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Weekly Meal Plan (53)

Using a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, save money, and time! Browse all of my free meal plans which include a grocery shopping list and tons of meal planning ideas including healthy and kid-friendly meals.

A collage image of a weekly meal plan with 5 dinner recipes; week 53

 

The hardest part meal planning is finding the ideas, and creating a shopping list, so I’ve done that for you! Click the link below to print out your shopping list, and you’re ready to go!

**NOTE: You’ll notice the shopping list includes categories like “pantry staples”, and “spices”. Hopefully those are items you already have on hand, and you can cross them off of the list.

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Most Recent Recipes

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Nothing screams fall like a batch of warm Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese frosting! This easy recipe is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for fall breakfast or dessert.  I like to overdose on all things pumpkin throughout fall and winter.  My family's favorites include my mom's View the Recipe

Corn Chowder

You'll be hard pressed to find a more flavorful, delicious Corn Chowder recipe! I make my corn chowder with bacon, potatoes, mild green chilies, and chipotle peppers in a creamy sauce to give it a subtle spice and so much flavor! This corn chowder recipe is in my top 5 favorite soup recipes View the Recipe

Cottage Pie

This DELICIOUS Cottage Pie is made with a mixture of ground beef, ground sausage, and mixed vegetables in a delicious gravy and baked under a layer of fluffy mashed potatoes. This traditional English dish is a close relative to Shepherd's Pie only it's made with beef instead of lamb. After View the Recipe

Weekly Meal Plan (52)

Using a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, save money, and time! Browse all of my free meal plans which include a grocery shopping list and tons of meal planning ideas including healthy and kid-friendly meals. The hardest part meal planning is finding View the Recipe

Baked Salmon

The do's and don'ts for making perfectly cooked Baked Salmon on a sheet pan or in tinfoil! This method couldn't be easier, and I've included recipes for my three favorite ways to season salmon, including garlic butter, lemon-dill or cajun seasoning.Salmon was a Sunday dinner staple at my house View the Recipe

Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle

This easy homemade Peanut Brittle is an old-fashioned sweet, hard candy made on the stovetop with six simple ingredients and roasted peanuts.  It's a family favorite during the holidays but can be enjoyed any time of year! There's just something special about old-fashioned recipes like peanut View the Recipe

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Instant Pot

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This delicious and healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is made with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. It’s easy to throw together and uses basic pantry ingredients. This is one of my go-to recipes when I want something easy to make that’s healthy but also comfort food. Other favorite healthy comfort foods of […]

Instant Pot Apple Crisp

 Instant Pot Apple Crisp is a very easy Instant Pot dessert recipe made with Granny Smith apples and simple pantry ingredients.  This is the first IP dessert recipe on my site!  But I have tons of easy Instant Pot recipes including Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff, Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, and Instant Pot Ranch Chicken […]

Instant Pot Cajun Pasta

Instant Pot Cajun Pasta is made with andouille or kielbasa sausage, vegetables, and pasta.  It’s another all-in-one instant pot pasta recipe that my family loves!   Interested in more all-in-one Instant Pot Recipes? Some of my family’s favorites include Instant Pot Chicken and Rice, Instant Pot Pasta with Meatballs, and Instant Pot Stroganoff. Instant Pot Cajun Pasta […]

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Desserts

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Sides

Garlic Knots

Homemade Garlic Knots made with a butter garlic topping are a fun bite-size appetizer or side to with pizza, pasta or salad. My family begs me to make these! This garlic knots recipe is made using my fluffy and soft homemade rolls recipe, and is right up there in terms of my favorite breads to […]

Homemade Applesauce (and how to can it)

 A simple tutorial on How to Make Applesauce including step-by-step photos and tips for canning applesauce and how to making applesauce for baby! Before you mash all your fresh apples, make sure you save a few to make Fresh Apple Cake and Apple Crisp! Oh, and if you have an Instant pot, don’t miss my […]

Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded Potato Skins are an easy appetizer made with the crispy skins of a baked potato and filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives!   This recipe is often an appetizer but it can be adapted to serve as a main dish.  If you love fun appetizers, check out my Easy 7-Layer Bean Dip or […]

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