Never start a week with a blank page. Here are 5 easy weeknight dinners from my site, plus a snack, a drink and a dessert, and a shopping list sorted by store section, the same way as the Smart Shopper page in my meal planner. Copy the dinners into your planner, or print the filled-in pages below.
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 2, 2026
Slow Cooker Zesty BBQ ChickenSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Egg Roll in a Bowl20 minutes. Serves 6Wednesday
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup29 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Lemon Butter Chicken45 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Pizza Chicken Bake30 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Caramel Apple Slices45 minutes. Makes 30 to 40 slicesDrink
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider70 minutes. Serves 16Dessert
Pumpkin Spice Bars35 minutes. Makes 18 barsPrint the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Amounts are for each recipe as written: Monday and Tuesday serve 6, Wednesday to Friday serve 4, and the snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Cabbage, 1 head (Tue)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Wed)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Tue)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Lemons, 2 (Thu, Snack)
- Baby spinach, 2 cups (Thu)
- Fresh basil, 1 small bunch (Wed)
- Fresh parsley, 1 small bunch (Wed)
- Coleslaw, to serve (optional) (Mon)
- Tart apples (like Granny Smith), 4 to 5 (Snack)
- Apple, 1 (Drink)
- Orange, 1 (Drink)
- Fresh cranberries, 2 cups (Drink)
- Fresh ginger, 1-inch piece (Drink)
Meat and Poultry
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (Thu)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Fri)
- Ground pork, 1 lb (Tue)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Hot Italian sausage, 1 lb (Wed)
- Pepperoni slices, 15 to 20 (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, 3 Tbsp (Thu)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Thu, Dessert)
- Ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Shredded mozzarella, 1 cup + 6 Tbsp (Wed, Fri)
- Grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp (Wed, Thu)
- Large eggs, 4 (Dessert)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Chicken stock, 7 cups + 2 Tbsp (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Petite diced tomatoes, 2 cans (14.5 oz) (Wed)
- Tomato sauce, 2 cans (8 oz) (Wed)
- Pizza sauce, 12.3 oz (Fri)
- BBQ sauce, 12 oz (Mon)
- Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Horseradish, 1 tsp (Mon)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Pickles, to serve (optional) (Mon)
- Soy sauce or liquid aminos, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Olive oil, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Bay leaf, 1 (Wed)
- Dry white wine, a splash (optional) (Thu)
- Canned pumpkin, 15 oz (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1 2/3 cups (Dessert)
- Powdered sugar, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Vegetable oil, 1 cup + 2 tsp (Dessert, Snack)
- Baking powder, 2 tsp; baking soda, 1 tsp (Dessert)
- Pumpkin emulsion, 1/4 tsp (or 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice) (Dessert)
- Cinnamon sticks, 5; whole star anise, 5 to 10; whole cloves, 1 Tbsp (Drink)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts, 1/2 cup (optional) (Snack)
- Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, paprika, Italian seasoning, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves (Tue to Fri, Dessert)
- Dried thyme, basil, oregano and parsley (Wed, Thu)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Buns, 6 (to serve) (Mon)
- Lasagna noodles, 8 oz (about half a box) (Wed)
Beverages
- Apple cider, 1 gallon (Drink)
Snacks and Sweets
- Caramel pieces or meltable caramel bits, 1 lb (Snack)
- Semisweet chocolate chips, 2/3 cup (optional) (Snack)
- Milk chocolate chips, 2/3 cup (optional) (Snack)
- White almond bark, 2 squares (optional) (Snack)
- Colored sprinkles (optional) (Snack)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 9, 2026
French Onion Beef TipsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Tuesday
Sheet Pan Garlic Chicken and Veggies45 minutes. Serves 6Wednesday
Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage and PotatoesSlow cooker, 8 hours. Serves 6Thursday
Creamy Crockpot Ravioli with SausageSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Friday
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos35 minutes. Serves 6 to 8Snack
Bacon Pepper Jelly Dip22 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Cranberry Apple Raspberry Punch1 hour 5 minutes. Serves 24Dessert
Pumpkin Pound Cake1 hour 15 minutes. Makes 12 slicesPrint the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Monday serves 4, Tuesday to Thursday serve 6 and Friday serves 6 to 8. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 5 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Asparagus, 1 cup (Tue)
- Carrots, 1 cup sticks (Tue)
- Zucchini, 1 (Tue)
- Brussels sprouts, 1 cup (Tue)
- Green beans, 1 cup (Tue)
- White mushrooms, 1 cup sliced (Tue)
- Potatoes, 4 to 6 (Wed)
- Fresh spinach, 1 cup (Thu)
- Lemon and lime, 1 each (Fri)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 bunch (Fri)
- Sweet mini peppers, 5 (Fri)
- Grape tomatoes, 1 cup (Fri)
- Avocado, 1 (Fri)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Snack)
- Fresh raspberries, 1/2 pint + extra berries for garnish (Drink)
- Fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup (Drink)
Meat and Poultry
- Beef stew meat, 1 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Tue)
- Kielbasa or smoked sausage, 14 oz (Wed)
- Sausage, 1 lb (Thu)
- Chicken breast, 1 lb (Fri)
- Bacon, about 1 cup cooked and diced (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Cheddar cheese, about 5 1/2 cups shredded (Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Sour cream, about 1 1/4 cups (Wed, Fri, Dessert)
- Cream cheese, 16 oz (Thu, Snack)
- Mexican blend cheese, 2 cups (Fri)
- Boursin cheese, 5.3 oz (Snack)
- Large eggs, 3 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Cheese or meat ravioli, 25 oz (Thu)
Pantry Staples
- Beef stock, 2 cups (Mon)
- French onion soup, 14.5 oz can (Mon)
- Extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 to 3/4 cup (Tue)
- Onion soup mix, 1 oz packet (Tue)
- Chicken stock, about 3 cups (Wed, Thu)
- Cornstarch, 3 Tbsp (Wed)
- Alfredo sauce, 15 oz jar (Thu)
- Petite diced tomatoes, 28 oz (Thu)
- Italian dressing seasoning, 1 oz packet (Thu)
- Black beans, 1 cup (Fri)
- Tortilla chips, 1/2 bag (Fri)
- Pepper jelly, 11 oz (Snack)
- Crackers for serving (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup; brown sugar, 1 cup; powdered sugar for dusting (Dessert)
- Canola oil, 1 cup (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups; whole wheat flour, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Baking soda, 2 tsp (Dessert)
- Pumpkin puree, 14 oz (Dessert)
- Spices: dried chives, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice (Tue, Fri, Snack, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Ginger ale, 1 cup (Drink)
- Martinelli's sparkling apple cranberry, 2 bottles (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 16, 2026
Chicken Stuffing Casserole1 hour. Serves 6Tuesday
Cheeseburger Soup1 hour 20 minutes. Serves 12Wednesday
Honey Dijon Salmon30 minutes. Serves 2 (double for 4)Thursday
Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada SoupSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 8Friday
Pork Tortellini Skillet Bake30 minutes. Serves 6Snack
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bites25 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Raspberry Sherbet Punch5 minutes. Serves 8Dessert
No Bake Butterscotch Pie3 hours 10 minutes. Makes 8 slicesPrint the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Monday and Friday serve 6, Tuesday serves 12 (great for leftovers), Wednesday serves 2 so double it for a family of 4, and Thursday serves 8. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh parsley, 1 bunch (Mon, Tue)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Lemon, 1 (Wed)
- Fresh dill, a few sprigs (Wed)
- Apple, 1 (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious) (Snack)
Meat and Seafood
- Chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Ground beef, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Salmon fillets, 1 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 lb (Thu)
- Smithfield bacon marinated pork loin filet, 1 (Fri)
- Bacon, 4 strips (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- 2% milk, about 2 1/4 cups (Mon, Dessert)
- Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Tue)
- Salted butter, 10 Tbsp (Fri, Snack, Dessert)
- Milk, heavy cream or half and half, 4 cups (Fri)
- Parmesan cheese, 1 cup (Fri)
- Fresh cheese ravioli, 20 oz (Fri)
- Refrigerated pie crust, 1 roll (Snack)
Frozen
- Petite peas, 2 cups (Fri)
- Raspberry sherbet, 1/2 gallon (Drink)
- Cool Whip, 12 oz (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Cream of chicken soup, 2 cans (Mon)
- Stove Top chicken stuffing mix, 6 oz box (Mon)
- Chicken stock, 5 1/2 cups (Mon, Thu)
- Beef stock, 4 cups (Tue)
- Diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can (Tue)
- Dill pickles, 1/3 cup chopped (Tue)
- Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup (Tue, Wed)
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Honey, 1 1/2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Corn tortillas, 4 (Thu)
- Sweet corn, 15 oz can (Thu)
- Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, 10 oz can (Thu)
- Black beans, 15 oz can (Thu)
- Red enchilada sauce, 19 oz can (Thu)
- Taco seasoning, 1 oz packet (Thu)
- All-purpose flour, 3 Tbsp (Fri)
- Caramel, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, about 1/3 cup (Snack, Dessert)
- Large crystal salt, 1/2 tsp (Snack)
- Graham cracker crumbs, 1 2/3 cups (Dessert)
- Instant butterscotch pudding mix, 2 boxes (3.4 oz) (Dessert)
- Pecans and butterscotch topping (optional) (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cinnamon (Thu, Fri, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- 7UP, 2 liters (Drink)
- Canada Dry ginger ale, 2 liters (Drink)
- Lemonade, 2 liters (Drink)
- Lemon juice and lime juice, 2 Tbsp each (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 23, 2026
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice SoupSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Ranch Chicken and Potatoes45 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Crockpot LasagnaSlow cooker, 4 hours 40 minutes. Serves 8Thursday (Thanksgiving)
How to Cook a Perfect Turkey4 hours. Serves 14Friday
Turkey Grinder Salad Sub18 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Cranberry Orange Whipped Goat Cheese Dip20 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Wassail10 minutes. Serves 24Dessert
Classic Pumpkin Pie1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Thanksgiving week: easy dinners Monday to Wednesday, the turkey on Thursday and turkey subs on Friday (use leftover turkey in place of deli meat if you have it). The turkey recipe uses a brine, so start it the day before. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes, and work for Thanksgiving Day too. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 4 (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- Celery, 1 cup chopped (Mon)
- Carrots, 1 cup chopped (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Baby potatoes, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Fresh parsley, 1 large bunch (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Fresh basil, 1 small bunch (Wed)
- Granny Smith apple, 1 (Thu)
- Fresh sage, 6 leaves (Thu)
- Fresh rosemary, 2 sprigs (Thu)
- Iceberg lettuce, 1/2 head (Fri)
- Red onion, 1/2 small (Fri)
- Beefsteak tomatoes, 2 (Fri)
- Orange, 1 (for zest) (Snack)
Meat and Poultry
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 3 lb (Mon, Tue)
- Lean ground beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Hot Italian sausage, 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Turkey, about 14 lb (thaw in the fridge ahead of time) (Thu)
- Turkey deli meat, 16 oz (or leftover turkey) (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 1 1/2 cups (Mon, Thu, Fri, Snack)
- Half-and-half, 2 cups (Mon)
- Ricotta cheese, 12 oz (Wed)
- Parmesan cheese, about 1 1/4 cups (Wed, Fri)
- Large eggs, 3 (Wed, Dessert)
- Mozzarella cheese, 16 oz shredded (Wed)
- Provolone cheese, 8 slices (Fri)
- Goat cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Cream cheese, 4 oz (Snack)
- Whipped cream (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Wild rice blend, 1 cup (not parboiled) (Mon)
- Low-sodium chicken stock, 8 cups (Mon)
- Chicken soup concentrate, 2 Tbsp (or bouillon) (Mon)
- Olive oil (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- All-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (Mon)
- Ranch seasoning mix, 1 oz (Tue)
- Tomato sauce, 29 oz (Wed)
- Tomato paste, 6 oz (Wed)
- Beef stock, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- No-boil lasagna noodles, 12 oz (Wed)
- Ingredients for the turkey brine (see the turkey recipe) (Thu)
- Cinnamon sticks, 5 (Thu, Drink)
- Sliced pepperoncini, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Brown sugar, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Hot honey, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Dried cranberries, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Chopped walnuts, 3/4 cup (Snack)
- Crackers for dipping (Snack)
- Whole cloves, 12 (Drink)
- Canned pumpkin, 15 oz (Dessert)
- Sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz can (Dessert)
- Spices: bay leaves, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice (Mon to Fri, Drink, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Hoagie rolls, 4 (Fri)
- Unbaked 9-inch pie crust, 1 (Dessert)
Beverages
- Apple juice, 1 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Apple cider, 2 quarts (Drink)
- Orange juice, 2 cups (Drink)
- Lemon juice, 1/2 cup (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 30, 2026
Slow Cooker Butter ChickenSlow cooker, 2 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Pork Loin with Apples, Potatoes and Carrots55 minutes. Serves 4 to 5Wednesday
Baked Potato Soup40 minutes. Serves 8Thursday
Steak and Potato Foil Packs40 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo30 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Crab Dip40 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Blood Orange Punch5 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
Turtle Pound Cake Trifle10 minutes. Serves 10Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Monday serves 6, Tuesday serves 4 to 5, Wednesday serves 8 and Thursday and Friday serve 4. The punch serves 2, so double or triple it for a crowd. Bake the potatoes for Wednesday ahead of time. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 2 (Mon, Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 small bunch (Mon)
- Apple, 1 (Tue)
- Small red potatoes, 3 to 4 (Tue)
- Baby carrots, 1/2 cup + carrots, 1/2 lb (Tue, Thu)
- Baby bella mushrooms, 4 oz (Tue)
- Large baking potatoes, 4 (Wed)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Wed)
- Baby yellow potatoes, 1 lb (Thu)
- Fresh parsley or thyme, 1 bunch (Thu, Fri, Snack)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 lb (Mon)
- Plain pork loin, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Thick cut bacon, 12 slices (Wed)
- Top sirloin steak, 2 to 2 1/2 lb (Thu)
- Peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 lb (Fri)
- Lump crabmeat, 1 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 1 1/2 cups (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- 2% milk, 6 cups + milk for the pudding (Wed, Fri, Dessert)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded (Wed, Snack)
- Sour cream, 1 1/4 cups (Wed, Snack)
- Cream cheese, 12 oz (Fri, Snack)
- Mozzarella or 3 cheese blend, 1 cup (Fri)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup (Fri)
Frozen
- Orange sorbet, 2 cups (Drink)
- Whipped topping, 10 oz (Dessert)
- Sara Lee all butter pound cake, family size (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Ginger paste, 2 tsp (Mon)
- Tomato sauce, 15 oz can; tomato paste, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Coconut milk, 13.5 oz can (Mon)
- Olive oil (Tue, Thu)
- Applesauce, 4 oz (Tue)
- Brown sugar, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Dijon mustard, 2 tsp (Tue)
- All-purpose flour, about 3/4 cup (Wed, Fri)
- Chicken stock, 3 cups (Wed)
- Heavy-duty foil (Thu)
- Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Old Bay seasoning, 2 tsp; hot sauce, 1/2 tsp (Snack)
- Crackers or baguette slices for dipping (Snack)
- Chocolate pudding mix, 3.9 oz (Dessert)
- Chopped pecans, 1 cup + extra (Dessert)
- Pretzels, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Caramel sauce, 2 cups + extra (Dessert)
- Spices: chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried parsley, cayenne, Italian seasoning, ground mustard (Mon to Thu, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Rice, to serve (Mon)
- Naan bread, to serve (Mon)
- Pasta to serve with the alfredo (optional) (Fri)
Beverages
- Lemon lime soda, 1 1/2 cups (Drink)
- Blood orange juice, 1/2 cup (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of December 7, 2026
Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Tortellini SoupSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Tuesday
Sheet Pan Flank Steak Fajitas1 hour. Serves 4Wednesday
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Slow Cooker MeatloafSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4Friday
Cajun Salmon and Shrimp25 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Cheese Stuffed Garlic Rolls3 hours 20 minutes (mostly rising). Makes 12Drink
French Hot Chocolate15 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Pecan Snowball Cookies19 minutes. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Monday serves 8 (great for leftovers) and Tuesday to Friday serve 4. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. The garlic rolls start with frozen dough, so give them time to rise. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 2 (1/2 cup chopped + 1 medium) (Mon, Thu)
- Carrots, 1/2 cup chopped (Mon)
- Celery, 1/2 cup chopped (Mon)
- Baby spinach, 4 cups (Mon, Fri)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Snack)
- Limes, 8 to 10 (1 cup juice + garnish) (Tue)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 bunch (Tue)
- Bell peppers, 4 (Tue)
- Red onion, 1 large + 1/2 cup minced (Tue, Fri)
- Avocado, 1 to 2 (Tue)
- Fresh parsley (optional) (Thu)
Meat and Seafood
- Chicken breasts, 4 lb (Mon, Wed)
- Flank steak, 2 lb (Tue)
- Ground beef, 2 lb (80/20) (Thu)
- Salmon fillets, 4 (about 6 oz each) (Fri)
- Large shrimp, 1/2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups (Mon, Fri)
- Half-and-half, 1 cup + 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini, 18 oz (Mon)
- Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- 2% milk, 3 3/4 cups (Thu, Drink)
- Large eggs, 2 (Thu)
- Salted butter, about 1 3/4 cups (Fri, Snack, Dessert)
- Heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups (Fri, Drink)
- Mozzarella, 1/2 cup shredded + 4 cheese sticks (Fri, Snack)
- Whipped cream (Drink)
Frozen
- Chopped broccoli, 10 oz (Wed)
- Rhodes white dinner rolls, 12 (Snack)
Pantry Staples
- Chicken stock, 5 cups (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Alfredo sauce, 15 oz jar (Mon)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Brown sugar, about 1/4 cup (Tue, Thu)
- Soy sauce, 1/3 cup (Tue)
- Olive oil (Tue, Fri)
- Knorr cheddar broccoli rice side, 1 package (Wed)
- Breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup (Thu)
- Ketchup, about 1 cup (Thu)
- Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tbsp (Thu)
- Chili sauce, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Horseradish, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Yellow mustard, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- All-purpose flour, about 2 cups (Fri, Dessert)
- Dark chocolate bar (3.5 oz) and hot chocolate mix (Drink)
- Powdered sugar, 1 1/4 cups (Dessert)
- Pecans, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract, 1 tsp (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, cumin, paprika, coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, dried basil (Mon to Fri, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Corn tortillas (Tue)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of December 14, 2026
Crockpot Cashew ChickenSlow cooker, 3 hours. Serves 4Tuesday
Tater Tot Casserole1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 8Wednesday
One Pot Beefy Tortellini Tomato Soup30 minutes. Serves 8Thursday
Crockpot Creamy Mushroom Pork ChopsSlow cooker, 7 hours. Serves 4Friday
French Dip SlidersSlow cooker, 8 hours. Serves 8Snack
Taco Bites25 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Sparkling Strawberry Limeade5 minutes. Makes 6 drinksDessert
Eclair Ice Box Cake3 hours 10 minutes (mostly chilling). Serves 9Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Monday and Thursday serve 4, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday serve 8. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Make the eclair cake the night before. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Mon)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Mon, Snack)
- Broccoli or vegetables to steam (Mon)
- Yellow onions, 4 (1 for soup, 1 for pork chops, 2 large for sliders) (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- White mushrooms, 8 oz (Thu)
- Avocado, tomato, white onion, cilantro and limes for topping (Snack)
- Strawberries, 1 cup sliced (Drink)
Meat and Poultry
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 2 lb (Mon)
- Ground beef, 4 lb (Tue, Wed, Snack)
- Italian sausage, 1 lb (Wed)
- Boneless pork chops, 1 lb (Thu)
- Chuck roast, 3 to 4 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Shredded cheese, 2 cups (mozzarella, cheddar or Mexican blend) (Tue, Snack)
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini, 20 oz (Wed)
- Sliced provolone cheese (Fri)
- Sour cream for topping (Snack)
- 2% milk, 1 3/4 cups (Dessert)
- Salted butter, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
Frozen
- Mixed vegetables, 3 cups (Tue)
- Tater tots, 32 oz (Tue)
- Cool Whip, 8 oz (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Cornstarch, about 3/4 cup (Mon, Thu)
- Olive oil (Mon, Wed)
- Low-sodium soy sauce, 3/4 cup (Mon)
- Chicken stock, about 8 1/2 cups (Mon, Wed)
- Honey, 1/3 cup (Mon)
- Rice vinegar, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Hoisin sauce, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp; sriracha (optional); sesame seeds (Mon)
- Roasted cashews, 1 cup (Mon)
- Cream of mushroom soup, 3 cans (Tue, Thu)
- Tomato paste, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Petite diced tomatoes, 3 cans (14.5 oz) (Wed)
- Ranch dressing mix and mushroom gravy mix, 1 envelope each (Thu)
- Beef stock, 4 cups (Thu, Fri)
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Au jus seasoning, 1 packet (Fri)
- Horseradish mayo (Fri)
- Scoop tortilla chips, 10 oz bag (Snack)
- Refried beans, 16 oz can (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Drink)
- Graham crackers, 15 to 20 (Dessert)
- Vanilla instant pudding, 3.4 oz box (Dessert)
- Brown sugar, 1/2 cup; cocoa powder, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp (Dessert)
- White chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic salt, dried parsley, dried thyme, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder (Tue, Wed, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Rice, to serve (Mon)
- Hawaiian rolls (Fri)
Beverages
- Lime juice, 2 cups (Drink)
- Sparkling water, 8 oz (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of December 21, 2026
Easy Crock Pot RoastSlow cooker, 8 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Baked Spaghetti1 hour 25 minutes. Serves 8Wednesday
Slow Cooker Sloppy JoesSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 8Thursday (Christmas Eve)
Slow Cooker Zuppa ToscanaSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Friday (Christmas)
Honey Baked Ham2 hours 20 minutes. Serves 6Snack
Caramel Moose Munch1 hour 20 minutes. Serves 12Drink
Blackberry Lime Punch10 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
Grandma's Carrot Pudding3 hours 15 minutes. Serves 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
Shopping List
Christmas week: slow cooker dinners on the busy days, soup on Christmas Eve and ham on Christmas Day (save the ham bone for next week's soup). The punch serves 2, so multiply it for a crowd. The moose munch makes a great gift. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 4 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Potatoes, 2 lb + 1 cup grated russet (Mon, Dessert)
- Baby carrots, 1 lb (Mon)
- Carrots, 1 cup grated (Dessert)
- Fresh basil, for garnish (Tue)
- Kale, 3 cups chopped (Thu)
- Cauliflower, 1 large head (Thu)
- Fresh blackberries, 1/2 cup (Drink)
Meat and Poultry
- Chuck roast, 2 to 3 lb (Mon)
- Ground beef, 2 1/2 lb (Tue, Wed)
- Ground Italian sausage, 1 1/2 lb (Tue, Thu)
- Bacon, 1/2 lb (Thu)
- Whole ham, about 7 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Large eggs, 2 (Tue)
- Parmesan cheese, about 2/3 cup (Tue, Thu)
- Salted butter, about 2 1/4 cups (Tue, Wed, Snack, Dessert)
- Small curd cottage cheese, 1 cup (Tue)
- Ricotta cheese, 1 cup (Tue)
- Mozzarella cheese, 4 cups shredded (Tue)
- Cheddar cheese, 6 slices (optional) (Wed)
- Heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups (Thu)
Frozen
- Lime sherbet, 2 cups (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (Mon, Thu)
- Worcestershire sauce, about 3 Tbsp (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Brown sugar, about 3 1/2 cups (Mon, Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Minced dry onions, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Beef bouillon, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Beef stock, 3 cups (Mon)
- Spaghetti sauce, 32 oz (Tue)
- Tomato sauce, 30 oz; ketchup, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Prepared mustard, 1 tsp + 2 Tbsp (Wed, Fri)
- Chicken stock, 24 oz (Thu)
- Whole star anise, 2; whole cloves, 10 (Fri)
- Mustard powder, 1 tsp (Fri)
- Honey, 1/4 cup (Fri)
- Apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Popcorn kernels, 3/4 cup (Snack)
- Pecans, almonds and peanuts, 1 cup each (Snack)
- Light corn syrup, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Baking soda, 1/2 tsp (Snack)
- Vanilla extract, about 2 1/2 tsp (Snack, Dessert)
- White chocolate and milk chocolate, 4 oz each (Snack)
- Shortening, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1 3/4 cups (Dessert)
- Raisins, 1 cup; chopped nuts, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg (Mon to Fri, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Spaghetti, 16 oz (Tue)
- Hamburger buns, 6 (Wed)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice and orange juice, 1/2 cup each (Fri)
- Lemon lime soda, 1 1/2 cups (Drink)
- Lime juice, 1/4 cup (optional) (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of December 28, 2026
Ham and Bean SoupInstant Pot or slow cooker, 1 hour 20 minutes. Serves 6Tuesday
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and GravySlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Salisbury Steaks25 minutes. Serves 4Thursday (New Year's Eve)
Slow Cooker Chicken ThighsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Friday (New Year's Day)
Shepherd's Pie1 hour 25 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Sticky Asian Chicken Bites40 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Sweet and Sour Mocktail5 minutes. Serves 8Dessert
Donut Bread Pudding1 hour 5 minutes. Serves 6Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday serves 6 and uses leftover Christmas ham (and the bone, if you saved it). Tuesday to Friday serve 4. The chicken bites and mocktail make a fun New Year's Eve spread. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 5 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon to Fri, Snack)
- Celery, 1 cup + 1 rib (Mon, Fri)
- Carrots, 1 cup + 1 large (Mon, Fri)
- Cremini or baby bella mushrooms, 20 oz (Tue, Wed)
- Zucchini, 1/2 cup chopped (Fri)
- Potatoes, 2 lb (Fri)
- Green onions, 3 (Snack)
- Lemons, 2 (1/3 cup juice) (Drink)
- Lime, 1 (for garnish) (Drink)
- Fresh berries for topping (Dessert)
Meat and Poultry
- Ham, 1 lb diced (leftover ham works) and the ham bone (optional) (Mon)
- Beef stew meat, 2 lb (Tue)
- Lean ground beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 8 (Thu)
- Ground lamb or ground beef, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 3/4 cup (Tue, Wed, Fri, Dessert)
- Large eggs, 8 (Wed, Snack, Dessert)
- 2% milk, about 1 2/3 cups (Fri, Dessert)
- Gruyere cheese, 1 cup (Fri)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Whipped cream (Dessert)
Frozen
- Petite peas, 1 cup (Fri)
- Ice (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- 15 bean soup mix with ham flavor packet, 20 oz (like Hurst's HamBeens) (Mon)
- Chicken stock, 7 1/2 cups (Mon)
- Hot sauce, 1 tsp (Mon)
- Olive oil (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- All-purpose flour, about 3/4 cup (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Beef stock, about 6 3/4 cups (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Dry red wine, 1/2 cup (or more beef stock) (Tue)
- Worcestershire sauce, about 3 1/2 Tbsp (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Tomato paste, about 1/4 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup; panko, 2 1/4 cups (Wed, Snack)
- Ketchup, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Dijon mustard, 2 tsp (Wed)
- Low-sodium soy sauce, 1 cup (Thu, Snack)
- BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Honey, about 3/4 cup (Thu, Snack)
- Cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp (Thu)
- Beef bouillon cube, 1 (Fri)
- Apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
- Hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup; oyster sauce, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Ginger paste, 1 tsp; sriracha, 1 1/2 Tbsp; sesame seeds, 2 tsp (Snack)
- Sweet and sour mixer, 1/2 cup (Drink)
- Vanilla extract, 1 tsp (Dessert)
- Caramel sauce and powdered sugar for topping (Dessert)
- Spices: bay leaves, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, granulated garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, dried basil, ground ginger, dried sage, crushed rosemary (Mon to Fri, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Glazed donuts, 6 (a day old is best) (Dessert)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice and orange juice, 1 cup each (Drink)
- Lemon lime soda, 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of January 3, 2027
Greek Chicken Bowls40 minutes. Serves 6Tuesday
Slow Cooker Teriyaki BeefSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts and Chicken35 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Crock Pot Chicken Pot PieSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 8Friday
Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas50 minutes. Serves 10Snack
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls40 minutes. Makes 32Drink
Mango Green Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Coconut Mango Rice Pudding25 minutes. Serves 4Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday serves 6, Tuesday and Wednesday serve 4, Thursday serves 8 and Friday serves 10, so plan on leftovers. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- English cucumbers, 3 (Mon)
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 1/2 lb (Mon)
- Red onion, 1 (Mon)
- Lemons, 3 (Mon)
- Fresh dill, 1 small bunch (or use dried dill weed) (Mon)
- Fresh mint, a few leaves (optional) (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Thu)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Tue)
- Brussels sprouts, 1 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Red potatoes, 1 lb (Thu)
- Baby carrots, 1 cup (Thu)
- Celery, 2 to 3 stalks (Thu)
- Yellow onion, 1 (Thu)
- Toppings like cilantro, peppers or guacamole (optional) (Fri)
- Ripe banana, 1 (Drink)
- Clementine, 1 (Drink)
- Mangoes, about 3 (3 cups diced) (Dessert)
Meat and Poultry
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Beef stew meat, 4 lb (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 4 (Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 lb (Thu)
- Cooked chicken, 1 lb (a rotisserie chicken works) (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Plain Greek yogurt, 1 1/3 cups (Mon)
- Unsalted butter, 3 Tbsp (Thu)
- Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, 16 oz (8 biscuits) (Thu)
- Shredded cheese, 3 cups (Fri)
- Sour cream (Fri)
- Almond milk, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
Frozen
- Corn kernels, 1 cup (Thu)
- Petite peas, 1 cup (Thu)
- Ice, 2 1/2 cups (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (Mon, Wed)
- Red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Soy sauce, 1 cup (Tue)
- Cider vinegar, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup; brown sugar, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Ginger paste, 2 tsp (Tue)
- Cornstarch, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Sesame seeds (Tue)
- Chicken stock, 2 1/2 cups (Thu)
- All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Fire roasted tomatoes, 1 can (14.5 oz) (Fri)
- Corn, 1 can (15.25 oz) (Fri)
- Black beans, 1 can (15.25 oz) (Fri)
- Salsa (optional) (Fri)
- Peanut butter, 2 cups (Snack)
- Raw honey, 1 cup + 2 Tbsp (Snack, Dessert)
- Chocolate peanut butter protein powder, 1 cup (Snack)
- Old fashioned rolled oats, 3 cups (Snack)
- Mini chocolate chips, 1 cup (Snack)
- Vanilla extract (Snack, Dessert)
- Diced mangos, 1 can (15 oz) (Drink)
- Coconut milk, 1 can (19 oz) + 1 1/2 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- Collagen greens powder, 2 scoops (Drink)
- Coconut flakes, 3 Tbsp; toasted coconut, 1/3 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, dried sage, dried thyme, dried parsley, celery salt, coarse sea salt (Mon to Thu)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Brown rice, enough for 3 cups cooked (Mon)
- Flour tortillas (8 inch), 12 (Fri)
- White rice, enough for 3 cups cooked (Dessert)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of January 10, 2027
Lemon Butter Chicken45 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli30 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup1 hour 15 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Hibachi Noodles25 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes30 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Homemade Trail Mix10 minutes. Makes 20 half-cup servingsDrink
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Chia Seed Coconut Cream Pie Pudding5 minutes plus 6 hours to chill. Serves 4Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Tuesday and Friday serve 4, Wednesday and Thursday serve 6. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Make the chia pudding the night before. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Lemon, 1 (Mon)
- Baby spinach, 2 cups (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Broccoli florets, 1 lb (Tue)
- Yellow onion, 1 (Wed)
- Carrots, 2 cups diced (about 4) (Wed)
- Celery, 2 cups diced (about 4 stalks) (Wed)
- Zucchini, broccoli and white mushrooms, 3 cups total (Thu)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Thu)
- Red potatoes, 1 lb (Fri)
- Fresh parsley, 1 small bunch (optional) (Fri)
- Dried sour cherries and yogurt covered cherries, 1/2 cup each (Snack)
Meat and Poultry
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (Mon)
- Flank steak, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Rotisserie chicken, 1 (Wed)
- Chicken breasts, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, 6 Tbsp (Mon, Thu)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Mon, Drink)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- 2% milk, 3 1/2 cups (Drink)
- Whipped cream (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Chicken stock, 11 cups (Mon, Wed)
- Dry white wine, a splash (optional) (Mon)
- Oyster sauce, 3 Tbsp (Tue)
- Soy sauce, about 3/4 cup (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Hoisin sauce, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp (Tue, Thu)
- Cornstarch, 1 tsp (Tue)
- Vegetable stock, 1/3 cup (Tue)
- Brown sugar, 3 Tbsp (Tue, Thu)
- Sesame seeds (Tue)
- Olive oil (Wed, Fri)
- Ginger paste, 1 1/2 tsp (Thu, Fri)
- Teriyaki marinade and sauce, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Honey, 1/3 cup (Fri)
- Cooking spray (Fri)
- Almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts and candied macadamia nuts (Snack)
- Pretzels, 1 cup (Snack)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup (Drink)
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (Drink)
- Torani hazelnut syrup (4 oz), French vanilla syrup and dark chocolate syrup (Drink)
- Chia seeds, 4 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Coconut milk, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Sweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 cup + extra for topping (Dessert)
- Honey, 1 Tbsp; vanilla extract, 1/2 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, dried thyme, dried parsley, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes (Mon to Fri)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Wide egg noodles, 8 to 10 oz (Wed)
- Linguine or yakisoba noodles, 1 lb (Thu)
Snacks and Sweets
- M&Ms, Peanut M&Ms, Skittles, Whoppers, malt balls and chocolate chunks (about 1/2 cup each) (Snack)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of January 17, 2027
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken SoupSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Italian Chicken Meal Prep Bowls30 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Mongolian Beef Meatballs30 minutes. Serves 10Thursday
Mixed Vegetable Chicken Curry50 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Tilapia Fish Tacos23 minutes. Makes 12 tacosSnack
Crack Dip1 hour. Serves 8Drink
Kid-Friendly Citrus Sangria10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies25 minutes. Makes 14Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday serves 6, Tuesday and Thursday serve 4, Wednesday serves 10 and Friday makes 12 tacos. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 3 (Mon, Thu)
- Spinach, 6 oz bag (Mon)
- Broccoli, 1 1/2 cups florets + 1 small head (Tue, Thu)
- Red onion, 1 small + 1/4 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Plum tomatoes, 1 cup (Tue)
- Zucchini, 1 medium (Tue)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Green onions, 1 bunch + 2 (Wed, Snack)
- Ginger root, 1 1/2 inch (Thu)
- Tomatoes, 3 (2 for curry, 1 for tacos) (Thu, Fri)
- Carrots, 2 (Thu)
- Baby potatoes, 10 (Thu)
- Fresh cilantro (coriander), 1 bunch (Thu, Fri)
- Cabbage, a small wedge (Fri)
- Avocado, 1 to 2 (Fri)
- Jalapeño, 1 (Fri)
- Limes, 2 (Fri, Drink)
- Lemons, 2 (Drink)
- Navel oranges, 2 (Drink)
- Ruby red grapefruit, 1/2 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 1 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Tue)
- Bone-in chicken thighs, 1 lb (Thu)
- Tilapia fillets, 1 lb (Fri)
- Bacon bits, 1/3 cup (or 6 slices bacon) (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Sour cream, 1 cup (Snack)
- Cheddar cheese, 2 cups shredded (Snack)
- Large egg, 1 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Homestyle meatballs, 60 (Wed)
Pantry Staples
- Chicken stock, 4 cups (Mon)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Ditalini pasta, 12 oz (Mon)
- Olive oil (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Low sodium soy sauce, 1 cup (Wed)
- Sesame oil, 2 tsp (Wed)
- Ginger paste, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Sriracha, 2 tsp (Wed)
- Brown sugar, 2 cups (Wed, Dessert)
- Hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Oyster sauce, 3 Tbsp (Wed)
- Toasted sesame seeds, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Tomato puree, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Coconut milk, 1 1/4 cups (Thu)
- Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Ranch dressing mix, 1 oz packet (Snack)
- Blood orange strawberry pear juice drink, 12 oz can (Drink)
- Grapefruit juice, 12 oz (Drink)
- Creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (not all-natural) (Dessert)
- Spices: dried basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, marjoram, rosemary, dried thyme, paprika, whole cloves, ground cinnamon, bay leaf, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, onion powder (Mon to Fri, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Rice, enough for 2 to 4 cups cooked (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Fri)
Snacks and Sweets
- Chips or veggies for dipping (Snack)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of January 24, 2027
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast55 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Swedish MeatballsSlow cooker, 3 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Egg Roll in a Bowl20 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup50 minutes. Serves 5 to 6Friday
Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteak28 minutes. Makes 4 sandwichesSnack
Taco Chip Dip40 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Healthy Cinnamon Hot Chocolate13 minutes. Serves 1 to 2Dessert
Molten Lava Protein Mug Cake6 minutes. Serves 2Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Friday serve 4, Tuesday to Thursday serve 5 to 6. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Cabbage, 1 head (Wed)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Wed, Thu)
- Garlic, 2 cloves (Wed, Thu)
- Carrots, 1/2 cup diced (Thu)
- Mushrooms, 1 cup chopped (Fri)
- Green bell pepper, 1 (Fri)
Meat and Poultry
- Chicken breasts, 4 (Mon)
- Ground pork, 1 lb (Wed)
- Chicken breast, 1 lb (Thu)
- Flank steak, 1 1/4 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Mon)
- Ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Large eggs, 3 (Mon, Dessert)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Heavy cream, 2 cups (Thu, Drink)
- Provolone cheese, 8 slices (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Shredded cheese, 2 cups (Snack)
- Milk of choice, 1 1/2 cups + 3 Tbsp whole milk (Drink, Dessert)
- Salted butter, 3 Tbsp (Dessert)
Frozen
- Broccoli floret pieces, 1 cup (Mon)
- Meatballs, 32 oz (Tue)
Pantry Staples
- Mustard, 1 tsp (Mon)
- Panko bread crumbs, 2 cups (Mon)
- Cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans (Tue)
- Beef stock, 2 cups (Tue)
- Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tbsp (Tue, Fri)
- Onion soup mix, 1 packet (optional) (Tue)
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Soy sauce or liquid aminos, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Chicken stock, 32 oz + 2 Tbsp (Wed, Thu)
- Olive oil (Thu, Fri)
- Taco seasoning, 1 oz packet (Snack)
- Diced green chiles, 4 oz can (Snack)
- Salsa, 1 cup (Snack)
- Maple syrup, 1/2 Tbsp (Drink)
- Unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder, about 3 Tbsp (Drink, Dessert)
- Sliced almonds, 1 cup (Drink)
- Collagen peptides, 1 scoop (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp (Dessert)
- Chocolate, 1 oz (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, dried sage, dried parsley, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, nutmeg (optional) (Mon to Thu, Drink)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Egg noodles or mashed potatoes to serve (optional) (Tue)
- Orzo, 1 cup (Thu)
- Hoagie rolls, 4 (Fri)
Snacks and Sweets
- Tortilla chips for dipping (Snack)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of January 31, 2027
Instant Pot Chicken Piccata25 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Southwest ChiliSlow cooker, 10 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Greek Chicken Souvlaki Bowl40 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Breaded Chicken Cutlets30 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil40 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Pizza Dip30 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Virgin Michelada5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups17 minutes. Serves 4Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, Tuesday serves 8 and Thursday serves 6. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Wednesday uses my Greek Chicken Marinade, so its ingredients are included here. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh parsley, 1 bunch (Mon, Fri)
- Lemons, 4 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- White onion, 1 (Tue)
- Green bell pepper, 1 (Tue)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Drink)
- Sweet bell peppers, 1 cup chopped (Wed)
- Zucchini, 1 cup chopped (Wed)
- Red onion, 1 (Wed)
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 cup (Wed)
- English cucumber, 1/2 cup diced (Wed)
- Fresh dill, a few sprigs (Wed)
- Baby red potatoes, 1 lb; yellow baby potatoes, 1/2 lb (Fri)
- Corn on the cob, 4 ears (Fri)
- Yellow onion, 1 (Fri)
- Limes, 4 to 5 (Drink)
- Celery, peppers or cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional) (Drink)
- Strawberries, 1 lb + 1 (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 lb (Mon)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Tue)
- Chicken breast, 1 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (6 to 8 oz each) (Thu)
- Medium shrimp, 1 lb (Fri)
- Smoked andouille sausage, 1 lb (Fri)
- Pepperoni, about 15 slices (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Unsalted butter, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Salted butter, 5 Tbsp (Fri, Dessert)
- Parmesan cheese, about 1 3/4 cups (Mon, Thu, Snack)
- Cheddar cheese, for topping (optional) (Tue)
- Feta, 1/4 cup crumbled (Wed)
- Large eggs, 2 (Thu)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 1/2 cups (Snack)
- Heavy cream, 1/3 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Extra virgin olive oil and olive oil (Mon, Wed)
- All-purpose flour, 1 cup (Mon, Thu)
- Chicken stock, 1 1/4 cups (Mon)
- Capers, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Mild salsa, 3 jars (10 oz each) (Tue)
- Black beans, 1 can (Tue)
- Kidney beans, 1 can (Tue)
- Sweet corn, 1 can (Tue)
- Green chiles, 1 can (Tue)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 tsp (Wed)
- Granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Kalamata olives, 1 cup (Wed)
- Vegetable oil, 3/4 cup (Thu)
- Panko, 1 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Old Bay seasoning, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Pizza sauce, 1 cup (Snack)
- Clamato, 4 cups (Drink)
- Hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce (2 Tbsp) and soy sauce (1 tsp) (Drink)
- Tajín seasoning (Drink)
- Green olives for garnish (optional) (Drink)
- Kataifi pastry, 3 cups (Dessert)
- Pistachio butter, 8 oz; tahini, 1 Tbsp (optional) (Dessert)
- Shelled pistachios, about 1/3 cup (Dessert)
- Milk chocolate, 10 oz (Dessert)
- Spices: dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, rosemary, dried dill, Greek seasoning, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning (Mon to Thu, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Quinoa or rice, enough for 2 cups cooked (Wed)
- Pita bread, 8 pieces (Wed)
- Bread or crackers for dipping (Snack)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of February 7, 2027
Crock Pot Beef StroganoffSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Baked Chicken Tacos30 minutes. Serves 5Wednesday
Potato, Pepper and Sausage Bake1 hour. Serves 8Thursday
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce45 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Slow Cooker French DipSlow cooker, 8 hours. Serves 6Snack
Jalapeño Popper Dip37 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Blackberry Mint Mojito Mocktail10 minutes. Makes 1 drinkDessert
Chocolate Covered Strawberries40 minutes. Makes 20Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Friday serve 6, Tuesday serves 5, Wednesday serves 8 and Thursday serves 4. The mocktail recipe makes 1 drink, so multiply it for a crowd. The chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for Valentine's Day on Sunday. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 2 (Mon, Wed)
- Fresh mushrooms, 1 cup (optional) (Mon)
- Tomatoes, avocado and a jalapeño for topping (Tue)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 bunch (Tue, Thu)
- Red potatoes, 10 medium (Wed)
- Mini sweet peppers, 10 to 15 (Wed)
- Lemons, 2 (Wed, Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Thu)
- Fresh jalapeños, 2 (Snack)
- Limes, 3 (Drink)
- Fresh mint, 1 bunch (Drink)
- Blackberries, 1 pint (Drink)
- Strawberries with stems, 1 lb (about 20) (Dessert)
Meat and Poultry
- Beef stew meat, 2 lb (Mon)
- Rotisserie chicken (or 1/2 lb cooked shredded chicken) (Tue)
- Kielbasa or smoked sausage, 1 (Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 lb (Thu)
- Chuck roast, 2 to 3 lb (Fri)
- Bacon, about 1 cup cooked and crumbled (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- 2% milk, 1 cup (Mon)
- Cream cheese, 16 oz (Mon, Snack)
- Sour cream, about 1 1/2 cups plus more for topping (Mon, Tue, Snack)
- Mexican blend cheese, 2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Provolone cheese, 6 to 8 slices (Fri)
- Cheddar cheese, 2 cups shredded (Snack)
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded (Snack)
Pantry Staples
- Cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans (Mon)
- Worcestershire sauce, 4 Tbsp (Mon)
- Egg noodles, 16 oz (Mon)
- Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, 10 oz can (Tue)
- Refried beans, 16 oz can (Tue)
- Hard taco shells, 10 (Tue)
- Salsa (Tue)
- Olive oil, about 1/2 cup (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Rosemary garlic seasoning, 3 Tbsp (Wed)
- Soy sauce, 5 Tbsp (Thu)
- Fish sauce, 4 tsp (Thu)
- Coconut milk, 13.5 oz can (Thu)
- Peanut butter, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Beef stock, 14.5 oz (Fri)
- French onion soup, 10.5 oz can (Fri)
- Dry onion soup mix and au jus mix, 1 packet each (Fri)
- Pickled jalapeños, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Ranch seasoning, 1 oz packet (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (Drink)
- Sugar-free French vanilla syrup (Drink)
- Semisweet chocolate, 10 oz (Dessert)
- Toppings: white chocolate, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, coconut or chopped nuts (Dessert)
- Vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, cayenne (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Breads and Grains
- Crusty rolls, 6 to 8 (Fri)
Beverages
- Ginger beer, 3 oz per drink (Drink)
- Sparkling water (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of February 14, 2027
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork RibsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Chile Rellenos Casserole1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 8Wednesday
Crockpot Sweet and Sour PorkSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4 to 6Thursday
Skillet Teriyaki Chicken40 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Crispy Beer Battered Fish35 minutes. Serves 6Snack
Valentine Snack Mix15 minutes. Serves 12Drink
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade5 minutes. Serves 15Dessert
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Poke Cake40 minutes. Makes one 9×13 cakePrint the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday is Presidents' Day, so the ribs cook in the slow cooker while you enjoy the day. Monday and Friday serve 6, Tuesday serves 8, Wednesday serves 4 to 6 and Thursday serves 4. Friday is a fish night for Lent. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Wed)
- Green bell pepper, 1 (Wed)
- Fresh pineapple, 1 (for chunks and rings) (Wed, Thu)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Thu)
- Lemons, 2 to 3 (for wedges) (Drink)
- Fresh strawberries, 1 lb (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Pork ribs, 2 to 3 racks (baby back or spare ribs) (Mon)
- Ground beef, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Pork sirloin, 3 lb (Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (about 2 lb) (Thu)
- White fish fillets (halibut, cod or tilapia), 2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Monterey Jack or white cheddar, 1 lb shredded (Tue)
- Large eggs, 5 plus the eggs the cake mix calls for (Tue, Fri, Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen strawberries, 16 oz (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- BBQ rub, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- BBQ sauce, 1 to 2 cups (Mon)
- Whole green chiles, 27 oz can (Tue)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Tue)
- Refried beans, 16 oz can (Tue)
- Evaporated milk, 1 small can (Tue)
- Hot sauce, 2 tsp (Tue)
- All-purpose flour, 1 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups (Wed, Thu)
- Ketchup, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Distilled white vinegar, 1 cup (Wed)
- Soy sauce, about 2/3 cup (Wed, Thu)
- Rice, to serve (Wed)
- Cider vinegar, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Cornstarch, about 1/3 cup (Thu, Fri)
- Olive oil, 2 Tbsp (Thu)
- Canola oil, for frying (Fri)
- Chex cereal, 4 to 6 cups (Snack)
- White chocolate, 12 oz (Snack)
- Powdered sugar, 3/4 cup (Snack)
- Valentine's candy: M&M's, chocolate hearts, gummy and jelly hearts, cinnamon lips, conversation hearts (Snack)
- Yogurt covered pretzels, 3 cups (Snack)
- Strawberry cake mix, 15.25 oz box, plus the oil and eggs it calls for (Dessert)
- Chocolate sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz can (Dessert)
- Strawberry frosting, 16 oz (Dessert)
- Chocolate fudge sauce, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, ground ginger (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Light-colored beer, 1 1/3 cups, very cold (Fri)
- Lemonade, 59 oz (Drink)
- Sprite, 2 liters (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of February 21, 2027
Taco Soup30 minutes. Serves 6Tuesday
Sloppy Joe Casserole55 minutes. Serves 8Wednesday
Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats35 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Lemon Skillet Chicken35 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Oven Fried Fish1 hour. Serves 4Snack
Texas Trash Dip40 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Mango Orange Mojito (Virgin)5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Lemon Shortbread Cookies15 minutes. Makes 18Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday serves 6, Tuesday serves 8, and Wednesday to Friday serve 4. Friday is another fish night for Lent. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Wed)
- Green bell pepper, 1 (Tue)
- Zucchini, 4 medium (Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Fresh parsley, 1 bunch (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Lemons, 4 (Thu, Fri, Dessert)
- Fresh rosemary (optional) (Thu)
- Fresh mint, 1 cup packed (Drink)
- Lime, 1 (Drink)
- Orange, 1 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Ground beef, 3 lb (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Ground pork sausage, 1 lb (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (Thu)
- Skinless cod or other thick white fish, 1 1/4 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Colby-Jack cheese, 2 1/2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/4 cups (Thu, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Large eggs, 2 (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 4 oz (Snack)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Monterey Jack and cheddar, 1 cup each shredded (Snack)
- 2% milk, a splash (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Salsa, 1 1/2 cups (Mon)
- Taco seasoning, about 3 Tbsp (Mon, Snack)
- Corn, 1 can (Mon)
- Kidney beans, 1 can (Mon)
- Diced tomatoes, 2 cans plus 1 cup petite diced (Mon, Wed)
- Olive oil (Tue, Wed)
- Manwich sloppy joe sauce, 14.5 oz can (Tue)
- Penne pasta, 16 oz (Tue)
- Low-sugar marinara, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Chicken stock, 1/3 cup (Thu)
- Honey, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Panko, 3 1/2 cups (Fri)
- All-purpose flour, 3 cups (Fri, Dessert)
- Mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp (Fri)
- Prepared horseradish, 2 tsp (Fri)
- Refried beans, 16 oz can (Snack)
- Tortilla chips (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (Drink)
- Powdered sugar, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, dried oregano, dried parsley, rosemary, paprika, cayenne (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange juice, 1 cup (Drink)
- Mango juice, 8 oz (Drink)
- Seltzer water, 12 oz (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of February 28, 2027
Hot Honey Chicken and Sweet Potatoes40 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Enchilada Casserole55 minutes. Serves 8Wednesday
Chorizo and Potato Soup1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Island Style Pork Tenderloin40 minutes. Serves 12Friday
Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp20 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers40 minutes. Makes 24Drink
Pineapple Lemonade15 minutes. Serves 8Dessert
S'mores Whoopie Pies40 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, Tuesday serves 8, and Thursday's pork tenderloin serves 12, so plan on leftovers. Friday's shrimp works for a Lent Friday too. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Sweet potatoes, 2 (Mon)
- Yellow onions, 3 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Avocado and cilantro (optional) (Mon, Tue)
- Green onions and tomatoes, for garnish (Tue)
- Potatoes, about 1 lb (Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Lemons, 2 (Fri)
- Fresh parsley (Fri)
- Mini sweet bell peppers, 12 (Snack)
- Fresh pineapple, 2 cups (Drink)
- Lime, 1 (Drink)
- Fresh mint (optional) (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 lb (Mon)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Tue)
- Spicy chorizo, 8 to 10 oz (Wed)
- Pork tenderloin, 2 to 3 lb (Thu)
- Extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 lb (Fri)
- Cooked shredded chicken, 2 cups (rotisserie works) (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Crumbled feta, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Fiesta blend cheese, 2 1/2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Sour cream, for garnish (Tue)
- 2% milk, about 1 1/4 cups (Wed, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 6 Tbsp (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Shredded cheese, 1 cup (Snack)
- Salted butter, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Large eggs, 2 (Dessert)
- Whole milk, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Heavy cream, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Pickled jalapeño slices, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Olive oil (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- Honey or hot honey, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Tortilla chips, 9 oz bag (Tue)
- Refried beans, 30 oz (Tue)
- Red enchilada sauce, 3 cups (Tue)
- Chicken stock, 3 cups (Wed)
- Bay leaf, 1 (Wed)
- Brown sugar, 1 1/3 cups (Thu, Dessert)
- Apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp (Thu)
- Hot pepper sauce, 4 1/2 tsp (Fri)
- Dijon mustard, 2 tsp (Fri)
- Breadcrumbs, 1 cup (Fri)
- Vegetable oil spray (Fri)
- Buffalo sauce, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Graham cracker crumbs, 2 cups (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Baking powder and baking soda (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract, 3 tsp (Dessert)
- Vinegar, 1 tsp (Dessert)
- Powdered sugar, 3 cups (Dessert)
- Marshmallow fluff, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Chocolate chips, 14 oz bag (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, cayenne (Mon to Fri, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice, 1 cup (Thu)
- Lemonade, 8 cups (or make my Homemade Lemonade) (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of March 7, 2027
Easy Caesar Chicken Bake30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Crock Pot Hamburger Gravy over RiceSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Instant Pot American Goulash30 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Pesto Provolone Chicken Pasta Bake45 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Baked Lemon Ginger Salmon45 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Leprechaun Bait40 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Raspberry Lemonade10 minutes. Serves 6Dessert
Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Fluff30 minutes. Serves 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Tuesday and Friday serve 4, and Wednesday and Thursday serve 6. Friday is a fish night for Lent. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh green beans, 2 cups (Tue)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Wed)
- Green bell pepper, 1 (Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Wed, Fri)
- Fresh basil or parsley (Thu)
- Lemon, 1 plus slices for serving (Fri)
- Granny Smith apples, 2 (Fri)
- Fresh ginger, 1 inch piece (Fri)
- Fresh raspberries, 12 oz (Drink)
- Fresh mint (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (about 6 oz each) (Mon)
- Ground beef, 3 lb (2 lb lean for Wednesday) (Tue, Wed)
- Chicken thighs, 2 lb (Thu)
- Salmon fillets, 4 (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated (Mon)
- Salted butter, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Provolone cheese, 6 slices (Mon)
- Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Heavy cream or half-and-half, 1 cup (Thu)
- Provolone, mozzarella and Parmesan blend, 2 cups shredded (Thu)
- Large eggs, 4 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Sweet corn, 1/2 cup (optional) (Wed)
- Whipped topping, 16 oz (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Caesar dressing, 1 cup (Mon)
- Croutons, 2 cups (Mon)
- Beef stock, about 3 3/4 cups (Tue, Wed)
- Onion soup mix, 1 oz packet (Tue)
- Cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz can (Tue)
- Rice, to serve (Tue)
- Olive oil (Wed)
- Elbow macaroni, 2 cups (Wed)
- Tomato sauce, 30 oz (Wed)
- Diced tomatoes, 30 oz (Wed)
- Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Soy sauce, about 2 1/2 Tbsp (Wed, Fri)
- Bay leaves, 3 (Wed)
- Pasta (penne, rotini or rigatoni), 1/2 lb (Thu)
- Basil pesto, 8.1 oz jar (Thu)
- Rice Chex cereal, 7 cups (Snack)
- Lucky Charms, pretzels and mini marshmallows, 1 cup each (Snack)
- M&M's, 1/2 cup; sprinkles (optional) (Snack)
- White chocolate chips, 11 oz (Snack)
- Yellow cake mix, 15.25 oz box (Dessert)
- Vegetable oil, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Mandarin oranges, 11 oz can, plus more for garnish (Dessert)
- Crushed pineapple, 15.5 oz can (Dessert)
- Vanilla instant pudding, 5.1 oz box (Dessert)
- Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano (Tue, Wed)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Lemonade, 8 cups (or make my Homemade Lemonade) (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of March 14, 2027
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Baked Chicken Breasts30 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday (St. Patrick's Day)
Corned Beef and CabbageInstant Pot or slow cooker, 5 hours. Serves 8Thursday
Corned Beef Hash35 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Oven Poached Salmon1 hour 15 minutes. Serves 4Snack
End of the Rainbow Fruit Dip5 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Rainbow Punch5 minutes. Serves 20Dessert
Creme de Menthe Mini Cheesecakes37 minutes. Makes 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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St. Patrick's Day is Wednesday: corned beef and cabbage, then corned beef hash on Thursday made with the leftovers (it uses 8 oz of cooked corned beef). Monday serves 6, Wednesday serves 8, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday serve 4. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 3 (Mon, Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Wed)
- Bell peppers, 4 (Mon, Thu)
- Limes, about 6 (1/2 cup juice plus wedges) (Mon)
- Avocado and fresh cilantro, for topping (Mon)
- Red potatoes, 6 (Wed)
- Carrots, 5 (Wed)
- Green cabbage, 1 head (Wed)
- White onion, 1 (Thu)
- Baking potatoes, 2 (Thu)
- Fresh parsley (Thu)
- Lemons, 3 (Fri, Snack)
- Fresh dill, 6 sprigs (Fri)
- Fresh fruit, for dipping (Snack)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 lb (Mon, Tue)
- Corned beef brisket with seasoning packet, 3 to 4 lb (Wed)
- Skin-on side of salmon (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Shredded cheese and sour cream, for topping (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 1/2 cup (Thu, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 4 Tbsp (Thu)
- Large eggs, 5 (Thu, Dessert)
- Vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup (Snack)
- Whipped cream cheese, about 15 oz (Snack, Dessert)
- Ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
Frozen
- Corn, 15 oz (or canned) (Mon)
- Rainbow sherbet, 48 oz (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Rotel diced tomatoes, two 14.5 oz cans (Mon)
- Black beans, 15 oz can (Mon)
- Chicken stock, 4 cups (Mon)
- Tortilla strips (Mon)
- Olive oil (Tue)
- Brown sugar, 1 tsp (Tue)
- Beef stock, 3 cups (Wed)
- Whole peppercorns, 15 (Wed)
- Cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Graham crackers, 4 (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, about 2/3 cup (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Creme de menthe candy melts, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: chili powder, chipotle powder, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning (Mon, Tue)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Sprite, 2 liters (Drink)
- Ginger ale, 2 liters (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of March 21, 2027
Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai30 minutes. Serves 6Tuesday
Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packs55 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Easy Chicken Tacos45 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Crock Pot Chicken AlfredoSlow cooker, 3 1/2 hours. Serves 6Friday
Maple Dijon Salmon with Carrots and Green Beans35 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Deviled Eggs25 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Peach Lemonade15 minutes. Serves 6Dessert
Citrus Berry Cheesecake Minis37 minutes. Makes 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Easy dinners for the busy week before Easter. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday serve 6, and Tuesday and Friday serve 4. Friday is a fish night for Lent. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Thu)
- Carrots: 1 cup matchsticks plus 2 cups cut (Mon, Fri)
- Red and yellow bell pepper, 1/2 each (Mon)
- Bean sprouts, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Mon, Tue)
- Fresh cilantro, 2 bunches (Mon, Wed)
- Limes, 4 (Mon, Wed)
- Baby red potatoes, 1 lb (Tue)
- White onion, 1 small (Wed)
- Avocados, 2 (Wed)
- Fresh parsley (Thu)
- Green beans, 2 cups (Fri)
- Peaches, 4 to 5 (Drink)
- Fresh mint (Drink)
- Tangerine and lemon, 1 each (for zest) (Dessert)
- Fresh berries or mandarin oranges, for topping (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Chicken thighs, 4 lb (Mon, Thu)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 1/2 lb (Tue, Wed)
- Bacon, 4 slices (Tue)
- Salmon fillets, 4 (about 6 oz each) (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 1/2 cup (Tue, Wed, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Sour cream (Wed)
- Cotija cheese, 1 cup (Wed)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Thu)
- Heavy cream, 4 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups grated (Thu)
- Large eggs, 13 (Snack, Dessert)
- Whipped cream cheese, 7 oz (Dessert)
- Ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Whipped cream (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Rice noodles, 7 oz (Mon)
- Tamarind paste, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Chicken stock, about 2 3/4 cups (Mon, Thu)
- Fish sauce, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Soy sauce, 1 1/2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Chili sauce, 1/2 tsp (Mon)
- Brown sugar, 4 Tbsp (Mon)
- Chopped peanuts, 1/3 cup (Mon)
- Ranch seasoning, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Foil and nonstick cooking spray (Tue)
- Taco seasoning, 1/4 cup (homemade or store-bought) (Wed)
- Olive oil (Wed, Fri)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Wed)
- Salsa (my Blender Salsa or your favorite) (Wed)
- Pasta, 12 oz (Thu)
- Maple syrup, 3 Tbsp (Fri)
- Dijon mustard, about 2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp (Fri, Snack)
- Spicy brown mustard, 1/2 tsp (Snack)
- Mayonnaise, 1/3 cup (Snack)
- Minced onion, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
- Hot sauce (Snack)
- Paprika (Snack)
- Graham crackers, 4 (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, about 2/3 cup (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Lemon juice, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Lemonade, 8 cups (or make my Homemade Lemonade) (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of March 28, 2027
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and PotatoesSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4Tuesday
Maple Dijon Garlic Butter Pork and Vegetables45 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Greek Chicken Couscous Bowls35 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Southwestern Sweet Potato and Beef Skillet26 minutes. Serves 6Friday (Good Friday)
Halibut Fish Tacos45 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Shrimp Spring Rolls20 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Cucumber Lemonade15 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Carrot Cake Muffins25 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Happy Easter! Monday uses leftover Easter ham. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, and Thursday serves 6. Friday is Good Friday, so it is a fish night. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Thu, Fri)
- Broccoli florets, 1 lb (Tue)
- Baby potatoes, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Fresh chives (Tue)
- Avocados, 3 (Wed, Thu)
- Grape or cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, plus 1 fresh tomato (Wed, Thu)
- Cucumbers: 1 for the bowls plus 3 English cucumbers (Wed, Snack, Drink)
- Red onion, 1 (Wed, Fri)
- Lemons, about 10 (1 1/2 cups juice plus wedges) (Wed, Fri, Drink)
- Sweet potatoes, 2 medium (Thu)
- Yellow onion, 1 (Thu)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (Thu)
- Baby spinach, 6 oz (Thu)
- Limes, 2 (1/4 cup juice) (Fri)
- Green onions, fresh cilantro and fresh parsley, 1 bunch each (Fri)
- Mango, 1 (Fri)
- Carrots, 1 plus 1 cup grated (Snack, Dessert)
- Red cabbage, 1 cup (Snack)
- Spring mix, 2 cups (Snack)
- Fresh mint, 1 bunch (Snack, Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Cooked ham, 16 oz cubed (leftover Easter ham works) (Mon)
- Pork tenderloin, 2 lb (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken, 1 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Thu)
- Halibut, 1 lb (Fri)
- Small cooked shrimp, 1 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Sour cream, 1 3/4 cups (Mon, Dessert)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/2 cups (Mon, Tue, Fri, Dessert)
- Cheddar cheese, 2 1/4 cups shredded (Mon, Thu)
- Tzatziki, 1 cup (Wed)
- Cotija cheese (Fri)
- Large eggs, 2 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Hash browns, 30 oz (Mon)
Pantry Staples
- Cream of chicken soup with herbs, 21 oz (Mon)
- Olive oil (Tue, Wed)
- Nonstick cooking spray (Tue)
- Garlic paste, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Maple syrup, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Israeli couscous, 1 1/2 cups (Wed)
- Chicken stock, 1 1/2 cups (Wed)
- Greek chicken marinade ingredients (see my Greek Chicken Marinade) (Wed)
- Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Taco shells (Fri)
- Spring roll rice wrappers, 1 package (Snack)
- Peanut sauce ingredients (see my Peanut Sauce) (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, about 2 1/4 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Sweetened coconut flakes, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Shortening, 1/3 cup (Dessert)
- Baking soda and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground cinnamon (Thu, Fri, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange juice, 1 cup (Fri)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of April 4, 2027
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Chicken35 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde ChickenSlow cooker, 5 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Teriyaki Beef Bowls20 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Chicken Gnocchi Bake40 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Lemon Garlic Shrimp12 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Everything But the Bagel Dip5 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Homemade Lemonade15 minutes. Serves 6Dessert
Strawberry Pie2 1/2 hours with chilling. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday serve 4. Tuesday serves 8, so there will be leftovers for tacos or lunches. Serve Friday's shrimp over rice or pasta. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Lemons, about 12 (or use 1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice for the lemonade) (Mon, Fri, Drink, Dessert)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Fri)
- Fresh parsley (optional) (Mon)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Wed, Fri)
- Steamed broccoli, carrots or snap peas (optional) (Wed)
- Cherry or grape tomatoes, 2 cups (Thu)
- Fresh strawberries, 1 1/2 quarts (Dessert)
- Fresh mint (optional) (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Chicken thighs, 6 lb (2 lb boneless skinless for Thursday) (Tue, Thu)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Shrimp, 1 lb, peeled and deveined (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, 5 Tbsp (Mon)
- Mozzarella pearls, 1 cup (Thu)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Sour cream, 1 cup (Snack)
- Heavy cream, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Dry white wine, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Salsa verde, 1 cup (Tue)
- Honey, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Teriyaki sauce, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Rice, 1 cup uncooked (2 cups cooked) (Wed)
- Sesame seeds (Wed)
- Gnocchi, 16 oz (Thu)
- Italian dressing, 1/2 to 1 cup (Thu)
- Olive oil (Fri)
- Everything bagel seasoning (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 2 1/4 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- Baked 9-inch pie crust (Dessert)
- Cornstarch, 3 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Unflavored gelatin, 1/4 tsp (Dessert)
- Powdered sugar and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: chili powder, onion powder, garlic salt, ground cumin (Tue)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple juice, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- Lemonade, 1/2 cup (from the Homemade Lemonade) (Tue)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of April 11, 2027
Bruschetta Chicken40 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic ChickenSlow cooker, 3 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Burger Bowls45 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Sausage and Pepper Skillet20 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Salmon Rice Bowls23 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Cheese Bites13 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Mango Lemonade15 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Lemon Meringue Tarts45 minutes. Serves 6Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Every dinner this week serves 4. Serve Tuesday's chicken over rice, and cook extra rice for Friday's bowls. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yukon Gold potatoes, 24 oz (Mon)
- Asparagus, 12 oz (Mon)
- Lemons, 2 (Mon)
- Roma tomatoes, 2 (Mon)
- Fresh basil, 1 oz (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Fri)
- Lettuce, 1 head (Wed)
- Sweet mini peppers, 1 cup sliced (Wed)
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup (Wed)
- Red onion, 1 small (Wed)
- Russet potato, 1 large (Wed)
- Bell peppers, 3 plus 1 red (Thu, Fri)
- Onion, 1 medium (optional) (Thu)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Fri)
- English cucumber, 1 (Fri)
- Avocado, 1 (Fri)
- Green onions (Fri)
- Large mangoes, 2 (Drink)
- Limes, 1 to 2 (2 Tbsp juice) (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Chicken cutlets, 20 oz (4 pieces) (Mon)
- Bacon, 8 oz plus 6 strips (Mon, Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Kielbasa or smoked sausage, 1 lb (Thu)
- Salmon fillets, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 10 Tbsp (Mon, Dessert)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Babybel cheese rounds, 6 (Snack)
- Large eggs, 7 (1 for the snack, 2 for the crust, 4 whites for the meringue) (Snack, Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Olive oil (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Low-sodium soy sauce, about 2/3 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Honey, about 2/3 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Rice, 2 cups uncooked (to serve Tuesday, plus 3 cups cooked for Friday) (Tue, Fri)
- Dill pickles, about 1 cup sliced and chopped, plus 2 tsp pickle juice (Wed)
- Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Ketchup, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp (Wed)
- Montreal steak seasoning, 1 1/2 tsp (Wed)
- Sriracha, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Rice vinegar, 2 tsp (Fri)
- Toasted sesame oil, 1 1/2 tsp (Fri)
- Everything bagel seasoning (Fri)
- Cheez-It crackers, 1 cup crushed (Snack)
- All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Baking powder and cream of tartar (Dessert)
- Lemon curd, 2 jars (about 22 oz) (Dessert)
- Light corn syrup, 2 Tbsp, and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Lemonade, 8 cups (or make my Homemade Lemonade) (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of April 18, 2027
Caprese Chicken50 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork TenderloinSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Chicken Fajitas30 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Creamy Instant Pot Rigatoni25 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Shrimp Scampi30 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Loaded Ranch Dip15 minutes plus chilling. Serves 6Drink
Pineapple Limeade10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars2 1/2 hours with chilling. Makes 16 barsPrint the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday serve 6. Serve Tuesday's pork with rice. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Vine-ripened tomatoes, 3 (Mon)
- Onions, 1 large and 1 medium yellow, plus 1/2 cup diced (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Bell peppers, 3 plus 1 red (Wed, Snack)
- Limes, about 9 (1 for fajitas, 1 cup juice for the drink) (Wed, Drink)
- Lemon, 1 (2 Tbsp juice) (Fri)
- Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped (Fri)
- Fresh basil, 1/2 cup, plus more for garnish (Thu, Drink)
- Jalapeno, 1 (Snack)
- Fresh strawberries, 1 cup (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Pork tenderloin, 2 lb (Tue)
- Chicken thighs, 6 (Wed)
- Large shrimp, 1 1/2 lb, shelled (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Fresh mozzarella, 8 oz (Mon)
- Heavy cream or half-and-half, 2 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Parmesan cheese, 1 cup (Thu)
- Salted butter, about 3/4 cup (Fri, Dessert)
- Cream cheese, 24 oz (8 oz for the dip, 16 oz for the bars) (Snack, Dessert)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Large eggs, 2 (Dessert)
- Strawberry Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
Frozen
- Pineapple chunks, 1 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Basil pesto, 1 cup (Mon)
- Balsamic glaze, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Olive oil (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Chicken stock, about 3 3/4 cups (Tue, Thu)
- Teriyaki sauce, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Rice, to serve (Tue)
- Tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings (Wed)
- Rigatoni, 16 oz (Thu)
- Crushed tomatoes or marinara, 24 oz (Thu)
- Linguine, 12 oz (Fri)
- Dry white wine or chicken stock, 1/4 cup (Fri)
- Ranch seasoning, 1 packet (Snack)
- Corn, 1 can (Snack)
- Sliced olives, 1 cup (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, about 1 3/4 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- Graham cracker crumbs, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Light corn syrup, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Cornstarch, 1 Tbsp, and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: red pepper flakes, chili powder, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, dried basil (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice, 6 oz plus 1 cup (Tue, Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of April 25, 2027
Baked Feta Chicken35 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Mississippi ChickenSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Philly Cheesesteak Bake35 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs30 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Halibut Fish Tacos45 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Guacamole20 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Frozen Mango Margaritas (Non-alcoholic)10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Scotcheroos30 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday serve 6. Serve Tuesday's chicken over mashed potatoes or rice, or on rolls. Friday's tacos and the guacamole and mango margaritas get you ready for Cinco de Mayo. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional) (Mon, Thu)
- Bell peppers, 1 plus 1/4 each orange and green for the guacamole (Wed, Snack)
- Onions, 1 small, plus 1 red (Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Limes, about 6 (Fri, Snack, Drink)
- Lemon, 1 (Fri)
- Garlic, 1 head (Fri, Snack)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Fri, Snack)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 large bunch (Fri, Snack)
- Fresh parsley, 1/2 cup chopped (Fri)
- Mango, 1 (for tacos and guacamole) (Fri, Snack)
- Avocados, 6 large (Snack)
- Tomato, 1 small (Snack)
- Blueberries and pineapple tidbits, a few Tbsp each (Snack)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 3 lb (Tue)
- Thinly sliced steak or shaved beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Ground beef, 1/2 lb (Thu)
- Ground pork sausage, 1/2 lb (Thu)
- Halibut, 1 lb (Fri)
- Bacon bits, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Feta cheese, 1 cup crumbled (Mon)
- Salted butter, 1/2 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Provolone cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Queso blanco, 1 cup (Wed)
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough, 1 tube (Wed)
- Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup shredded (Thu)
- Cotija cheese (Fri, Snack)
Frozen
- Mango chunks, 3/4 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Italian dressing mix, 1 oz packet (Mon)
- Steamed lentils, 17.6 oz package (Mon)
- Bruschetta topping, 14.5 oz container (Mon)
- Au jus gravy mix, 1 oz packet (Tue)
- Ranch dressing mix, 1 oz packet (Tue)
- Sliced pepperoncini peppers, 1 jar (1/2 cup peppers, 1/4 cup juice) (Tue)
- Olive oil (Wed, Thu)
- Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Sloppy joe sauce, 15 oz can (Thu)
- Submarine rolls, 6 (Thu)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Taco shells (Fri)
- Corn kernels, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Tortilla chips (Snack)
- Sour mix, 2 oz, and margarita salt (Drink)
- Crispy rice cereal, 5 cups (Dessert)
- Creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Light corn syrup, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Butterscotch chips, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: minced onion, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (Thu, Fri)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange juice, 1 cup (Fri)
- Mango nectar, 1/2 cup (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of May 2, 2027
Baked Hot Honey Chicken45 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Chicken EnchiladasSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
30 Minute Ground Beef Tacos30 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Pad See Ew23 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Miso Salmon20 minutes. Serves 6Snack
Chile Con Queso20 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Cherry Cobbler1 1/2 hours. Serves 6Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Wednesday serve 4, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday serve 6. Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo, so it is taco night, and the queso makes a good starter. Serve Friday's salmon with jasmine rice and steamed veggies. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Lettuce and tomatoes, for tacos (Wed)
- Stir fry vegetables, 3 to 5 cups (carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli or snow peas) (Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Wed, Thu)
- Snow peas, broccoli and carrots, for steaming (Fri)
- Lime, 1 (Fri)
- Yellow onion, 1 small (1/2 cup diced) (Snack)
- Jalapeno, 1 (Snack)
- Lemons, about 6 (1 cup juice) (Drink)
- Fresh strawberries, 2 cups (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Chicken tenders, 2 lb (Mon)
- Cooked shredded chicken, 2 cups (a rotisserie chicken works) (Tue)
- Ground beef or ground turkey, 1 lb (Wed)
- Chicken or shrimp, 2 cups bite-size pieces (Thu)
- Salmon fillet, 2 lb (Fri)
- Hot breakfast sausage, 1 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Buttermilk, 1 cup (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Large eggs, 2 (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Fri, Dessert)
- Cheddar cheese, about 2 1/2 cups shredded (Tue, Wed)
- Heavy cream, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Velveeta, 16 oz (Snack)
- 2% milk, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Panko breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 cups (Mon)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups (Mon, Dessert)
- Honey, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Hot sauce (Mon)
- Salsa, 1 1/2 cups (Tue, Wed)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (6-inch) (Tue)
- Chopped green chiles, two 4 oz cans (Tue, Snack)
- Enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups (Tue)
- Taco shells and taco sauce (Wed)
- Wide rice noodles, 14 oz (Thu)
- Dark soy sauce and oyster sauce, 1/4 cup each (Thu)
- Soy sauce, about 1/3 cup (Thu, Fri)
- White vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Vegetable oil (Thu)
- Ginger paste, about 4 Tbsp (Thu, Fri)
- Garlic paste, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Miso paste, 4 Tbsp (Fri)
- Mirin, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Jasmine rice, to serve (Fri)
- Diced tomatoes and green chiles, 5 oz (Snack)
- Tortilla chips (Snack)
- Brown sugar, 3/4 cup (Fri, Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, about 3 cups (Thu, Drink, Dessert)
- Tart cherry pie filling, two 20 oz cans (Dessert)
- Oats, 1/2 cup (not instant) (Dessert)
- Baking powder, 2 tsp (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon (Mon, Wed, Snack, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of May 9, 2027
Creamy Lemon Chicken and Asparagus25 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Pulled PorkSlow cooker, 10 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Bibimbap Korean Beef Bowls40 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta35 minutes. Serves 9Friday
Baja Fish Tacos22 minutes. Makes 12 tacosSnack
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries6 minutes. Makes 12Drink
Mango Black Tea Lemonade5 minutes. Serves 6Dessert
Blueberry Pie6 hours with cooling. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Wednesday serve 4, Tuesday serves 6, Thursday serves 9 and Friday makes 12 tacos. Serve Tuesday's pulled pork on buns, and cook the chicken thighs for Thursday ahead of time. Happy Mother's Day! The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Asparagus, 1 lb (Mon)
- Yellow onion, 1, plus 1/4 cup chopped (Mon, Thu)
- Lemons, about 11 (1 1/2 cups juice for the drink) (Mon, Drink, Dessert)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Fresh spinach, about 11 oz (Wed, Thu)
- Carrot, cucumber, 2 green onions and 1/2 cup bean sprouts (Wed)
- Red bell pepper and zucchini, 1/2 each (Thu)
- Fresh basil, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Avocados, 1 to 2 (Fri)
- Shredded green and purple cabbage, 1 1/2 cups (Fri)
- Fresh cilantro (Fri)
- Limes, 2 (Fri)
- Fresh strawberries, 1 pint (Snack)
- Fresh mint (Drink)
- Blueberries, 30 oz (Dessert)
- Granny Smith apple, 1 (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (Mon)
- Pork shoulder or Boston butt, 6 to 8 lb (Tue)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Wed)
- Chicken thighs, 4 (Thu)
- Halibut or mahi mahi, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Heavy cream, 3/4 cup (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, about 3/4 cup grated (Mon, Thu)
- Burrata, 2 balls (Thu)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Large eggs, 5 (Wed, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Chicken stock, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- BBQ sauce, 1 cup plus more for serving (Tue)
- Soy sauce, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Sesame oil, about 3 Tbsp (Wed)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Mirin or rice wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Brown rice, 2 cups uncooked (4 cups cooked) (Wed)
- Kimchi, 1/4 cup, and sesame seeds (Wed)
- Sun dried tomatoes, 4 oz, and sun dried tomato paste, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Marinated artichoke hearts, 8 oz (Thu)
- Roasted red peppers, 1 cup (Thu)
- Red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Thu)
- Penne rigate, 1 lb (Thu)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Fri)
- Avocado mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Pico de gallo, 1 cup, and hot sauce (Fri)
- Graham crackers, 3 (Snack)
- Powdered sugar, 1/2 cup, and vanilla extract (Snack)
- Honey or agave, 1/3 cup (Drink)
- Pie crust for a double-crust pie (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- Instant tapioca, 2 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes, chili powder, dried basil, dried dill, cumin, coriander, garlic powder (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Unsweetened black iced tea, 18.5 oz (Drink)
- Mango nectar, 1 1/2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of May 16, 2027
Poppyseed Chicken50 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Steak BitesSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad20 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Sausage and Potato Foil Packs45 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Garlic Butter Shrimp10 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Blistered Shishito Peppers10 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Blackberry Mint Spritzer3 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies1 1/2 hours with chilling. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Every dinner this week serves 4. Serve Tuesday's steak bites over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles, and Friday's shrimp over pasta or rice. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Small yellow onion, 1, plus 1 more yellow onion (Tue, Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Fri)
- Fresh parsley (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Caesar salad kit, 15 oz (Wed)
- Baby Dutch yellow potatoes, 24 oz (Thu)
- Carrots, 3 to 4 (Thu)
- Lemons, 2 (Fri, Snack)
- Shishito peppers, 6 oz (Snack)
- Blackberries, about 8 oz (Drink)
- Fresh mint, 1/2 cup leaves plus extra (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Round steak, 2 to 3 lb (Tue)
- Rotisserie chicken (2 cups chunked) (Wed)
- Smoked sausage, 14 oz (Thu)
- Shrimp, 2 lb, peeled and deveined (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Mozzarella or cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Mon)
- Unsalted butter, about 1 1/2 cups (Tue, Thu, Dessert)
- Salted butter, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Large eggs, 2 (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Condensed cream of chicken soup, 10.5 oz (Mon)
- Creamy poppyseed dressing, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Ritz crackers, 1 sleeve (Mon)
- Italian dressing mix, 2 packets (Tue, Thu)
- Au jus mix, 1 packet (Tue)
- Unsalted beef stock, 14.5 oz (Tue)
- Small pasta, 8 oz (Wed)
- Olive oil (Thu, Snack)
- Heavy-duty foil (Thu)
- White cooking wine, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Dark brown sugar, 1 cup, and granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Molasses, 1 Tbsp, and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Baking soda, 1 tsp (Dessert)
- Old-fashioned oats, 3 cups (Dessert)
- Raisins, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Ginger ale, 1 liter (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of May 23, 2027
Pizza Chicken Bake30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Zesty BBQ ChickenSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry25 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Club Sandwich Sliders30 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Cajun Baked Salmon20 minutes. Serves 6Snack
BBQ Chicken Dip30 minutes. Serves 12Drink
Strawberry Lemonade Slush7 minutes. Makes 4Dessert
The Best Ever Peach Crisp55 minutes. Serves 6Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday serves 4, and Tuesday through Friday serve 6. Serve Tuesday's BBQ chicken on buns or over rice, and Wednesday's stir fry over rice. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh pineapple, 2 cups diced (Wed)
- Broccoli, 1 head (Wed)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (Wed)
- Green onions (Wed, Snack)
- Asparagus, 1 lb (Fri)
- Zucchini, 2 cups chopped (Fri)
- Celery, 1/4 cup chopped (Fri)
- Fresh thyme, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Lemons, about 4 (Fri, Drink, Dessert)
- Red onion, 1/2 (Snack)
- Fresh cilantro (optional) (Snack)
- Fresh strawberries, 2 cups (Drink)
- Fresh peaches, 6 to 7 (or 6 cups frozen) (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 lb (2 lb Monday, 6 breasts Tuesday, 4 breasts Wednesday) (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Pepperoni slices, 15 to 20 (Mon)
- Deli turkey, ham and roast beef, 8 oz each (Thu)
- Salmon fillet, 2 lb (Fri)
- Shredded cooked chicken, 3 cups (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded (Mon)
- Swiss or provolone, 8 slices (Thu)
- Cheddar or Colby Jack, 8 slices (Thu)
- Salted butter, about 1 cup (Thu, Fri)
- Cream cheese, 16 oz (Snack)
- Sharp cheddar, 8 oz, plus 1 cup shredded cheese blend (Snack)
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Pizza sauce, 12.3 oz (Mon)
- BBQ sauce, about 2 cups (Tue, Snack)
- Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Brown sugar, about 1 cup (Tue, Dessert)
- Horseradish, 1 tsp (Tue)
- Worcestershire sauce, about 2 Tbsp (Tue, Thu)
- Peanut oil, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Soy sauce, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Cider vinegar, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp (Wed, Dessert)
- Sesame seeds (Wed)
- Rice, to serve (Wed)
- Hawaiian sweet rolls, 24 (Thu)
- Dijon mustard, 1 tsp (Thu)
- Roasted red peppers, 1 cup (Fri)
- Olive oil (Fri)
- Prepared ranch dressing, 2/3 cup (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, about 1 1/4 cups (Wed, Drink, Dessert)
- Old-fashioned oats, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract (optional) (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, ground ginger, dried parsley, cinnamon, nutmeg (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of May 30, 2027
Mojo Pork TenderloinAbout 3 hours with marinating. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and PotatoesSlow cooker, 4 1/2 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Easy Butter Chicken1 hour. Serves 6Thursday
Italian Chicken Foil Packs40 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Asian Marinated Salmon55 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Lemon Pepper Wings55 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Cucumber Mint Mojitos10 minutes. Serves 8Dessert
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies26 minutes. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Thursday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday and Wednesday serve 6. Monday is Memorial Day, so the mojo pork goes on the grill (marinate it for 2 hours first). Serve Wednesday's butter chicken and Friday's salmon with rice. Leave the rum out of the mojitos for a mocktail. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Limes, about 12 (1/3 cup juice for Monday, 1 cup for the drink) (Mon, Drink)
- Green onions (Mon)
- Fresh parsley, about 3/4 cup (Mon, Tue, Thu, Snack)
- Fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup plus garnish (Mon, Wed)
- Red onion, 1 small (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Potatoes, 2 lb, plus red baby potatoes, 8 oz (Tue, Thu)
- Yellow onions, 3 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Zucchini, 3 medium (Thu, Dessert)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (Thu)
- Lemon, 1 (Snack)
- English cucumber, 1 (Drink)
- Fresh mint, about 1 oz (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Pork tenderloin, 2 to 3 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 1/4 lb (Tue, Thu)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 lb (Wed)
- Salmon fillet, 1 lb (Fri)
- Chicken wings, 2 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese, 2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup grated (Tue)
- Salted butter, about 1 3/4 cups (Tue, Wed, Snack)
- Heavy cream, 3 cups (Wed)
- Plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup (Wed)
- Unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- Large egg, 1 (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Citrus BBQ rub, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Olive oil (Mon, Tue, Thu, Snack)
- Chicken stock, 1 cup (Tue)
- Tomato sauce, 15 oz (Wed)
- Vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Italian dressing seasoning mix, 1 packet, and Italian dressing, 2 Tbsp (Thu)
- Heavy-duty foil (Thu)
- Maggi seasoning sauce, 1/3 cup (Fri)
- Gochujang, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Brown sugar, about 1 1/3 cups (Fri, Dessert)
- Rice, to serve (Wed, Fri)
- Baking powder, 1 tsp (Snack)
- Lemon pepper seasoning, 1 1/2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Drink, Dessert)
- Sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup (Drink)
- Light rum, 2 to 3 oz (optional) (Drink)
- All-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Baking soda and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Semisweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Walnuts or pecans, 1/2 cup (optional) (Dessert)
- Spices: red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, garam masala, cumin, cayenne, fenugreek, cinnamon (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Sparkling water, 12 oz (Drink)
- Orange juice, 1 1/4 cups (Mon)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of June 6, 2027
Baked Hot Honey BBQ Drumsticks55 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Hawaiian MeatballsSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
BBQ Chicken Salad25 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Taco Sliders30 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce17 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Loaded Potato Dip30 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Black Cherry Dragonfruit Mocktail10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Zucchini Brownies45 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday and Thursday serve 6. Serve Tuesday's meatballs over rice. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Russet potatoes, 4 (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Fri)
- Fresh chives (Tue)
- Spring mix, 6 cups (Wed)
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup (Wed)
- Fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Sugar snap peas, 1 cup (Wed)
- Red cabbage, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Red onion, 1 small (Wed)
- Sweet mini peppers, 1 cup (Wed)
- Shredded carrots, 1 cup (Wed)
- Cucumber, 1 (Wed)
- Taco toppings: lettuce, pico de gallo, onion (optional) (Thu)
- Lemon, 1, plus slices for serving (Fri)
- Fresh dill, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Green onions, 3 (Snack)
- Limes, 2 (Drink)
- Fresh mint, 1/4 cup (Drink)
- Blackberries, 1/2 cup (Drink)
- Zucchini, 2 medium (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Chicken drumsticks, 8 (about 2 lb) (Mon)
- Frozen meatballs, 32 oz (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Ground beef, 2 lb (Thu)
- Salmon fillets, 4 (4 oz each) (Fri)
- Bacon bits, 1/2 cup (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 3/4 cup (Thu, Fri)
- Colby Jack cheese, 10 slices (Thu)
- Sour cream, about 1 1/2 cups (Fri, Snack)
- Heavy cream, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Snack)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (Mon, Fri)
- Bourbon BBQ seasoning, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Hot honey, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- BBQ sauce, about 3 1/2 cups (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Pineapple chunks, 20 oz can (Tue)
- Soy sauce, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Rice, to serve (Tue)
- Ranch dressing, 1 cup (or my Homemade Ranch) (Wed)
- Hawaiian rolls, 24 (Thu)
- Taco seasoning, 1 oz (Thu)
- Chicken stock, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Dried dill, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Ranch dressing mix, 1 oz packet (Snack)
- Chips or veggies, for dipping (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 2 1/2 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Baking soda, vegetable oil (1/2 cup) and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Spices: dried ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon (Tue, Fri, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Sparkling black cherry dragonfruit water, 24 oz (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of June 13, 2027
Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts25 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Pepper SteakSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Potsticker Pasta Salad40 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry30 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Coconut Shrimp25 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings1 hour. Serves 4Drink
Peach Berry Smoothie5 minutes. Makes 4Dessert
Instant Pot Caramel Pecan Cheesecake4 hours with chilling. Serves 10Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday and Thursday serve 6. Serve Tuesday's pepper steak over rice. Friday's shrimp makes a light dinner, so add rice or a salad. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh spinach, 1/2 cup shredded (Mon)
- Lemons, 2 (Mon, Snack)
- Yellow onion, 1/2 (Tue)
- Green bell peppers, 2 large (Tue)
- Red onion, 1 (Wed)
- Green onions (Wed)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Wed)
- Cucumber, 1 (Wed)
- Shredded carrot, 1 cup (Wed)
- Stir fry vegetables, 4 cups (bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, snap peas) (Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Wed, Thu, Snack)
- Fresh parsley and chives (Snack)
- Ripe banana, 1 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (2 large for Monday, about 2 lb) (Mon, Thu)
- Beef sirloin, 2 lb (Tue)
- Ground pork, 1 lb (Wed)
- Large raw shrimp, 1/2 lb (Fri)
- Chicken wings, 2 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Cream cheese, about 24 oz (7 oz Monday, 16 oz for the cheesecake) (Mon, Dessert)
- Large eggs, 5 (2 whites for the shrimp) (Fri, Dessert)
- Vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Salted butter, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated (Snack)
- Unsalted butter, 5 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Heavy cream, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
Frozen
- Shelled edamame, 1 cup (Wed)
- Frozen strawberries (1 1/2 cups), blueberries (1 cup) and mango chunks (1 cup) (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Roasted red bell peppers, 1/4 cup diced (Mon)
- Canola oil (Mon)
- Beef stock, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Soy sauce, about 1/2 cup (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Cornstarch, about 1/3 cup (Tue, Thu, Fri, Dessert)
- Stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz (Tue)
- Rice, to serve (Tue)
- Hoisin sauce, about 1/3 cup (Wed, Thu)
- Gochujang, 2 tsp (Wed)
- Honey, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Penne, 8 oz (Wed)
- White vinegar, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Sesame oil and chili crisp, 1 Tbsp each (Wed)
- Ramen noodles, 3 packages (Thu)
- Olive oil (Thu, Snack)
- Ginger paste, about 2 Tbsp (Wed, Thu)
- Sesame seeds and sriracha (Thu)
- Sweetened coconut flakes, about 1 cup (Fri)
- Orange marmalade and crushed pineapple, 2 Tbsp each (Fri)
- Baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp (Snack)
- Canned peaches with juice, 1 can (Drink)
- Graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/4 cups (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, about 1/2 cup, and brown sugar, 1 Tbsp (Wed, Tue, Dessert)
- Caramel sauce, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Chopped pecans, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill (Mon, Tue, Wed, Snack)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of June 20, 2027
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders42 minutes. Makes 12Tuesday
Slow Cooker Mississippi RoastSlow cooker, 8 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Thai Peanut Salad20 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Easy Hawaiian Haystacks31 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Shrimp Jambalaya55 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Caprese Flatbread15 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Cherry Lemon-Limeade10 minutes. Serves 6Dessert
Crockpot Blueberry CobblerSlow cooker, about 4 hours. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday makes 12 sliders, Friday serves 4, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday serve 6. Happy Father's Day! Add shredded chicken to Wednesday's salad to make it a full dinner. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Green bell peppers, 2 (Mon, Fri)
- Yellow onions, 2, plus 1 small (Mon, Thu, Fri)
- Fresh parsley (Mon)
- Potatoes, 1 lb (Tue)
- Baby carrots, 1 lb (Tue)
- Green and red cabbage, 2 cups shredded each (Wed)
- Shredded carrots, about 1 1/2 cups (Wed, Thu)
- Cucumber, 1 1/2 cups sliced (Wed)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Orange, red and yellow bell peppers, 1 each (Wed)
- Fresh mint, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Tomatoes, about 2 (for toppings and the flatbread) (Thu, Snack)
- Celery, 1 rib (Fri)
- Fresh thyme (Fri)
- Fresh basil, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Limes, 4 (Wed, Drink)
- Lemons, 3 (Drink, Dessert)
- Cherries, 1 cup pitted (Drink)
- Blueberries, 4 cups (fresh or frozen) (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Thinly sliced deli roast beef, 10 oz (Mon)
- Chuck roast, 3 to 4 lb (Tue)
- Rotisserie chickens, 2 (3 cups for Thursday, 2 cups optional for Wednesday) (Wed, Thu)
- Andouille sausage, 8 oz (Fri)
- Large shell-on shrimp, 1 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Provolone cheese, 9 slices (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 1/2 cup (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp grated (Mon)
- 2% milk, about 2 1/2 cups (Thu, Dessert)
- Shredded cheese, for topping (Thu)
- Fresh mozzarella, 8 oz (Snack)
- Unsalted butter, 6 Tbsp (Dessert)
Frozen
- Shelled edamame, 1 cup (Wed)
- Green peas (Thu)
Pantry Staples
- Hawaiian rolls, 12 (Mon)
- Olive oil (Mon)
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp (Mon)
- Ranch dressing mix, au jus mix and onion soup mix, 1 packet each (Tue)
- Pepperoncini peppers, 6 to 10, plus 1/3 cup of the liquid (Tue)
- Unsalted beef stock, 1 cup (Tue)
- Creamy peanut butter, 1/3 cup (Wed)
- Soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and sesame oil, 2 Tbsp each (Wed)
- Chopped peanuts, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- All-purpose flour, about 1 3/4 cups (Thu, Dessert)
- Chicken stock, 1 cup (Thu)
- Long-grain white rice, about 3 1/2 cups uncooked (Thu, Fri)
- Pineapple tidbits, sliced black olives and chow mein noodles (Thu)
- Tomato paste, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Creole seasoning, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz (Fri)
- Clam juice, 2 bottles (16 oz), or chicken stock (Fri)
- Bay leaf, 1 (Fri)
- Pizza dough, 8 oz (Snack)
- Bruschetta sauce, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Balsamic glaze, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, about 3/4 cup plus more to taste (Drink, Dessert)
- Cornstarch, 3 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Brown sugar, 2 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Baking powder, 2 tsp (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice (Mon, Thu, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of June 27, 2027
Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites2 1/2 hours with marinating. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Chicken PastaSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Rotisserie Chicken and Sweet Potato Feta Salad45 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich28 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Beef Lo Mein25 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Lentil Cowboy Caviar20 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Strawberry Orange Mango Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Zucchini Crisp1 hour 15 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday serves 8. Start Monday's chicken in the marinade 2 hours ahead, and serve it with rice. The zucchini crisp is a fun way to use up summer zucchini. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Limes, about 5 (Mon, Dessert)
- Lemons, about 3 (Snack, Dessert)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 bunch (Mon, Snack)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Fresh basil (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Sweet potato, 1 large (Wed)
- Romaine, 4 cups chopped, and arugula, 2 cups (Wed)
- Red cabbage, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup (Wed)
- Cucumbers, 2 (Wed, Snack)
- Carrots, 1 cup diced or shredded (Wed)
- Broccoli, 1 cup florets (Fri)
- Zucchini, about 5 medium (1 cup Friday, 8 cups for the crisp) (Fri, Dessert)
- Yellow onion, 1 small (Fri)
- White mushrooms, 8 oz (Fri)
- Red bell pepper, 1, plus 2 cups diced bell peppers (Fri, Snack)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Fri)
- Large tomatoes, 4 (Snack)
- Avocados, 2 (Snack)
- Fresh parsley, 1/2 bunch (Snack)
- Red onion, 1/2 large (Snack)
- Green onions, 3 (Snack)
- Fresh strawberries, 2 cups (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 lb (Mon, Tue)
- Rotisserie chicken (2 cups shredded) (Wed)
- Flank steak or sirloin, 8 oz (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese, 2 cups shredded (Tue)
- Feta cheese, 3/4 cup crumbled (Wed)
- Fresh mozzarella, 8 slices (Thu)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Blueberry yogurt, 6 oz (Drink)
- Cold butter, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
Frozen
- Lightly breaded chicken fillets, 4 (Thu)
- Texas toast, 8 pieces (Thu)
- Frozen strawberries and frozen mango, 2 cups each (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (Mon, Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, 1 small can (Mon)
- Hot honey (Mon)
- Rice, to serve (Mon)
- Marinara sauce, 32 oz plus 1/4 cup (Tue, Thu)
- Alfredo sauce, 14.5 oz (Tue)
- Cellentani pasta, 1 lb (Tue)
- Balsamic vinegar, about 1/3 cup (Wed, Snack)
- Dijon mustard, 1 tsp (Wed)
- Honey, about 1/3 cup (Wed, Snack)
- Lo mein noodles (or spaghetti), 8 oz (Fri)
- Sesame oil (Fri)
- Water chestnuts, 8 oz can (Fri)
- Brown sugar, 3 Tbsp (Fri)
- Reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Hoisin sauce, 3 Tbsp, and sriracha (Fri)
- Cooked lentils, 2 cups (Snack)
- Corn, 15 oz can (Snack)
- Red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 3 cups (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Old-fashioned oats, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, cinnamon, nutmeg (Tue, Dessert)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange juice, 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of July 4, 2027
Greek Chicken Wraps65 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Salsa Verde Queso Crockpot ChickenSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Chicken Avocado Caesar Salad25 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Ravioli Lasagna1 hour. Serves 4Friday
Baked Pork Tenderloin55 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Cowboy Caviar10 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Watermelon Lemonade10 minutes. Serves 6Dessert
Strawberry Cheesecake Tarts10 minutes. Makes 4Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Happy 4th of July! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday serves 8, so plan on leftovers. Serve Tuesday's chicken over rice or in tortillas, and Friday's pork with a salad or grilled veggies. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Cucumber, 1 (Mon)
- Grape or cherry tomatoes, 2 1/2 cups (Mon, Wed)
- Red onions, 2 (Mon, Snack)
- Fresh dill (Mon)
- Lemons, 4 (about 2/3 cup juice) (Mon, Wed)
- Romaine lettuce, 2 heads (6 cups chopped) (Wed)
- Avocados, 4 to 5 (Wed, Snack)
- White onion, 1 small (Thu)
- Fresh basil (Thu)
- Roma tomatoes, 1 lb (Snack)
- Bell peppers: red, yellow and green, 1 each (Snack)
- Fresh cilantro, 1 bunch (Snack)
- Lime, 1 (Snack)
- Watermelon, 3 cups cubed (Drink)
- Fresh mint, a few leaves (Drink)
- Fresh strawberries, 1 cup (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 5 lb (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Bacon, 6 strips (Wed)
- Ground Italian sausage, 1 lb (Thu)
- Pork tenderloin, 2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Tzatziki sauce, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Feta cheese, 1/4 cup crumbled (Mon)
- Queso blanco dip, 8 oz (Tue)
- Large eggs, 3 (Wed)
- Parmesan cheese, about 1 1/2 cups (Wed, Thu)
- Ricotta cheese, 15 oz (Thu)
- Mozzarella cheese, 2 cups shredded (Thu)
- Salted butter, 4 Tbsp (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 4 oz (Dessert)
- Strawberry Greek yogurt, 5 oz (Dessert)
- Whipped cream (Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen cheese ravioli, 25 oz (Thu)
Pantry Staples
- Small flour tortillas, 8 (Mon)
- Olive oil, plus 1 cup light olive oil for the dressing (Mon, Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Dijon mustard (Mon, Wed)
- Salsa verde, 16 oz (Tue)
- Rice or tortillas, to serve (Tue)
- Mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Anchovy paste (optional) (Wed)
- Marinara sauce, 28 oz (Thu)
- Italian dressing seasoning packet, 1 (Fri)
- Black beans, 15 oz can (Snack)
- Black-eyed peas, 15 oz can (Snack)
- Sweet corn, 15 oz can (Snack)
- White wine vinegar, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, about 1/3 cup (Mon, Snack, Dessert)
- Graham cracker mini crusts, 4 (Dessert)
- Powdered sugar, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Corn syrup, 1 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Strawberry preserves, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: oregano, dill, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, parsley, Italian seasoning, cayenne (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange juice, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Lemonade, 64 oz (or my Homemade Lemonade) (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of July 11, 2027
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Chicken PomodoroSlow cooker, 2 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Crispy Rice Crunch Salad55 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Texas Toast French Dip20 minutes. Serves 8Friday
Pork Tinga Tostadas2 hours. Serves 6Snack
Dill Dip10 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Mango Pomegranate Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies32 minutes. Makes 30Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Wednesday serve 4, Tuesday and Friday serve 6, and Thursday serves 8. Serve Monday's chicken with a salad or your favorite veggies, and Tuesday's chicken over pasta. Double the smoothie for a family of four. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Yellow onions, 3 (Tue, Fri)
- Fresh basil, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Fresh oregano (or dried) (Tue)
- Shallot, 1 (Wed)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Wed)
- Cabbage, 2 cups shredded (Wed)
- Red onion, 1 (Wed)
- Mini cucumbers, 5 (Wed)
- Avocados, 2 (Wed, Fri)
- Fresh mint (Wed)
- Fresh parsley (Thu)
- Fresh thyme, 4 sprigs (Fri)
- Fresh cilantro (Fri)
- Limes, 2 (Fri)
- Green onions, 3 (Snack)
- Fresh dill (Snack)
- Veggies for dipping, 4 cups (Snack)
- Pomegranate arils, 1/3 cup (Drink)
- Zucchini, 1 medium (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 lb (Mon, Tue)
- Sliced deli roast beef, 14 oz (Thu)
- Boneless pork butt roast, 2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups (Tue, Snack)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup grated (Tue)
- Provolone cheese, 8 slices (Thu)
- Queso fresco or cotija cheese (Fri)
- Sour cream (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 3 oz (Snack)
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Large egg, 1 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen shelled edamame, 1 cup (Wed)
- Garlic Texas toast, 8 slices (Thu)
- Frozen mango, 1 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Tomato paste, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Red pepper flakes (Tue)
- Pasta, to serve (Tue)
- Jasmine rice, 2 cups cooked (Wed)
- Soy sauce, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Mirin, 1 Tbsp (Wed)
- Rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Sesame oil, 3 Tbsp (Wed)
- Agave, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Tahini, 3 Tbsp (Wed)
- Cashews, 1/3 cup (Wed)
- Prepared horseradish (Thu)
- Au jus packet, 1 (Thu)
- Tomato sauce, 8 oz can (Fri)
- Ground chipotle and chili powder (Fri)
- Bay leaves, 2 (Fri)
- Vegetable oil, 3/4 cup (Fri)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Fri)
- Miracle Whip, 3/4 cup (Snack)
- Dill pickle, 1 (Snack)
- All-purpose flour, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Granulated and brown sugar, 1/2 cup each (Dessert)
- Baking soda and vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Old-fashioned oats, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Chocolate chips, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice, 1 cup (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of July 18, 2027
Skillet French Onion Chicken55 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Beef and BroccoliSlow cooker, 5 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Buttermilk Biscuit Chicken Sandwiches30 minutes. Serves 8Thursday
High Protein Beef Satay45 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Carbonara35 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Blueberry Pineapple Fruit Salsa15 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Easy Strawberry Banana Milkshake5 minutes. Serves 3Dessert
Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes1 hour 20 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday serve 4, and Wednesday serves 8. Serve Tuesday's beef and broccoli over rice. Serve the fruit salsa with tortilla chips or cinnamon chips. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 2 medium (Mon)
- Fresh thyme or parsley (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Fri, Snack)
- Spinach, 2 cups (Wed)
- Green beans, 8 oz (Thu)
- Limes, 4 (Thu, Snack)
- Blueberries, 2 cups (Snack)
- Fresh pineapple, 2 cups diced (Snack)
- Red onion, 1 small (Snack)
- Yellow bell pepper, 1 (Snack)
- Fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Jalapeño, 1 (Snack)
- Strawberries, 1 lb (Drink)
- Ripe bananas, 2 large (Drink)
- Lemons, 2 (Dessert)
- Raspberries, 1 1/4 cups (fresh or frozen) (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Beef stew meat, 2 lb (Tue)
- Flank steak, 3/4 lb (Thu)
- Thick-cut bacon, 1/2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) (Mon, Dessert)
- Gruyere cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded (Mon)
- Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, 1 can (8) (Wed)
- Colby Jack cheese, 8 slices (Wed)
- Large eggs, 5 (Fri, Dessert)
- Pecorino cheese, 2 oz (Fri)
- Heavy cream, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Milk, 2 1/2 cups (Drink, Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen broccoli, 16 oz (Tue)
- Frozen crispy chicken strips, 1 bag (Wed)
- Riced cauliflower, 4 cups (Thu)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (Mon, Thu)
- Beef stock, about 3 cups (Mon, Tue)
- All-purpose flour, about 1 3/4 cups (Mon, Dessert)
- Dry white wine, about 1 cup (optional on Monday) (Mon, Fri)
- Balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Worcestershire sauce (Mon)
- Soy sauce and sesame oil (Tue, Thu)
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Ginger paste (Tue)
- Hoisin sauce, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Cornstarch, 3 Tbsp (Tue)
- Rice, to serve (Tue)
- Spicy brown mustard and honey (Wed)
- Coconut milk, 5 oz (Thu)
- Natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Lemongrass paste (Thu)
- Sriracha (Thu, Snack)
- Sweetener of choice, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Spaghetti, 1 lb (Fri)
- Sliced almonds, 1/3 cup (Drink)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla and almond extract (Dessert)
- Baking powder (Dessert)
- Shortening, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Powdered sugar, 4 to 5 cups (Dessert)
- Tortilla or cinnamon chips, for the salsa (Snack)
- Spices: rosemary, thyme, sage, paprika, onion powder, cumin, ground ginger (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of July 25, 2027
Chicken Cordon Bleu40 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken PastaSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Baked Chimichangas40 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Meatball Skillet55 minutes. Serves 8Friday
Fettuccine Alfredo30 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Best Ever Layered Bean Dip35 minutes. Serves 12Drink
Raspberry Italian Soda5 minutes. Makes 1Dessert
Double Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Compote45 minutes. Makes 16Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, Tuesday serves 6, and Thursday serves 8. Serve Thursday's meatballs with pasta, zucchini noodles or crusty bread. The Italian soda makes one glass, so multiply it for the family. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Fresh parsley (Mon, Thu)
- Fresh spinach, 3 cups (optional) (Tue)
- White onion, 1 (Wed)
- Jalapeño, 1 (Wed)
- Fresh cilantro (Wed)
- Shredded lettuce and tomato, for topping (Wed)
- Fresh raspberries, about 2 1/2 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- Lemon, 1 (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 (Mon, Tue)
- Thinly sliced deli ham, 5.5 oz (Mon)
- Rotisserie chicken, 1 (3 cups shredded) (Wed)
- Ground beef, ground pork and ground veal, 1/2 lb each (Thu)
- Ground turkey, 1 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 1/2 cup (Mon, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 4 Tbsp (Wed, Fri)
- Large eggs, 6 (Mon, Thu, Dessert)
- Swiss cheese, 8 slices (Mon)
- Heavy cream, about 3 1/4 cups (Mon, Tue, Fri, Dessert)
- Milk, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, about 2 3/4 cups grated (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Sour cream, about 1 1/2 cups (Wed, Snack)
- Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Mozzarella cheese, 4 slices (Thu)
- Cheddar cheese, 2 cups shredded (Snack)
- Fresh fettuccine, 9 oz (Fri)
- Half-and-half, 1/2 cup per drink (Drink)
- Whipped cream (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup (Mon)
- Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard (Mon)
- All-purpose flour, about 1 cup (Mon, Dessert)
- Chicken stock, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Tomato paste, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Penne or spiral pasta, 1 cup (Tue)
- Vegetable oil (Wed)
- Tomato sauce, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Refried beans, 2 cans (Wed, Snack)
- Large flour tortillas (10 inch), 4 (Wed)
- Mexican rice, to serve (Wed)
- Almond flour, 1/3 cup (Thu)
- Marinara sauce, 1 cup (Thu)
- Seasoned black beans, 1 1/2 cups (Snack)
- Sweet corn salsa, 16 oz (Snack)
- Tortilla chips (Snack)
- Raspberry syrup, 2 Tbsp per drink (Drink)
- Dark chocolate chips, 12 oz (Dessert)
- Milk chocolate and semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup each (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Cocoa powder, vanilla and cornstarch (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutmeg (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Sparkling water, 8 to 10 oz per drink (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of August 1, 2027
Sheet Pan Italian Parmesan Chicken30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken and OrzoSlow cooker, 3 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Honey Dijon Chicken Cobb Salad22 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Beef Enchiladas1 hour. Serves 4Friday
Baked Ziti1 hour. Serves 8Snack
Guacamole10 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Raspberry Lemonade Spritz with Lemon Curd Cold Foam10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Zucchini Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting27 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday serve 4, and Tuesday and Friday serve 8, so plan on leftovers or freeze half. Wednesday's honey dijon sauce doubles as the salad dressing. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon to Fri)
- Lemon, 1 (Mon)
- Baby potatoes, 1 lb (Mon)
- Green beans, 1 lb (Mon)
- Fresh parsley (Mon)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (Tue)
- Red onions, 2 (Tue, Wed, Snack)
- Sliced white mushrooms, 8 oz (Tue)
- Fresh spinach, 1 bag (Tue)
- Romaine lettuce, 2 heads (6 cups chopped) (Wed)
- Avocados, 4 (Wed, Snack)
- Grape tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups (Wed, Snack)
- Cucumber, 1 (Wed)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Thu, Fri)
- Fresh cilantro (Thu, Snack)
- Lime, 1 (Snack)
- Fresh raspberries (Drink)
- Zucchini, 1 medium (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 (about 2 1/2 lb) (Mon, Wed)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 3 lb (Tue)
- Bacon, 4 slices (Wed)
- Ground beef, 2 lb (Thu, Fri)
- Italian sausage, 1/2 lb (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Large eggs, 6 (Mon, Wed, Dessert)
- Parmesan cheese, about 1 3/4 cups grated (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Salted butter, about 3/4 cup (Mon, Wed)
- Unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- Heavy cream, about 3 cups (Tue, Wed, Drink)
- Monterey Jack cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded (Thu)
- Provolone cheese, 6 oz sliced (Fri)
- Sour cream, 3/4 cup (Fri)
- Ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup (Fri)
- Mozzarella cheese, 6 oz shredded (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 4 oz (Dessert)
- Milk, a splash (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Italian breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Italian dressing mix, 1 packet (Tue)
- Garlic and herb seasoning, 1 packet (Tue)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, 4 oz (Tue)
- Chicken stock, about 4 cups (Tue, Thu)
- Orzo, 8 oz (Tue)
- Honey, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Dijon mustard, 1 cup, and spicy brown mustard (Wed)
- All-purpose flour, about 2 cups (Thu, Dessert)
- Chili powder, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Flour tortillas, 8 (Thu)
- Refried beans, 14 oz can (Thu)
- Ziti pasta, 1 lb (Fri)
- Crushed tomatoes, 28 oz can (Fri)
- Tomato paste, 12 oz (Fri)
- Tomato sauce, 2 cans (Fri)
- Fennel seed (Fri)
- Raspberry syrup, 4 oz (Drink)
- Lemon curd, 1 Tbsp (Drink)
- Granulated sugar, brown sugar and powdered sugar (Fri, Dessert)
- Baking powder, baking soda and vanilla (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, Italian seasoning, cumin, oregano, garlic salt, cayenne, cinnamon (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Lemon-lime soda, 2 1/2 cups (Drink)
- Lemonade, 1 1/2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of August 8, 2027
Lemon Chicken Piccata30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Cowboy CasseroleSlow cooker, about 4 1/2 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Greek Pasta Salad40 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Instant Pot Cheese Stuffed HamburgersInstant Pot, 40 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Chicken Stroganoff20 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Tomato Burrata Salad15 minutes. Serves 4Drink
Cottage Cheese Berry Smoothie Bowl10 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
No Bake Cookies20 minutes. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday and Thursday serve 6. Serve Monday's piccata and Friday's stroganoff over egg noodles. Double the smoothie bowl for a family of four. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Lemons, 4 (Mon, Wed)
- Fresh parsley (Mon, Fri)
- Baby potatoes, 12 oz (Tue)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Fri)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue to Fri)
- Fresh cilantro (Tue)
- Cucumber, 1 (Wed)
- Grape tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups (Wed)
- Burger toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles (Thu)
- Baby bella mushrooms, 8 oz sliced (Fri)
- Heirloom tomatoes, 3 large plus 10 mini (Snack)
- Fresh basil (Snack)
- Banana, 1 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 1/2 lb (Mon, Fri)
- Ground beef, 3 lb (Tue, Thu)
- Bacon, for the burgers (optional) (Thu)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Fri, Dessert)
- Cheddar-Jack cheese, 1/2 cup shredded (Tue)
- Sour cream, about 1 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Feta cheese, 1 cup (Wed)
- Cheddar cheese, 6 oz block (Thu)
- Cream cheese, 4 oz (Fri)
- Burrata, 8 oz (Snack)
- Cottage cheese, 1 cup (Drink)
- Milk, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen strawberries, 1 cup (Drink)
- Frozen mixed berries, 1 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- All-purpose flour, about 3/4 cup (Mon, Fri)
- Capers, 1 Tbsp (Mon)
- Egg noodles, about 1 1/2 lb (Mon, Fri)
- Kidney beans, 15.5 oz can (Tue)
- Sweet corn, 14.75 oz can (Tue)
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can (Tue)
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz can (Tue)
- Diced green chiles, 4 oz can (Tue)
- Taco seasoning, 1 oz (Tue)
- Rotini or radiatori pasta, 8 oz (Wed)
- Olives, 1 cup (Wed)
- Red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Worcestershire sauce (Thu)
- Hamburger buns, 6 (Thu)
- Chicken stock, 1 cup (Fri)
- Balsamic glaze (Snack)
- Maple syrup (optional) (Drink)
- Cocoa powder, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Quick oats, 3 cups (Dessert)
- Crunchy peanut butter, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, paprika, smoked paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, dry mustard (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of August 15, 2027
Huli Huli Chicken30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Korean BeefSlow cooker, about 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Greek Chicken Street Tacos20 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Chicken Tetrazzini1 hour. Serves 8Friday
Roasted Halibut Sheet Pan Dinner45 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Roasted Chickpeas40 minutes. Makes 1 sheet panDrink
Green Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
Turtle Brownies1 hour 15 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday serve 4, Tuesday serves 6, and Thursday serves 8. Serve Monday's chicken and Tuesday's beef over rice. Double the smoothie for a family of four. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- Green onions, 2 (Tue)
- Cucumber, 1 small (Wed)
- Tomato, 1 (Wed)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Wed, Thu)
- Avocado, 1 (Wed)
- Fresh dill (Wed)
- Button mushrooms, 1 lb (Thu)
- Lemon, 1 (Thu, Fri)
- Fresh parsley (Thu, Fri)
- Baby red potatoes, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
- Corn, 4 ears (Fri)
- Tangerine, 1 (Drink)
- Banana, 1 (Drink)
- Spinach, a few big handfuls (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 12 (Mon)
- Beef chuck roast, 3 lb (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken breast, 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Rotisserie chicken, 1 (4 cups shredded) (Thu)
- Halibut fillets, 4 (6 to 8 oz each) (Fri)
- Andouille sausage, 12 oz (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese, about 2 1/4 cups shredded (Wed, Thu)
- Feta cheese, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Tzatziki, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Hummus, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (Thu, Fri)
- Half-and-half, 1 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Large egg, 1 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen strawberries, 1 cup (Drink)
- Frozen mango, 1 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil and vegetable oil (All week)
- Brown sugar, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Tue)
- Ketchup, 3/4 cup (Mon)
- Soy sauce, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Tue)
- Chicken stock, about 3 cups (Mon, Thu)
- Apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Rice, to serve (Mon, Tue)
- Beef stock, 1 cup (Tue)
- Sesame oil, mirin, ginger paste and sriracha (Tue)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp, and sesame seeds (Tue)
- Greek seasoning, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Small flour tortillas, 6 (Wed)
- Linguine, 12 oz (Thu)
- All-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (Thu)
- Old Bay seasoning, 2 tsp (Fri)
- Chickpeas, 2 (15 oz) cans (Snack)
- Italian seasoning (Snack)
- Fudge brownie mix, 19 oz box (Dessert)
- Caramel bits, 1/2 cup, and caramel sauce, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Chocolate frosting, 16 oz (Dessert)
- Pecan pieces, about 1 cup, and flaky salt (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple juice, about 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of August 22, 2027
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Penne35 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Chicken FajitasSlow cooker, about 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad18 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers40 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Easy Beef and Broccoli25 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Buffalo Chicken Dip30 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Pineapple Mango Sunshine Smoothie3 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
Cherry Slab Pie45 minutes. Serves 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday serve 4, and Tuesday serves 6. Serve Friday's beef and broccoli over rice. Double the smoothie for a family of four. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Fri)
- Fresh spinach, 3 cups (Mon)
- Green bell peppers, 5 (Tue, Thu)
- Red bell pepper, 1 (Tue)
- White onion, 1 (Tue)
- Tomato, 1 (Tue)
- Carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, 1/2 cup each (Wed)
- Lemon, 1 (Wed)
- Baby bella mushrooms, 8 oz sliced (Thu)
- Yellow onion, 1 small (Thu)
- Broccoli florets, 3 cups (Fri)
- Celery, 1 bunch (Snack)
- Banana, 1 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 5 lb (Mon, Tue, Wed)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Thu)
- Skirt steak, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
- Rotisserie chicken, 1 lb shredded (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp grated (Wed)
- Provolone cheese, 8 slices (Thu)
- Cream cheese, 16 oz (Snack)
- Salted butter, 1/4 cup (Snack)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded (Snack)
- Refrigerated pie crusts, 2 packages (4 crusts) (Dessert)
- Large egg, 1 (Dessert)
Frozen
- Frozen mango, 1 cup (Drink)
- Mixed frozen fruit, 1 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Penne pasta, 12 to 16 oz (Mon)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Chicken stock, about 1 1/2 cups (Mon, Fri)
- Soy sauce, about 2/3 cup (Tue, Fri)
- Fajita seasoning, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Tue)
- Bowtie pasta, 12 oz (Wed)
- Spinach pesto, 1 cup (Wed)
- Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt (Thu)
- Brown sugar, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Rice wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Ginger paste, sesame oil, honey and chili garlic sauce (Fri)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Rice, to serve (Fri)
- Ranch and blue cheese dressing, 1/2 cup each (Snack)
- Hot sauce, 3/4 cup (Snack)
- Crackers, for dipping (Snack)
- Tart cherry pie filling, 2 (21 oz) cans (Dessert)
- Coarse sugar, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Red pepper flakes (Fri)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice, 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of August 29, 2027
Greek Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan Meal35 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker BBQ DrumsticksSlow cooker, about 4 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burritos50 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Meatloaf Minis30 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas15 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Soft Pretzels45 minutes. Makes 8Drink
Mango Pina Colada Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Raspberry Pistachio Shortbread Bars1 1/2 hours with cooling. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday, Tuesday and Friday serve 4, and Wednesday and Thursday serve 6. Labor Day is next Monday, so the soft pretzels and shortbread bars are great for a long weekend. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Bell peppers (red, orange and yellow), 6 (Mon, Fri)
- Zucchini, 2 medium (Mon)
- Yellow squash, 1 medium (Mon)
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup (Mon)
- Sweet potatoes, 2 (Wed)
- Mini sweet peppers, 6 to 8 (Wed)
- Red onions, 2 (Wed, Fri)
- Fresh cilantro (Wed, Fri)
- Limes, 2 (Wed, Fri)
- Banana, 1 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 lb (Mon)
- Chicken drumsticks, 4 lb (Tue)
- Ground beef, 2 lb (Thu)
- Shrimp, 1 1/2 lb peeled and deveined (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Shredded cheese blend, 2 cups (Wed)
- Large eggs, 3 (Thu, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 1 cup (2 sticks) (Dessert)
- Butter, for brushing the pretzels (Snack)
Frozen
- Frozen mango, 1 1/2 cups (Drink)
- Frozen pineapple, 1 cup (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Greek seasoning, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- BBQ sauce, 1 1/2 cups (Tue)
- Brown sugar, about 2/3 cup (Tue, Thu)
- Jarred jalapenos, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Black beans, 2 (15 oz) cans (Wed)
- Burrito-size tortillas, 6 to 10 (Wed)
- Italian breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup (Thu)
- Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tbsp (Thu)
- Ketchup, 1 cup (Thu)
- Creamy horseradish and sriracha (Thu)
- Small corn tortillas, 8 (Fri)
- All-purpose flour, about 4 1/2 cups (Snack, Dessert)
- Instant yeast, 1 packet, and baking soda (Snack)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Raspberry jam, 2/3 cup (Dessert)
- Pistachios, 2/3 cup chopped (Dessert)
- Coconut milk, 1 cup, and shredded coconut, 1/2 cup (Drink)
- Spices: paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, coriander, dry mustard, cayenne, parsley flakes (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice, 1 cup (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of September 5, 2027
Balsamic Caprese Chicken25 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Crock Pot Smothered Pork ChopsSlow cooker, 7 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Tex Mex Chicken Salad15 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Broccoli Chicken Casserole1 hour. Serves 4Friday
Garlic Rosemary Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce20 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Deviled Eggs20 minutes. Makes 24Drink
Mango Tango Smoothie Bowl10 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Brown Sugar Bars50 minutes. Makes 1 panPrint the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Happy Labor Day weekend! Wednesday serves 6 and the other dinners serve 4. Wednesday's chicken salad uses 1 lb of cooked chicken, so cook an extra pound with Monday's chicken. Cook the brown rice for Thursday ahead of time. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Roma tomatoes, 2 (Mon)
- Fresh basil (Mon)
- Yellow onions, 5 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Sliced mushrooms, 12 oz (Tue, Thu)
- Fresh parsley (Tue)
- Jalapeño, 1 (Wed)
- Fresh cilantro (Wed)
- Broccoli, 1 head (2 cups chopped) (Thu)
- Lemon, 1 (Fri)
- Fresh dill (Fri)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Snack)
- Ripe mangos, 3 (Drink)
- Banana, strawberries, pineapple, blueberries and raspberries for topping (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 lb (Mon, Wed)
- Bone-in blade-cut pork chops, 4 (8 to 10 oz each) (Tue)
- Bacon, 7 slices (Tue, Snack)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 lb (Thu)
- Salmon fillets, 4 (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Large eggs, 14 (Snack, Dessert)
- Fresh mozzarella, 8 oz (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/4 cups (Tue, Dessert)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Shredded Colby jack or cheddar, about 1 1/2 cups (Thu, Snack)
- Milk, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Feta cheese, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Soft tofu, 7 oz (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Chicken stock, 2 cups (Mon, Tue)
- Balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Honey, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- All-purpose flour, about 3 cups (Tue, Dessert)
- Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce (Tue)
- Light brown sugar, about 1 3/4 cups (Tue, Dessert)
- Bay leaves, 2 (Tue)
- Cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Tue)
- Mayonnaise, 1 1/4 cups (Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Brown rice, 1 cup uncooked (3 cups cooked) (Thu)
- Cream of mushroom soup, 12 oz (Thu)
- Prepared horseradish, 1 tsp (Fri)
- Ranch seasoning, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
- Frozen mixed fruit, 16 oz (Drink)
- Chia seeds and granola (Drink)
- Vanilla extract and baking soda (Dessert)
- Spices: dried basil, minced onion, dried thyme, cumin, garlic powder, crushed rosemary (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange juice, 1/2 cup (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of September 12, 2027
Hawaiian Chicken30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Mac and CheeseSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry35 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Instant Pot Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Gravy55 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Casserole50 minutes. Serves 6Snack
Stuffed Mushrooms30 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Caramel Coconut Cashew Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 2Dessert
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies25 minutes. Makes 12Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Thursday serve 4, Wednesday and Friday serve 6, and Tuesday serves 8, so plan on leftovers or freeze half. Friday needs 2 to 3 cups of cooked chicken: cook an extra pound earlier in the week or use a rotisserie chicken. Cook the white rice for Monday ahead. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Thu, Fri, Snack)
- Bell peppers, 2 (red, orange or yellow) (Mon)
- Fresh pineapple, 1 (Mon)
- Stir fry vegetables, 5 cups (fresh or frozen) (Wed)
- Onions, 2 (1 large) (Thu)
- Sliced baby bella mushrooms, 8 oz (Thu)
- Fresh parsley (Thu)
- Fresh spinach, 2 cups (Fri)
- Fresh basil (Fri)
- Whole white mushrooms, 24 (Snack)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Snack)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 1/2 lb (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Thu)
- Ground sausage, 12 oz (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Cream cheese, 20 oz (2 1/2 blocks) (Tue, Fri, Snack)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Tue)
- Mozzarella cheese, 3 cups shredded (Tue, Fri)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Tue)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/4 cups (Tue, Thu, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 3 Tbsp (Fri)
- Large eggs, 3 (Thu, Dessert)
- Milk, 2 cups (Fri)
- Parmesan cheese, about 1 1/4 cups grated (Fri, Snack)
- Firm tofu, 6 oz (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- White rice, 1 cup uncooked (3 cups cooked) (Mon)
- Soy sauce (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- Brown sugar, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Wed, Dessert)
- Rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Mild buffalo wing sauce, 16 oz (Tue)
- Elbow macaroni, 1 lb (Tue)
- Chicken stock, 1 cup (Tue)
- Oyster sauce and hoisin sauce (Wed)
- Beef stock, about 3 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Beef bouillon base, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup (Thu)
- Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup (Thu, Snack)
- Cornstarch, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Red wine, 1/4 cup (or more beef stock) (Thu)
- Frozen ravioli, 24 oz (Fri)
- All-purpose flour, about 2 1/2 cups (Fri, Dessert)
- Caramel sauce, 1/4 cup (Drink)
- Sweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup (Drink)
- Roasted salted cashews, 3/4 cup (Drink)
- Shortening, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract and baking soda (Dessert)
- Macadamia nuts, 1 cup (Dessert)
- White chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups (Dessert)
- Spices: ground ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Pineapple juice, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Unsweetened coconut milk, 1 can (Drink)
- Ice (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of September 19, 2027
Apple Butter Pork Tenderloin30 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Crock Pot White Chicken ChiliSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Wednesday
Buffalo Chicken Casserole1 hour 5 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Creamy French Onion Beef and Noodles25 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Honey Balsamic Salmon40 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Cornbread30 minutes. Serves 6Drink
Detox Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Pecan Sandies52 minutes. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Tuesday serves 8, so plan on leftovers or freeze half. The other dinners serve 4. The cornbread snack goes great with Tuesday's chili. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 2 cloves (Tue)
- Yellow onion, 1 (Tue)
- Lime, 1 (Tue)
- Fresh cilantro (Tue)
- Potatoes, 8 (Wed)
- Green onions, 1 bunch (Wed)
- Banana, 1 (Drink)
- Tangerines, 2 (Drink)
- Celery, 1 stalk (Drink)
- Cucumber, 1 small (Drink)
- Kale, 2 large leaves (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Pork tenderloin, 3 to 4 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 1/2 lb (Tue, Wed)
- Bacon, 12 oz (1 cup crumbled) (Wed)
- Beef stew meat, 1 lb (Thu)
- Salmon fillets, 4 (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Cream cheese, 4 oz (Tue)
- Heavy cream, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Fiesta blend shredded cheese, 2 cups (Wed)
- Sour cream, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup (Thu)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/3 cups (Snack, Dessert)
- Large eggs, 3 (Snack, Dessert)
- Milk, 1 cup (Snack)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Apple butter, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Apple cider vinegar, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Molasses, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Harissa, 1/2 tsp (Mon)
- Great Northern beans, 2 (15 oz) cans (Tue)
- Navy beans, 1 (15 oz) can (Tue)
- Chicken stock, 32 oz (Tue)
- Diced green chiles, 2 (4 oz) cans (Tue)
- Corn kernels, 1 (15 oz) can (Tue)
- Buffalo sauce, 6 Tbsp (Wed)
- French onion soup, 1 can (Thu)
- Beef stock, 2 1/2 cups (Thu)
- Egg noodles, 2 cups (Thu)
- French fried onions, 1 cup (Thu)
- Balsamic vinegar, 3/4 cup (Fri)
- Honey, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- All-purpose flour, about 5 cups (Snack, Dessert)
- Yellow cornmeal, 1 cup (Snack)
- Baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar and vanilla (Snack, Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, about 1 cup, brown sugar, about 3/4 cup, and powdered sugar, 1 cup (Mon, Snack, Dessert)
- Vegetable oil, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- Pecans, 2 1/2 cups chopped (Dessert)
- Frozen strawberries, 1 cup, and frozen mango, 3/4 cup (Drink)
- Spices: granulated garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple or white grape juice, 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of September 26, 2027
Indian Butter Chicken40 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Taco SoupSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice40 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Savory Apple Stuffed Pork Chops1 hour 15 minutes. Serves 4Friday
Baked Sesame Drumsticks45 minutes. Serves 5Snack
Crunchy Quick Dill Pickles12 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 16Dessert
Carrot Cake2 hours 50 minutes with cooling. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Tuesday serves 6, Friday serves 5 and the other dinners serve 4. Serve Monday's butter chicken over rice. The carrot cake needs 2 hours to cool before frosting, so bake it early. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Lemon, 1 (Mon, Wed, Dessert)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Wed)
- Bell peppers, 2 (red and green) (Tue)
- Carrots, about 2 lb (Wed, Dessert)
- Fresh parsley (Wed)
- Apples, 2 (1 large) (Thu, Drink)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Fri, Drink)
- Hothouse cucumber, 1 (Snack)
- Fresh dill (Snack)
- Orange, 1 (Drink)
- Fresh cranberries, 2 cups (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 1/2 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Tue)
- Bone-in split chicken breasts, 4 (Wed)
- Boneless pork chops, 1 lb (Thu)
- Chicken drumsticks, 3 lb (about 10) (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Wed, Dessert)
- Cream cheese, 24 oz (3 blocks) (Tue, Dessert)
- Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp (Wed)
- Large eggs, 4 (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Vegetable oil, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Wed, Dessert)
- Ginger paste, 1/2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Tomato puree, 1 cup (Mon)
- Rice for serving (Mon)
- Chicken stock, 4 cups (Tue, Wed)
- Diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 (10 oz) can (Tue)
- Condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 (10 oz) can (Tue)
- Diced green chiles, 1 (4 oz) can (Tue)
- Taco seasoning, 1 packet (Tue)
- Corn kernels, 1 (15 oz) can (Tue)
- Pinto beans, 1 (15 oz) can (Tue)
- Long grain white rice, 1 1/2 cups (Wed)
- Frozen peas, 1 cup (Wed)
- Pork seasoning, 2 tsp, and kitchen twine (Thu)
- Honey, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Sesame oil, sriracha, soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds (Fri)
- White vinegar, 1 cup (Snack)
- Whole peppercorns and whole mustard seed (Snack)
- Whole cloves, 5 cinnamon sticks and star anise (Drink)
- Crushed pineapple, 1 (8 oz) can (Dessert)
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, about 1 1/2 cups (Mon, Snack, Dessert)
- Brown sugar, about 1 1/4 cups (Fri, Dessert)
- Powdered sugar, 7 cups (2 lb bag) (Dessert)
- Baking soda, baking powder and vanilla (Dessert)
- Pecans, 2 cups chopped (Dessert)
- Spices: turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, allspice (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple cider, 1 gallon (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of October 3, 2027
Crockpot Sweet and Sour PorkSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4 to 6Tuesday
Slow Cooker Hawaiian MeatballsSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Cheeseburger SoupSlow cooker, 7 hours. Serves 12Thursday
Crock Pot Chicken ThighsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Friday
Easy Crockpot Chili (Southwest Style)Slow cooker, 10 hours. Serves 8Snack
Spinach Artichoke Crockpot DipSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Drink
WassailSlow cooker, all day. Serves 24Dessert
Slow Cooker Blueberry CobblerSlow cooker, 3 1/2 hours. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Happy Crocktober! Every recipe this week is made in the slow cooker. Monday serves 4 to 6, Tuesday serves 6, Wednesday makes a big pot that serves 12, Thursday serves 4 and Friday serves 8. Serve Monday, Tuesday and Thursday over rice. Friday's chili cooks 8 to 10 hours on low, so start it in the morning. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 3 (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- White onion, 1 (Fri)
- Green bell peppers, 2 (Mon, Fri)
- Fresh pineapple, 1 to 2 cups diced (Mon)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Fresh chives (Tue)
- Fresh parsley (Wed)
- Green onions for topping (Fri)
- Grape tomatoes for garnish (Snack)
- Lemons, 3 (about 1/2 cup juice plus 1 Tbsp) (Drink, Dessert)
- Blueberries, 4 cups (fresh or frozen) (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Pork sirloin, 3 lb (Mon)
- Frozen meatballs, 32 oz (Tue)
- Ground beef, 2 1/2 lb (Wed, Fri)
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 8 (Thu)
Dairy and Eggs
- Sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups shredded (Wed, Fri)
- Heavy cream, 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp (Wed, Snack)
- Sour cream for topping (Fri)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Shredded cheese blend, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Unsalted butter, 6 Tbsp (Dessert)
- 2% milk, 1/3 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Granulated sugar, about 1 2/3 cups (Mon, Dessert)
- Ketchup, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Distilled white vinegar, 1 cup (Mon)
- Soy sauce, about 1 cup (low sodium for Thursday) (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- Rice for serving (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- BBQ sauce, 2 1/2 cups (Tue, Thu)
- Pineapple chunks, 1 (20 oz) can (Tue)
- Apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Brown sugar, about 2/3 cup (Tue, Thu, Dessert)
- Beef stock, 4 cups (Wed)
- Diced tomatoes, 1 (14.5 oz) can (Wed)
- Dill pickles, 1/3 cup chopped (Wed)
- Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp each (Wed)
- Honey, 1/3 cup (Thu)
- Cornstarch, about 3 1/2 Tbsp (Thu, Dessert)
- Mild salsa, 3 (10 oz) jars (Fri)
- Black beans, kidney beans and sweet corn, 1 can each (Fri)
- Diced green chiles, 1 can (Fri)
- Marinated artichoke hearts, 1 cup chopped (Snack)
- Frozen chopped spinach, 3/4 cup (Snack)
- Chicken stock or milk, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
- Pita chips, 2 cups (Snack)
- Cinnamon sticks, 4, and whole cloves, 12 (Drink)
- All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups, and baking powder (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic salt, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, dried basil, dried oregano, chili powder (1/4 cup), cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple cider, 2 quarts (Drink)
- Orange juice, 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of October 10, 2027
Slow Cooker Alfredo Chicken Tortellini SoupSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 8Tuesday
Beef Tips and GravySlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Slow Cooker Chicken AlfredoSlow cooker, 3 1/2 hours. Serves 6Thursday
Slow Cooker RibsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Friday
Slow Cooker Lasagna SoupSlow cooker, 5 hours. Serves 8Snack
Crock Pot Sweet and Spicy Garlic WingsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Drink
Healthy Cinnamon Hot Chocolate15 minutes. Serves 1Dessert
Crock Pot Caramel FondueSlow cooker, 2 hours. Serves 10Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Friday serve 8, Wednesday and Thursday serve 6 and Tuesday serves 4. Serve Tuesday's beef tips over mashed potatoes, pasta or rice. Thursday's ribs cook 6 to 8 hours on low, then go under the broiler for a few minutes. The snack and dessert are full recipes, and the hot chocolate makes 1 big mug, so multiply it for the family. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 3 (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Carrots and celery, 1/2 cup chopped each (Mon)
- Baby spinach, 2 cups (Mon)
- Garlic, 2 heads (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Snack)
- Cremini mushrooms, 12 oz (Tue)
- Fresh parsley (Wed, Fri)
- Fresh basil (Fri)
- Apples and strawberries for dipping (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 lb (Mon)
- Beef stew meat or chuck roast, 2 lb (Tue)
- Chicken thighs, 2 lb (Wed)
- Pork ribs, 2 to 3 racks (baby back or spare ribs) (Thu)
- Ground beef, 1 lb, and Italian sausage, 1 lb (Fri)
- Chicken wings, 3 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Cheese tortellini, 18 oz (fresh or refrigerated) (Mon)
- Parmesan cheese, about 3 cups grated (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Half-and-half, 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Salted butter, 3 Tbsp (Tue)
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Wed)
- Heavy cream, 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) (Wed, Drink, Dessert)
- Ricotta cheese, 1 cup, and shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup (Fri)
- Milk, 1 1/2 cups (Drink)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Alfredo sauce, 1 (15 oz) jar (Mon)
- Chicken stock, 4 1/2 cups (Mon, Wed)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Beef stock, 7 cups (Tue, Fri)
- Dry red wine, 1/2 cup (or more beef stock) (Tue)
- All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (Tue)
- Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar and tomato paste (Tue)
- Mashed potatoes, pasta or rice for serving (Tue)
- Pasta, 12 oz (Wed)
- BBQ rub, 3 Tbsp, and BBQ sauce, 1 to 2 cups (Thu)
- Marinara sauce, 46 oz (Fri)
- Lasagna noodles, 12 oz (Fri)
- Soy sauce, 1 cup (Snack)
- Brown sugar, 1/2 cup, honey, 2 Tbsp, and sriracha, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Unsweetened cacao powder, 1 Tbsp, and maple syrup, 1/2 Tbsp (Drink)
- Sliced almonds, 1 cup (Drink)
- Marshmallows, 10 oz bag (Dessert)
- Caramels, 10 to 16 oz (Dessert)
- Pretzels and crackers for dipping (Dessert)
- Spices: Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of October 17, 2027
Crock Pot Marry Me ChickenSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Tuesday
Crock Pot Baked Potato SoupSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Slow Cooker Mississippi MeatballsSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Thursday
Crockpot MeatloafSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 4Friday
Slow Cooker Steak BitesSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Snack
Apricot Glaze WingsSlow cooker, 3 hours. Serves 10Drink
Layered Candy Corn Punch5 minutes. Makes 8 drinksDessert
Crock Pot Apple CrispSlow cooker, 2 hours. Serves 10Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Every dinner this week serves 4. Serve Monday's Marry Me chicken over pasta, and Wednesday's meatballs and Friday's steak bites over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles. Line the slow cooker with parchment paper for Thursday's meatloaf so it lifts right out. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Fresh basil, 10 leaves (Mon)
- Russet potatoes, 2 1/2 lb (Tue)
- Yellow onions, 3 (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Green onions or chives for topping (Tue)
- Fresh parsley (Thu, Fri)
- Potatoes for mashed potatoes (optional) (Wed, Fri)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 6 (Mon)
- Bacon for topping (Tue)
- Frozen meatballs, 32 oz (Wed)
- Ground beef (80/20), 2 lb (Thu)
- Round steak, 2 to 3 lb (Fri)
- Chicken wings, 3 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 3/4 cup (Mon, Dessert)
- Unsalted butter, 4 Tbsp (Fri)
- Heavy cream, 2 1/2 cups (Mon, Tue)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup grated (Mon)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Tue)
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend, 1 cup (Tue)
- Sour cream for topping (Tue)
- 2% milk, 3/4 cup (Thu)
- Large eggs, 2 (Thu)
- Vanilla ice cream (optional) (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Chicken stock, 3 1/2 cups (Mon, Tue)
- Cornstarch, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Sun-dried tomatoes, 1/3 cup chopped (Mon)
- Pasta for serving (Mon)
- Ranch seasoning, 1 packet (Wed)
- Au jus gravy mix, 2 packets (Wed, Fri)
- Italian dressing mix, 1 packet (Fri)
- Pepperoncini, 1 (8 oz) jar (Wed)
- Beef stock, about 3 3/4 cups (unsalted for Friday) (Wed, Fri)
- Breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup (Thu)
- Ketchup, about 1 cup (Thu)
- Chili sauce, 1/2 cup (Thu)
- Prepared horseradish, 1 Tbsp (Thu)
- Yellow mustard and Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp each (Thu, Snack)
- Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tbsp (Thu)
- Brown sugar, 3 Tbsp (Thu)
- Parchment paper (Thu)
- Apricot preserves, 1 cup (Snack)
- Honey, 2 Tbsp, ginger paste, 1 tsp, and white wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
- Apple pie filling, 1 (21 oz) can (Dessert)
- Yellow cake mix, 1 box (Dessert)
- Crunchy pecan cereal, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Orange soda, yellow sports drink and lemonade-flavored vitamin water (Drink)
- Crushed ice (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of October 24, 2027
Crock Pot Creamy Mushroom Pork ChopsSlow cooker, 7 hours. Serves 4Tuesday
Crock Pot Hamburger Gravy over RiceSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 4Wednesday
Slow Cooker BBQ ChickenSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Thursday
Creamy Crockpot RavioliSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Friday
Easy Garlic Lime ChickenSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 6Snack
Crockpot Honey Garlic MeatballsSlow cooker, 5 hours. Serves 8Drink
Witches Brew Punch5 minutes. Serves 16Dessert
Ghost Cupcakes10 minutes. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Wednesday, Thursday and Friday serve 6, and Monday and Tuesday serve 4. Serve Monday's pork chops over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, Tuesday's gravy over rice, and Wednesday's shredded BBQ chicken on buns. The witches brew punch and ghost cupcakes are ready for Halloween next Sunday. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onion, 1 (Mon)
- Sliced white mushrooms, 8 oz (Mon)
- Fresh parsley (optional) (Mon)
- Fresh green beans, 2 cups (Tue)
- Fresh spinach, 1 cup (Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Fri, Snack)
- Limes, 2 (1/4 cup juice) (Fri)
- Green onions (Snack)
- Cucumber, 1 (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless pork chops, 1 lb (Mon)
- Ground beef, 1 lb (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 (Wed)
- Italian sausage, 1 lb (Thu)
- Bone-in chicken thighs, 6 (Fri)
- Frozen fully cooked meatballs, 64 oz (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Thu)
Pantry Staples
- Ranch dressing mix and mushroom gravy mix, 1 envelope each (Mon)
- Cream of mushroom soup, 2 (10.5 oz) cans (Mon, Tue)
- Beef stock, about 3 3/4 cups (Mon, Tue)
- Cornstarch, about 3 Tbsp (Mon, Snack)
- Mashed potatoes or egg noodles for serving (Mon)
- Onion soup mix, 1 packet (Tue)
- Rice for serving (Tue, Snack)
- BBQ sauce, 12 oz (Wed)
- Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Prepared horseradish, 1 tsp (Wed)
- Worcestershire sauce, 3 Tbsp (Wed, Fri)
- Brown sugar, 1/2 cup (Wed, Snack)
- Hamburger buns (Wed)
- Frozen cheese or meat ravioli, 25 oz (Thu)
- Chicken stock, 1 cup (Thu)
- Alfredo sauce, 15 oz (Thu)
- Petite diced tomatoes, 28 oz (Thu)
- Italian dressing seasoning, 1 packet (Thu)
- Soy sauce, 1 cup (Fri, Snack)
- Honey, 1 cup (Fri, Snack)
- Quick cooking tapioca, 1 Tbsp (Fri)
- Ketchup, 1/4 cup, rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp, and sesame oil (Snack)
- Sesame seeds (Snack)
- Frozen limeade and frozen lemonade, 1 can each (Drink)
- Cupcakes, 24 (Dessert)
- Vanilla buttercream, 3 cups (Dessert)
- Chocolate chips, 1 bag (Dessert)
- Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, dry mustard (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Lemon-lime soda, 2 liters (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of October 31, 2027
Slow Cooker Pepper SteakSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 6Tuesday
Slow Cooker Butter ChickenSlow cooker, 2 hours. Serves 6Wednesday
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll SoupSlow cooker, 5 hours. Serves 6Thursday
Slow Cooker Sloppy JoesSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 8Friday
Slow Cooker Korean BeefSlow cooker, 7 hours. Serves 6Snack
Spicy Molasses Chicken DrumsticksSlow cooker, 6 hours. Serves 5Drink
Warm Mulled Cranberry Apple CiderSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 16Dessert
Crockpot S'more FondueSlow cooker, 2 hours. Serves 6Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Happy Halloween! Crocktober ends today, but the slow cooker keeps going this week. Thursday serves 8 and the other dinners serve 6. Serve Monday's pepper steak, Tuesday's butter chicken and Friday's Korean beef over rice. Thursday's sloppy joes fill 6 to 8 buns. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Yellow onions, 3 (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- Red onion, 1 (Wed)
- Large green bell peppers, 2 (Mon)
- Green cabbage, 1/2 medium head (Wed)
- Shredded carrots, 1 cup (Wed)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Snack)
- Fresh cilantro (Tue)
- Green onions, 2 (Fri)
- Fresh ginger, 1-inch piece (Drink)
- Orange, 1, and apple, 1 (Drink)
- Fresh cranberries, 2 cups (Drink)
- Strawberries for dipping (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Beef sirloin, 2 lb (Mon)
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 lb (Tue)
- Ground beef, 3 lb (Wed, Thu)
- Beef chuck roast, 3 lb (Fri)
- Chicken drumsticks, 10 (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Salted butter, about 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp (Tue, Thu)
- Cheddar cheese slices, 6 (optional) (Thu)
- Heavy cream, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Beef stock, about 5 1/2 cups (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Soy sauce, about 3/4 cup (Mon, Fri)
- Granulated sugar, 1 tsp (Mon)
- Cornstarch, 3 Tbsp (Mon, Fri)
- Stewed tomatoes, 2 (14.5 oz) cans (Mon, Wed)
- Rice for serving (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Tomato sauce, 1 (15 oz) can plus 2 cans plus 30 oz (Tue, Wed, Thu)
- Tomato paste, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Ginger paste, about 1 Tbsp (Tue, Fri)
- Coconut milk, 1 (13.5 oz) can (Tue)
- Naan bread (Tue)
- Long-grain rice, 1 cup (Wed)
- Bay leaves, 2 (Wed)
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp (Wed, Thu)
- Brown sugar, about 3/4 cup (dark for Friday) (Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Ketchup, 1/2 cup, and prepared mustard, 1 tsp (Thu)
- Hamburger buns, 6 to 8 (Thu)
- Sesame oil, rice wine or mirin, and sriracha (Fri)
- Sesame seeds (Fri)
- Molasses, 1/2 cup, chili sauce, 1/4 cup, and sriracha, 1 Tbsp (Snack)
- Whole cloves, 1 Tbsp, cinnamon sticks, 5, and star anise, 5 to 10 (Drink)
- Milk chocolate, 15 oz (Dessert)
- Large marshmallows, 1 (10 oz) bag (Dessert)
- Graham crackers for dipping (Dessert)
- Spices: garlic powder, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple cider, 1 gallon (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 7, 2027
Baked Breaded Chicken50 minutes. Serves 6Tuesday
Mixed Vegetable Chicken Curry50 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Lemon Butter Chicken45 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Pork Loin with Apples, Potatoes and Carrots55 minutes. Serves 4 to 5Friday
Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli30 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Crack Dip1 hour with chilling. Serves 8Drink
Flu Fighter Smoothie5 minutes. Serves 4Dessert
Dutch Apple Pie1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday serves 6, Thursday serves 4 to 5 and the other dinners serve 4. Serve Tuesday's curry and Friday's beef and broccoli over rice. Chill the crack dip for an hour before serving. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue)
- Fresh ginger, 1 1/2-inch piece (Tue)
- Tomatoes, 2 (Tue)
- Carrots, 2, and baby carrots, 1/2 cup (Tue, Thu)
- Broccoli, 1 small head plus 1 lb florets (Tue, Fri)
- Baby potatoes, 10, and small red potatoes, 3 to 4 (Tue, Thu)
- Fresh cilantro (Tue)
- Lemon, 1 (Wed)
- Baby spinach, 2 cups (Wed)
- Apple, 1 (Thu)
- Baby bella mushrooms, 4 oz (Thu)
- Green onions, 2 (Snack)
- Banana, 2 tangerines, 1 celery stalk, 2 inches of cucumber and 2 kale leaves (Drink)
- Tart apples, about 8 cups sliced (Dessert)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 10 (6 for Mon, 4 for Wed) (Mon, Wed)
- Bone-in chicken thighs, 1 lb (Tue)
- Pork loin, 1 1/2 lb (Thu)
- Flank steak, 1 1/2 lb (Fri)
- Bacon, 6 slices (or 1/3 cup bacon bits) (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Parmesan cheese, about 1 cup grated (Mon, Wed)
- Salted butter, 3 Tbsp plus 1/3 cup (Wed, Dessert)
- Heavy cream, 1/2 cup (Wed)
- Cream cheese, 8 oz (Snack)
- Sour cream, 1 cup (Snack)
- Shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cups (Snack)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Dry Italian bread crumbs and panko, 1/2 cup each (Mon)
- Coconut milk, 1 1/4 cups (Tue)
- Tomato puree, 1/2 cup (Tue)
- Whole cloves, 4, and 1 bay leaf (Tue)
- Rice for serving (Tue, Fri)
- Chicken stock, 1 cup (Wed)
- Dry white wine, a splash (optional) (Wed)
- Applesauce, 4 oz (Thu)
- Dijon mustard, 2 tsp (Thu)
- Brown sugar, 2 Tbsp (Thu, Fri)
- Oyster sauce, 3 Tbsp, hoisin sauce, 1 Tbsp, and soy sauce, 2 Tbsp (Fri)
- Sesame oil, cornstarch and sesame seeds (Fri)
- Vegetable stock, 1/3 cup (Fri)
- Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (Snack)
- Ranch dressing mix, 1 packet (Snack)
- Crackers or chips for dipping (Snack)
- Frozen strawberries, 1 cup, and frozen mango, 3/4 cup (Drink)
- Pie crust, 1 (9-inch) (Dessert)
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup, and all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple or white grape juice, 2 cups (Drink)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 14, 2027
Instant Pot Chicken Piccata35 minutes. Serves 4Tuesday
Sheet Pan Philly Cheese Steak30 minutes. Makes 4 sandwichesWednesday
Pesto Provolone Chicken Pasta Bake45 minutes. Serves 6Thursday
Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup1 hour 15 minutes. Serves 6Friday
Crispy Oven Baked Shrimp20 minutes. Serves 4Snack
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings1 hour 40 minutes. Serves 8Drink
Healthy Cinnamon Hot Chocolate15 minutes. Serves 1Dessert
No Bake Butterscotch Pie3 hours 10 minutes with chilling. Serves 8Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Wednesday and Thursday serve 6, and the other dinners serve 4. Monday's piccata is made in the Instant Pot, and Thursday's soup starts with a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Make the butterscotch pie ahead, since it chills for 3 hours. The snack and dessert are full recipes, and the hot chocolate makes 1 big mug, so multiply it for the family. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Lemons, 2, plus wedges for serving (Mon, Fri)
- Fresh parsley (Mon, Fri)
- Mushrooms, 1 cup chopped (Tue)
- Yellow onions, 2 (Tue, Thu)
- Green bell pepper, 1 (Tue)
- Fresh basil (Wed)
- Carrots and celery, 2 cups diced each (Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Fri, Snack)
- Fresh ginger, 1 small piece (Snack)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/2 lb (Mon)
- Flank steak, 1 1/4 lb (Tue)
- Chicken thighs, 2 lb (Wed)
- Rotisserie chicken, 1 (Thu)
- Extra large shrimp, 2 lb, peeled and deveined (Fri)
- Chicken wings, 5 lb (Snack)
Dairy and Eggs
- Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup finely grated (Mon)
- Unsalted butter, about 9 Tbsp (Mon, Fri)
- Salted butter, 6 Tbsp (Dessert)
- Provolone cheese, 8 slices (Tue)
- Shredded provolone, mozzarella and Parmesan mix, 2 cups (Wed)
- Heavy cream, 2 cups (Wed, Drink)
- Milk, 3 1/2 cups (Drink, Dessert)
- Whipped topping, 12 oz (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Chicken stock, about 11 1/4 cups (Mon, Thu)
- Capers, 1/4 cup (Mon)
- Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp (Mon)
- Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Hoagie rolls, 4 (Tue)
- Pasta, 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Basil pesto, 8 oz (Wed)
- Wide egg noodles, 8 to 10 oz (Thu)
- Hot pepper sauce, 4 1/2 tsp, and Dijon mustard, 2 tsp (Fri)
- Breadcrumbs, 1 cup, and vegetable oil spray (Fri)
- Aluminum-free baking powder, 1 1/2 Tbsp, and vegetable oil, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Honey, 1/4 cup, and low sodium soy sauce, 2 Tbsp (Snack)
- Unsweetened cacao powder, 1 Tbsp, and maple syrup, 1/2 Tbsp (Drink)
- Sliced almonds, 1 cup (Drink)
- Graham cracker crumbs, 1 2/3 cups, and granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (Dessert)
- Instant butterscotch pudding mix, 2 (3.4 oz) boxes (Dessert)
- Butterscotch topping and chopped pecans (optional) (Dessert)
- Spices: dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, onion powder, cayenne, paprika, cinnamon (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 21, 2027
Breaded Chicken Cutlets30 minutes. Serves 6Tuesday
Salisbury Steak25 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Steak and Potato Foil Packs40 minutes. Serves 4Thanksgiving
How to Cook a Perfect Turkey4 hours. Serves 14Friday
Turkey Noodle Soup55 minutes. Serves 8Snack
Deviled Eggs25 minutes. Serves 6Drink
WassailSlow cooker, all day. Serves 24Dessert
Super Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies22 minutes. Makes 36Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Happy Thanksgiving week! Monday serves 6, Tuesday and Wednesday serve 4, Thursday's turkey serves 14 and Friday's soup serves 8. Thaw a frozen turkey in the fridge, about 1 day for every 4 pounds, and brine it the night before. Friday's soup uses 2 cups of leftover turkey. For the sides, pies and a cooking timeline, grab the free Thanksgiving Game Plan. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Lemons, 4 (about 1/2 cup juice plus wedges) (Mon, Drink)
- Yellow onions, 3 (Tue, Thu, Fri)
- Garlic, 1 head (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
- Baby bella mushrooms, 8 oz (Tue)
- Baby yellow potatoes, 1 lb (Wed)
- Carrots, about 1 1/2 lb (Wed, Fri)
- Celery, 3 stalks (Fri)
- Fresh parsley, about 1/2 cup plus garnish (Wed, Thu)
- Granny Smith apple, 1, fresh sage, 6 leaves, and rosemary, 2 sprigs (Thu)
Meat and Seafood
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 (6 to 8 oz each) (Mon)
- Lean ground beef, 1 lb (Tue)
- Top sirloin steak, 2 to 2 1/2 lb (Wed)
- Turkey, about 14 lb (Thu)
- Leftover turkey, 2 cups chopped (Fri)
Dairy and Eggs
- Large eggs, 17 (Mon, Tue, Snack, Dessert)
- Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup (Mon)
- Salted butter, about 1 cup (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil (All week)
- Vegetable oil, about 1 3/4 cups (Mon, Dessert)
- Panko, 1 3/4 cups, and Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup (Mon, Tue)
- All-purpose flour, about 5 cups (Mon, Tue, Dessert)
- Ketchup, 1 Tbsp, and Worcestershire sauce, about 2 Tbsp (Tue)
- Dijon mustard, about 4 tsp (Tue, Snack)
- Beef stock, 1 3/4 cups (Tue)
- Heavy duty foil (Wed)
- Turkey brine ingredients (see How to Brine a Turkey) (Thu)
- Cinnamon sticks, 5 (Thu, Drink)
- Chicken stock, 6 to 8 cups (Fri)
- Egg noodles, 1 package (Fri)
- Mayonnaise, 1/3 cup, spicy brown mustard, minced onion and hot sauce (Snack)
- Whole cloves, 12 (Drink)
- Granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups, and brown sugar, 1/2 cup (Dessert)
- Pumpkin puree, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract, baking soda and baking powder (Dessert)
- Chocolate chips, 2 cups (Dessert)
- Spices: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne, cumin, coriander, garlic salt, parsley flakes, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, ground ginger (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple cider, 2 quarts, and orange juice, 2 cups (Drink)
- Apple juice, 1 1/2 cups (Thu)
This Week’s Meal Plan
Week of November 28, 2027
Potato, Pepper and Sausage Bake1 hour. Serves 8Tuesday
Chorizo and Potato Soup1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 4Wednesday
Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast55 minutes. Serves 4Thursday
Chile Rellenos Casserole1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 8Friday
Sheet Pan Garlic Chicken and Veggies45 minutes. Serves 6Snack
Homemade Trail Mix10 minutes. Makes 20 servingsDrink
Warm Mulled Cranberry Apple CiderSlow cooker, 4 hours. Serves 16Dessert
Pecan Snowball Cookies20 minutes. Makes 24Print the meal plan and shopping list (PDF)
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Monday and Thursday serve 8, Friday serves 6, and Tuesday and Wednesday serve 4. Christmas cookie season starts this week with snowball cookies, and the trail mix makes about 20 half-cup servings for snacking or gifting. The snack, drink and dessert are full recipes. Check your pantry first and cross off what you already have. The label in parentheses shows which recipe uses each item.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Medium red potatoes, 10, plus 15 oz potatoes (Mon, Tue)
- Mini sweet peppers, 10 to 15 (Mon)
- Lemon, 1 (Mon)
- Onions, 3 (Mon, Tue, Thu)
- Garlic, 1 head (Tue, Fri)
- Asparagus, carrots, zucchini, Brussels sprouts, green beans and white mushrooms, 1 cup each (Fri)
- Orange, 1, and apple, 1 (Drink)
- Fresh cranberries, 2 cups (Drink)
- Fresh ginger, 1-inch piece (Drink)
Meat and Seafood
- Kielbasa, 1 (Mon)
- Spicy chorizo, 8 to 10 oz (Tue)
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4, plus 2 lb (Wed, Fri)
- Ground beef, 1 1/2 lb (Thu)
Dairy and Eggs
- 2% milk, 1 cup (Tue)
- Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded (Wed)
- Ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup (Wed)
- Large eggs, 6 (Wed, Thu)
- Monterey jack or white cheddar, 1 lb shredded (Thu)
- Salted butter, 1 cup (Dessert)
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil, about 1 1/4 cups (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Rosemary garlic seasoning, 3 Tbsp (Mon)
- Chicken stock, 3 cups (Tue)
- Bay leaf, 1 (Tue)
- Frozen broccoli florets, 1 cup (Wed)
- Mustard, 1 tsp, and panko, 2 cups (Wed)
- Whole green chiles, 1 (27 oz) can (Thu)
- Corn tortillas, 12 (Thu)
- Refried beans, 16 oz (Thu)
- Evaporated milk, 1 small can, and hot sauce (Thu)
- All-purpose flour, about 2 1/4 cups (Thu, Dessert)
- Onion soup mix, 1 packet, and dried chives (Fri)
- Trail mix: almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, pretzels, dried cherries and your favorite candies (about 9 cups total) (Snack)
- Whole cloves, 1 Tbsp, cinnamon sticks, 5, and star anise, 5 to 10 (Drink)
- Powdered sugar, 1 1/4 cups, and pecans, 1 cup (Dessert)
- Vanilla extract (Dessert)
- Spices: cumin, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika (All week)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (All week)
Beverages
- Apple cider, 1 gallon (Drink)
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