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Week 88 and we’re still going strong over here. Honestly, I love that you keep coming back for these weekly meal plans because it means dinner is getting just a little easier for all of us. If figuring out what to make every night feels like the hardest part of the day, this plan has your back.
How to Win at Dinner This Week
Some days just getting dinner on the table feels like a win, and this plan makes it happen without the stress. Five easy meals, one simple list, and suddenly you look like you’ve got it all together. Want more ideas? Check out all my other weekly meal plans here.
Monday: Chicken and Wild Rice CasseroleTuesday: Bang Bang Shrimp TacosWednesday: Marry Me Pot RoastThursday: Crockpot BBQ MeatballsFriday: Alice Springs Chickenprintable meal plan and shopping listFeeds 4–6 + Includes a Grocery List
This free weekly meal plan takes the guesswork out of dinner with five delicious, family-friendly recipes and a cute shopping list to make your week easier.
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
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Marry Me Pot Roast
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BBQ Meatballs
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Why I Stick With Weekly Meal Planning
When life gets busy, having dinner figured out is one less thing to stress about. Here are a few more reasons why I stick with it!
Save money: Groceries aren’t cheap. If you’re planning ahead, that means fewer impulse buys and less food waste.Save time: No more 5 PM fridge stares or that “what’s for dinner?” panic.Eat better: If I have a meal plan in place, I’m way less likely to grab takeout out of desperation.Each weekly meal plan comes with a free printable shopping list that’s already measured and organized for you. Just print it, shop it, and you’re halfway to dinner already.
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What to Serve with This Week’s Meals
Bread
Slow Cooker Focaccia
3 hours 35 minutes
Dressings, Sauces, and Dips
Guacamole
15 minutes
Appetizers
Garlic Ranch Smashed Potatoes
50 minutes
Dinner
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
45 minutesStoring Leftovers
I only plan dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are our time to relax, be spontaneous, or treat ourselves to something fun. If you’ve got leftovers from the week, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy a no-cook night when you need it most.
