skillet– All the flavor, in a family approved quick cooking dish!.
• Side Dish:
  • Black beans – or refried if your family prefers
  • Mexican Veggies – these are fast and I LOVE using them in leftovers (if you have any!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Bone In Pork Chops–  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat.
• Side Dish:
  • Mango Salsa– Serve a scoop right on top of the pork chop
  • Cilantro lime rice– Put the pork chop right on top with the salsa. Get a bite of all 3 and it is HEAVEN!!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Spinach Artichoke Baked Chicken – Dinner time comfort food that is packed with veggies! This one dish wonder is a family favorite!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts– These are so good, even the kids LOVE them!

Friday

• Main Dish: Southwest Ranch Pork Quesadillas – Use the leftovers from WEDNESDAY to start this easy Friday meal.  Chop leftover pork chops. Place over half of a large tortilla. Add chicken, shredded cheese, and your choice of corn, black beans, and drained diced green chiles. Melt butter over medium heat, and once the skillet is hot, fold the tortilla in half and grill until golden brown on each side. Serve with ranch for dipping.
  • Side:
    • Tortilla Chips
    • Jiffy Corn Casserole– So easy and SO GOOD!!
• Dessert – Chewy Chocolate Brownies– If you haven’t made brownies from scratch… now is the time, and these are some of the best!

FOOTBALL FOOD & Appetizers

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip– This is ALWAYS a favorite!
• Jalapeno Ranch Dip – My friends request this more than anything
• Crock Pot Party Meatballs – Classic style
• Hawaiian Meatballs – my favorite twist on the classic
• LOADED Taco Dip – We have one upped your seven layers!

Week 104 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crispy Panko Chicken with Honey Drizzle– This is one of my husband’s personal favorites! Tender chicken, crispy seasoned panko bread crumbs and a sweet honey drizzle make this recipe so easy but SO GOOD!
• Side Dish:
  • Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts – These are fast and oh, so delicious. Your kids may even fight over the leftovers!
  • Mashed Potatoes– this recipe is packed with creamy potatoes and garlic, and is our go to side! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Fajitas- One of the all time reader favorites on my site, this is the EASIEST way to make chicken fajitas!
• Side Dish:
  • Refried beans – change it to black, or pinto if preferred
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cream Cheese Stuffed EVERYTHING Chicken–  This has tons of flavor and only 5 ingredients!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Broccoli– Quick, easy and super tasty.
  • Ranch Smashed Potatoes– If you haven’t tried these… you are missing out!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Teriyaki Beef Skillet  – This 20 minute meal combines ground beef with, rice, broccoli, and veggies and all simmers in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce.
  • Sides:
    • Spicy Sriracha Coleslaw– This is a perfect flavor compliment and tastes even better with leftovers the next day!

Friday

• Main Dish: Fajita Chicken Nachos– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Chop up the chicken and peppers. Grab a sheet pan and layer on chips, cheese, and the chopped chicken fajitas. Optional: Add sweet corn, black beans, chopped red pepper or onion. Bake at 425˚F for 8 minutes.
  • Side:
    • Toppings- You can’t go wrong with Jalapeno ranch, blender salsa or guacamole!
      
• Dessert – No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake– Don’t have time to heat up the oven? No problem! This is equally easy and delicious!

Appetizer

• Crockpot Party Meatballs– Make this classic for football watching.

Week 103 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Bacon Ranch Chicken Chili– You will not believe how GOOD this tastes and how EASY it is to make! Your chili has just leveled up!
• Side Dish:
  • Buttermilk Cornbread – Love this classic buttermilk style recipe.
  • Toppings- Sour Cream, green onions, cilantro, diced avocado, etc.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: AMAZING Turkey Tacos– This is our go-to recipe for tacos. It packs in so much flavor with just a few minutes of time. We love it so much, I always make extra so we can have leftovers!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Roasted Vegetables – Perfect side to give the meal a nutritious and delicious boost! Also add leftovers to wraps and omelets for a yummy twist.
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cast Iron Steak-  Steak may sound fancy for a Wednesday, but it is really the original fast food! This can go from fridge to fork in as little as 10 minutes!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Classic Taco Salad  – Use leftovers from Tuesday to make this drool-worthy salad. You can feel good about eating it since it is loaded with veggies, but it is also, hearty and super filling!
  • Sides:
    • Chips and Salsa– make this super quick and easy homemade salsa, it is worth it! Trust me!
    • Guacamole– The perfect way to top these salads off.

Friday

• Main Dish: Tomato Basil Chicken– This Italian inspired chicken dinner always gets RAVE reviews.
  • Side:
    • Side salad- served with creamy Italian dressing or my “everyone asks for the recipe” balsamic vinaigrette!
    • Garlic Bread– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Gooey Butter Cake– You can’t go wrong with this one! Perfect to share and a crowd pleaser!

Appetizer

• Veggies and homemade ranch– Perfect for grazing or watching the big game, if you haven’t tried homemade ranch, you haven’t lived.

Week 102 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Tomato Tortellini Soup– One pot and full of flavor, this velvety soup is quick, easy, delicious and perfect for a cozy night in!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Garlic Bread – Perfect for soaking up every last drop of soup.
  • Side Salad- It would go great with this balsamic vinaigrette. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chili Ranch Chicken Skillet- This dinner can be ready in as little as 15 minutes and is a family favorite!
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – the perfect side for this chicken
  • Corn Salsa – Tastes just like chipotle, and is amazing layered on top of the chicken!
  • Cornbread – This little cornbread hack is our favorite way to eat it!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: One Pan Teriyaki Beef-  Quick, easy and full of protein, veggies, rice, and delicious Asian flavors! Since it is all in one pan, the only thing I add is a little sauce to drizzle on top. My favorites are below!
• Side Dish:
  • Yum Yum Sauce– creamy, savory with just a touch a sweetness
  • Spicy Mayo– Creamy with a little kick!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Creamy BBQ Chicken  – This is a fun twist on a classic crock pot meal. The BBQ gives s tangy flavor and the creaminess gives it a richness that makes an irresistible combo!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Corn on the cob– easy and classic.

Friday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Nachos– My kids personal favorite meal! This uses leftovers from Thursday. Grab a sheet pan and layer it with chips, cheese, BBQ chicken, corn, and black beans, then another drizzle of BBQ sauce. Bake at 425˚F for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Side:
    • Guacamole– SO easy and SO delicious
    • Pico de Gallo– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Cookies– I’m told these are the best… let me know if you agree!

Appetizer

• LOADED Taco Dip– All the best flavors loaded up for a super hearty dip that can double as lunch!

Week 101 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Green Chile Pork Chops– So good and SO quick! These pork chops are smothered in a creamy green chile sauce and baked to tender perfection.
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Great to soak up the extra sauce!
  • Cajun Roasted veggies- these have a tiny kick, so if you like it mild you can season with taco seasoning instead. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Greek Style Chicken- Set it and forget it, this meal is full of flavor and the leftovers make great lunches!
• Side Dish:
  • Salad – Add cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette (this one is FANTASTIC!)
  • Mediterranean Chickpeas – This simple side can be made ahead and is a family favorite!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: 7 Layer Taco Casserole–  If you love seven layer dip, you will be a big fan of this dinner! Seven luscious layers of Mexican favorites, layered up into the perfect casserole! YUM!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Roasted Veggies– This recipe is super simple and adds a great
  • Tortillas- We like extra for scooping up all the goodness!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup  – This is the best comfort food! You can use leftover ham if you still have it in the fridge or freezer, or another meat. This soup cooks low and slow for an incredible amount of flavor and is PACKED with protein and fiber!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Bread– Our favorite recipe!
    • Side salad– If you want something extra, you can add a side salad. I like to pair this soup with salad topped with homemade ranch. It is quick to make and SO WORTH IT.

Friday

• Main Dish: Greek Chicken Flatbreads– Make this with leftovers from Tuesday! Spread a flatbread (like naan) with a thin coat of olive oil and a smear of garlic. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella and feta cheese then top with chopped leftover chicken and veggies. Bake at 425˚F for 8-12 minutes or until heated through.
  • Side:
    • Veggies and dip
• Dessert – Oatmeal Raisin Cookies- These cookies are so good! They regularly get 5 star reviews like this one from Krista “Love this recipe. Oatmeal raisin is my Hubby’s favorite. I am always on the lookout for a recipe that makes really soft cookies the way he likes. Search over. These turned out great. My cookie snob, oatmeal hating Daughter ever liked them! Score. Thanks!!” TRY THEM ASAP!!

Appetizer

• Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs– These cook in the crock pot and can stay warm for a long time so they are perfect for football watching!

Week 100 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Honey BBQ Meatballs– This couldn’t be any easier with the slow cooker doing the work. These work great for dinner, then the leftovers can be used for meal prep or lunches throughout the week.
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Serve it right over this rice for a real treat.
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– an easy side dish and perfect flavor compliment! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Burrito Skillet- The perfect EASY + DELICIOUS one skillet meal for a busy night. This is one my whole family gets excited about! Pin it here for later!

• Side Dish:
  • Tableside Guacamole – Just like at the restaurant, you won’t believe how easy this is!
  • Mexican Roasted Veggies – These are so simple and so delicious! As a bonus, leftovers make a great, healthy filling for salads, tacos, quesadillas and more.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Tortellini with Italian Sausage–  This meal comes together quickly and has tons of flavor!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad– Make this Creamy Italian Dressing for an extra delicious way to top the salad (it only takes minutes!)
  • Garlic Bread– If you haven’t made this recipe, you are missing out!

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Meatball Subs  – Use leftovers from Monday to make an irresistible dinner! Grab some sub rolls, split them, and lightly coat with butter and garlic salt. Broil for 2-4 minutes until they are toasty and the edges are golden brown. Place meatballs in the sub rolls, then add extra BBQ sauce as needed. Add thinly sliced onions and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Top with green onions, chopped cilantro, or freshly made coleslaw.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Baked Caesar Chicken– This one dish meal has so much flavor! Even the kids gobble it up fast.
  • Side:
    • Baked Asparagus – The classic way!
    • Tomato Mozzarella Salad– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles- Perfect for the holidays!! If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip– One of my ALL TIME personal favorites! This dip loads it in and is amazingly delicious!

Week 99 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Homestyle Turkey Bean Soup– The absolute best recipe to make with leftover turkey. It is warm, delicious, and the perfect cozy meal. If you don’t have turkey you can make this with rotisserie chicken too!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – Perfect for soaking up every last drop of soup.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Shredded Beef– Perfect for making tacos, burrito bowls, tostadas and makes enough to have leftovers — great for reheating for lunch!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Roasted Veggies – These are super simple and an absolutely delicious way to bulk up the meal.
  • Cilantro Lime Rice Rice – Tastes just like Chipotle!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Panko Chicken with Honey Drizzle–  This is so good we put it on repeat!! Best part- it can be done in 20 minutes.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Garlic Parmesan Broccoli– Broccoli the BEST way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef Quesadillas–  Use the shredded beef (from Tuesday), getting as much of the juices out as possible. Toss with shredded cheddar or pepper jack jack cheese. Heat a griddle pan or large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, melt 1/2 tbsp of butter on the pan. Place a large tortilla in the pan and fill half of it with the shredded beef and cheese mixture. Fold the tortilla over and grill until golden brown on each side. Optional: mix in onions, bell pepper, corn, or green chiles to the meat. Top with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
  • Side:
    • Chips and Salsa
    • Black beans
• Dessert – Cinnamon Swirl Cake– This cake is so simple, so pretty, and so DELICIOUS!!

Appetizer

• Party Meatballs– Grab a crockpot and get these cooking! Perfect for an appetizer or even dinner.

Week 98 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – 3 Cheese Chicken– This dish creamy cheesy, and Oh so delicious! Best part? You won’t believe how easy it is to make!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Parmesan Broccoli– This roasted broccoli is our favorite way to eat it.
  • Italian Tortellini Salad– quick, easy and leftovers make great lunches for the week! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef and Rice– This quick one dish meal has lots of great Mexican flavors. The best part is topping it off just how you like it!
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings – A drizzle of this jalapeno ranch is one of my favorites, also try sour cream, cheese, salsa, guacamole, extra cheese, pico de gallo etc.
  • Tortillas

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Creamy Tomato Soup–  This is one of my all time favorite recipes! It is so easy, but incredibly delicious! I have even had people say that they don’t like tomato soup, but they like THIS soup!
• Side Dish:
  • Grilled cheese– make them whole, or cut into small squares and sprinkle on top of the soup!
  • White Chocolate Chai Latte– The perfect treat to enjoy after dinner!

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken  – This super simple marinade makes awesome BBQ chicken on the grill or stovetop.
  • Sides:
    • Southern Squash Casserole– This is a classic and makes squash cheesy and delicious!
    • Cucumber Tomato Salad– a light, healthy and easy recipe that goes great with BBQ chicken.

Friday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Pineapple Chicken– This recipe works great with chicken or pork to make an easy Asian inspired meal.
  • Side:
    • Rice
    • Shredded cabbage- use coleslaw mix for a short cut.
    • Yum yum sauce or spicy Japanese mayo
• Dessert – Cinnamon Swirl Cake– The secret ingredient in this recipe makes it the most tender and flavorful cake ever! MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Greek Layer Dip– Make this on a big platter or do it in individual cups to make it easier to serve.

Week 97 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Garlic Butter Pasta with Chicken– This irresistible pasta dish is LOADED with chicken, bacon, asparagus, and the most amazing garlic butter sauce! Best part? You can have it ready in less than 30 min.
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad – Pair ti with this quick creamy Italian dressing for a salad that is over the top delicious.
  • Garlic Bread– Our family’s favorite recipe!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Shredded Beef- The easiest crock pot recipe gives you the most tender flavorful beef! Make tacos, or serve over rice with toppings.
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings – Corn Salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Tastes just like Chipotle and goes great with this beef!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Monterey Chicken–  The BBQ, bacon and cheese combo will have you asking for seconds! Plus you can make it in just one dish.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Broccoli with garlic and parmesan– So good the kids will even love it!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup  – This is one of my MOST POPULAR soup recipes! If you haven’t tried it you must! I have a crock pot Chicken wild rice soup here if you prefer this method.
  • Sides:
    • Crusty Bread– Grab a loaf to soak up every last drop of this delicious soup!

Friday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef Stuffed Peppers– Start with the leftovers of from Tuesday. Mix shredded beef with cooked rice, corn kernels, and chopped cilantro. Cut bell peppers in half, wash and deseed. Stuff each pepper with the shredded beef mixture. Top with salsa and cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake at 350˚F for 35-45 minutes or until the peppers are tender. 
  • Side:
    • Mexican Corn Casserole – This stuff might just become the star of the meal! SO GOOD!
    • Tableside Guac– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake– This makes a great dessert, and if you are like me, can also double for breakfast!

Appetizer

• Marinated Mozzarella– These are especially good around the holidays! Fresh and festive, this is a perfect appetizer, snack, or adder to a meal!.

Week 96 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken Pomodoro– This dish will make you feel like a 5 star chef! It is so simple, that I would call it fool-proof, but the result is an incredible, restaurant quality meal with tender chicken in a homemade sauce!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Asparagus – Perfect to continue with that fancy feel (and only we will know how easy it was.)
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is extra creamy! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas– This marinade is a family favorite and can be made on the grill, or in a skillet.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Zesty BBQ Pulled Pork–  The crockpot does the hard work for this delicious pork. This should be enough to feed the family, then use the leftovers to make a new meal on Friday.
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Slaw– This recipe is super simple and extra delicious!
  • Parmesan Ranch Smashed Potatoes– This is one of my all time favorite ways to make potatoes. SO GOOD!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cajun Chicken Pasta  – Make it with pasta, or keep it light as Cajun Chicken Zoodles. Both have the same great flavor!
  • Sides:
    • Cajun Roasted Veggies– The perfect wholesome side with complimentary flavors!

Friday

• Main Dish: Pulled Pork Enchiladas– These are AMAZING! Use the leftovers from Wednesday. Roll the BBQ pulled pork in tortillas and place in a casserole dish. Pour green enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400˚F for 15-25 minutes or until heated through.  Top with pico de gallo and sour cream.
  • Side:
    • Sautéed Peppers and Onions
    • Cilantro Lime Rice– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Cornflake Cookies– One of my all time favorites! This cookie has an unexpected crunch from the cornflakes!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip- Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Week 95 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Blackened Fish– This is probably one of the fastest dinners we make, not to mention how delicious and even healthy it is! It is hard to believe you can make something so good so quickly!
• Side Dish:
  • Cajun Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes– We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Taco Casserole– All your favorite Mexican flavors in just one dish. My kids LOVE this recipe!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Tastes just like Chipotle!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice–  This recipe always gets RAVE reviews. A family favorite, it combines steak, rice and veggies in the most delicious way!
• Side Dish:
  • Japanese Spicy Mayo– Use this to drizzle on top if you like a kick!
  • Yum Yum Sauce– Drizzle this on top if you want no spice!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Caesar Chicken  – One dish and packed with flavor. This chicken nearly melts in your mouth!
  • Sides:
    • Mashed Potatoes– These are made EXTRA creamy and delicious!
    • Baked Asparagus– Perfect for a light and flavorful side dish. The flavor goes amazingly well with Caesar!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad– Even my not so salad loving kids love this dish. Not only is it delicious, but extra hearty from the pasta. Use the leftover chicken from Thursday to give this dish a super fast start.
  • Side:
    • Garlic Bread – This is our FAVORITE recipe!
    • Pesto Roasted Veggies– Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Cranberry Christmas Cake– I just saw the first cranberries at the store and am so excited to make this cake! We eat it for breakfast throughout the week too!

Appetizer

• Crockpot Party Meatballs– These are a classic and there are a couple of variations to give you a favorite too.

Week 94 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Lemon Basil Chicken– This dish takes just one pan and can be made in under 30 minutes. If you love fresh flavors, this one is a must!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Shredded Mexican Chicken Casserole- This one is a crowd pleaser and super fast for the busiest nights. You can even make it with rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken to make it extra speedy.
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Sautéed Peppers and Onions – These go with everything and are great in salads, wraps, or quesadillas for lunch the next day.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Million Dollar Pork Chops-  These are a FAN FAVORITE! So simple, and with so much flavor, you might just put this one on your regular meal rotation.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Caesar Chicken  – This dish is crazy easy, and crazy DELICIOUS. It makes the most tender chicken and the flavors are just unbelivable.
  • Sides:
    • Green Salad– perfect pairing for the Caesar flavors!
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– I’ve had readers tell me this is so good it is the only way they can get their kids to clean the veggies off their plate. I agree!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad– Use the leftovers from Thursday to start this easy Friday meal. We love that this salad meal is hearty enough to satisfy the picky eaters, but still packs in the greens.
  • Side:
    • Garlic Bread– Perfect pairing for a salad.
• Dessert – Cornflake cookies– If you haven’t tried these, you must! They are a little bit quirky, but so so good! (warning, you might not be able to stop eating them!)

Appetizer

• Chicken Fajita Dip– Cheesy, hearty and packed with flavor. This dip is usually the first thing on the table that disappears!

Week 93 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Baked Panko Chicken– My husband loves this so much he had me make it 3x in two weeks.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Homemade Mashed Potatoes- Seriously- the BEST!! So easy, so creamy, so, so good!! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chile Relleno Chicken Bake– This marinade is a family favorite and can be made on the grill, or in a skillet.
• Side Dish:
  • Street Corn Casserole – An all-time reader favorite!!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Sausage Tortellini Skillet–  This quick and easy pasta dish has lots of veggies and is loved by kids and grown ups!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad with Creamy Italian dressing– This dressing may make the salad your favorite part of dinner! SO GOOD! And it only takes 5 minutes to make!
  • Garlic Cheese Bread– Can’t have the best Italian dinner with some garlic bread!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken Chili  – The weather is PERFECT for chili, and we are here for it. This super simple dump and go slow cooker recipe is our favorite!
  • Sides:
    • Tortilla chips– crunch these right over top, or dip and eat!
    • Toppings– Load it up with your choice of sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, rice, or whatever your crew likes!

Friday

• Main Dish: Leftover Chili Pie– Use the leftovers from Thursday to start this easy Friday meal. Cornbread layered with chili and served like “pie” is a winner at our house.
  • Side:
    • Veggies and ranch dip
• Dessert – Best EVER Snickerdoodles– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Loaded Taco dip– In my family, this is pretty much the holy grail of weekend food!

Week 92 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – One Pan Greek Chicken– This one is SO DELICIOUS and only has 5 ingredients! Even if you aren’t familiar with Greek food, this is a must try for its flavor and ease!
• Side Dish:
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad – Really good as is, or add a sprinkle of feta for a little extra!
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes– These classic potatoes are easy and go with everything! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Beef Enchilada Casserole– So much flavor all in one dish! Also it is made lighter by using zucchini (Your kids won’t even notice!) but you can sub tortillas if you prefer.
• Side Dish:
  • Corn Salsa – This is just like the stuff they make at Chipotle! You can serve it on top, or on the side with chips
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Another Chipotle copycat to round out this meal.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Lasagna Stuffed Peppers–  All of the delicious hearty flavors of lasagna stuffed in a pepper for the best twist on an old classic
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad– Serve a simple salad with this creamy Italian dressing for an over the top delicious side!
  • Pesto Roasted Veggies– These make a great compliment to the meal and you won’t believe how DELICIOUS they are!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Loaded Chicken Pitas– Heat leftovers from Monday, then heat pita bread in a skillet or in the oven until warm. Spread a layer of tzatziki over the pita bread and pile the chicken on top. Add your choice of tomato, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini peppers, mixed greens, and feta cheese. 
  • Sides:
    • Pita Chips – Serve it with hummus for dipping
    • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad– This is an awesome side, and also the leftovers get even better as they sit, so it makes a great lunch the next day.

Friday

• Main Dish: Creamy Swiss Chicken Casserole– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab your favorite wrap and layer the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Side:
    • Skillet green beans– these are simple and perfect for a quick, kid-friendly side dish.
    • Cheesy garlic bread– The best. Seriously.
      
• Dessert – Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars– These bars from my friend Lauren are incredible! These are definitely worth making this week!

Appetizer

• Party Meatballs– Grab your crock pot and get these going for snacking on while you watch the game this weekend. This classic recipe is a game day staple for us!

Week 91 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Sheet Pan Italian Chicken Cutlets with Veggies – The name says it all! This is packed with everything you need for a delicious dinner all on one pan! Busy night win!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – SO SO GOOD!
  • Salad- Pair it with this creamy Italian – it is so worth the extra 5 minutes to make it! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Taco Skillet– This is a family favorite! The best part is that each person can customize to just how they like it. In taco shells, tortillas, low carb lettuce wraps, taco bowls or salad!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Roasted Veggies – We LOVE this easy and healthy side! So much flavor and it is so easy to make.
  • Toppings – grab a few, or as many as you want! Shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, olives, guacamole, etc.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice–  This is one of my husband’s favorite week night dinners! I love it because it comes together in just minutes and you only use one pan!
• Side Dish:
  • Steamed Edamame– Always a hit with the kids
  • Garlic Green beans– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Creamy Garlic Baked Chicken  – If you love garlic this is for you! Tons of flavor packed into a creamy sauce that smothers tender chicken breast.
  • Sides:
    • Mashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Italian Quinoa Salad– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers– Like the classic but made easier baked all in one dish! Plus, scale it up if you need to feed extras on your Friday night.
  • Side:
    • Hoagie Rolls
    • Tomato Mozzarella Salad- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Cookies- A personal favorite! There are lots of tips in this recipe to get theses just right!

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken Dip– If you are watching football this weekend, there is NO BETTER way to do it than with a big dish of this irresistible dip and a giant bowl of chips!

Week 90 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Spinach Artichoke Chicken– This is an oldie but goodie! One of the original recipes on my blog, it still to this day gets many comments on how crazy delicious it is!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- Or keep it light with spaghetti squash or zoodles.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Tinga Tacos– These are easy and packed with flavor! They do have a little kick, so if you want something more mild, you may want to try my 3 ingredient chicken tacos.
• Side Dish:
  • Toppings – My favorite is this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing, but others you want to include are pico de gallo, shredded lettuce or cabbage, sour cream and guacamole or sliced avocado.
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Zesty BBQ Pork–  This is simple and always a crowd pleaser! I love that it makes a big portion so I can use it for other leftover meals later.
• Side Dish:
  • Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole– an all time favorite!! This is the best side!
  • Lemon Kale Salad- This salad will make you LOVE kale! It is a copycat from a restaurant and we can’t get enough!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner  – With your protein and veggies all on one baking sheet, dinner doesn’t get much easier- and clean up is just as easy! These flavors are a winner and I love the simplicity of how it all comes together.
  • Sides:
    • Side Salad– This recipe already has veggies, but if you want something a little extra, a side salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a great pairing! This dressing is healthy, takes less than 5 minutes to make, and is SO DELICIOUS!
    • Garlic Bread– This is SERIOUSLY the best recipe!

Friday

• Main Dish: BBQ Pork Sheet Pan Nachos– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to start this easy Friday meal. Layer chips onto a sheet pan.  Place the BBQ pulled pork along with black beans and corn on top of the chips and cover in cheese. Bake at 425 until the cheese is melted then remove and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce. Serve topped with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Add Pineapple Salsa to make it EVEN BETTER!
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies- I can’t even tell you how delicious these are! One of the best, thick, and flavorful peanut butter cookies ever! It is a must try!

Appetizer

• Garlic Chicken Bites- If you are watching football, grab some toothpicks and set out a plate of these Garlic Chicken Bites. I promise, your people will be thanking you!! ** These can be a main dish too – so just pick what you need them for!

Week 89 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – LOADED Santa Fe Chicken– So much flavor and so little work! This is how dinner should be!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Style Rice – One pan and always a hit!
  • Green Chile Cornbread– this stuff is SO DELICIOUS!! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Tacos– It doesn’t get much easier than this! I usually make an extra big batch and then freeze half and use it in the next week or two for an easy meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Hard and soft taco shells – Throw out a variety of options and let everyone make their own!
  • Sautéed Onions and Peppers – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cajun Butter Steak–  This steak always has RAVE reviews! It is a quick one pan meal, but it does have a little kick!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Vegetables– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Brown Butter Spinach & Tortellini  – I love this one pan meal because not only is it probably one of the fastest meals I make, but it is SO GOOD! (I mean brown butter and pasta- how can you not devour this!)
  • Sides:
    • Side Salad with Balsamic Dressing– The dressing is my go-to for so many years! It takes minutes to make and makes the salad out of this world!
    • Pesto Cheese Bread– A family favorite!

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Chicken Cobb Salad– You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken to make this gourmet style salad fast. You can choose your favorite dressing to go along with it: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Italian, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, or Lemon Vinaigrette!
  • Side:
    • Crusty bread
• Dessert – Oatmeal Raisin Cookies- I promise these are the BEST you will ever have!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip- Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Week 88 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Grilled Chicken and Mango Avocado Salsa– One of our late summer favorites! The sweet salsa makes the chicken unbelievably flavorful and delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro Lime Rice .
  • Sautéed Green Beans– Quick, easy and perfect!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls– Make this for a quick one pan dinner the whole family will love!
• Side Dish:
  • Tableside guacamole – Top it with this guacamole, made just like they do at the restaurant (don’t worry! It is easy and takes only minutes!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: One Pan Shrimp Pasta–  Try this simple dinner from one one of my best friends! She lives on the water, so you know she knows good seafood!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread– the secret to this recipe is in the spread!!
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet  – Like the classic but faster and easier! This dish gives you all the flavor of a lasagna, but made in a skillet without the pasta so you can serve it over pasta (I do this for my kids) and for me I serve over veggies to keep it light.
  • • Pasta– Use whatever you have on hand!
    • Roasted Vegetables– make these for an easy side!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Quesadillas– Make this with the leftovers from Tuesday. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Butter one side of a tortilla and lay it in the skillet. Fill one side with shredded cheese and the chicken and cauliflower rice mixture. Then fold it over and cook on each side until golden brown.
  • Side:
    • Chips + Salsa – Use my 5 minute homemade salsa for a special treat!
    • Black beans- Easy and delicious.
• Dessert – Soft Sugar Cookies- My kids go nuts over these! And if you want an extra special treat, add some buttercream frosting!

Appetizer

• Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups- These make a great appetizer, a perfect lunch, and are packable if you are on the go!

Week 87 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Ultra CREAMY Chicken Rice Casserole– This casserole is one of my husband’s ALL TIME favorite recipes. I make it in the classic way with tender rice, chicken breast, buttery cracker toppings, and lots of creamy goodness!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli – You can’t go wrong pairing this meal with broccoli! They are a match made in heaven!
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad– So easy and can be made ahead! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Street Corn Chicken– This recipe has gone viral for a GOOD reason! It is absolutely delicious… not to mention so easy to make!
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and Guac – my homemade recipe couldn’t be easier!
  • Black Beans – Make them from scratch or just heat some a can!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese-  This soup is unbelievably easy and so, so delicious! Whip it up with some grilled cheese for a dinner your family will love!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad- If you have an extra 5 minutes, this homemade Balsamic Dressing is 100% worth it! You will be spoiled forever!
  • Garlic Cheese Bread– If you want to save time, serve the soup with garlic cheese bread instead of grilled cheese!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Tuscan Pot Roast  – I’m telling you… You may never make pot roast another way again! This is SO GOOD!
  • Sides:
    • Mashed Potatoes– Perfect for plopping a big scoop of roast right on top!
    • Pesto Roasted Vegetables– These are super easy and cook in just a few minutes. It is my kids favorite way to eat vegetables.

Friday

• Main Dish: Pot Roast Ragu Pasta– For this short cut version of classic ragu, just mix one jar of your favorite marinara sauce with a generous helping of the pot roast from Thursday and simmer on low for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 lb of pasta per package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Top with parmesan cheese.
  • Side:
    • Pasta
    • Baked Asparagus
• Dessert – Thick & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies– If you love Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY with tons of raving reviews!

Appetizer

• Garlic Chicken Bites– These are the perfect protein packed appetizer to feed a crowd. Just put the skillet out with some toothpicks and watch them disappear!

Week 86 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Teriyaki Chicken– Cook it on the grill if the weather is good, or a skillet or grill pan if it is not! This chicken is chock full of delicious Asian flavors and couldn’t be easier!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice – our favorite is jasmine.
  • Garlic Green Beans- These are quick and absolutely delicious!
  • Toppings– For extra flavor top the chicken and rice with yum yum sauce, or spicy mayo, chopped green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Shredded Beef- Let the crockpot do the work today and be welcomed to dinner with tender, flavor-filled beef ready to fill tacos, burritos or more.
• Side Dish:
  • Pico de Gallo – I love topping this beef with pico de gallo! SO GOOD!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Zucchini Chicken Bake–  It is zucchini season and this is one of our all time favorite ways to eat it!!
• Side Dish:
  • Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Broccoli Slaw- The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet  – This has all the flavor of lasagna in a fraction of the time. I have so many personal friends that tell me they make this recipe on repeat! Bonus- serve it with or WITHOUT pasta!!
  • Sides:
    • Pasta or Spaghetti Squash– If you want a more classic lasagna taste, serve it with pasta. If you are trying to keep things lighter in calories or carbs, skip the pasta and serve over spaghetti squash.
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– You may never eat broccoli another way again!!

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Beef Quesadillas– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab a tortilla and layer with cheese, beef and pico de gallo. Fold in half and cook in a buttered skillet over medium heat on each side until golden brown
  • Side:
    • Guacamole– Restaurant style, made easy at home!
    • Chips and salsa
• Dessert – Cornflake cookies- If you haven’t tried these, you MUST! It sounds odd, but they have the most addicting crunch!

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken dip– This dip is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory cajun flavors! It is super hearty with chunks of chicken and ultimately addicting!

Week 84 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Tomato Basil Chicken– The PERFECT tender chicken in a rich tomato sauce. It is hard to believe that a recipe so simple tastes so fancy and delicious!!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes – These are extra creamy and oh, so delicious. I like the potatoes to soak up all of the sauce.
  • Roasted Asparagus– Super simple and cooks in only 10 minutes!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chipotle Chicken Tacos– This is made in the slow cooker to be hands off, but packs in the flavor! Serve it in tortillas as tacos, or in a bowl over some rice or greens.
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole – made tableside style! Quick, easy, and healthy for the win!
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Hawaiian Meatballs–  Don’t put the crockpot up yet, because these meatballs are made easy in the slow cooker. The sweet and savory combo is a winner for kids and adults at our house.
• Side Dish:
  • Rice– We love to serve them over jasmine rice.
  • Broccoli Slaw– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers  – This is like the classic, but only takes minutes to prep and throw in the oven which makes it a winner for busy nights!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad– This salad is super easy to make and packed with protein. I especially love the balsamic flavors paired with the sausage and peppers!

Friday

• Main Dish: FAMOUS LOADED Chicken Salad– Make sandwiches, or feed the whole family fast by spreading it on a loaf of french bread. Feeling healthy? Eat it on top of greens, or stuffed in an avocado!
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Veggies and Ranch- This homemade buttermilk ranch is TO DIE FOR.
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Swirl Bars– Super easy, made in one pan, AND they not only are delicious, but SO pretty with the chocolate swirls!

Appetizer

• LOADED Taco dip– Forget 7 layers, this dip has too many layers of goodness to count! Serve it up for a crowd, or do what we do and just make it dinner for a movie night!

Week 83 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Firecracker Chicken– One of our most recent favorites, this dish is a nice escape from the norm. With a little bit of sweetness and a little kick, this one is just plain delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice- Try jasmine or brown rice- your choice!
  • Yum Yum Sauce– You have to have this stuff for drizzling over the top! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Chicken Casserole– I have more people tell/message me to say this recipe is a staple in their home. If you haven’t tried it, what are you waiting for?!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing. It is seriously the best stuff EVER!!!!
  • Mexican Street Corn Casserole – Tastes just like the on the ccob favorite but quicker and easier to eat!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Creamy Pesto Chicken–  This is a staple for us. Everyone including the kids will lick their plates!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy. I serve a big scoop of the chicken and sauce right on top.
  • Garlic Parmesan Broccoli- Roasted broccoli is so crazy delicious, I don’t know if I can eat it any other way!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cajun Butter Steak Skillet  – This is one of those that are so quick it is hard to believe it is so good! It does have a kick, so skip the spice if you don’t like the heat.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Kale Salad– The dressing on this salad is so good, it might even convert the non-kale lovers. It is a must try! Make it ahead and let it sit a couple of hours to soften the kale by dinnertime.

Friday

• Main Dish: Nacho Stuffed Peppers– Using leftovers from Tuesday- Cut mini sweet peppers in half. Place a spoonful of leftover Mexican Chicken Casserole in each pepper “chip” then top each with cheese.  Bake at 425 for 12-18 min or until cheese is melted and pepper starts to soften. Top or dip pepper nachos with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa.
  • Side:
    • Chips and salsa – try my 5 minute homemade salsa!
    • Tableside Guacamole– Just like the restaurant!!
• Dessert – Lemon Meltaway Cookies– These are the best. Seriously. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip- Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Week 82 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mozzarella Chicken– If you haven’t made this, you are missing out! SO EASY and SO DELICIOUS!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Sloppy Joes– Quick, easy, and so good! This is packed with veggies, but your family won’t even know it!
• Side Dish:
  • Rolls – Use hamburger buns or bakery rolls to serve
  • Mexican Corn Salad – So fresh and delicious!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Poppyseed Chicken Casserole-  This classic comfort food takes MINUTES to make! One I know that will have everyone cleaning their plates!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Broccoli w Parmesan– A classic side for a classic main dish. Both so good!
  • Side Salad w Italian Dressing– The salad dressing really makes it!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Caprese Subs– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab your favorite wrap and layer the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Fruit Salad- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Unicorn Snack Mix– Your kids will LOVE both eating this and helping you make it!!!

Appetizer

• Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels– These make a great appetizer or snack, but you can even make a full meal out of them they are so good.

Week 81 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken Stuffed Poblanos– This is a great way to switch up the dinner routine. These stuffed peppers are packed with flavor and SO EASY!
• Side Dish:
  • One Skillet Mexican Rice – These are fast and oh, so delicious. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef Skillet– This is a one and done kinda meal. With tender ground beef, rice, veggies, and mexican seasonings all simmered together in one skillet!
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole– Serve it right on top!
  • Chips and Salsa – This homemade salsa is our favorite (and only takes minutes to make!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Caesar Chicken–  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Broccoli and Apple Slaw– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Mexican Zucchini Boats– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Cut zucchinis in half and then hollow out the middle. Pile the leftover Mexican beef inside. Bake on a cookie sheet covered at 400˚F for about 20 minutes, then uncover, add a sprinkle of cheese and return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Side:
    • Toppings: Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa
    • Green Chile Cheddar Mashed Potatoes– These are a fun flavor addition to the meal!
• Dessert – Softest Sugar Cookies– II made these this week and they always get RAVE reviews!

Appetizer

• Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels– These are a tried and true appetizer and also make a great light lunch!

Week 80 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Pepperoni Ravioli Lasagna– If Pizza, Lasagna and Ravioli had a baby, it would be this. All the best flavors and it literally takes 10 minutes to put together!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad with Balsamic Dressing – Quick and easy just like the main dish!
  • Garlic Bread- This recipe is our FAVORITE!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Ground Beef Casserole- Easy one dish casserole, or pile it in a tortilla for Taco Tuesday!
• Side Dish:
  • Tableside Guac – Make it just like they do in the restaurants in minutes!
  • Chips

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Pulled Chicken–  You won’t believe the secret ingredient that makes this chicken the most tender and juicy you will ever have!
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Baked Veggies– Easy and healthy for the win!
  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes– If you haven’t tried these, you haven’t lived!!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Cacciatore  – Classic dish, made easier! This is packed with flavor and deliciousness, but only takes minutes to make!
  • Sides:
    • Pasta– Serve with a side of pasta tossed with olive oil salt and parmesan
    • Marinated Mozzarella– We can’t stop eating these little guys and they are so good on a toothpick or with sliced baguette.

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Cacciatore Stuffed Shells- Chop up the leftover chicken from Thursday and mix it into the sauce.  Scoop spoonfuls of sauce into pre-cooked large pasta shells. Cover with your favorite marinara sauce, and extra mozzarella and bake until heated through.
  • Side:
    • Side salad
• Dessert – Double Chocolate Chip cookies- The fudgiest, chocolatiest, most delicious chocolate cookies in the world! If you are a chocolate lover, you can’t miss these!!

Appetizer

• Mexican Spinach Dip– This will be your NEW FAVORITE! Creamy, cheesy and absolutely addicting with the Mexican twist on spinach dip!

Week 79 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – 15 min Chicken Fried Rice– Nothing is easier than this meal on a busy night. Plus, everyone in the family cleans their plate. A great meal and a winning combo!
• Side Dish:
  • Sautéed Green Beans – These are fast, easy and super yummy.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken– This can cook away all day, then turn into the most amazing and flavorful tacos.
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Guacamole and Pico de Gallo– to top the tacos off right!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cheeseburger Pasta–  One of my most popular recipes, this dish combines comforting pasta with lean ground beef and a rich cheddar cheese sauce for a family approved dinner!
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Cajun Roasted Veggies– One of my favorite ways to make veggies, these have so much flavor and are gobbled up every time!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Monterey Chicken Bake – Layers of bacon, BBQ sauce and cheese cover tender chicken as it bakes to perfection. You will not want to miss this one dish wonder recipe!
  • Sides:
    • EXTRA creamy mashed potatoes– So easy to make! These are secret family recipe!
    • Garlic Roasted Broccoli– Classic flavors for a delicious side dish,

Friday

• Main Dish: Club Quesadillas– Use the leftovers from Thursday to start this easy Friday meal. Chop the chicken and bacon and layer it inside a tortilla with some extra cheese. Grill each side to perfection on the stovetop, then once golden remove it from the stovetop and top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
  • Side:
    • Veggies with Ranch dip
    • Chips and salsa– this is my favorite super fast, homemade salsa recipe
• Dessert – Cornflake cookies– If you have never tried these, you need to! The texture and flavor is so unique, AND ADDICTING! I bet you can’t eat just one!

Appetizer

• Taco Layer Dip– Not going to lie… this dip is so good, we sometimes make it for dinner during the summer months.

Week 78 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Easy Chicken Florentine– This dish brings together chicken and spinach, all in a rich and creamy sauce. All of the flavors of the classic, made easier and baked in just one dish!
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Roasted Veggies – These are quick and easy, and crazy delicious!
  • Pesto Cheese Bread- A fun new twist on garlic bread! 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Taco Casserole– One of our most popular recipes lately, this casserole has all the delicious flavor of chicken tacos in a fraction of the time. BONUS- make it as big as you want if you need to feed a crowd!
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and salsa – I love to make a big batch of this easy blender salsa and then freeze half of it!
  • Mexican Rice – with just one pan you can have restaurant style mexican rice!!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Lasagna Skillet–  This skillet meal is packed with a hearty meat sauce and a delicious cheesy topping. So much goodness packed all into one easy meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette– Everyone raves about this dressing, it really makes the salad (and of course is SO easy!)
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Grilled Pork Chops  – This recipe comes from my fried Julie at Taste Of Lizzy T. She has some of the best down home recipes and this one is perfect for this warm summer weather!
  • Sides:
    • Baked Potatoes– Go crazy with as many toppings as you would like!
    • Broccoli Salad (with bacon of course!)– This easy summer salad can be made ahead of time and just gets tastier as it sits!

Friday

• Main Dish: Lasagna Zucchini Boats– Make this with your leftovers from Wednesday. Slice small zucchini squash in half and hollow out the seeds. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over the zucchini then fill each boat with Skillet Lasagna. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
  • Side:
    • Tomato Mozzarella salad– This salad is as simple as can be but so good and full of flavor!
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– Not your average broccoli!!
• Dessert – Lemon Meltaway Cookies– If you haven’t made these yet, it is time! So good and perfect for summer!

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip– This no cook dip is quick to put together and one of my personal all time favorites. It disappears from parties and requires absolutely no cooking!

Week 77 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad– My favorite part of this salad is that it is light enough, not to weigh you down, especially as the weather is getting warmer, but still filling enough so that even my husband agrees it makes a great meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious. You can eat them on the side, or get a little crazy and mix them right in to the salad.
  • Garlic Bread- We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Beef Enchilada Skillet- This marinade is a family favorite and can be made on the grill, or in a skillet.
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas – keep it classic by rolling this up in a tortilla
  • Cauliflower Rice – If you are going low carb, place a big scoop on top of a bed of cauliflower rice.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce–  This recipe is FAST and DELICIOUS! If you love mushrooms, you can’t miss this one!!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Sausage and Peppers  – Like the classic, but so much easier! This recipe is made all in one dish and bakes hands off in the oven for a meal that is delicious, and low prep.
  • Sides:
    • Hoagie rolls– or for a special treat, try toasting them with butter and garlic salt before piling on the sausage!
    • Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette– This is quick, easy, and healthy and is the perfect compliment to the flavors in the dish.

Friday

• Main Dish: Sausage and Peppers Casserole– Chop sausage in bite sized pieces. Mix sausage peppers and onions with cooked rice in a 1:1 ratio (equal parts.) Place in a casserole dish and cover with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes or until heated though.
  • Side:
    • Roasted veggies – These are easy and can cook in the oven with the casserole!
    • Pesto Cheese Bread– These flavors are so good with the casserole!.
• Dessert – Personal Smores Parfaits- This no bake dessert is always a huge hit at our house.

Appetizer

• Party Meatballs- Couldn’t be easier and always a crowd pleaser! (This also makes a great “Grazing” style lunch!

Week 76 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Hawaiian Chicken Tacos– These aren’t your average tacos!  They are the perfect combo of sweet and savory and pack in the fresh flavors.
• Side Dish:
  • Cilantro lime rice– Great for a quick and easy side that compliments the flavors well!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Street Corn Chicken– All the flavors of Mexican street corn, turned into a one dish EASY dinner! There is no wonder this recipe was pinned hundreds of times within hours of publishing.
• Side Dish:
  • Cheddar Green Chile Mashed Potatoes – a copycat recipe from one of our favorite mexican restaurants.
  • Side salad with Jalapeno Ranch – Warning… this dressing is HIGHLY addictive!!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: One Pan Teriyaki Beef and Rice–  Tons of delicious asian flavors packed into a one pan easy dinner.  Mix it together and let it simmer to perfection
• Topping:
  Depending on if you like spice or not, drizzling one of these sauces over the top takes this dish from good, to OVER THE TOP delicious!
  • Yum Yum Sauce (not spicy)
  • Spicy Mayo (spicy)

Thursday

• Main Dish: Grilled Chicken or Grilled Steak – Whether you like chicken or steak, these are our two GO-TO marinades for summer grilling.
  • Sides:
    • Cucumber tomato salad
    • Roasted Asparagus

Friday

• Main Dish: Street Corn Chicken Quesadillas– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to make this family friendly favorite. Chop leftover chicken and mix with the corn topping. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter the outside of 2 tortillas, then spoon a layer of the chicken mixture and a layer of mexican blend or monterey jack cheese in between the tortillas. Cook in the skillet until each side is golden brown.
  • Side:
    • Pico de gallo
    • Guacamole
• Dessert – Lemon Meltaway Cookies– Thousands of readers have made these cookies we posted a few weeks ago with rave reviews! Have you tried them yet?

Week 75 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner– Your veggies and protein cook up all on just one baking sheet with this easy (and super delicious) recipe!
• Side Dish:
  • Kale Salad– Combined with parmesan and the best lemon vinaigrette, this salad is one we love on repeat!
  • Best Garlic Bread– Perfect easy side to pair with this dish. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Queso Chicken Casserole– Comfort food at it’s finest!! This simple casserole combines tender chicken in a queso sauce all layered on top of refried beans to make it hearty and filling. YUM!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Rice – Our go to recipe.
  • Mexican Corn Salad – light, healthy and FULL of flavor!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Sloppy Joes–  Not your average sloppy joe! This dish is loaded with flavor and super hearty!! Not to mention that the leftovers get fought over at our house!
• Side Dish:
  • Hamburger Buns– I like to give the option to eat on a bun or in a bowl with toppings
  • Veggies and ranch- perfect healthy side. Try it with our homemade ranch dressing!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Easy Butter Chicken – This dish is so packed with flavor! Quick and easy, it has become a favorite with my kids.
  • Sides:
    • Basmati Rice– Basmati is traditional, but you can use jasmine or your favorite long grain rice .
    • Sautéed Spinach– I like to keep my serving lower carb by serving over spinach.

Friday

• Main Dish: Southwest Sloppy Joe Nachos– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to make this kid friendly favorite. Layer a baking sheet with tortilla chips. Add cheddar cheese, then dollop with the sloppy joe mix, and top with extra cheese. Bake at 425˚F for 6-10 min or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through.
  • Side:
    • Pico de gallo
    • Guacamole
• Dessert – Soft Sugar Cookies– I had a reader messaging me this week about how much she loves these. I have to agree, they are a family favorite here too!!

Lunch

• Sun dried Tomato Turkey Pinwheels– If you need to make lunch a little more interesting, try these Turkey Pinwheels! The Sun-dried tomato spread makes them irresistibly delicious!

Week 74 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Creamy Beef and Mushroom Casserole– Ground beef, tender rice and flavorful mushrooms all baked together in a quick one dish casserole. Family dinner winner!
• Side Dish:
  • Strawberry Spinach Salad- perfect season for fresh strawberries and the poppy seed dressing is so so good!
  • Easy Garlic Bread– My kids absolute favorite. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken– This chicken makes AMAZING tacos!  You can use corn or flour tortillas. I like to top them with a little shredded cabbage and fresh pico de gallo and a drizzle of jalapeño ranch. So tasty
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Rice – We love this quick and easy one skillet recipe.
  • Sautéed Peppers and Onions – these are great on the tacos or on the side

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Monterey Chicken Bake–  Chicken, smothered in BBQ sauce and covered with crispy bacon and plenty of cheese!  This is a real family pleaser!
• Side Dish:
  • Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad– this is a perfect traditional dish to pair with BBQ
  • Parmesan Ranch Potatoes– These crispy potatoes are unbelievably delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken Cobb Salad – You can make this up with some baked chicken or use leftovers from the monterey chicken yesterday!
  • Sides:
    • Homemade Ranch– This is my favorite dressing to top this salad, but you can also use blue cheese or Italian Dressing.

Friday

• Main Dish: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole– This recipe gets rave reviews from readers! It is all the deliciousness of a sub in an easy to make casserole!
  • Side:
    • Skillet Garlic Spinach– This classic is so quick and easy to make.
    • Sub rolls
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Energy bites– This is the perfect snack to keep around the house for kids. Depending on age they may even be able to make these completely on their own!

Appetizer

• Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups– These are simple to make and so yummy! You can adjust the level of heat to what your family likes.

Week 73 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – One Pan Poppyseed Chicken– This classic casserole is super comforting and lick-your-plate delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Skillet Green Beans – Super easy and family friendly.
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad– Classic salad to accompany a classic casserole. 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Chicken Bake– All of the best southwest flavors come together in this easy and hearty dinner using tons of pantry staples.
• Side Dish:
  • Rice – Do white, brown, or this Mexican rice! You can serve it right on top or eat it on the side.
  • Tortillas – Perfect for slicing the chicken and scooping it in for taco Tuesday!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot BBQ Pork–  Let this dish slow cook all day so that at the end you are rewarded with tender, flavorful, barbecue pork!
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Slaw– this is a perfect traditional dish to pair with BBQ
  • Italian Pasta Salad– This dish is not only delicious, but saves well to eat the next day or two also!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet  – Comfort food made EASY! I love that this lasagna is made in a skillet and can be served with or without the pasta! Perfect for when you get that Italian craving!
  • Sides:
    • Pasta– Make traditional pasta or keep it light with spaghetti squash or zoodles.
    • Tomato Mozzarella Salad– Perfect pairing for any Italian dinner, this salad keeps it light, but still has tons of flavor!

Friday

• Main Dish: BBQ Pork Nachos– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to make this favorite family meal. Layer a baking sheet with tortilla chips. Add cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, and shredded BBQ pork and top with extra cheese. Bake at 425˚F for 6-10 min or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through
  • Side:
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Sour Cream
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Swirl Bars– If you are a PB lover these are for you!! Super quick and easy and rarely last more than an hour in our house!

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken Dip– This is super creamy, cheesy, and delicious with an extra cajun kick of spice!

Week 72 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Mozzarella Chicken– This dish is full of tender chicken, rich, creamy marinara sauce and smothered in mozzarella cheese. This is one even the kids lick the plate clean.
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Roasted Vegetables – These are fast and oh, so delicious.
  • Pasta- We like angel hair or penne pasta 

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas– This marinade is a family favorite and can be made on the grill, or in a skillet.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad – Top it with this amazing jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Mexican Rice – Tastes just like your fav Mexican restaurant!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Best Alice Springs Chicken–  If you love Outback, you will LOVE this recipe! If you haven’t had Alice Springs Chicken, you are in for a treat.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– This recipe is super simple and extra creamy
  • Baked Asparagus– The classic way. Simple and delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet  – Comfort food without the guilt! This dish gives you all the flavor of a Big Mac, but made in a skillet at home in minutes. You can eat it as a salad (like me!) or on a bun (like my kids) so it is customizable for each person.
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes– Get the flavor of french fries in these oven baked potatoes!
    • Veggies and Ranch– These are great to snack on before the main meal or give a little extra wholesome boost to the dinner.

Friday

• Main Dish: Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to start this easy Friday meal. Grab your favorite wrap and layer the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzle with honey mustard.
  • Side:
    • Chips
    • Fruit Salad- Fresh, simple, and delicious.
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– If you love Snickerdoodles, these take it up another delicious notch. They are a MUST TRY!

Appetizer

• Green Chile Cheddar Dip– Grab these with a bag of chips and you have the beginning of a delicious day.

Week 71 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole– All the flavors of the classic but WAY quicker and easier to make! This dish is a family favorite.
• Side Dish:
  • Tortellini Salad – Quick easy and a crowd pleaser.
  • Garlic Bread- Our secret family recipe!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Green Chile Chicken Tacos– Made in the slow cooker, these are loaded with flavor and makes amazing tacos!
• Side Dish:
  • Buttermilk Cornbread – can’t miss this classic!
  • Black beans – 

Wednesday

• Main Dish: LOADED Cauliflower Soup–  This recipe has gotten RAVE reviews from hundreds of people! Even cauliflower skeptics have fallen in love with this recipe.
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad– Serve it with this homemade ranch!
  • Crackers

Thursday

• Main Dish: Bruschetta Chicken  – This one dish dinner is simple and packed with wholesome veggies! The sweet tomatoes perfectly compliment the tender chicken for a weeknight treat.
  • Sides:
    • Pesto Cheese Bread– The flavor of pesto is the perfect compliment to the bruschetta flavors!
    • Quick Roasted Vegetables– These vegetables are fast to make and DELICIOUS to eat.

Friday

• Main Dish: Bruschetta Chicken Pizza- Grab a premade pizza crust and use the leftovers from Thursday to make a drool-worthy pizza! Spread a pre-made crust with a thin layer of marinara. Chop up the leftover chicken and veggies and sprinkle it over the pizza. Cover with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle fresh basil over the top. Bake according to package directions. Optional: add freshly chopped spinach and thinly sliced red onions to the pizza.
  • Side:
    • Spinach Strawberry Salad– One salad even my kids devour!
• Dessert – Best EVER Chocolate Chip Cookies– I worked on this recipe for years until it was finally PERFECT! If you love THICK CHEWY cookies, this is for you!

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip- This is happening tonight at our house, and rarely will you see a plate that isn’t licked clean after making this one!

 

Week 70 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Steak Fried Rice– This easy dish is an awesome way to start the week because 1. It is so delicious, and 2. The leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch!
• Side Dish:
  • Asian Slaw – Toss a bag of coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage) with some asian spicy mayo and chopped cilantro for an easy side dish.
  • Spring Rolls- If you need a little extra to munch on, throw some spring rolls in the oven.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Spinach Chicken– You can’t go wrong with this super creamy, cheesy, chicken dish loaded with flavor. PLUS it is super quick and easy to make and cleans up fast!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad – Family favorite!
  • Chips and salsa – this homemade recipe is too easy!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken–  All the best flavors of buffalo chicken prepped quick and easy, and the crockpot does the work! Save the leftovers for Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– Best recipe ever!
  • Carrots and Celery with Ranch

Thursday

• Main Dish: EASY Philly Cheesesteak Casserole  – If you need a simple casserole for a busy night, this fits the bill. All the best flavors of a philly cheesesteak sandwich, but faster and easier!
  • Sides:
    • Garlic Bread– I like to spoon the casserole right on top of the bread- So delicious!
    • Easy Roasted Veggies– Add a little color and a lot of veggies to the meal with one of my top side dish recipes.

Friday

• Main Dish: Buffalo Chicken STUFFED Baked Potatoes– These big stuffed baked potatoes are so delicious you won’t even believe they are made with leftovers! Super quick, super delicious, and perfect for FRI-YAY!
  • Side:
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli– This side goes great with anything! It adds some great flavor and color to the meal.
    • Rotini Pasta Salad– This classic salad makes a great side for a big baked potato!
• Dessert – Doubletree Cookies– I made this recipe from Crazy for Crust and people went nuts! If you love cookies, definitely try this recipe!

Appetizer

• Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs– This sweet and tangy recipe is perfect for munching and can be kept warm for a longer party in the slow cooker!

 

Week 69 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Cream Cheese Chicken Chili– Super simple and made all in the crockpot! This white chicken chili recipe is ultra creamy and delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Buttermilk Cornbread – Nothing goes better with chili!
  • Rice- My kiddos like to add in a scoop to make it even heartier!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Fajita Chicken Bake– This has been one of the most popular recipes on my site over the years. Super easy… super healthy… and the best fajita flavors!
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo
  • Chips and salsa

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs–  These sweet and tangy meatballs are perfect for serving over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes! They are quick and easy and packed with flavors adults and kids love.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes– These are super creamy and delicious!
  • Side Salad with Italian dressing

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Fajita Chicken Tostadas  – Use the leftovers from Tuesday to make this easy meal.  Chop up leftover chicken and veggies. Spread beans over a tostada shell. Add chicken and top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and tostada is heated though. Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, and your choice of sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo or salsa.

Friday

• Main Dish: Supreme Pizza Chicken Bake– Give this easy alternative to pizza a try! It is a casserole with shredded chicken (use rotisserie to keep it quick!) mixed with all the flavors of pizza. Perfect to hit the spot when you want pizza but also want to avoid take out!
  • Side:
    • Pesto Cheese Bread– Delicious twist on the classic recipe!
    • Italian Quinoa Salad– Perfect compliment to get a few extra veggies in there.
• Dessert – Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies– Only make these if you LOVE thick, chewy and addicting cookies!

Appetizer

• Cajun Chicken Dip– We can’t get enough of this dip. It is creamy, and loaded with chicken, peppers and lots of cheese! There is a little kick to top it all off!

Week 68 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Million Dollar Chicken Bake– This 6 ingredient recipe has ALLLLLL the best flavors! Quick to make, this dinner always gets clean plates in our house.
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Veggies – I love to make a big batch and eat them the rest of the week too!
  • Homemade Mashed Potatoes- this recipe is extra creamy and delicious

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Shredded Mexican Beef– Taco Tuesday! Use it to make tacos, or keep it light and serve it over a salad.  I love to top it with a little sour cream and pico de gallo.
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo
  • Black Beans

Wednesday

• Main Dish: One Pot Brown Butter Tortellini–  This quick and easy pasta is packed with veggies and all cooks in one pot.  And did I mention butter sauce!?
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread– Favorite recipe ever!
  • Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Mexican Beef Stuffed Peppers– Use the leftovers from Tuesday to make this easy meal.  Mix shredded beef with cooked rice, corn kernels, and chopped cilantro. Cut bell peppers in half, wash and deseed. Stuff each pepper with the shredded beef mixture. Top with salsa and cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake at 350˚F for 35-45 minutes or until the peppers are tender. 
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad – A family favorite!
  • Chips and Salsa

Friday

• Main Dish: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole– This is EASY and kid approved!  You can serve it up in a bowl or spoon it into a crusty roll for a sandwich. Even better eat it on top of garlic bread for a real treat!!
  • Side:
    • Garlic Bread– Serve it with creamy Italian Dressing… YUM!
    • Broccoli Salad– Perfect compliment to get a few extra veggies in there.
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Swirl Bars– One of my all time favorite desserts!!

Appetizer

• Honey BBQ Meatballs – If you are headed to a party or just need something to snack on, these crockpot meatballs are GREAT!

Week 67 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Spinach Pesto Chicken Bake– Healthy + EASY + Delicious! Dinner trifecta right here! This meal bakes all in one dish and is packed with protein, veggies, and lots of flavor!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – Quick, Easy, and the kids BEG for it!
  • Italian Tortellini Salad– You can even make this salad ahead to save time!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole– This one always gets rave reviews! Save it for your busiest night because you can literally have it in the oven in 5 minutes. It is just that easy!
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas
  • Salsa and Chips

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Teriyaki Beef & Rice Skillet-  This meal is perfect to curb that take out craving. It has amazing asian flavors all made simple in one skillet!
• Side Dish:
  • Skillet Green Beans
  • Spring Rolls

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Creamy Chicken and Asparagus– This is a go to at our house for a meal everyone will devour! So much delicious flavor and quick and easy to make and clean up!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes – I like to serve this right on top of the potatoes!
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Friday

• Main Dish: Pesto Chicken Pizza!On a prepared crust, spread a thin layer of pesto and sprinkle with garlic. Chop leftovers from Monday and spoon over crust. Top with mozzarella cheese and add mushrooms or black olives if desired. Bake per package directions.
  • Side:
    • Side salad- Serve it with creamy Italian Dressing… YUM!
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– Perfect for the super bowl, these are over the top with AMAZING flavor!

Appetizer

• Mexican Spinach Dip – This is the easiest and most addicting dip! Just a few everyday ingredients give you the BEST twist on spinach dip. Keep this recipe handy if you take it to a super bowl party because everyone asks for it!

Week 66 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Cheeseburger Pasta– This is the meal my kids wish I would make EVERY WEEK! It is cheesy, comforting, and DELICIOUS! I like to pair it with veggies to keep it wholesome!
• Side Dish:
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad – Quick, Easy, and can be made ahead!
  • Garlic Parmesan Baked Broccoli– this cooks fast in the oven!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Turkey Tacos– Ground turkey lightens up taco night with ALL the flavor you would expect! Serve them in shells, tortillas, or keep it light with lettuce wraps.
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Salsa and Guacamole

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Monterey Chicken–  Pinned over 500 times in 2 days, this one is already a huge hit with reader! 6 ingredients and 1 dish win dinner tonight! Save the leftovers for an easy dinner Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Quick & Easy Green Beans
  • Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Crock Pot Thai Chicken– One of my favorite meals! Serve it over a bed of rice with shredded cabbage on top. Drizzle with the sauce AND this Spicy Mayo and it is TO DIE FOR delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice
  • Shredded Cabbage (or cheat and use coleslaw mix!)
  • Japanese Spicy Mayo

Friday

• Main Dish: Monterey Chicken Quesadillas!Chop leftover Monterey chicken. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of a large tortilla. Place the tortilla in the skillet. Fill half of the tortilla with the chopped chicken and an extra sprinkle of cheese. Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side. Cut into triangles and serve with sour cream and salsa.
  • Side:
    • Mexican Rice
• Dessert – No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies– My favorite!  Plus, no baking required!

Appetizer

• LOADED Taco Dip – If you need a dish to bring to the big game… THIS.IS.IT.  This dip gets devoured in minutes with layers of beans, meat, and a special creamy taco layer!

Week 65 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup– The extra special method we use to make this soup not only adds tons of flavor to make it INSANELY delicious, but also, make it faster than ever to make! BONUS- The leftovers make great lunches all week long!
• Side Dish:
  • Pesto Cheese bread – so perfect to soak up all the sauce!
  • Side salad- top it with homemade ranch for the perfect compliment of flavors!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Green Chile Chicken– This has been one of my most popular recipes for YEARS! There is a reason it gets all the 5 star reviews! As a bonus, it is low carb and gluten free!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice, or cauliflower rice
  • Sautéed Peppers and onions

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Bacon Ranch Pot Roast–  My kids LOVE these flavors (and let’s be honest… I do too!) so I packed them into a pot roast for a wholesome dinner and let the crockpot do the work!
• Side Dish:
  • One Pan Green Beans
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Italian Turkey Meatballs– If you need a meatball recipe that will make everyone happy, this is it! These are wonderfully classic and can be eat over pasta, on a sandwich, or just plain as is!  You can freeze any leftovers to use for an easy meal next week! Also, make sure to whip up a batch of my homemade Italian Seasoning to use in this recipe! I just shared the recipe for the first time this week!
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Friday

• Main Dish: PIZZA NIGHT! Use this fun list of pizza topping ideas to let the kids come up with some fun ideas for new pizzas they want to try! Then make a family night out of putting together your creations.
  • Side:
    • Veggies and dip
• Dessert – Double Chocolate Chip Cookies– If you are a chocolate lover, you need these in your life!!

Appetizer

• Antipasto Salad – Everyone loves this salad packed full of meats, and the best small bites. Perfect for a quick bite before dinner, or to bring to a party or football game, there is never a bite left!

Week 64 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Chicken and Peppers– This dish is the dinner trifecta- EASY – HEALTHY – DELICIOUS! Packed with veggies and full of flavor, but still able to get from fridge to oven in as little as 10 min!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – so perfect to soak up all the sauce!
  • Side salad- top it with this creamy Italian dressing for mega delicious flavor blast!!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet– This dinner has everything delicious in just one skillet! The best way to use up that ground beef in your fridge, it is one that everyone asks for seconds of in our house.
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and Salsa
  • Guacamole + Sour cream for toppping

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Meatballs Parmesan–  You may have seen me making this on my Instagram stories this week! I forgot how quick, easy, and delicious this meal is. The kids love it every bit as much as the grown ups. **Save the leftovers for an easy meal on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta (or to lighten it up, use spaghetti squash or zoodles)
  • Oven Roasted Veggies – Can’t beat this recipe! So quick and simple!

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Zoodles– This recipe is KILLER on flavor and can be made in 30 minutes. It is rich and creamy, but lightened up by using zoodles instead of pasta. If you have kiddos eating with you, you can easily do a combo of zoodles and pasta to suit everyone’s palette.
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Cauliflower

Friday

• Main Dish: Meatball Subs- Use up the leftovers of your Meatballs parmesan with this family pleasing meal. Use sub rolls, or to make it super fun, I like to use one big loaf of french bread. Cut almost in half and then spread butter on each side. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toast in the oven at 400˚F until edges start to brown and butter is melted and toasty. Pile on the meatballs and add extra cheese. Bake again until everything is heated and the cheese is melted. Cut into servings and eat immediately!
  • Side:
    • Veggies and dip– try it with my homemade ranch dressing. YUM!
    • Chips
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Swirl Bars– If you need a dessert, this is IT!  These bars are one of our all time favorites. Made from scratch, you will be surprised just how quick and easy they are to make.

Appetizer

• Green Chile Dip – This has allllll my favorites in it! This creamy dip is loaded with green chiles and cheddar and baked to perfection for one of my favorite party table appetizers!

 

Week 63 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Ranch Chicken Bites– We are starting off the year with one of my favorite light and healthy meals! These Ranch Chicken Bites are gluten free, low carb, dairy free, high protein and low fat… and did I mention SO DELICIOUS?! The kids eat them like chicken nuggets with their favorite dipping sauce and I love to eat them over sautéed spinach or salad greens myself. 
• Side Dish:
  • Sautéed Garlic Spinach – I serve the chicken right on top of this!
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– this is a great side and doubles as a great lunch the next day if you have extras!!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Taco Skillet– Perfect for if you are going low carb, or just love delicious food! This cheesy taco skillet has all the delicious flavor of extra cheesy tacos — minus the carbs!
• Side Dish:
  • Healthy Salsa and veggie chips
  • Guacamole

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Cacciatore–  This veggie packed Italian Classic is made in just one dish! Instead of the traditional skillet version that takes careful attendance, this recipe is hands off and just as delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad
  • Garlic Bread – Can’t beat this recipe!

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with chicken– Use the leftovers from Monday to make this super delicious protein packed meal! Just make salad as directed and add leftover chicken bites to the top! If you are out of ranch chicken, just grab a rotisserie chicken from the store or grill up some chicken on the grill.
• Side Dish:
  • Pita Chips

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Cauliflower Soup- Perfect for a cold winter day, this soup is one of the most popular on my site! It has even converted those who don’t love cauliflower into believers! Low carb, super creamy, and loaded with all the good stuff, this will put smiles on everyone’s faces!
  • Side:
    • Side Salad– try it with my creamy Italian dressing. YUM!
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Energy Balls– This is a great way to get something healthy and something sweet in one! Packed with wholesome oats, peanut butter and honey. These are a great easy snack with a satisfying amount of sweet.

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip – One of my all time favorites and super healthy to boot! This greek dip is a winner all around!

 

Week 62 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Creamy Mushroom Chicken– If you love mushrooms, then this recipe is for you!  It is packed with tender chicken baked with a flavor filled creamy mushroom filling.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes – my husband’s favorite side with this!
  • Easy Spinach– My favorite side for this!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Taco Salad– This hearty dinner salad is a hit all around the table! If you have really picky eaters, you can serve it up in tortillas too.
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and Salsa
  • Guacamole

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Beef and Rice–  One dish packed with tons of Italian flavors!  We love this wholesome casserole!
• Side Dish:
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad
  • Garlic Bread – Can’t beat this recipe!

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Chicken & Mushroom Paninis– Use the leftovers from Monday to make these super delicious sandwiches! Chop leftover mushroom chicken and spoon the mixture between 2 slices of Italian bread. Add spinach and mozzarella cheese. Butter the outsides of the bread then cook in a skillet over medium heat until the bread is golden brown. Flip and repeat.
• Side Dish:
  • Chips
  • Veggies and Ranch dip

Friday

• Main Dish: Sun Dried Tomato Turkey Wraps– Perfect for Friday, these wraps are packed with all the good stuff! Serve them with a pasta salad that you can keep eating all weekend.
  • Side:
    • Pasta Salad– we love this one!
• Dessert – Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies– This is my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies! It is a no-fail way to get them super thick and chewy!  

Appetizer

• Buffalo Ranch Chicken Meatballs – If you are headed to a holiday party this week. Pull together a batch of these buffalo ranch chicken meatballs for the win!

 

Week 61 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – One Dish Greek Chicken– There are so many great flavors packed into one easy to make meal!  Serve it with pita bread and enjoy!
• Side Dish:
  • Pita Bread
  • Greek Salad– this are one of the quickest sides I make and perfect for a side for these meatballs!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Southwest Chicken– This easy slow cooker recipe is loaded with veggies and southwest flavor for a super quick to prep dinner. You can serve it with rice, or use it to make tacos, enchiladas, burritos and more!
• Side Dish:
  • Chips and Salsa
  • Rice

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Parmesan–  This is the easiest and most delicious way to make the classic dish! Plus baking gives it a healthier twist.
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta
  • Roasted Asparagus

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Southwest Chicken Nachos– The kids will totally think they won for this dinner, but really it is packed with more veggies than my kids normally eat in multiple meals! Top chips with leftover southwest chicken. Add cheese and bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes. Top nachos with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Enjoy!
• Side Dish:
  • Pico de gallo
  • Guacamole

Friday

• Main Dish: Garlic Steak Bites– This easy recipe makes your Friday feel fancy but takes just minutes to make! If you love steak, this one’s for you.
  • Side:
    • Cucumber Tomato Salad– Perfect classic recipe
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Energy Balls– This yummy recipe is more of a snack than a dessert, but it is perfect to keep on hand when the schedule is busy and you need something easy to snack on when you are on the go!!

Appetizer

• Layered Greek Dip – One of my all time favorites and perfect to serve with the Greek Chicken on Monday or for a holiday party or potluck… YUM!

 

Week 60 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs– This is such a DELICIOUS and easy dinner idea!  Throw it all in the slow cooker and let it do the had work. 
• Side Dish:
  • Rice
  • Garlic Green Beans– this are one of the quickest sides I make and perfect for a side for these meatballs!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Shredded Beef– This Mexican beef can be served as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas or bowls. Packed with delicious Mexican flavors, it will make your favorite Mexican dishes as easy as it does delicious.
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Tortillas

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Easy Baked Chicken Cacciatore–  With all the flavors of classic chicken cacciatore, this recipe is made so much easier using just one dish and baked for a hands off dinner.
• Side Dish:
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Broccoli

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Hawaiian Meatball Pizza– On a prepared pizza crust, spread a layer of BBQ sauce. Top with mozzarella or provolone cheese. Chop up the meatballs and sprinkle the meatballs and pineapple chunks over the top of the pizza. Cook as directed.
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – easy and makes great leftovers!

Friday

• Main Dish: Creamy Cauliflower Soup– One of my most popular recipes and has even converted a few former cauliflower haters! It packs all the flavors of a loaded baked potato into .
  • Side:
    • Cheesy Garlic Bread– We LOVE this recipe
• Dessert – Soft Sugar Cookies– Get holiday season ready with these amazing cookies!! Add some buttercream frosting for an over the top delicious treat!!

Appetizer

• Antipasto Salad – All of your favorite flavors of a charcuterie board thrown into a delicious salad… YUM!

Week 59 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Beef & Rice Casserole– Baked in only ONE DISH in the oven, this casserole is loaded with the best Italian flavors. With lots of veggies, protein, and rice you have it all in just one dish!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread– My FAVORITE recipe, pairs perfectly with this casserole!
  • Salad- Try a simple side salad with creamy Italian dressing

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Homemade Tacos– What is better for Taco Tuesday than classic tacos? This recipe uses ground turkey and seasonings to make the BEST taco meat you have ever had!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad – this quick and easy corn salad is one of our all time favorite sides!
  • Cilantro Lime Rice – Just like Chipotle! Loaded with flavor and perfect for serving with tacos!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken– With a hint of sweet and a hint of savory, it is a hit with the whole family. I like to serve it on top of sautéed spinach for the gown ups and rice for the kids!
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes – This easy recipe makes EXTRA CREAMY mashed potatoes
  • Sauteed Spinach – 5 min recipe!

THANKSGIVING

• Main Dish:  Turkey– If you need a FAIL-PROOF turkey recipe, use this one! It is super delicious and surprisingly EASY!
• Side Dish:
  • Corn Casserole – Tried and true favorite! or get my CrockPot Corn Casserole recipe here.
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Homemade Cranberry Sauce
  • Buttermilk Cornbread– Seriously the best!
  • Hashbrown Casserole 
  • Broccoli Salad (with bacon!)
  • Squash Casserole
  • Oven Roasted Vegetables

Friday

• Main Dish: LEFTOVERS!- It’s the best leftover day of the year!  My favorite is to make a grilled turkey, cranberry and brie sandwich. Place turkey between two slices of sandwich bread, spread cranberry on one piece, then lay brie (or your fav cheese) over the turkey. Butter skillet generously and grill each side until golden brown.

Appetizer

• Spinach Artichoke Dip – My all time favorite dip! This recipe never fails!!!

 

Week 58 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Bacon– I can’t even tell you how DELICIOUS this is!!  It may not sound fancy, but the taste is going to knock your socks off!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Veggies– These cook quickly in the oven and make a great healthy side option
  • Rolls- pick some up in the freezer section or make your own for an extra delicious treat!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Salsa Chicken– This classic dish couldn’t be easier to make and it is OH SO TASTY!  I like to serve this the first night over a bed of rice.
• Side Dish:
  • Steamed rice
  • Bell peppers and onions – cook them up in a skillet or you can use the instructions in the recipe to bake them right in with the chicken

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Zesty Pulled Pork– This is a great recipe for a busy night because all the prep work is done earlier in the day! I like to pile these on top of my extra creamy garlic mashed potatoes and let each family member put some toppings on their plate.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Garlic Parmesan Green Bean Casserole – gluten free!
  • Toppings: cheddar cheese shreds, extra bbq sauce, sliced green onions, french fried onions, diced red bell pepper

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole– Use leftovers from Tuesday, to make this family hit! Chop leftover Salsa Chicken and mix with prepared white rice or cauliflower rice. Stir in black beans and corn, and extra salsa if needed. Spread mixture in a casserole dish and top with cheese and bake until heated through.
• Side Dish:
  • Buttermilk Cornbread– Seriously the best!
  • Mexican Corn Salad – easy and healthy

Friday

• Main Dish: Lasagna Stuffed Peppers– All that delicious flavor of lasagna packed into a tender, sweet bell pepper.
  • Side:
    • Cheesy Garlic Bread– We LOVE this recipe
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies- You can whip these “gourmet” brownies up quick even using a box mix!

Appetizer

• Antipasto Salad – All of your favorite flavors of a charcuterie board thrown into a delicious salad… YUM!

Week 57 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crockpot Tuscan Chicken– This is my newest recipe and already getting rave reviews from readers!  Make it when you are super busy since it is so easy and the slow cooker does all the cooking!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Asparagus– Cooks quickly in the oven and makes a great side
  • Mashed Potatoes– I like to serve the chicken right on top of potatoes to soak up all the juices!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Taco Skillet– It is like tacos but easier and even tastier! What I love most about this dish is that each person can pick their style, so one person can eat it in a taco shell, and the other as a bowl, just as easy!
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream
  • Lettuce wraps and tortillas

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Greek Chicken Bites– This is one of my go-to quick dinners. These little bites of chicken are perfectly seasoned and made in minutes. They kind of remind me of Chick-fil-a’s grilled chicken nuggets, so you know it is going to be a winner with the whole family! (Use my Honey Mustard Sauce if you want some CFA quality dipping sauce too!)
• Side Dish:
  • Pita Bread
  • Sauteed Garlic Spinach

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Tuscan Chicken Pasta– Use leftovers from Monday’s Crockpot Tuscan Chicken, to make this family hit!  I start with a pan of this Easy Alfredo Sauce, then stir in the leftover Tuscan Chicken and toss with pasta. There is not a bite left on anyone’s plates after this meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – Seriously the best!
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad – A classic recipe and works great to pair with this dish!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Cobb Salad (or wrap!)- For this meal you can use leftover Greek Chicken if you have it, or if not you can use any shredded chicken or even rotisserie chicken from the store. This loaded meal sized salad will keep even those that need a hearty dinner full! If you have eaters that don’t want salad as a main course, just throw a big scoop of the salad in a large tortilla, roll it up and call it a wrap.
  • Side:
    • Squash Casserole– You don’t have to have any side with this Cobb salad, but this is a hearty one that is super yummy, so if you have the time, I highly recommend it!
• Dessert – White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies– These are THICK-CHEWY-SOFT delicious little gifts from heaven!  One of the tastiest homemade cookies out there!

Appetizer

• Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels – This are always a hit at a party or potluck! They are easy finger food, but hearty enough to fill you up!

 

Week 56 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Turkey Meatballs– So many readers have been telling me how much they love this recipe lately! These are surprisingly easy to make from scratch and hit it out of the park on taste
• Side Dish:
  • Spaghetti- cook up some spaghetti and douse it with your favorite sauce. Then plop these meatballs right on top!
  • Oven roasted Veggies– These are quick and easy and PERFECT for this meal!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas– One of the foods I love most! I like to eat my fajitas with all the toppings over a salad, but you can make them traditionally in a tortilla too!
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream
  • Tortillas

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet– This lasagna is a one and done recipe! Everything cooks quickly in a skillet, then you can choose how to serve it.  Both traditionally with pasta, or with something light and healthy like spaghetti squash or zoodles.
• Side Dish:
  • Best Garlic Bread– We love this easy recipe
  • Pasta or Spaghetti Squash

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Meatball Subs– Use leftovers from Monday to make one of my kids favorite dinners!  I like to make these extra yummy by making garlic bread first. Then we use the garlic bread to make the meatball subs by placing meatballs, marinara and cheese on it and baking until perfection.
• Side Dish:
  • Ranch Smashed Potatoes 
  • Best Pasta Salad – A classic recipe and works great to pair with this dish!

Friday

• Main Dish: Easy BAKED Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce – Pizza night is one of our go-to’s on Friday. I love using leftovers to make it easy. Buy a store bought crust then chop up the sausage and peppers from Wednesday and spread over the crust with the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top and add crushed red pepper flakes if you like spice. Bake as directed on the crust.
  • Side:
    • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– This hearty salad is loaded with veggies and BACON!
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– These are the ULTIMATE fall cookie!  They have the warm flavor of cinnamon and the irresistible gooey caramel middle! 

Appetizer

• Crockpot Party Meatballs – This party classic never sees leftovers!! You can make it as is, or try one of the 5 variations listed to give it a fun new twist!

Week 55 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Caesar Chicken Bake– This recipe is so simple and so dang tasty! My kids even love it as much as the grown ups do!
• Side Dish:
  • Side salad- you can go with more caesar dressing or my favorite is balsamic vinaigrette!
  • Italian Tortellini– the cold pasta salad makes a great compliment to the meal and also extras pack well for lunches throughout the week.

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Sizzling Steak Fajitas– You can make fajitas that are just like the restaurant- sizzle and all, and the cook in less than 10 minutes! This does not feel like busy weeknight food!
• Side Dish:
  • Cheesy Ranch Beans– this recipe works as a dip or a side and really makes refried beans extra delicious
  • Mexican Rice

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Sausage and Peppers– You can serve this on hoagie rolls, or keep it light and just eat it in a bowl! I usually do a little of both with rolls or garlic bread for the kids and spinach for me (talk about adulting ha!) Save the leftovers for a fun Friday dinner.
• Side Dish:
  • Best Garlic Bread– We love this easy recipe
  • Sautéed Spinach– Super quick, easy, and yummy

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Creamy Tomato Soup– Made in your slow cooker, this soup is my favorite fall meal! We fight over the leftovers of this in our house.
• Side Dish:
  • Grilled Cheese 
  • Veggies and ranch – add some extra veggies and your favorite dipper- we love homemade ranch dressing

Friday

• Main Dish: Italian Sausage Pizza – Pizza night is one of our go-to’s on Friday. I love using leftovers to make it easy. Buy a store bought crust then chop up the sausage and peppers from Wednesday and spread over the crust with the sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top and add crushed red pepper flakes if you like spice. Bake as directed on the crust.
  • Side:
    • Antipasto Salad– This hearty salad is filled with meats, cheeses, peppers, olives and all the good stuff!
• Dessert – Caramel Snickerdoodles– These are the ULTIMATE fall cookie!  They have the warm flavor of cinnamon and the irresistible gooey caramel middle! 

Appetizer

• Marinated Mozzarella Balls – This is a fun appetizer that can be prepared solo or part of a cheese board. It always gets the most compliments of anything when I make it and is insanely simple!!

Week 54 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crock Pot Pulled Pork– This recipe has a simple but DELICIOUS twist on classic pulled pork with this special ingredient!
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Slaw– homemade is so easy and SO DELISH!
  • Easy Pasta Salad– Make double if you want to take it for lunch throughout the week

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Chicken Casserole– This casserole can literally be in the oven in 10 minutes and is the perfect fix for that Mexican craving.
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas
  • Chips and Salsa

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Hawaiian Steak– Make this on the grill or in a cast iron pan. The flavors are amazing!
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Roasted Vegetables– you will not believe how delicious these are!!!
  • Smashed Potatoes– My FAVORITE way to make potatoes

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Buffalo Chicken in the Crockpot– Perfect for piling in a sandwich, or keep it lighter by making a bowl and serving over rice, quinoa, or lettuce.
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Roasted Asparagus 
  • Veggies and Blue Cheese dressing – Cut up carrots, celery, tomatoes, or any veggie you love. Pair it with blue cheese or ranch

Friday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup– This dish is a Fall favorite!  You can make a fun meal by preparing the soup, then making a bunch of topping options and letting everyone dress their own bowl. It is the perfect meal for family or a crowd.
  • Side:
    • Side Salad with Ranch
• Dessert – Cornflake cookies– If you have never made cookies with cornflakes, you are missing out. WARNING: These are super addictive!

Appetizer

Layered Greek Dip– I absolutely love this dish. It is the perfect combo of delicious and healthy!

 

Week 53 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Oven Baked Hawaiian Chicken– This simple chicken dinner is just a handful of ingredients and has the sweet and savory combo that everyone loves!
• Side Dish:
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon
  • Smashed Potatoes– one of our favorite recipe!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: 10 minute Sizzling Steak Fajitas– It is had to believe that these fajitas cook to perfection in just 10 minutes! This Tex-Mex fave has become a regular on our meal rotation with its combo of easy, healthy and delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Refried Beans
  • Guacamole

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Easy Pesto Chicken- This dish is creamy + dreamy and is made in just one pan!
• Side Dish:
  • BEST Roasted Vegetables– you will not believe how delicious these are!!!
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad– Quick to make and the flavors perfectly compliment the dish

Thursday

• Main Dish:  Fajita Quesadillas– Use up leftovers from Tuesday to make quick and easy Fajita Quesadillas!  You can just chop up any leftover meat and veggies into small bite sized pieces and place them inside a tortilla with mexican blend cheese. Fold it over and grill in a buttered skillet over medium heat until each side is golden brown.
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad – Quick and fresh!!
  • Chips and Homemade Salsa – Easy and the homemade salsa can be made ahead of time for busy nights!

Friday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup– Use your slow cooker to make a big batch of delicious soup! This Chicken and Wild Rice is one of my favorites. It is packed with veggies, rice, tender chicken and perfectly seasoned.
  • Side:
    • Crusty bread (like a baguette)
• Dessert – Best EVER Peanut Butter Cookies– These consistently have 5 star raving reviews.  They really are that good!

Appetizer

Marinated Mozzarella Balls- If you find yourself wanting something to much on, or need something to bring to a party, this Marinated Mozzarella is SO GOOD and so simple! No cooking required!

 

Week 52 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Supreme Pizza Chicken Casserole– If your kids love pizza then this dinner is sure to be a hit!  Tender shredded chicken is piled high with all the best pizza flavors!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad
  • Garlic Bread – our favorite recipe!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Taco Skillet– Tacos the EASY way!  This one skillet meal is packed with cheesy goodness. Eat it low carb, or like traditional tacos.
• Side Dish:
  • Spanish Rice
  • Chips and easy salsa (this recipe is so easy and will knock your socks off!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Tuscan Pot Roast– This isn’t your Grandma’s pot roast!  This pot roast is loaded with the flavors of balsamic, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic.
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Roasted Veggies– current obsession!
  • Smashed potatoes- always a perfect side for pot roast!

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Breast Marinade– Use this easy marinade to grill, bake or slow cook your chicken!
• Side Dish:
  • Easy Pasta Salad – These classic flavors go with everything!!
  • Roasted Asparagus – Easy + Classic!

Friday

• Main Dish: Nachos– Use leftovers from the Taco Skillet to make a big batch of sheet pan nachos. Just spread tortilla chips over a cookie sheet. Add taco meat, corn, pinto beans, and cover with cheese. Bake at 425 until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 8-12 minutes.
  • Side:
    • Sour cream, guac, salsa
• Dessert – Chocolate No Bake Cookies– We can never get enough of these delicious no bake cookies!  The combo of peanut butter, oatmeal and chocolate is the best there is! Super quick and easy to make, this no fail recipe has you covered!

 

Week 51 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Baked Greek Chicken Recipe– This is LOADED with all of the best flavors layered on top of chicken breast and so quick to make. You can have this impressive dinner in the oven in as little as 10 minutes!
• Side Dish:
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  • Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Avocado Smothered Chicken– If you have ever had the avocado egg rolls at The Cheesecake Factory, this is those flavors transformed into a healthy(er) dinner!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Chips and homemade salsa (this recipe is so easy and will knock your socks off!)

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cajun Butter Steak Bites– If you love steak, you NEED this recipe in your life! This tender, juicy steak cooks in a skillet in only 10 minutes and is so packed with flavor, you won’t believe it wasn’t from a fine dining steakhouse!
• Side Dish:
  • Oven Roasted Vegetables– This recipe is super simple and bakes to perfection! I can’t tell you how good this side dish is!
  • Garlic Cheese Bread– top off this to-die-for meal with garlic cheese bread for pure heaven!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Loaded Greek Wraps– Use leftovers from Monday to do Mediterranean style burritos!  Each person can personalize their own for a fun interactive meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad – Simple + Delish!!
  • Chips – I like classic potato chips, but if you want to take it up a notch you can add this Layered Greek dip to the table!

Friday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet– It is all the best comfort food flavors made at home! This one is a winner all around the dinner table.
  • Side:
    • Veggies and Ranch Dip
• Dessert – Soft Sugar Cookies– These cookies are the PERFECT weekend treat! They continually get rave reviews from readers. If you want to make them even better, smother them with a thick layer of my homemade buttercream frosting!

 

Week 50 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken– This is an easy dinner favorite! I like to serve it as bowls on a bed of rice, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots with a drizzle of spicy asian sauce and extra teriyaki.
• Side Dish:
  • Spicy Asian Sauce
  • Jasmine Rice

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Salsa Fresca Chicken– With only one dish and a few ingredients, this Mexican inspired dinner always leaves clean plates!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Tortillas

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole– Super quick and easy! This recipe can be piled high on crusty rolls, or served low carb on a bed of shredded lettuce or cauli rice. Save the leftovers for a meal on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Veggies– This recipe is super simple and bakes to perfection! I can’t tell you how good this side dish is!
  • Smashed potatoes– or if you are feeling lazy, just do potato chips!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup– This is one of the MOST POPULAR recipes on my site!  It is rich, creamy, and has all of your favorite loaded baked potato flavors!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – Best ever recipe!!
  • Strawberry Spinach Salad – one of my favorite little restaurants from where I grew up used to serve this salad with soup. I have loved it ever since!

Friday

• Main Dish: Philly Cheesesteak Pizza– Use leftovers from Wednesday. Take a prepared pizza crust and brush with a light layer of olive oil and garlic. Add shredded mozzarella cheese, then dollop spoonfuls of the Philly Cheesesteak Casserole over the top. Add additional veggies if desired. Cook per pizza crust instructions (usually 425˚F for about 12-18 minutes.)
  • Side:
    • Side salad with ranch dressing
• Dessert – Peanut Butter Swirl Bars– This one pan recipe is so easy to make and really delicious!! Make sure to make 2 pans if you have teens around!

Week 49 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Creamy BBQ Chicken– This easy twist on the classic always leaves clean plates at our house!
• Side Dish:
  • Corn Bread
  • Salad with Ranch

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Salsa Chicken– This is one of our favorite Mexican Chicken dishes! You can serve it in tortillas Taco Tuesday style, or over rice.
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad – a go to side dish at our house!
  • Tortillas

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice– Quicker than even going for take out, this Steak Fried Rice has all the best flavors of your favorite Asian joint!
• Side Dish:
  • Chopped Asian Salad– You can leave out the chicken for a delish side dish!
  • Spicy Mayo– For drizzling over the top!

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Flautas– These BBQ Chicken Flautas can be made with the leftovers from Monday. They are quick and easy for the busiest night!
• Side Dish:
  • BEST Corn Casserole
  • Cole Slaw

Friday

• Main Dish: Honey BBQ Meatballs– These make the best EASY Friday dinner!  Just pop them in the Crock Pot and serve them up when you are ready to eat. You can make it a sit down dinner, or just a night of grazing.
  • Side:
    • Baked Potatoes 
    • Steamed Broccoli
  • Dessert – Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies– this recipe is a Classic! It is perfect to make up a batch over the weekend when you have time, then pop the cookie dough balls in the freezer and bake whenever you get a craving for a warm from the oven cookie!!

Week 48 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: – Italian Stuffed Peppers– This simple dinner is family friendly and hits the spot. Plus leftovers are great to reheat for lunch throughout the week!
• Side Dish:
  • Italian Tortellini Salad – big hit with my kids!
  • Baked Asparagus

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Southwest Chicken Casserole– One dish and TONS of flavor! Eat it with Mexican rice, cauliflower rice, or just on it’s own with a fork and knife!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Rice
  • Salsa, Guac & Sour cream

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Chicken Chili– The crock pot makes this award winning chili too easy! … or I have an Instant Pot version too!
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Cornbread– This is our go-to recipe!
  • Sour Cream, chopped cilantro, fresh avocado

Thursday

• Main Dish: Southwest Chicken Nachos– Use the leftovers from the southwest chicken to make these loaded southwest nachos. If you don’t have leftovers, just follow this recipe as directed.
  Nachos may sound iffy for a healthy dinner, but my kids eat so many more veggies than on a normal night when I load them in nachos!
• Side Dish:
  • Homemade Salsa
  • Mexican Corn Salad

Friday

• Main Dish: Zesty Crock Pot Pulled Pork– Let’s celebrate Friday with some BBQ!  This recipe is simple and makes enough to feed a crowd so call your friends and make it a night!
  • Side:
    • Hashbrown Casserole 
    • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Dessert – Cookies n Cream Parfait– this recipe is an oldie but goodie! So simple, no bake,  and the looks will impress!

Week 47 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Baked Meatballs Parmesan– This recipe is new this week and people are going NUTS over it already.  Easy and delicious!  Save the leftovers for later this week!
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta or Zoodles
  • Steamed broccoli

Tuesday

• Main Dish: One Pan Chicken Fajitas– One of my most loved recipes of all time. These are so simple and a go-to for when we need an easy tex-mex meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Tortillas
  • Salsa, Guac & Sour cream

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Alice Springs Chicken– If you love this at the Outback, then you are going to go nuts over this easy one dish home version!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes– This is our go-to recipe!
  • Sautéed Spinach– make white or brown

Thursday

• Main Dish: Meatball Subs- Take those leftover meatballs and make them into sandwiches for a quick and easy crowd pleaser. Just pile them onto a sub roll, top with cheese, and toast to perfection!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad- Top it off with some homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette. Too easy!
  • Chips

Friday

• Main Dish: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes– Yo can let everyone load up their baked potato just how they like it! Use buffalo chicken from a crock pot or buy a rotisserie chicken at the store to make Friday easy!
  • Side:
    • Carrots & Celery with Ranch dip– Use these, or pick your favorite veggies to dip!
    • Black Beans
  • Dessert – White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies– this treat is super soft, flavorfully loaded with nuts and chocolate and  absolutely delicious!

Week 46 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: PERFECT Baked Chicken Tenders– This super quick recipe is one of our favorite comfort foods made lighter and perfect for a busy weeknight!
• Side Dish:
  • Rotini Pasta Salad- This is a great dish for Monday because it saves well and leftovers can be eaten throughout the week!
  • Steamed broccoli

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Mexican Chicken– Cook this on the grill, the oven or even the crock pot!  You can serve it chopped, in tortillas, over rice or in a lettuce wrap. You decide!
• Side Dish:
  • White Queso – Can’t go wrong with a side of chips and queso!
  • Cilantro Lime Rice– Comes together quickly and is always a huge hit!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Beef & Broccoli– Try this easier than take out version!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice- make white or brown

Thursday

• Main Dish: Fettuccini Alfredo- Make this classic fave as is, or add sliced chicken or steak to take it up a notch
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – This recipe makes THE BEST garlic bread EVER!!
  • Side Salad- Top it off with some homemade Balsamic Dressing. Too easy!

Friday

• Main Dish: Green Chile Chicken Taquitos– Use the leftover chicken from earlier in the week or shedded or rotisserie chicken for a fast & delicious Friday meal.
  • Side:
    • Easy Homemade Salsa– Our favorite and the perfect staple to keep in the fridge.
    • Black Beans
  • Dessert – Big and Thick M&M Cookies– these are unbelievably soft, flavorful and delicious!

Week 45 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Spinach & Artichoke Chicken– This one dish meal gets RAVE reviews and as a bonus is gluten free and low carb!
• Side Dish:
  • Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower-  Easy, delicious, and can bake right next to the chicken!
  • Zoodles or Pasta

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Tostadas– This taco Tuesday will be a little more flat. In the best way of course!  This is one of my kids most requested meals! If you don’t have shredded chicken on hand, grab a rotisserie chicken at the store for a quick meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole – This simple homemade version is my fave!
  • Mexican Corn Salad– Comes together quickly and is always a huge hit!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken– Let the crock pot do the work tonight, then make sure there are leftovers to make a super easy meal on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice or Quinoa
  • Garlic Green Beans – ONLY 5 Ingredients! These are super easy and packed with flavor!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce– This is a great easy mid week meal from Taste of Lizzy T’s.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – This recipe makes THE BEST garlic bread EVER!!
  • Side Salad- Whip up some of this TO-DIE-FOR creamy Italian Dressing to go with it!

Friday

• Main Dish: Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups– Use the leftover buffalo chicken from Wednesday and make these quick and easy tortilla roll ups.  These are quick and easy and even great when you are on the go!  Add in bacon, or veggies to bulk it up for a heartier meal.
  • Side:
    • Fruit Salad
    • Chips
  • Dessert – Double Chocolate Bundt Cake– If you have time, this cake (doctored from a mix) is irresistible!!

Week 44 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Honey Garlic Chicken– One of my favorites, and this easy skillet meal can be ready in as little as 20 minutes!
• Side Dish:
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Smashed Potatoes

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Pork Carnitas– You can makes these into tacos, eat them in a bowl or as a low carb lettuce wrap.
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Chips & Homemade Salsa

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crockpot Caesar Chicken– ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS for the win!! I love to serve this chicken in romaine leaves with parmesan sprinkles on top kind of like lettuce wraps. You can add other caesar toppings if you want like croutons, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, bacon etc.
• Side Dish:
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad– This is salad is a perfect compliment to the Caesar lettuce wraps.
  • Homemade Croutons– If you really want to go all out, make some homemade croutons. It is so easy and EXTRA delicious!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Italian Stuffed Peppers– Great for a mid-week dinner. You can prepare these peppers ahead of time if needed and refrigerate until you are ready to bake.
• Side Dish:
  •  Baked Asparagus – This can bake right along side the peppers in the oven. (note, it will take less time, so just put it in toward the end of the cook time).
  • Garlic Bread – This recipe makes THE BEST garlic bread EVER!!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Caesar Pesto Pasta Salad– Use the leftovers from Wednesday for this delicious and super simple weekend dinner. Mix chopped romaine lettuce with freshly cooked and cooled pasta (I like bowtie best!) Add in the leftover chicken, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.  Toss with equal parts caesar dressing and prepared pesto. Enjoy!
  • Side: Breadsticks
  • Dessert – Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies– These are super easy and made from a box, but the look and taste every bit of a gourmet treat!!

 

Week 43 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Honey BBQ Meatballs– These are super easy (with ingredients you can count on one hand,) and have alllll the right flavors for a family friendly meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Rice
  • Broccoli Salad– Making it homemade is surprisingly easy, and even more surprisingly crazy delicious!!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Baked Chicken Fajitas– It doesn’t get any easier than this! All of your favorite fajita flavors are packed into just one dish!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Mexican Cauliflower Rice- This is pretty yummy for some “super healthy” stuff. If you don’t want to use cauliflower, you can make regular Mexican, or white, rice. You can also mix half and half for kids!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cajun Chicken Pasta– This recipe always gets RAVE reviews!  It is easy enough for a week night or fancy enough for guests!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread – This recipe makes THE BEST garlic bread EVER!!
  • Sautéed Spinach– You can either make this on the side for a little extra green, or mix it right into the pasta.

Thursday

• Main Dish: BBQ Meatball Pizza- This uses leftovers from Monday! Get a premade (or make it from scratch) pizza dough, spread it on a pan. Spread it with your favorite BBQ sauce then chop up the remain meatballs and sprinkle them over the pizza.  Top with colby jack cheese and thinly sliced red onions, and bake as directed.
• Side Dish:
  •  Side Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette– This is the simplest side to pair with the meal and the flavor complement extremely well.

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken & Chorizo Sheet Pan Dinner– This one dish wonder has a little of everything for a filling and complete dinner on just one cookei sheet, and is perfect for a lazy Friday night.
  • Dessert – Soft& Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies– Readers regularly tell me this this the best Peanut Butter Cookie they have ever had! Let me know what you think too!

Week 42 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Low Carb Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken– Whether you are eating low carb or not, this dish is DELICIOUS!!  Bonus, it really only takes a few minutes to make. 
• Side Dish:
  • Zoodles – Buy them premade at the store in the produce or frozen section, or make them from scratch. I like to sauté them in olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Roasted Broccoli– You can bake this right beside the chicken to make life even easier!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Lasagna Stuffed Peppers– These are a great way to get lots of veggies in. If your kiddos won’t eat peppers (no judging here!) you can keep the meat separate for them and spoon it onto pasta or even make a little sandwich with it.
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad with Balsamic Dressing
  • Pasta (try something like rotini or penne) tossed with olive oil and garlic salt.

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Salsa Chicken– There isn’t an easier middle of the week meal!  This salsa chicken can be from the fridge to the oven in as little as 5 minutes and you can even make extra so you can use the leftovers for an easy dinner on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Rice- You can use simple white rice, or if you want to jazz it up, you can do a Mexican rice.
  • Cheesy Ranch Beans– You can serve this as a dip or just a side dish!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Steak Fried Rice – I have had this dish on my mind lately so I grabbed this recipe to try!
• Side Dish:
  • Asian Spicy Mayo– I LOVE to drizzle this sauce over fried rice. It seriously takes it to the next level!!
  • Fortune Cookies- Okay… not quite a side, but pick some up at the store for a fun “take out” style meal at home and some laughs with the family as you read them.

Friday

• Main Dish: Use the leftover Salsa Chicken from Wednesday and make some Baked Tostadas! If you don’t have leftovers, you can grab a rotisserie chicken and use the recipe as directed.
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad
  • Dessert – Favorite Snickerdoodles – I don’t have many Mexican dessert recipes, but these snickerdoodles hit the spot because the remind me of the flavor of churros. You can freeze the extras and pop them out whenever your sweet tooth hits!

Week 41 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Chicken Alfredo– This is surprisingly easy to make and tastes 100% restaurant quality! Plus I love making a big meal at the beginning of the week so we can use leftovers as needed.
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing (you will feel like you are at Olive Garden with this yummy dressing!)
  • Garlic Bread– If you haven’t tried it yet, you are missing out!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Asian Glazed Meatballs– These homemade meatballs are SO tasty and a great way to switch up the flavors from the norm. Serve them easy peasy over rice tonight and save the leftovers for a makeover on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Jasmine Rice
  • Garlic Green Beans

Wednesday

• Main Dish: The BEST Greek Chicken Marinade– This marinade is so good!  Our favorite way to use it is grilled, especially in the summer, but you could throw it in the oven, skillet or even the crockpot if you want!
• Side Dish:
  • Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad
  • Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Thursday

• Main Dish: Chicken Cobb Salad– Perfect for a quick and easy no-cook dinner that is still going to fill everybody up. You can use extra chicken (even the greek from yesterday would work) or grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.
• Side Dish:
  • Herbed Crackers – Store bought or homemade
  • Watermelon

Friday

• Main Dish: Asian Meatball Subs– This is an awesome family friendly FAST dinner AND  a delicious (doesn’t taste like leftovers) meal
• Side Dish:
  • Chips
  • Dessert – Cookies & Cream Parfaits

Week 40 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Honey Garlic Chicken– The perfect quick and easy ONE SKILLET meal to start off the week. This is the perfect combo of sweet and savory!
• Side Dish:
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Garlic Bread – You seriously have to try this garlic bread… it is TO DIE FOR!!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Italian Zucchini Boats– This is a great healthy meal comes together quick and is super delicious. If your kiddos snub zucchini, you can put the meat stuffing over pasta for them!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Italian Quinoa Salad – New must try recipe!!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches – This slow cooker recipe always gets rave reviews. Such a fun twist on a classic. Buy some good quality buns and pile the BBQ chicken on high with lettuce, tomato, and onion as desired. Save the leftovers for Friday’s dinner.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Broccoli Slaw

Thursday

• Main Dish: Skillet Steak Bites– These Garlic Steak Bites are easy and delicious! Perfect quick meal to feel like you went out to eat with out even much effort!
• Side Dish:
  • Steakhouse Style Wedge Salad
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Friday

• Main Dish: BBQ Chicken Power Bowls– Use leftover BBQ Chicken from Wednesday to make this fun Friday Dinner. I recommend chopping up a bunch of topping options and placing them out to let everyone make their own bowl just how they like it! Since this is more of an all in one meal, I included a delicious dessert for Friday instead of a side!
• Dessert:
  • The BEST EVER Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Week 39 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Avocado Smothered Chicken – Inspired by Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls, these have ALL the delicious flavors!
• Side Dish:
  • Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad
  • Jasmine Rice

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Italian Sausage Tortellini– This dish cooks in just one skillet and is full of sneaky veggies! It is one of my kid’s favorites!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad with Italian Dressing
  • The BEST Garlic Bread ever!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Perfect Grilled Chicken– This is a classic and, oh so good, recipe for grilled chicken that turns out tender and juicy every time!! Save the leftovers and we will use them for an easy Friday dinner!
• Side Dish:
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Baked Potatoes

Thursday

• Main Dish: Ranch Chicken Stuffed Peppers– All the goodness stuffed in a bell pepper and baked to perfection! Easy and delicious for the win!
• Side Dish:
  • Green Chile Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
  • Chips and Salsa

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Baked Nachos– Use the leftovers from Wednesday to make Friday EASY!
• Side Dish:
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream and Salsa from yesterday!

Week 38 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Creamy Chicken and Asparagus– One of our ENTIRE family’s favorite meals!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad
  • Garlic Bread

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Tacos with Mexican Chicken – You can grill, bake, or make this chicken in a skillet. Whatever is easiest for you!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Chips and the BEST Salsa

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Asian Meatballs– These meatballs are so easy and SO DELICIOUS!  If you have extras you can use them for lunches, meal prep, or freeze for another night.
• Side Dish:
  • Jasmine Rice
  • Steamed Broccoli

Thursday

• Main Dish: Instant Pot Ribs
• Side Dish:
  • Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
  • Broccoli -Cauliflower Salad

Friday

• Main Dish: Grilled Steaks – Made with this Delicious and Quick Steak Marinade
• Side Dish:
  • Loaded Pasta Salad
  • Oven Baked Asparagus

Week 37 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – This recipe is getting RAVE reviews from readers and friends! 
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad
  • Garlic Bread

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Big Mac Skillet– One of my husband’s favorites! This is the perfect quick and easy one skillet meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Baked Potato Wedges
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Italian Turkey Meatballs – These are great over pasta or zucchini noodles. Make sure and save the leftovers for a SUPER DELICIOUS dinner on Friday that is so easy to use.
• Side Dish:
  • Chickpea Salad
  • Zucchini Noodles

Thursday

• Main Dish: One Dish Cowboy Chicken– This is a one dish wonder, packed with protein and veggies! You can even prep it in the morning and put it in the oven when you get home.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Spinach Salad

Friday

• Main Dish: Easy Meatball Subs- Use the leftovers from Wednesday to make Friday EASY!
  1. Split 6 inch sub rolls, and put butter, salt and garlic powder. Broil the rolls until the butter is melted and the edged are golden brown. 
  2. Place the meatballs on the sub roll (usually 3-4). Spoon your favorite marinara over the top to cover the meatballs. Then sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
  3. Place the subs back on the cookie sheet, and bake at 375˚F for 15-25 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through and the cheese is melted.
• Side Dish:
  • Tortellini Salad
  • Garlic Green Beans

Week 36 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Fettuccini Alfredo (The EASY Way!) – Serve this alfredo sauce over classic pasta or zoodles for a low carb option! It is super family friendly and really delicious!
• Side Dish:
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Garlic Bread

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Cilantro Lime Chicken– One of our favorite grilling recipes, this one is perfect for adding tons of delicious flavor to chicken breast.
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Cornbread
  • Black beans

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Skillet Greek Chicken– This meal can be on the table in as little as 20 min so it is perfect for the busiest night! Save the leftovers for a delicious meal on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Chickpea Salad – SO GOOD!!
  • Garlic Spinach

Thursday

• Main Dish: Baked Cheeseburger Sliders– This a a fun dinner the whole family will love! Making slider burgers cuts down on time, feeds a crowd, and still gives you a delicious meal that everyone will want to eat.
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Smashed Potatoes
  • Tangy Broccoli Slaw

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Greek Wraps– This is the BEST way to use up leftovers of the greek chicken we made Wednesday, not to mention, one of our family’s favorite dinners! So many great flavors are packed into this meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Pita Chips and Hummus
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Leftovers!)

Week 35 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken– This easy crock pot recipe can be served on rice or your favorite grain as a bowl, topping a salad, on buns as a sandwich, as wraps in lettuce or flat bread, or on baked potatoes. Whatever works for you this week! Save the leftovers for Wednesday!
• Side Dish:
  • Easy Broccoli Salad
  • Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Verde Tacos – This 3 ingredient chicken has tons of flavor and is perfect for taco Tuesday. You can serve it in lettuce wraps to keep it light and healthy, or as traditional tacos for a delicious family meal.
• Side Dish:
  • Mexican Corn Salad – SO GOOD!!!
  • Black beans

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizzas – Use up Monday’s leftovers with this family favorite!  You can have it from the fridge to the table in about 20 minutes using leftovers!
• Side Dish:
  • Carrot and celery sticks
  • Side Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet– This easy lasagna skips the noodles and gives you all the meaty cheese flavor made fast, in just one skillet! You can serve it up in bowls, or on top of pasta for the full lasagna flavor!
• Side Dish:
  • Garlic Bread
  • Side Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Friday

• Main Dish: Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs– This recipe is not only EASY but always gets RAVE reviews! you can serve it over rice or mashed potatoes.
• Side Dish:
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Garlic Green Beans

Week 34 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Perfect Grilled Steak with this Quick & Easy Steak Marinade– Tenderizes the meat and adds the perfect amount of flavor!
• Side Dish:
  • Baked Asparagus
  • Rotini Pasta Salad

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Chicken Tacos– This recipe has been one of my most popular with readers for years! Save the leftovers for Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Mexican Cornbread

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Cajun Chicken Pasta– One of my newest recipes and coming out strong with RAVE reviews!
• Side Dish:
  • Side Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
  • Garlic Bread

Thursday

• Main Dish: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet – This is awesome because you can serve it so many different ways. WIth pasta, or without for low carb. With potatoes, over spinach or in a bowl with a side salad.
• Side Dish:
  • Pasta
  • Sautéed Spinach

Friday

• Main Dish: Loaded Chicken Nachos– Make these with your leftover chicken from Tuesday. This is one of our FAVORITE go-to easy meals! If you follow me on Instagram, you will see me making these frequently on my stories. We love them because they are packed with tons of wholesome veggies and whole foods. Yes there are chips and cheese, but there is no way I could get all of these great power foods into my kiddos in one meal otherwise!
• Side Dish:
  • Pico de gallo
  • Guacamole

BONUS- Peanut Butter Bars! These are a dessert recipe you can make quickly and everyone just loves them!  Since they bake in one pan you don’t have the long drawn out process of getting cookies in and out of the oven every ten minutes, you just throw them in and cut them up when they are ready!

Week 33 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Crock Pot Lasagna – This recipe is the perfect easy way to start the week and leftovers will reheat well for lunches!
• Side Dish:
  • Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
  • Garlic Bread

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Jalapeño Popper Chicken & Rice – Love this easy one dish casserole with all our favorite flavors!
• Side Dish:
  • Black Beans
  • Corn Bread – this is my FAVORITE corn bread recipe! So easy and so delicious!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Grilled Ranch Chicken– This tender, juicy chicken marinade makes perfectly grilled chicken! Save the leftovers to reuse on Friday!
• Side Dish:
  • Baked Asparagus– It doesn’t get more simple or delicious than this!
  • Corn Casserole – Long time reader favorite recipe!

Thursday

• Main Dish: Bang Bang Shrimp – Just like the restaurant, made easy at home!
• Side Dish:
  • Baked Mexican Street Corn Casserole– Mexican Street Corn… EASY style!
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad– One of my all time favorites!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Bacon Ranch Subs – Use the leftovers from Wednesday to save time for this delicious and quick meal!
• Side Dish:
  • Smashed Potatoes – You can cook these two side by side for dinner to be done quick and easy!
  • Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

BONUS- It seems like this is the time of year when we start heading out to neighborhood barbecues and get togethers with friends. These Cookies N Cream Parfaits are the perfect dessert to take! They are so easy to make and you can do a large one or use small disposable clear cups to make smaller ones. You don’t even have to turn on the oven!

Week 32 Meal Plan

Monday

• Main Dish: Marinated Grilled Chicken – This grilled chicken is one of the most juicy and flavor filled recipes I make!

Tuesday

• Main Dish: Honey Glazed Pork Chops– These are the perfect combo of sweet and savory!

Wednesday

• Main Dish: Ranch Chicken– This is one of our go-to meals, especially on busy days! It is quick, easy, healthy, and the kids AND adults love it equally! (Save the leftovers for Friday!)

Thursday

• Main Dish: Pasta Carbonara – This classic dish is quick, simple and packed with flavor!

Friday

• Main Dish: Chicken Bacon Ranch Subs– Make these with the leftovers from Wednesday night’s dinner.  And if you don’t have any leftovers, pick up a rotisserie chicken to use instead. This makes Friday night dinner EASY & DELICIOUS!
• Side Dish:
  • Chips
  • Veggies and ranch

BONUS- If you are as much as a chocolate lover as me, you HAVE to try these double chocolate chip cookies!  They are SO thick, fudgy and delicious!

Week 31 Meal Plan

• Monday: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken– This super simple meal is perfect for Monday because you can get it on the table fast, the leftovers are super versatile, to make easy lunches and dinners throughout the rest of the week. For today, you can serve this on toasted buns with your choice of cheese (blue or cheddar are my favs) lettuce and tomato. If you want to keep it lighter, use a lettuce wrap or stuff it in an avocado. For the side, I like to keep the theme and do carrot and celery sticks with ranch or gorgonzola dressing. If you want a starch, add some smashed potatoes or potato chips.
• Tuesday:Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps– Light and healthy, these are super delicious! You can offer the kids tortillas for theirs if they aren’t into lettuce, but we love it! You can serve these with a side of chips and salsa, or for a healthy option, do some pepper nachos, with mini peppers, split and sprinkled with cheese, then baked for 10 minutes. Drizzle salsa/sour cream/guacamole on top to finish it off.
• Wednesday: Bruschetta Chicken– I love this Italian inspired dinner because it is fresh, simple, and can be made in just one dish! I love to pair it with some crusty bread (with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping) and a nice green salad.
• Thursday: Buffalo Chicken Pizza- Take the leftover buffalo chicken and pick up a pizza crust at the store. Spread the crust with ranch dressing, sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Add dollops of the Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken from Monday. Top with thinly sliced onion and blue cheese  if desired. Bake as directed. When it is done garnish with sliced green onions, and an extra drizzle of buffalo sauce.

• Friday: Garlic Steak Bites– These are a family favorite and the BEST way to start the weekend! Serve this super easy dinner with a Wedge Salad, and a baked potato.
• BONUS: Cajun Chicken Dip– If you haven’t tried this dip, find an excuse to have some friends over asap so you can indulge in this delicious appetizer! It is filled with flavor and super filling so it is also perfect for a potluck or neighborhood barbecue!

Week 30 Meal Plan

• Monday: Cheesy Lasagna Skillet– This meal is PRIMO for getting all of the flavors of lasagna put together quickly for a crazy weeknight! There are tons of serving options depending on how your family likes to eat. You can serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, for a traditional meal, or spaghetti squash, zoodles or roasted cauliflower for a super easy low carb option. Serve this with a side salad and piece of garlic bread and you are in heaven!

• Tuesday: Fajita Chicken Skewers– If the weather is warming up you can make these yummy fajita skewers on the grill outside, or if not, just pop them in a grill pan or George Forman inside. Save the leftovers (or even make a couple of extras!) because these make one of my favorite leftover meals.  Serve these Fajita Skewers with cilantro lime rice and black beans and some mexican cornbread!

• Wednesday: Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Hashbrowns– Breakfast for dinner is perfect for getting through hump day and on to the end of the week. You can even prep this breakfast casserole the night before and and just pop it in the oven when dinner gets close. You can serve this simply with some fruit on the side, and then divide up the leftovers for easy breakfasts from the fridge or freezer for the rest of the week.

• Thursday: Fajita Burrito Bowls– Take the leftovers from Tuesday for a make your own burrito bowl fun family dinner! You can make them super healthy with the cauliflower rice in the link, or just serve them with traditional rice, beans and all of the toppings. Serve with a side of chips and this super easy and SUPER delicious homemade salsa!

• Friday: Loaded Potato Soup– This is the perfect meatless meal! You can make it in the Instant Pot (first link) or make Potato Soup in the crock pot. Both have great results! This meal is delicious and hearty, but if you need a little extra something you could add a side salad or some crusty bread.
• BONUS- STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING– Long name, but this salad is just too good to not mention! It is perfect to prep for lunches, and if you add grilled meat it becomes even heartier! It is also a huge hit if you are going to a brunch, potluck, or BBQ over the weekend and need to bring a dish to share. I just love making this salad all through the spring and summer!

Week 29 Meal Plan

• Monday: Cajun Chicken Skillet– One of our recent favorites, serve this chicken skillet with mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans. Save the leftovers to make another killer meal on Thursday!

• Tuesday: Chicken Ranch Tacos– Taco Tuesday never tasted so good as with this flavor combo!  Serve the tacos with black beans and rice for a super filling meal!

• Wednesday: Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs– This easy crock pot meal is perfect for hump day! It is the perfect combo of sweet and savory.  I like to serve these over rice, and if you want a little something extra you can make some stir dried veggies.

• Thursday: Cajun Chicken Stuffed Avocados- Take the leftovers from Monday (or even cook up another skillet!) and chop the chicken into very small pieces.  You can then mix it with the peppers and green onions from the dish and pile it right inside a ripe avocado half, hot or cold.  If you like it creamy, mix about 1 cup of chicken with 1 tbsp mayonnaise then stuff the avocado with it.

• Friday: Burgers & Broccoli Cauliflower Salad– Depending on the weather you can grill burgers, or just do them in a pan on the stove.  Serve them with this delicious broccoli cauliflower salad. It is so tasty, healthy and gives you that crunch you crave with a burger! If you need another side, baked beans or cut up watermelon are always some of my go-to’s for burger night.
• BONUS- Steakhouse Worthy Wedge Salad– This salad is so easy to make just like you would order at your favorite steakhouse!  The secret is the homemade gorgonzola dressing. It sounds fancy but is really easy as can be!

Week 28 Meal Plan

• Monday: Classic Chicken Salad– Perfect for Monday because it stores well and can be used for lunches all week, make a batch of this chicken salad and serve it on top of salad green or as a sandwich for dinner. Pair it with this cucumber tomato salad and a potato or grain and you have a light but super filling dinner (that doubles as lunches prepped for the week!)

• Tuesday: Taco Zucchini Boats– These are one of my favorite Mexican dinners. I love them because they have all the flavor of a taco but are packed with extra veggies and waistline friendly.  If your kiddos aren’t into the extra veggies you can still throw theirs in a taco shell (and chop up some zucchini in there with it if you are sneaky like me!)

• Wednesday: Garlic Steak Skillet– This week’s new recipe, and perfect for mid-week because it is just so simple and quick to get on the table.  We love to serve these steakhouse style with mashed potatoes and a side salad.

• Thursday: Baked Asian Chicken– This Baked Asian Chicken is a nice dish to change up the flavors for the week.  You can serve it with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.

• Friday: Garlic Steak Wraps- Use the leftover garlic steak to make wraps for an easy and delicious end of the week meal. Buy flat bread or large tortillas (I especially like lavash bread found in the deli section) then add steak, lettuce, tomato, other veggies such as, shredded carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, etc. Drizzle with your favorite dressing and wrap up.  You can serve this simply with chips or make a quinoa or pasta salad to go along with it.
• BONUS- Pesto Spinach Breakfast Casserole – This is a recipe I made a long time ago, but still one of my favorites and I am making it again for breakfast this weekend!  It is light but still has tons of flavor. If you have leftovers it will reheat well both from the fridge or freezer.

Week 27 Meal Plan

I know the weather is still record lows in many places but we had a very warm weekend here!  I am feeling my soup and warm, cozy, winter food days waning, so this week I am loading up on all of those to make sure I get my fill before our days are filled with sunshine and warm weather again! We have an extra day off this week on Monday, so I am going to fill that day with a little extra meal prep to make the rest of the week even more smooth!

• Monday: Loaded Baked Potato Soup – This is one of my most popular recipes, and not only is is super easy, but also extra delicious!  You can make this in your crock pot and then serve it with simple and classic toppings like sour cream, cheddar, bacon and chives. Or you can get a bit more adventurous and make it even heartier by topping it with buffalo chicken, chili, or broccoli florets.

• Tuesday: Cheesy Taco Skillet – This one dish skillet is the perfect easy Taco Tuesday mash-up. I am already getting so many messages from readers telling me how much they enjoyed it.  One of their favorite things, and mine, is that it is the ultimate flex-meal. This means you can make it in minutes then serve it flexibly to meet everyone’s dietary needs and preferences.  So for example, I ate mine in a bowl while my kids had theirs in a tortilla and my husband ate his with chips.  It is one meal but could be eaten 3 different ways without any extra effort!  You can serve this with a side of black beans and rice.

• Wednesday: Crock pot Creamy BBQ Chicken– Breaking out the crock pot again for this simple meal! I suggest using it for sandwiches (or lettuce wraps for a lighter option) tonight with a side of this classic cucumber tomato salad.  We will do another meal with the leftovers on Friday!

• Thursday: Cowboy Chicken– This dish has all the deliciousness of Cowboy Caviar piled high atop tender chicken breast.  This one dish meal is perfect mid-week, and goes well with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, zoodles, or just a simple bed of rice.

• Friday: BBQ Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes– This is the perfect easy meal to help use up leftovers from Wednesday. It is hearty and filling and also a lot of fun for the family to all get to pick their own toppings to make their BBQ stuffed potatoes their way! Serve this with a simple side salad with ranch or balsamic dressing.
• BONUS- I have been thinking about these Peanut Butter Swirl Bars all week long!  If you haven’t tried them yet, they are SO EASY to make and just take everyday pantry kind of ingredients.  If you have a few extra minutes this week, these are well worth your time!

Week 26 Meal Plan

I don’t know how the year is going for you guys, but for us, sports just started back up, and with three kids, we are busy and time is flying! I always try to make my recipes easy, but with crazy evening schedules, I have placed a renewed effort on creating meals that can be prepped ahead, and can be ready when we run in the door after or between things for the kids. This week reflects that with several “too easy to taste this good” kinda dinners!

• Monday: Crockpot Honey BBQ Meatballs– This recipe is great because it is kid friendly, takes all of two minutes to prep, and can be started whenever you have the time and cook until you are ready! It makes enough to feed a hungry family and the leftovers make some killer extra meals! My favorite way to serve these is with garlic cheesy bread and broccoli or whatever vegetable I have on hand. You can also serve with or on a starch like rice or mashed potatoes.

• Tuesday: Green Chile Chicken Tostadas– Another easy crockpot recipe and one of my kids favorites! These tostadas don’t need a side if you load them up with meat and veggies, but if you want one, black beans or Mexican Street Corn Casserole make some great ones!

• Wednesday:BBQ Meatball Pizza- Take those leftovers from Monday, and give them a new life.  Buy a store bought pizza crust (I love the pizza dough balls in particular!) Spread a layer of BBQ sauce on the crust, then chop the meatballs and sprinkle them over sauce.  Top with cheese and finely sliced red onions (optional) and bake as directed on pizza crust. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve!

• Thursday: VALENTINES DAY! Garlic Chicken Skillet– Guys, it does not get any easier or more flavorful than this!  There are just a couple of ingredients and maybe 5 minutes of prep to get this meal going, then, it cooks in like 6 minutes.  This is a go to for us on even the busiest of weeknights! However, I picked this especially for Valentine’s because even though it is super easy, it gives off that fancy feel! Serve this garlic chicken with sautéed green beans, roasted asparagus, or a side salad and wild rice.

• Friday: Power bowl bar- Today we are getting all the leftovers out of the fridge and having fun too!  Make your favorite grain. I like to do quinoa, jasmine rice, brown rice, or even something with a little flavor like cilantro lime rice. Then you can get out all of the leftover meats from the week (garlic chicken, green chile chicken, any extra bbq meatballs etc) heat them up.  Add toppings options such as beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, avocado, etc. and let everyone go to town and customize their own bowls. You can top them with oil and vinegar, or any dressings you might have in the fridge.  I always recommend my creamy Italian dressing and balsamic vinaigrette.
• BONUS- With Valentine’s day next week, if you have sweets on the mind, here are some of my favorite sweet baked treats: Peanut Butter Swirl Bars, Cookies & Cream Parfait, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies with Frosting, and Chocolate No Bake Cookies.

Week 25 Meal Plan

Can you even believe it is February?! 2019 is proving to be our most busy year yet, so I definitely feel your pain on getting dinner on the table each and every night. This week was a cold one, even here in Florida, so I added soup for one night, and made sure to include a some newer recipes you may not have tried yet, as well as a couple of oldies but goodies!

• Monday: Skillet Ranch Chicken– This is probably my #1 go to recipe when I need a quick and easy meal. This recipe can literally go from the fridge to the table in as little as 15 minutes if you are on it! Plus, it has that chicken nugget vibe going on so the kids love it, but it is not breaded, or fried, so it is super healthy and packed with flavor for the adult eaters! I like to serve this dish with a variety of things depending on how much time I have. It pairs well with everything from a simple salad (try the new balsamic dressing I just posted! SO GOOD!) to mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies! Save the leftovers for Thursday!

• Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Soup– I LOVE this soup! It is another super healthy recipe packed with lean protein and veggies, but doesn’t taste “healthy” since the soup is extra velvety and it is so packed with flavor!  My favorite way to serve this is with a spoonful of sour cream stirred in. We also like to have tortilla chips with it, although it would also be good with tortillas (flour or corn) to dip!

• Wednesday: Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops from Lil Luna- This is a simple crowd pleaser from my friend Kristyn! These would pair well with smashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, or broccoli salad!

• Thursday: BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad- Use the leftovers from Monday to make this salad, so good that even kids devour it! Chop romaine or iceberg lettuce, then add corn, black beans, tomatoes (or pico de gallo), chopped cilantro, and lots of the ranch chicken from Monday. Drizzle the salad with ranch dressing and BBQ sauce and toss until everything is well mixed and coated with dressing. Crunch tortilla chips for the top. This hearty salad is a meal in itself. You shouldn’t need any extra sides! Enjoy!

• Friday: Loaded Greek Wraps– You can make these with chicken or falafel for a meatless option. Trader Joes sells falafel mix as well as frozen pre-made falafel. You can also look for it in your local grocer but it can be hit or miss depending on the store. We love to do these as a “make your own” bar and let the kids get involved in the meal.  It is also great for company since these are customizable to the max, and the assembling makes kind of a fun activity!  We like to serve these with pita chips and hummus or air fryer french fries with salt, pepper and crumbled feta.
• BONUS- Cajun Chicken Dip– Okay people, if you are watching football this weekend. This dip is where it is AT! It is so good and so easy to whip up.  The challenge here my friends, is just not eating the whole dish all by yourself!  No tips on that because I haven’t yet masted that myself. You can use tortilla chips, pita chips, veggies, baguettes, pita bread, or plantains to dip, so there are lots of options!

Week 24 Meal Plan

Who can believe it is already the end of January?!  I don’t know where the month went, but I have a feeling that this year is going to be just as busy as the last one for us, so these simple meals are a must to get dinner on the table. I am doubling down with meal prep, leftover recipes, and simple flavors that make life easy! This week’s meal plan is packed with all of them!

• Monday: Crock Pot BBQ Chicken – This isn’t your average crock pot BBQ Chicken. It is rich, tangy, creamy and DELICIOUS! Plus making a big slow cooker full of this BBQ Chicken is perfect for using throughout the week. For Monday, keep life simple and serve these as sandwiches with smashed potatoes and a this killer (but so easy) Broccoli Salad with Bacon. You can pack the Broccoli Salad up for lunches throughout the week if you have leftovers!

• Tuesday: Baked Chicken Fajitas– This classic is light, healthy, packed with flavor and perfect for a busy Taco Tuesday dinner! You can serve this with tortillas and traditional fajita toppings, or if you want to go lighter, I recommend doing a burrito bowl style dinner with cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, and of course the chicken fajitas!

• Wednesday: Philly Cheesesteak Soup from The Cookie Rookie- Becky has the best soup recipes, and this one seems perfect for a mid-week winter day! You can serve it in a bread bowl as she recommends, or just do it in a regular bowl with a side salad to keep it lighter.

• Thursday: BBQ Chicken Enchiladas– This is one of my favorite dinners!  It is an unusual combo, but so incredibly delicious! You can finish off the  leftovers from Monday to make it up and have your fridge cleared out for grocery shopping this weekend. WIN!

• Friday: Chicken & Chorizo Sheet Pan Dinner– This is a quick, easy and healthy recipe I featured on Instagram today.  It is perfect for Friday because it is quick to put together and can be scaled easily to feed a crowd if one shows up! You can serve this with garlic bread and a side salad with this easy homemade balsamic dressing for an amazingly filling meal.
• BONUS-  With many of us concentrating on our healthy in the new year and with spring right around the corner, my favorite tip for eating healthy is making homemade salad dressing!  If you have never tried it, it is SO EASY.  The best part though is that homemade dressings are so incredibly delicious and make eating salad something you look forward to doing!  I like to keep 2-3 flavors in the fridge at any time so it encourages me to eat salad for lunch and it makes it super quick and easy to serve salad as a side with dinner.  Even my kids will gobble down salad with the right dressing! Here are a couple of my favorite recipes for you to try out:
  • Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Homemade Italian Dressing
  • Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing

Week 23 Meal Plan

With the cold snap coming through this week, I am really in the mood for warm and comforting food!  This week’s plan has one of my all time favorite soups along with a classic crock pot meal and a recipe we had last week, but my husband requested AGAIN this week!  Of course I have a couple of recipes that can be repurposed to make life easy on your most hectic nights too!

• Monday: Slow Cooker Thai Chicken – I like to serve this over rice (or cauliflower rice for a lighter option) and drizzle teriyaki glaze and this spicy asian mayo over the top. If you really want to dress it up, you can top it with some finely chopped cabbage and crushed peanuts too!

• Tuesday: Loaded Cauliflower Soup– One of my goals for the year is to incorporate more meatless meals. This is one of my favorite soups because even though it is meatless, it is so good, and so filling, that you don’t feel that you are missing anything! And if you have some in your family that don’t believe in meatless, you can add just about as much bacon on top as will make them happy 🙂 You can also find this Cauliflower Soup in a crock pot recipe here!

• Wednesday: Honey Mustard Chicken– This is the dinner we had last week and it was so good, we are having it again this week!  I shared it with you in my email, but if you missed it, here is the recap: THIS IS THE BEST CHICKEN EVER! Ok?  Really though, even my kids were picking the bits out of the bottom of the pan because they enjoyed it so much.  I plan to serve this with Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans.

• Thursday: Italian Meatballs (with spaghetti or spaghetti squash!) – This recipe from my friend Lisa, is the perfect way to round out the week.  I would pair this with a salad with my Homemade Italian Dressing (Have I mentioned how addicted to this stuff I am?!)

• Friday: Honey Mustard Chicken Wraps- Take that leftover chicken from Wednesday and chop it up! Grab an oversized tortilla or some Lavash bread and layer on a drizzle of honey mustard, slices of the leftover chicken with toppings, chopped lettuce, and cherry tomatoes cut in half. Roll the wrap up and wrap in foil. If you want a heartier meal, add rice or quinoa to the wrap.
• BONUS- Add this Broccoli Salad with Bacon to your list of things to make this week. Pair it with a meal as a side, or make it lunch, or add protein like grilled chicken or steak bites and make it the main course.  This is SO EASY to make from scratch, has only a few ingredients, keeps well in the fridge all week long, and is REALLY REALLY delicious!!

Week 22 Meal Plan

• Monday: Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup – I keep having friends message me that they made this and is a new favorite!  It has so much flavor and is so easy. Plus when you make soup at the beginning of the week you can use the leftovers for lunches throughout the week. If you need an Instant Pot recipe check this Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup recipe!
• Tuesday: Creamy Cajun Chicken– This was so good we made it twice in one week!  It is a great one dish meal for a busy night.  Make it today and save the leftovers for another dinner later this week.
• Wednesday: Italian Stuffed Peppers– This easy recipe can be made earlier in the day or week then cooked when you are ready to serve if you need to save time. So make it Wednesday or move this dish to your busiest night of the week!
• Thursday: Cajun Chicken Quesadillas- Chop or shred your leftovers from the Cajun Chicken and then add it in a tortilla with bell pepper, onion, and some cheddar cheese. You can also add additional veggies as you like! Grill each side with a little butter until golden, then slice and serve with sour cream.
• Friday: Keep it simple with Burgers paired with my ranch smashed potatoes!  These potatoes are so good I have trouble eating them any other way now!
• BONUS- Make a batch of this Creamy Homemade Italian Dressing and keep it in the fridge to use for salads all week.  You could serve a side salad with this dressing with any or all of the meals this week.  My kids obsess over dipping carrots in this as a dip for a snack too!

Week 21 Meal Plan

Okay friends.  We are officially in the thick of it!  All of the holiday goodness…. and craziness.  It can be stressful, but I have to tell you, I just love it!  But since it isn’t super acceptable to cookies for breakfast, lunch AND dinner, I came up with a few other options for you this week.

• Monday: Baked Chicken Marsala– This is a restaurant favorite of ours, and this recipe makes it so easy baking all of the delicious flavors together in one dish. I like to serve it with these Instant Pot mashed potatoes, and easy sauteed green beans.
• Tuesday: Meatball Soup– This meatball soup from my friend Holly is a great meal to cook a batch and then save leftovers for lunches throughout the week to save time! Serve it with some crusty garlic bread.
• Wednesday: Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole– This is the perfect comfort food for these cold and dreary winter days!  Plus it is going to make an awesome dinner on Friday with the leftovers!  I like to serve this with rice or cauliflower rice.
• Thursday: Ranch Chicken Bites– This is one of my go to meals we usually end up eating several times a month because everyone loves it so much. You can serve it as is with a side of steamed broccoli, or put these in tortillas with your favorite toppings and eat as a wrap.
• Friday: Chicken Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes – Use up your leftovers from Wednesday for an easy and fun Friday meal. This all in one doesn’t even need a side, but if you want something extra, add a salad with this homemade ranch dressing.
• BONUS- New this week are two of my most favorite cookie recipes!  Add them to your weekend fun! You can find the Chocolate No Bake Cookies here and the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe here!

Week 20 Meal Plan

With so much scrumptious holiday food in the mix over the last week and in the near future, we are keeping it light and simple this week by using recipes with simple, delicious ingredients and repurposing the leftovers into some new meals later in the week! Enjoy friends!

• Monday: Baked Chicken Parmesan– I made this simple and delicious meal in only 25 minutes start to finish this week! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen me share how we served it in my stories.  I heat marinara with spinach until the spinach wilts then pour it over pasta (or zoodles!) and then serve with this easy chicken parm recipe! It also goes FANTASTIC with a salad drizzled with my Homemade Italian dressing!
• Tuesday: Crockpot Chicken Tacos– This recipe is simple and delicious for my busiest night of the week!  Serve it with rice and beans, or my super popular Mexican Street Corn Casserole!
• Wednesday: Chicken Parm Subs– Use up your leftover chicken from Monday with this easy family friendly recipe!
• Thursday: Baked Garlic Pork Tenderloin– This recipe is easy and packed with flavor. Serve it with my pesto caesar salad and Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for a restaurant worthy meal!
• Friday: Loaded Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup– This soup is to-die-for good, all while being low carb and super quick and easy to make. I also have a Crockpot Cauliflower soup recipe if you don’t have an Instant Pot.
• BONUS- I just posted my ULTIMATE Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.  It is a recipe that gives you chocolate chip cookies that are fail-proof EVERY TIME!  Enjoy friends!

Week 19 Meal Plan

With so much scrumptious holiday food in the mix over the last week and in the near future, we are keeping it light and simple this week by using recipes with simple, delicious ingredients and repurposing the leftovers into some new meals later in the week! Enjoy friends!

• Monday: Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken– Serve simply over rice, or cauliflower rice to keep it low carb. You can drizzle with extra ranch dressing and top with green onions or bacon crumbles for an extra treat! Pair it with a side salad (try this homemade Italian Dressing or some extra Homemade Ranch) or some 10 minute sautéed green beans for a well rounded meal!
• Tuesday: Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs– These are great served with mashed potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli slaw.
• Wednesday: Ranch Chicken Tacos– Use up your leftover chicken from Monday with this easy family friendly recipe!
• Thursday: Pesto Spinach Artichoke Chicken– This dinner is light and delicious! You can serve it with pasta, zoodles, or some easy garlic sautéed spinach.
• Friday: Baked BBQ Meatball Hoagies- Grab the meatballs from Tuesday and stuff them into hoagie rolls.  Place them all on a baking sheet or large casserole dish and cover with provolone cheese.  Bake at 375˚F until heated through and cheese is melted. Break out the salad dressing you made on Monday, and pair it with a salad!
• BONUS- When you are making Christmas cookies you MUST try these super Soft Sugar Cookies with my favorite Sugar Cookie Frosting!  These are probably fighting for the #1 loved cookie in my heart!

Week 18 Meal Plan

We are super busy this coming week with all sorts of Thanksgiving activities for the kids.  With that in mind, this next weeks meal plan gives you lots of meals that can pull double duty for easy dinner, lunches and breakfasts throughout the week!

• Monday: This Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a creamy, dreamy, one dish wonder!  Make a little extra so you can reuse this for another meal later this week! Serve this with sauteed green beans and a side salad with homemade Italian dressing!
• Tuesday: These Taco Zucchini Boats are so good that your kids won’t even complain about eating their veggies!
• Wednesday: Garlic Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes- You know you are going to be getting ready for Turkey day tomorrow, so make tonight easy by using the leftovers of the garlic parmesan chicken! Cut open fresh hot baked potatoes and stuff a generous amount of leftover chopped Garlic Parmesan Chicken inside with some steamed broccoli. Top with Mozzarella cheese and broil until the cheese is melted.  Top with a. dollop of sour cream and some fresh chives and bacon and enjoy!
• Thursday: THANKSGIVING! Make sure and try out my always tender, moist & delicious Fail Proof Roasted Turkey, (or this Turkey Breast for a small crowd), and my Thanksgiving sides favorite sides Jiffy Corn Casserole, Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes (or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes) and 3 ingredient Cranberry Sauce! I also love to make these cranberry muffins early in the day and munch on them all day long!
• Friday: Thankgiving Paninis!  I look forward to these all year!  Slather leftover cranberry sauce on one side of each piece of bread. Pile on sliced turkey, stuffing, and add cheese if desired (my favorite is Brie!) Butter the outsides of the sandwich and use a panini press, or just grill each side in a skillet until golden brown.
• Saturday– If you still have turkey (happens to me all the time!) shred it up today and use it to make one of these popular chicken salads (turkey is a perfect sub for chicken) Loaded Chicken Salad, Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad, Ranch Chicken Salad. You can now use this for easy lunches the next few day and get that turkey all eaten up!
• BONUS- If you are doing a special holiday breakfast, try these super popular breakfast casseroles- Sausage Breakfast Casserole – Hash brown Breakfast Casserole – Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole!

 

Week 17 Meal Plan

We are super busy this coming week with all sorts of Thanksgiving activities for the kids.  With that in mind, this next weeks meal plan gives you lots of meals that can pull double duty for easy dinner, lunches and breakfasts throughout the week!

• Monday: Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes– Switch up the normal routine and try this easy and flavorful recipe to start off the week. Bonus: Leftovers reheat well for lunches throughout the week! Add a side salad for a full meal!
• Tuesday: Chile Relleno Casserole– This easy casserole takes the flavors of a Mexican favorite and makes it super practical for a weeknight! {Pin it here since you will use it 2x this week!} Save the leftovers for an easy (and delicious) dinner on Friday! Serve it with rice (or cauli rice) and beans.
• Wednesday: Chicken Wild Rice Soup- Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup here -OR- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup here! (Same soup, different cooking devices!) Don’t forget to add some garlic bread. That makes my kids super excited for soup meals!
• Thursday: Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole – Breakfast for dinner!  One of my family’s favorite nights.  Make this and then heat up leftovers in the morning for an easy breakfast! (You can also freeze them in individual servings to use next week!)
• Friday: Chile Relleno Stuffed Quesadillas- Use the leftovers from Tuesday.  Follow the recipe at the bottom of the Chile Relleno Casserole post for these delicious quesadillas.  They are a super quick and family friendly meal.
• BONUS- This Broccoli Slaw makes a perfect side dish, light lunch, or healthy dinner when topped with some grilled chicken or steak.  It is a great thing to whip up at the beginning of the week because the broccoli is hearty enough to hold up well even after dressed so it even gets a little better as it sits in the fridge.

Week 16 Meal Plan

We are slowly getting back to routine after sick kids have been rocking our world since school started!  This week’s meal plan you won’t want to miss!  It has you covered whether you are under the weather or feeling good as can be!  And it includes one of my newest recipes made to batch cook and use the meal again later in the week!

• Monday: Chicken Noodle Soup– Whether you are sick or not, make up a big pot of this because people often tell me how crazy delicious it is and that they just can’t stop eating it!  If you want to keep eating it all week, you can cook the noodles separately then add them in just before serving so they don’t get soggy in the fridge!
• Tuesday: The BEST Taco meat!  Use it on shells or as lettuce wraps for a low carb option.  You might want to double the recipe so you will have plenty to use in the recipe on Friday!
• Wednesday: Mushroom Salisbury Steak– Comfort food at it’s best and since it can be made in 30 minutes it is easy enough to make for a weeknight!  My good friend Holly hit it out of the part with this one.
• Thursday: Mexican Stuffed peppers– Makeover the leftover taco meat with my newest recipe. It is SO easy and SO delicious!
• Friday: Pizza Night!  Make this BBQ Chicken Pizza with a crust you buy at the store or a homemade version. This is one of my kids ALL TIME FAVORITES!
• BONUS- If you need to take a treat with you, make these Cornflake Cookies. They sound weird, but trust me, they are HEAVEN!
  

Week 15 Meal Plan

• Monday: Honey Balsamic Chicken– You don’t want to miss this recipe! It is packed with flavor and so super easy to make.  It will definitely give you a dinner hero status!  Serve it with some smashed potatoes and some veggies and you have a perfect meal!
• Tuesday: Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken– Let the Crock Pot do the work and whip up a batch of this Green Chile Chicken with just a few ingredients.  Serve it tonight burrito bowl style on a bed of rice and beans with toppings each can choose (lettuce, corn, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa etc.) Save the leftovers for Thursday!
• Wednesday: Italian Turkey Meatballs– These are SO SO good!  I love making a big batch and keeping them on had to eat in so many ways throughout the week.  You can serve them tonight with pasta (spaghetti and meatball style) or spaghetti squash or zoodles for a lower carb option.
• Thursday: Green Chile Chicken Tacos– Pop out Tueday’s leftovers and create a new trend with taco Thursday!
• Friday: Meatball subs!  Grab those leftover meatballs and load them into sub rolls with some marinara sauce and cover them with mozzarella cheese.  Bake them on a cookie sheet at 425˚F for about 5-10 minutes or until they are heated through and the cheese is melty.
• BONUS- The strawberries have been on sale at just about every store around here and we are in heaven!  Grab a bunch and make these Strawberry Poppy Seed Muffins.  They are some of my favorites AND they also can freeze and be reheated for quick and delicious breakfasts
  

Enjoy your week!  I will be back with more easy recipes next week!

Week 14 Meal Plan

• Monday: Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole– Bacon + Ranch is the magic combo!  Enjoy it today and then make over the leftovers and enjoy it in a whole new way later in the week!
• Tuesday: Slow Cooker Carne Asada from The Stay at Home Chef- It almost seems wrong to get something so delicious with so little effort! You can eat the meat as is or use it to make tacos or burritos.
• Wednesday: Artichoke Chicken Bake– A little creamy and a little tangy and 100% delicious!  This one disguises the artichokes well enough that even the kids will eat them!
• Thursday: Paninis with leftovers from Artichoke Chicken and Bacon Ranch Chicken- Slice up the leftovers and let each person choose their filling.  Pack the filling between 2 slices of bread. Heat a well buttered griddle and grill each side of the sandwich to a golden brown.
• Friday:Turkey & Sun dried Tomato Wraps– These are great because you can make them up and take them on the run if you have sports or if the weather is nice pack them up with some fruit and a bag of chips and head out for a family picnic!
• BONUS- We made these Chocolate Chip Cookies this week and I forgot just how much we LOVE them.  This is my version of the World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie!  Give ’em a try!
  

Enjoy the warmer weather and make sure to spend as little time in the kitchen as you can this week!

Week 13 Meal Plan

• Monday: Creamy Greek Chicken– Serve it pita-style with tzatziki and chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. For #lowcarb use lettuce wraps
• Tuesday:Taco Salads- Make up a big batch of taco meat and put out all the toppings and let everyone make their own salad.
• Wednesday:Hummus Bowls- Spread hummus in the bottom of a bowl. Top with with leftover Greek Chicken from Monday, feta, grape tomatoes, olives, and greek yogurt, or your choice of toppings.
• Thursday:Ranch Chicken Bites– These are like healthy chicken nuggets and they are TO DIE FOR!
• Friday: Use the leftover taco meat from Tuesday to make Pepper Nachos!  Cut bell peppers in quarters and deseed.  Lay the peppers on a cookie sheet and pile with taco meat, cheese, black beans, corn, and all of your favorite nacho toppings.  Bake at 400˚F for 14-18 min or until the cheese melts and everything is heated through.  Top with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
• BONUS- If you love breakfast you might just go bonkers for this new LOADED Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole recipe! You can also use it for meal prep and put it in the fridge or freezer to have quick and delicious breakfasts all week!

Enjoy the week and enjoy the food! Until next week friends!

Week 12 Meal Plan

• Monday: Creamy Crock Pot BBQ Chicken– Make these as sandwiches and pair it with a side salad and corn on the cob for a super easy and kid friendly classic dinner to kick off the week.  You can make it low carb by serving them as lettuce wraps instead.
• Tuesday: Skillet Lasagna from Lil Luna– Just as delicious as lasagna, but so much easier!  I can’t wait to make this!
• Wednesday: BBQ Chicken Enchiladas– Pull out those leftovers from Monday because these enchiladas are what dreams are made of! So quick and easy since you use leftovers, but totally packed with flavor and you wouldn’t even know this was made from leftovers!
• Thursday: Tomato Basil Soup– This is one of my favorites and since I made it on a whim last week, I knew I needed to add it to the meal plan.  It is the perfect light spring dinner! You can also get a crock pot Tomato Basil Soup here and an Instant Pot Tomato Basil soup here.
• Friday: Shredded Chicken Sliders– I love this recipe because 1. It’s delicious, and 2. You can use up any leftover chicken you have in your fridge before the weekend, or if you don’t have any you just grab a rotisserie chicken to make this dinner in minutes!
• BONUS- Throw these apple muffins on the menu for breakfast this week.  They get RAVE reviews from everyone who tries them!

Happy Cooking (and more importantly, Happy Eating!)

Week 11 Meal Plan

• Monday: Chicken Picatta Casserole– Alllll the delicious flavors of the restaurant but 1000x easier to make!  I have already had many readers message me that they made and LOVED this recipe, hopefully your family will too!
• Tuesday: Ground Turkey Tacos– Use my favorite quick and easy homemade taco meat for Taco tuesday and then we will eat up the leftovers in another fun way later in the week!
• Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner!  This is my go to pancake recipe. They are thick, tender, fluffy and breakfast perfection! We like to serve it with eggs and fruit for my kids favorite dinner of the week!
• Thursday: Chicken Zucchini Casserole– This recipe has been super popular on the blog lately with the winter weather lifting I think we are all craving the fresh veggies this is packed with!  The perfect all in one dish meal! Serve it with Ranch smashed potatoes for a clean your plate worthy meal!
• Friday:Taco pizza! This is a fun dinner that will surprise the family with a departure from the same ol’ pizza night!  Grab a pizza crust and spread a thin layer of salsa on it.  Cover with cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining taco meat over the top.  Bake it at 425˚F for 10-14 minutes or until the crust is cooked through then take it out and top it with chopped lettuce, tomatoes and a drizzle of sour cream.
• BONUS- If there was ever a time to make cookies, it is NOW. The reason? Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles.  Pretty much the stuff dreams are made of!

Happy Cooking (and more importantly, Happy Eating!)

Week 10 Meal Plan

• Monday: Chicken + Chorizo Sheet Pan Dinner– This is the NEWEST recipe on my site and my BFF Dawn’s go to easy meal. It doesn’t disappoint! —> ?
• Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Bake– Serve it up this night as fajitas with all your favorite toppings and save the leftovers for later in the week! Serve this with the Mexican Street Corn casserole for a real treat!
• Wednesday: Instant Pot Sloppy Joes from @ezpzmealz– This isn’t your cafeteria lady’s sloppy joe!!  Serve it with veggies and ranch and my MOST FAVORITE smashed potatoes!
• Thursday: Chicken Fajita Quesadillas– Chop the leftovers from Tuesday and layer it between tortillas with a little cheddar cheese (you can throw in some extra veggies if you want too!) then heat a pan over medium until hot, then grill each side with butter until golden.  If you don’t have leftovers you can always grab a rotisserie chicken at the store or whip up some shredded chicken.
• Friday: Loaded Baked Potato Bar– One of my favorites for clearing out the fridge. Bake up some potatoes, then chop of leftover veggies and meats from earlier in the week, and let every one top their own however they like!  Add cheese and sour cream for a delicious dinner.
• BONUS– Try these super easy scones for breakfast this weekend.  Every time I make them I think they are better than I even remember! These are chocolate chip, but you can use fruit, nuts, or any toppings you may like in them instead.

Happy Cooking (and more importantly, Happy Eating!)

Week 9 Meal Plan

• Monday: Pesto Chicken Casserole– This is my newest recipe and a CRAZY delicious one dish meal! —> ?Pin it here
• Tuesday: Crock pot Caesar Chicken– I love how easy this is both to whip together and to make into several other dinners.  You can make it day of or prep and freeze to throw in the crock pot when you are ready. For tonight, make this as wraps in tortillas or as lettuce wraps.  Use the shredded chicken and top with your choice of diced tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of creamy caesar dressing.
• Wednesday: Egg Salad– This is a SUPER old recipe on my site (read very bad pics) but still every bit as delicious and the perfect way to use up leftover easter eggs! Serve as on toasted bread as sandwiches with chips or smashed potatoes, and veggies with ranch dip.  You can add lettuce, tomato and bacon to the sandwiches as desired.
• Thursday: Smokey Bacon Chili from Two Peas and Their Pod– Easy for dinner and perfect for reheating for lunches throughout the week!
• Friday: Loaded Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad- So good, even kids will eat it! Use leftovers from Tuesday’s #slowcooker caesar chicken and pile it in a large bowl with chopped romaine, tomatoes, cooked bow tie pasta, parmesan, chopped hard boiled egg (the last of those Easter eggs, hopefully!) and crumbled bacon.  Add creamy caesar dressing and toss it all together.
• BONUS–  These Peanut Butter Cookies just might change your life.  Give them a try and let me know what you think!

Week 8 Meal Plan

• Monday: Bruschetta Chicken– This is the perfect quick and easy meal for Monday.  It is packed full of wholesome goodness and has tons of flavor with only a few ingredients and one dish.  You can serve it with pasta, these garlic mashed potatoes or sautéed green beans.  Leftovers will reheat well for lunches throughout the week.
• Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!  You won’t believe how EASY this homemade taco meat is, and man is it delicious!  You can serve the tacos traditionally in a crunchy shell or put it on soft flour or corn tortillas, or set up a taco bar and let everyone choose their own.  Save up your meat (or make some extra!) because we are using the leftovers on Thursday!
• Wednesday: You aren’t going to want to miss this Fool proof Beef Tenderloin from Lydi Out Loud.  It makes “fancy food”  super easy to make!  I would serve this with a side salad and some garlic smashed potatoes.
• Thursday: Mexican Stuffed peppers- Take the leftover taco meat and mix it with back beans and corn. Stuff the mixture into bell peppers (cut off the tops and trim out the ribs and seeds) and top with cheese. Arrange the peppers in a casserole dish and pour 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth in the bottom of the dish, cover with foil and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until the peppers are tender and everything is heated through.
• Friday: Loaded Potato Soup– This is an easy crock pot recipe to keep things simple on Friday. You can get fun and make this a really hearty meal by loading up on topping options for everyone to pick from!  There are tons of ideas in the post.
   
• Bonus!!!  I am OBSESSED with this layered Greek Dip!  It is such a delicious dish to bring to a party or have for munching over the weekend.

Week 7 Meal Plan

• Monday: Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole– Supremely creamy and packed with flavor.  This one is a crowd pleaser!  You can double it if your family really loves it and keep leftovers on hand for lunches throughout the week.  Make sure and serve this with a side of my garlic smashed potatoes.   Pin Garlic Smashed Potatoes here.
• Tuesday:Green Enchilada Pork Chili– This is a fun twist on traditional chili from Lil Luna!
• Wednesday:Creamy BBQ Chicken- This is one of my favorite new recipes and I recently had a friend tell me she made it two weeks in a row her boys loved it so much. Serve it as sandwiches with my favorite broccoli slaw for a classic (and totally easy) dinner!
• Thursday: Chili Pie- Whip up a batch of cornbread (I make it in a pie pan,) then once it is done, use a wooden spoon to poke holes in it. Spoon your leftover chili from Tuesday over the top letting it soak into the holes in the cornbread and sit on top of the cornbread.  Cover the top with a generous sprinkle of cheese and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until it is all heated through and the cheese is melted.  Take it out and slice it up.  Garnish each slice with a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of pico de gallo and some fresh cilantro.
• Friday: BBQ Chicken Salad- Load up a bed of mixed greens with a heap of this creamy BBQ chicken and then top with your choice of veggies:  chopped tomatoes, celery, corn, black beans, bell pepper, diced egg, and any other veggies or toppings you love!  Drizzle with ranch dressing and a little extra BBQ sauce and add some corn chips for a little crunch if you want.
   
• Bonus!!! If you have never tried them, give these cornflake cookies a go!  They have such amazing flavor and texture they are a fast favorite around here!

Week 6 Meal Plan

• Monday: Creamy Garlic Chicken– Not only did my son ask for 3 servings of this, but I hid the leftovers so I would be the one to get to eat them!  Make sure not to eat those leftovers too soon because we will use them later in the week. Bonus- This is a super low carb recipe. Serve this with a side salad or roasted asparagus.☛☛☛Pin Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe here!
• Tuesday: Chicken Noodle Soup– This version makes it easy by using rotisserie chicken and might be the best you have ever had! Feeds a crowd, or gives you enough leftovers to pack for yummy lunches this week.  Use a thermos to pack it in the morning and keep it warm until lunch for you or the kids.☛☛☛Pin Chicken Noodle Soup recipe for later here!
• Wednesday: Garlic Chicken Shells- Use the leftovers from Monday!  Chop up the chicken then mix, then steam some broccoli and chop it up too.  Mix the garlic chicken with the broccoli and stuff it inside larger pasta shells.  Top with red or white pasta sauce, a handful of extra mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until everything is heated through and the edges are bubbly.
• Thursday: Honey Herb Pork Tenderloin from @thecookierookie- She says this is a restaurant quality meal you won’t believe you made at home because it is so easy! You can serve this with mashed potatoes and easy garlic green beans.☛☛☛Pin Honey Herb Pork Tenderloin Here. Pin Creamy Mashed Potatoes here. Pin Garlic Green Beans here.
• Friday: Burgers!  I like to keep them in the freezer for busy nights.  If it is nice outside you can throw them on the grill, and if not, just cook them up on the skillet.  For a real treat, top them with my to-die-for Pimento cheese! Serve them on buns, or break up the patty and serve it as a salad or lettuce wrap for a low carb option. Serve them with my garlic smashed potatoes or ranch smashed potatoes for the best dinner!☛☛☛Pin Pimento Cheese here. Pin Ranch Smashed Potatoes here. Pin Garlic Smashed Potatoes here.
• Bonus!!! Sun Dried Tomato Wraps If you need a super lunch idea or a really awesome looking appetizer that took you almost no time, these Sun Dried Tomato Wraps are killer!  They look so fancy and taste so good, but are so easy to make!☛☛☛Pin Sun Dried Tomato Wraps here.

I added options for pins this week as something new.  Does that help you?  Do you use Pinterest to organize your recipes?  Let me know what you think of this week’s meal plan and what you would love to see in upcoming weeks.

Week 5 Meal Plan

• Monday: Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup– Serve with tons of topping options for a fun family night!  I like to add some veggie and meat topping options like chopped broccoli, bacon, ham, cauliflower, etc. to make this a very hearty meal that doesn’t need additional side.  If you keep the soup in the crock pot and put lots of topping options out it can make a really fun family night!  If you are low carb, you can make this Crock Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup instead!
• Tuesday: Slow Cooker Taco Chicken– Serve as burrito bowls and save the leftovers for Friday’s meal. Topping options include: rice, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and whatever else you can dream up!
• Wednesday: Italian Meatball Sliders from Domestic Superhero – Serve with a side salad or veggies and ranch dip (my kids prefer that over salad.)
• Thursday: Creamy Artichoke Chicken– I love to serve this with mashed potatoes and easy garlic green beans.
• Friday: Loaded Chicken Nachos (with leftovers from Tuesday!)- For a healthier options use bell pepper as “chips”
• Bonus!!! Find some time to make these super easy peanut butter swirl bars one day this week. They are super quick to make and a huge hit at our house.

Enjoy the meals this week.  Please let me know if you have other requests for dishes you would like to see included on the meal plan in the coming weeks!

Week 4 Meal Plan

MEAL PLAN!  I am really excited for this week’s meal plan.  Mostly because it includes Pizza as a reward for making it to Friday! ? This week is loaded with some super easy meals that don’t sacrifice on flavor, plus there is a make ahead meal you can stick on your busiest night and a meal to use up some leftovers.  That is what I calling winning people!  Tell me what’s on your meal plan this week!?

• Monday: Italian Chicken Bake– This recipe has been pinned over a million times!  It is tried, true, super simple and absolutely delicious!
• Tuesday: Easy Taco Soup from Eazy Peazy Meals– Let’s celebrate Taco Tuesday with this soup!  Serve with cheese quesadillas to make this meal even heartier.
• Wednesday: Lemon & Asparagus pasta from @lilluna – Serve with garlic bread and a side salad
• Thursday: Loaded Chicken Salad (make ahead meal.  Use this meal on your busiest day)
• Friday: Pesto Chicken Pizza (with leftovers from Tuesday!) – Grab a pizza crust and spread pesto thinly over it.  Chop up the leftover chicken and sprinkle it on top.  Add any extra meats or veggies you want, and top with mozzarella or Italian cheese blend.  Bake per crust package instructions or at 425 for 12-16 minutes.

I hope you enjoy this weeks dinner options!  If you have requests for next week’s meal plan, please leave them in the comments for me!