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If you’ve ever stared into your fridge and thought, “Why does dinner feel so hard?” this is for you. Whether you’re just learning to cook or just need something easy (hi, same), this simple meal plan is packed with easy recipes that taste amazing.
What’s for Dinner?
I’ve been there. It’s 5 p.m., no dinner plan, and hungry people are asking what’s for dinner. That’s why I made this meal plan. The recipes are simple, beginner-friendly, and they just work. Let’s make dinner feel easier.
Monday: Million Dollar SpaghettiTuesday: Easiest Vegetable Stir FryWednesday: Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken with PastaThursday: The Best Swedish MeatballsFriday: Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowlsprintable meal plan and shopping list
Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
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Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
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Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken
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The Best Swedish Meatballs
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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
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Kick off your week with exactly what you need. It provides five meals that will feed about 4-6 people. It also includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.
Why Should I Meal Plan?
Time Saver: No more 4:00 PM panic about dinner. With a menu plan, you know exactly what’s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.Money Saver: Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, you’ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It’s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.Bye-Bye Takeout: When your dinners are planned ahead of time and groceries are stocked, you’re less likely to hit the drive-thru. Cooking at home means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!Simple Sides for Easy Dinners
Bread
The Best Homemade Garlic Bread
25 minutes
Dinner
Easiest Garlic Sesame Noodles
15 minutes
Salads
Copycat Olive Garden Salad
15 minutes
Side Dishes
How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Rice
20 minutesMy weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy! Click below!
print meal plan and shopping list here
Storing Leftovers
I only meal plan Monday-Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can have to finish off the week! If you do have leftovers, make sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your fridge.
