This week’s meal plan is all about cozy comfort. You’ll get warm, filling dishes that will make the whole house feel calmer at dinner time. If you want to check out the rest of my weekly meal plans, you’ll find them here.
What’s for dinner?
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump on the meal plan bandwagon, this is it! These meals are hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor that your whole family will love! Find out what’s on the menu:
- Monday: Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup
- Tuesday: Creamy chicken with lemon and parmesan
- Wednesday: 20 minute vegetable lo mein
- Thursday: Grandma’s porcupine meatballs
- Friday: Instant Pot Carnitas
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup
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This crock pot potato soup is the best, easiest soup you will ever make! His loaded with cream cheese, potatoes and flavorful bacon, all seasoned to perfection! Your family will love the taste!
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Creamy chicken with lemon and parmesan
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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken is an incredible restaurant-quality meal that you can prepare in under 30 minutes.
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Easy 20 minute vegetable lo mein
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20 Minute Vegetable Lo Mein is a super easy weeknight dish packed with fresh stir-fried veggies! With crunchy veggies and tender egg noodles, all combined in a flavorful sauce, this is an amazing recipe that the whole family will love!
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Porcupine Meatballs
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Very tender rice balls cooked in a rich tomato sauce, just like your grandmother made them. Classic comfort food that the whole family will love.
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Instant Pot Carnitas
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Making carnitas in an Instant Pot is foolproof. With a few simple ingredients and the magic of pressure cooking, you can prepare a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. Whip up a batch of this juicy shredded pork for your next taco night, you won’t regret it!
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How many does it feed?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to start your week. Provides 5 meals for about 6 people AND includes a free shopping list.
Why should I plan meals?
If you haven’t tried meal planning yet, this is your sign. Trust me, it’s about to change your life. Here’s why I swear:
- Time saving: No more “what’s for dinner” at 4pm? panic. You already know the plan, the groceries are waiting, and dinner actually arrives on the table.
- Saving money: Planning keeps your cart (and your budget) in check. You can shop smarter, buy in bulk when it makes sense, and turn leftovers into something new.
- Bye bye takeaway: When you have meals ready, you’re much less tempted to hit the drive-thru. The more you save, the more home-cooked meals, and you just feel good.
Delicious side dishes
Recipe skill levels
Scrolls of the House of Lions
2 hours and 35 minutes
Side dishes
Super Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
5 hours and 15 minutes
Side dishes
Green beans with almonds
30 minutes
Side dishes
Coriander and lime rice
25 minutes
My weekly meal plans always include a printable, measured, ready-to-use grocery list. It makes things so easy!
Save leftovers for meal planning
I only plan meals Monday through Friday because sometimes we have weekend plans or I have leftovers we can use to finish the week. If you have leftovers, be sure to store them properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
