Save time, money, and stress with this FREE Meal Plan packed with delicious recipes. Each plan features five dinner ideas, two side dishes, one dessert, and a printable grocery list to make meal planning simple and efficient.
WEEKLY MEAL PLAN #67
Each week we share a FREE meal plan that includes five dinner ideas (Monday–Thursday plus one weekend meal), two side dishes, and one dessert. A complete grocery list with every ingredient needed for the week is included to streamline your shopping and cooking.
This plan is designed to simplify menu planning so you can spend less time deciding what to cook and more time enjoying meals with your family.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Let’s talk kale. When using kale in the Zuppa Toscana soup, remove the tough stems and central ribs before chopping—the leaves are what you want. Washing the leaves after cutting can reduce some of the natural bitterness. If kale isn’t for you, substitute fresh spinach for a milder flavor and similar nutrition.
If you enjoy kale, try it in a Kale Salad, Baked Kale Chips, or a Kale Smoothie for more tasty, healthy options.
BENEFITS OF MEAL PLANNING
Meal planning removes the nightly question of “What’s for dinner?” and provides a number of additional advantages:
- Cost savings: A planned grocery list reduces impulse purchases and wasted food.
- Less waste: Buying only what you need helps prevent unused produce and leftovers that go bad.
- Variety: Meal plans can include diverse cuisines—Mexican, Italian, breakfast-for-dinner, and more—so your family tries new flavors.
- Reduced decision fatigue: Pre-planning dinners avoids daily indecision and the stress that comes with it.
- Healthier choices: Planning encourages well-balanced meals instead of resorting to processed convenience foods or takeout.
To build your own menu from scratch, explore our recipe categories for Main Dishes, Sides, Desserts, Appetizers, and Breakfast.
Monday
Loaded Nachos
Piled-high loaded nachos are perfect for game day or as a shareable weeknight dinner. They’re quick to assemble and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
For extra flavor, top with homemade salsa, sweet salsa verde, or queso blanco to turn these into a true crowd-pleaser.
Tuesday
Zuppa Toscana
This creamy, comforting copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana brings classic Italian flavors home. It’s a family favorite and simple to prepare.
Serve with mozzarella bites as an appetizer for a satisfying combination—crispy, cheesy bites that pair well with the soup.
wednesday
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
This easy blueberry French toast casserole is decadently sweet and ideal for brunch, holiday mornings, or a special family breakfast.
Balance the sweetness with savory sides like baked eggs, eggs and potatoes, or breakfast sausage for a complete and satisfying meal.
Thursday
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Tender chicken breasts or thighs glazed with a sweet-and-tangy homemade teriyaki sauce and baked until juicy. Serve over rice for a satisfying dinner.
Try cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative that pairs well with the teriyaki flavor for a lighter option.
Weekend
Steak Kabobs
Easy steak kabobs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for grilling. Load them with your favorite vegetables for a colorful, satisfying meal.
If you prefer poultry, chicken kabobs are an excellent alternative. Serve dinner kabobs alongside fruit kabobs or dessert kabobs for a fun, themed meal.
Sides of the week
Our Top Two Choices
Fried mozzarella bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer—crispy, cheesy, and ideal with marinara. They’re easy to prepare and always a hit.
Try them with homemade marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping to enhance the flavor and please the whole family.
Cauliflower rice is a flavorful, low-carb side that makes a great substitute for traditional rice. It’s versatile, healthy, and simple to prepare.
Other cauliflower sides to try include roasted cauliflower, mashed cauliflower, buffalo cauliflower bites, and cauliflower fried rice—options that let you enjoy texture and flavor without added carbs.
Dessert of the Week
Graveyard Dirt Cake
This white chocolate pudding and Oreo graveyard dirt cake is easy, festive, and perfect for Halloween or any fun-themed gathering. It can come together quickly and is a crowd favorite.
For more Halloween-themed cakes, try:
- Halloween Sugar Cookie Cake
- Chocolate Oreo Spider Cake
- Halloween Cookie Cake
- Treasure Pudding Cake
- Magic Pumpkin Cake
Download the Meal Plan!
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To build your own menu, browse our recipe categories for Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts, Appetizers, and Breakfast.
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