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Weekly Meal Plan 21

Published: May 20, 2022 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · Leave a Comment

Here's your FREE Weekly Meal Plan 21, May 22 - May 28. Don't let dinner time be a daily crazy event! It's hard, right? I hope these menus are helping you to stay on budget and save time in the kitchen!

If you have any suggestions or needs, let me know. I'd love your input. Together we can enjoy delicious affordable meals!

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Meal planning and prepping tips

If you're new here...

Every week, I share a free meal plan for you to use the following week. You'll have seven main dish recipes, along with  a few extras and of course dessert.

Typically the weekly meal plans are named by number of the week and date. For example, if the plan is for the first week of January, I'll name it Weekly Meal Plan 1 - Jan 3-9. Next year the plans will be updated for the corresponding dates and tasty new recipes!

Don't forget - if you have a busy day and plan on eating out, just drop a day off the menu and adjust the meal plan to fit YOUR busy life!

Weekly Meal Plan 21 - shortcuts and tips

  • The tri tip can be seasoned up to two days ahead and will actually taste even better! Use your favorite grill seasoning or this recipe, it's delicious!
  • The Nicoise Salad ingredients are best enjoyed cold. This means the day before (up to three days before, boil the potatoes, green beans and eggs, that way when you're ready to toss the salad together, that part of the meal is done!
  • You could easily make a double the batch of Chili Mac and Cheese and Bell Pepper Soup. Both freeze great and are perfect for those days you don't want to cook!

Stretch your budget - tips for meal planning

I have some quick tips for meal planning today for you to quickly review and apply what works best for you!

  • Leftovers - don't discard your leftovers, they are terrific for lunch the next day, or even breakfast! If you're not going to eat them right away, then be sure to pop them in the freezer.
  • Label your leftovers so you don't forget what's in the container.
  • Focus on your core recipes - if there is a recipe your family really enjoys (chili, hot dogs, potato soup, tacos etc. keep it in the rotation! Making that meal once a month or every couple of weeks reduces the stress of planning something new.
  • Mix it up! Maybe once a month or once weekly travel the world with a new culinary experience! Italian, China, Japan - you name it! Turn spaghetti night into Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti. Themed meals are super fun, especially for the kids. Trying something new expands our taste buds and experiences!
  • I think my best tip is to not be a short order cook. Nothing removes the joy of cooking more than making a different meal for each family member.

Got a tip for me? Please comment below, I'd love to hear it!

Weekly Meal Plan 21

May 22

Sliced Grilled Tri Tip on cutting board.

Grilled Tri Tip

BBQ Tri Tip is super tender and flavorful. It doesn't take that long to grill either. What a delicious cut of meat!

Serve with grilled vegetable foil packets or BBQ Pasta Salad.

May 23

Soup in serving bowl with spoon.

Easy Bell Pepper Soup

All the flavor of stuffed peppers but in an easy to make Bell Pepper Soup. Everyone likes this meal, leftovers freeze great!

May 24

Large Shrimp Nicoise Salad filled with shrimp, eggs, green beans, potatoes and tomatoes.

Nicoise Shrimp Salad

This is a great recipe for meal-planning because you'll prep the ingredients day before. Assemble the Shrimp Nicoise Salad! Dinner is done, what a great meal! Serve with Texas toast if desired

May 25

Velveeta Chili Mac and Cheese on white plate.
Velveeta Chili Mac

Chili Mac and Cheese

The Velveeta Chili Mac and Cheese is also a quick and easy 30 minute dinner. It's got big flavor and a hearty meal Serve with a garden salad.

May 26

Spoon filled with Vegetarian Corn Chowder over two bowls filled with the soup.
This easy chowder is on the table for a quick weeknight meal and is so delicious!

Corn Chowder Recipe

Vegetarian Corn Chowder - This meal is easy and affordable. Pair with these yummy easy to make yeast rolls, what a great meal!

May 27

A stack of grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs on platter.

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Everyone loves these Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs, they are amazing! Serve with chipotle lime rice and Mexican Coleslaw - yummy!

May 28

Ritzy chicken casserole in dish with serving spoon.
Easy to make Ritzy Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

Ritz Cracker Casserole, with tender chicken in a creamy sauce with a crunchy topping. Serve with roasted broccoli, Caesar salad or pan fried vegetables - YUM!!!

Dessert

Scoops of vanilla ice cream in blue bowl.
This is always such a treat!

Vanilla Ice Cream

Churned, creamy and rich is the best way to describe this Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe! This is ridiculously good and easy to make!

Meal Planning Worksheet

Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet so you can easily make notes and your grocery list for this week's recipes!

Bowl Me Over Grocery List WorksheetDownload
Grocery list work sheet to make shopping easier.
Print this off to help you make your weekly grocery list!

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