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    Home » Recipes » Weekly Meal Plans

    Weekly Meal Plan 21

    Published: May 20, 2021 · Modified: Dec 19, 2021 by Bowl Me Over · Leave a Comment

    Here's your FREE Weekly Meal Plan for Week 21, May 23 - May 29. 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!

    Collage of photos for Weekly Meal Plan 21 May 23-29 with print overlay.

    Table of contents

    1. Meal planning and prepping tips
      1. Weekly Meal Plan 21 - shortcuts and tips
        1. Stretch your budget - tips for meal planning
        2. May 16
          1. Grilled Tri Tip
          2. May 17
            1. Sausage and Okra Soup
            2. May 18
              1. Nicoise Shrimp Salad
              2. May 19
                1. Velveeta Chili Mac and Cheese
                2. May 20
                  1. Vegetarian Corn Chowder
                  2. May 21
                    1. Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
                    2. May 22
                      1. Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
                      2. Dessert
                        1. Vanilla Ice Cream
                        2. Meal Planning Worksheet
                          1. Related Recipes

                            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 double the batch of Chili Mac and Cheese and freeze a whole meal 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.
                            • 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! I belong to a Mom food group and some do Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti night and other fun themed meals. 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!

                            May 16

                            Sliced Grilled Tri Tip on cutting board.

                            Grilled Tri Tip

                            Sunday is a perfect day for a simple meal on the grill. Tri Tip is a relatively new cut in many areas of the country, but here in Cali, it's been around for a long time.

                            Cooked correctly, grilled tri tip is super tender and flavorful. It doesn't take that long to grill either. What a delicious cut of meat!

                            Yummy side dishes are grilled vegetable foil packets, BBQ Pasta Salad (love this recipe!), grilled asparagus, there's such a variety for grilled steak! I'd also make a pan of sautéed mushrooms - so easy and so good!.

                            May 17

                            A hearty bowl of Sausage and Okra Stew

                            Sausage and Okra Soup

                            If you've never had Okra, THIS is the recipe to try! This soup is hearty and meaty. The okra gives a burst of flavor with every bite. You can use fresh or frozen okra - enjoy!

                            Okra Soup is delicious! This recipe is super popular and I'm excited for you to give this a try!

                            May 18

                            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. Then dice a few veggies. Grill or roast the shrimp and assemble the Shrimp Nicoise Salad! Dinner is done, what a great meal!

                            Serve with Texas toast if desired.

                            May 19

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

                            Velveeta Chili Mac and Cheese

                            If you love Mac and Cheese and chili - then this is the best combination ever!

                            The Velveeta Chili Mac and Cheese is also a quick and easy 30 minute dinner. It's big and hearty and so good!

                            Serve with a garden salad to lighten up the meal.

                            May 20

                            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!

                            Vegetarian Corn Chowder

                            Vegetarian Corn Chowder - it's a little early to use fresh corn on the cob, so grab a bag of frozen corn - that works too!

                            This meal is easy and affordable. Pair with these yummy Dinner Rolls with Cracked Black Pepper - YUM!

                            May 21

                            A stack of grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs on platter.

                            Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

                            Everyone loves these Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs, they are amazing!

                            If you've never tried making homemade teriyaki sauce, then start with this recipe. It's simple & delicious and you'll never buy store-bought again!

                            Serve something simple with it like steamed rice or a baked potato - super yummy meal!

                            May 22

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

                            Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

                            If you've never had Ritz Cracker Casserole, think tender chicken in a creamy sauce with a crunchy topping. Easy to make and fabulous, the whole family will gather round the table for this meal!

                            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 my recipe for Vanilla Ice Cream! This is ridiculously good.

                            Make a batch (or two!) so you'll have some in the freezer. This makes the BEST coke and root beer floats too!

                            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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