Here's your FREE Weekly Meal Plan 35, August 24 - 30. Can you believe that? Summer is over (well not officially, but it's close!) and fall is right around the corner.
What do you say we keep focusing on making meal time a breeze and not fussing over "What's for dinner?" at the last minute!
I hope these menus are helping you to stay on budget and save time in the kitchen!
If you have any suggestions or needs, please let me know. I'd love your input. Together we can enjoy delicious affordable meals!
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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.
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 35 - shortcuts, tips and alternatives
- Leftovers of Pizza Casserole freeze great.
- Double the rice when you make the BBQ Beef Bowl. Leftover rice is perfect for fried rice the next day (in fact you want the rice to be day old!).
- Sub out the Korean BBQ beef for chicken in the fried rice recipe. That will be SO GOOD! Top the rice with a fried egg and you have a complete meal!
- Looking for something lighter? Substitute Roasted Tomato Soup (great if you have a bounty of tomatoes) or 15 Bean Soup with Ham - both affordable and both freeze great for lunches during the week.
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 - freeze them as soon as possible. Don't forget to mark your storage containers well! If they sit in the refrigerator and you don't use them, it's like money down the drain.
- Make a leftover night! - use your leftovers! That might be a no-brainer, but don't just tuck a meal in the freezer.... eat it! These type of meals are perfect for busy nights when you're short of time.
- Purchase staples when they are on sale. That way you have go-to in gradients in your freezer and pantry.
- Properly package and store food - if you buy in bulk, repackage it when you get home from the grocery store. Using heavy duty foil will lengthen freezer life and prevent spoilage.
Got a tip for me? Please comment below, I'd love to hear it!
August 24
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Easy to make, the whole family will love this simple recipe. Pepperoni Pizza Casserole. Saucy, cheesy and delicious! Serve with Cheesy Pizza Hut Breadsticks, that's all you need!
August 25
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
This is one of our favorite easy to make recipes. Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is simple and flavorful. Make Steamed Green Beans and any leftover breadsticks.
August 26
Korean BBQ Beef Recipe
Super simple and quickly seared on a hot grill, Korean BBQ Beef is a quick and easy meal! Serve with rice and diced pears or mandarins and top it all off with a little sriracha.
August 27
Fried Rice Recipe
Fried Rice is really a simple dish to make. Use leftover BBQ Beef from yesterday instead of chicken. Pot stickers are delicious with this meal as well. Or top it with a fried egg for an easy dinner.
August 28
Grilled Chicken Legs
Grilled chicken legs are made for warm weather meals. Smoky, flavorful, and straight from the grill. Keep things light and fresh by serving them with a Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for a refreshing crunch and a side of fresh fruit to round it out. It's an easy combo that feels laid-back yet totally satisfying, perfect for those summer evenings when you want dinner to taste like sunshine!
August 29
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Dinner in 15 minutes? Yes please! Grilled Shrimp Skewers are simple and quick! Serve with Mexican Corn Casserole and chips. Easy/peasy, what a great dinner!
August 30
Texas Roadhouse Pork Chops
These Texas Roadhouse Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and full of bold flavor that tastes just like your favorite steakhouse meal. To complete the plate, serve them with Creamy Mashed Potatoes for that classic comfort food pairing and a side of Steamed Green Beans for a simple, fresh touch. It's an easy dinner that feels special without any extra fuss.
Grilling recipes for Labor Day
If you're planning ahead for Labor Day, you'll find a whole category of grilling recipes here! Ribs on the Grill, How to Grill Frozen Hamburgers and Grilled Chicken Legs are so popular!
Family favorite salads are: Mom's Potato Salad Recipe, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad and the classic Deviled Egg Pasta Salad. Which would you choose?
Dessert
Heath Bar Cake
Heath Bar Cake (AKA Better Than Sex Cake) is over the top chocolatey deliciousness. What's not to love? Enjoy this sweet treat!
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, Weekly Meal Plan 35!
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