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WEEKLY MEAL PLAN #101
Each week, I share with you aFREE meal planthat consists of 5dinner ideas(Monday-Thursday plus one Weekend meal), 2side dishes, and 1BOB·体育(中国)官方网站 !
Included is a grocery list with EVERY ingredient you need for all the items on the meal plan.
This is meant to help simplify menu planning, shopping, and cooking so you can more easily enjoy meals with your family throughout the week!
TIP OF THE WEEK
We’ve gotsteakon this menu this week for Father’s Day!
Here are some of our best grilling tips:
- Start with a clean grill and add a little oil to the grate before heating.
- Allow the steaks to come to room temperature before putting them on the grill.
- Only flip the steak once.
- Let the meat rest after taking it off the grill. The steak will continue to cook a bit and the juices will distribute.
Find more grilling tips and recipesHERE.
BENEFITS OF MEAL PLANNING
There’s nothing worse than the dread every time a family members asks, “What’s for dinner??” And your answer is “I have no clue.” Having ameal planfor the week eliminates that completely, which is the number one benefit in my book!
Besides having a game plan in place, there areseveral other benefitsof meal planning, including:
- Cost:When you have a plan set in place, and a specific list of groceries, you eliminate cost wasted on impulse items or produce that never gets used.
- Decrease Waste:No wasted money, and no wasted food! Having a set grocery list will help to avoid both of those issues.
- Variety:Our meal plans specifically include a lot of variety, withMexican,Italian,Breakfastfor Dinner, and so much more! You can expose your family’s palates to all kinds of meals.
- No Indecision:Did you know there’s such thing as “indecision fatigue”? The idea is that when you can’t make a decision on something (like what to make for dinner) it actually makes you mentally fatigued. When dinners are already planned out, though, you avoid indecision completely!
- Health:When you plan for/anticipate making well-rounded meals, you’re much more likely to actually make them rather than defaulting to convenient boxed meals, or unhealthy fast food!
As you can see, there are so many benefits to meal planning!
And if you want to create your own menu, be sure to check out all ourrecipesand visit our recipe pages, including:主菜,Side Dishes,BOB·体育(中国)官方网站 ,AppetizersandBreakfast!
Monday
Walking Tacos
炸玉米饼行走是一个简单的抓去吃饭full of flavor! They are no mess, easy to make, and perfect for large gatherings!!
We always make sure we haveGuacamoleandPico de Gallowhen we have walking tacos. We usually cook up someCrock Pot Pinto BeansorRefried Beansto have with them too.
Tuesday
Pasta Carbonara
A creamy, delicious and flavorful pasta dish filled with cream cheese, parmesan, garlic and bacon. For only having a few ingredients, this pasta carbonara has big flavor!
This hearty pasta is even better when served with a green salad withCreamy Pesto DressingandFrench Bread. Everyone’s going to want seconds!
wednesday
Chorizo and Eggs
Spicy and rich chorizo and eggs makes the yummiest breakfast to start your day! Serve them with tortillas or use it in breakfast burritos and tacos.
One of our sides this week isHomemade Flour Tortillasand there’s nothing like them to go along with this spicy chorizo. Cook up someBreakfast Potatoesto go with this meal and you’ll have the dreamiest breakfast for dinner!
Thursday
Chinese Chicken Salad
The best crunchy Chinese chicken salad with undeniably delicious flavors that will make you coming back for seconds and thirds! We love this recipe!!
If you’re wanting something a little more filling, try servingCheesecake Factory Avocado Egg RollsorCream Cheese Wontonswith this yummy salad. What a yummy meal!
Weekend
Steak with Marinade
This is our all-time favorite steak marinade. It requires only four ingredients, and makes steak taste SO amazing!
Since it’s Father’s Day weekend, you’ll have to ask Dad what his favorite sides are, but we also have some great suggestions. Covered in cheese and bacon, Dad may loveTwice Baked Potatoes, one of our sides of the week, and someOven Roasted Vegetables. He’ll know he’s loved with this delicious meal!
Sides of the week
Our Top Two Choices
Homemade Flour Tortillasmade from 5 Ingredients. They’re so soft, easy to make, and can be used for burritos, tacos, quesadillas, however you like!!
Some of our favorite recipes to use homemade tortillas in areBean Burritos,Chicken QuesadillasandMexican Pinwheels. You’ll taste the difference!
Twice Baked Potatoesare loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and seasonings for the perfect savory side or main dish!
It’s hard to choose our favorite cheesy potato side when we have so many. Some other recipes we love areCheesy Mashed Potato Casserole,Scalloped Potatoes,Parmesan Crusted Potato SkinsandCheesy Hasselback Potatoes.
Dessert of the WEek
Apple Cobbler Recipe
This apple cobbler recipe is the autumn season wrapped up into one heavenly dessert. Fresh tender apples, cinnamon spices, and a sweet crunch topping all in one bite making it the best apple cobbler you’ll ever try!
For more Cobbler Deliciousness, try:
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