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If you are trying to get dinner on the table without the nightly scramble, you are in the right place. Every Thursday, I drop a fresh weekly meal plan with five weeknight dinners, a dessert, and tips to help you prep ahead and make each meal your own. Looking to get ahead or need more ideas? Browse all my weekly meal plans or come say hi on my about page.
These are recipes I actually cook and trust, and I have been putting these plans together every single week for years. New here or a regular, the goal is always the same. Good food, less stress, more time for everything else.
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This Week’s Tips for Success
Monday: Chicken and Dirty Rice Skillet
Meal Prep Tip: Mix up the marinade the night before and let the chicken sit in the fridge so all you have to do Monday is sear and bake.
Customization: Swap the andouille sausage for a milder smoked sausage if you want to dial back the heat.
Tuesday: Tex Mex Salad
Meal Prep Tip: Chop the veggies and mix the dressing up to two days ahead, just keep everything separate until you are ready to eat.
Customization: Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own to make this even faster on a busy night.
Wednesday: Baked Potato Skins Recipe
Meal Prep Tip: Bake the potatoes and scoop them ahead of time, then just add the cheese and bacon and pop them back in the oven when you are ready to eat.
Customization: Top with sour cream and green onion, or swap in your favorite taco toppings for a fun twist.
Thursday: Stuffed Pepper Meatloaf Recipe
Meal Prep Tip: Mix the meatloaf mixture the night before and store it covered in the fridge so all that is left to do is shape it and bake.
Customization: Stir a handful of shredded cheese into the meat mixture for an extra cheesy twist.
Friday: Greek Chicken with Yogurt Marinade
Meal Prep Tip: Marinate the chicken in the morning or the night before, but do not go past a few hours or the texture can get too soft.
Customization: Serve it over greens with feta and cucumber for a lighter end to the week.
Dessert: Chocolate Delight Dessert
Meal Prep Tip: Make this a day ahead so the layers have plenty of time to chill and set before serving.
Customization: Leave the pecans out of the crust for a nut-free version, or swap in your favorite pudding flavor.
Each meal plan includes five dinner recipes the whole family will love, with a nice variety to keep things interesting. Add a side dish or salad, and you have a complete meal!
If you are looking for extra sweets to curb that craving, head over to try some of our tasty desserts!
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