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Using a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, save money, and time! This week's menu includes our popular Manicotti, Mexican Pizza, Harvest Bowl, Chicken & Dumpling Soup, and Chicken Divan.
Monday: Manicotti $18
Tuesday: Mexican Pizza $18
Wednesday: Harvest $19
Thursday: Chicken and Dumpling Soup $15
Friday: Chicken Divan $11
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4 Kitchen Gadgets used in these recipes!
- This 9×13 baking dish is my go-to for making classics like manicotti and chicken divan.
- I love using this tortilla press to make homemade corn tortillas that take Mexican Pizza to the next level.
- I like using these grilling accessories to add great flavor to our Harvest Bowl.
- I love using my go-to Dutch oven when making our cozy chicken and dumpling soup.
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Lauren,
This has been so helpful to be able to benefit from the hardwork you have put into creating these meals and planning the shopping lists. I can’t thank you enough!
Thank you so much Brittany! I don’t know if you have seen my new feature but you can now create your own free shopping list using any recipes that you choose (just in case you don’t like one of the meals I have chosen on the shopping list)! Here is the link if you want to check it out: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/create-your-custom-meal-plan/
Wow! Thank you!!!!!!! You are so amazing for sharing this!! This is perfect for helping me with my new goal for this year! You are amazing!!
Thank you so much Bree! I hope it makes your life easier, and I hope you and your family really enjoy all of the meals! Thanks for your nice comment!