Enjoy our 30 Minute Meal menu planning ideas for this week. Our kids are heading back to school and we are need to get back into routine from the holidays. These quick dinner recipes will help with that! We menu plan because it keeps us from worrying about what is “for dinner”. It also keeps our budget in line when it comes to dining out. When you menu plan it is important to include a family favorite weekly (and a leftovers or dining out night if desired).
We try to make frugal menu plans to keep within our monthly budgets. A helpful tip is to plan meals from your stockpile! Here is a how to get started Menu Planning Monthly.
30 Minute Meal Weekly Menu Plan:
Monday - Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie and for dessert Banana Cream Pudding
Tuesday - Easy 3-Ingredient Ritz Cracker Chicken served with Sweet Potato Fries
Wednesday -Broccoli Chicken Alfredo served with fresh bread slices
Thursday - Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe, Mac -n- Cheese and Pistachio Fluff
Friday - Favorite BLT served with chips and for dessert Paula Deen's Chocolate Chip Brownie Bars
Saturday -Salmon with Mango Salsa, Rice Pilaf and for dessert Weight Watchers Key Lime Pie
Sunday -Cheesy Rigatoni, Homemade Garlic Bread and for dessert Caramel Cheesecake
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How to Freezer Cook Series – Part 3 – Planning Your Meals
How to Freezer Cook Series – Part 4 – Tips and Tricks for Freezer Efficiency
How to Freezer Cook Series – Part 5 – What Can You Freeze?
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How to Freezer Cook Series – Part 7 – Tips for Thawing Your Meals
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Shelley is a boy mom, marine wife, and is blessed with an amazing family. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
Dianna
Hello, am wondering if you would share how many you feed each day? I can't imagine making a different dessert each day simply because around here I would have a ton of left overs by the end of the week.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
This is for a family of (5) - 4 boys and a Mom.