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Home » Recipes » Family Friendly Meal Plan: 6/24-6/30

Family Friendly Meal Plan: 6/24-6/30

Filed Under: Meal Plans June 21, 2024

Welcome to this week’s fresh, flavorful, budget conscious, family friendly meal plan!

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What to Expect:

Welcome to our family friendly meal plan! As a household of two parents and three growing boys, meal planning isn’t just helpful; it’s essential! I’ve tailored this plan to accommodate the needs of a family of five, drawing from personal experience. Meal planning is a cornerstone of our routine for three key reasons.

  • #1: Firstly, it significantly reduces stress by eliminating the daily dinner dilemma—we always know what’s on the menu, and all the ingredients are ready and waiting.
  • #2: It’s a budget-friendly approach, cutting down on takeout expenses and impromptu grocery runs.
  • #3: It helps minimize food waste by ensuring we use what we have and plan meals around existing ingredients.

If you’re curious about how we execute our meal planning strategy, be sure to check out my family’s approach. I hope this plan not only simplifies your week but also brings joy to your table with delicious recipes!

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What’s Included in Each Family Friendly Meal Plan:

Each weekly meal plan includes dinners for 6 out of 7 days (one day is for leftovers) and 2 breakfast options and a sweet treat to try. I don’t include a lot of breakfast and lunch options because we rely heavily one “One Month in One Day Meal Prep For Busy Parents” method and I prep all of those once a month! (find out how we do it here)

This Weeks Meals:

Monday: Cajun Chicken Orzo

Tuesday: Black Bean and Chicken Enchiladas

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Sandwiches

Thursday: Chana Masala

Friday: Fish Stick Tacos

Saturday/Sunday (pick one day for leftovers): Marinated London Broil with Tomato Salad and Roasted Potatoes

Breakfast Options: Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins or Huevos Rancheros

Dessert: Oatmeal Cookie Squares

creamy cajun chicken with orzo on a plate with basil leaves

Monday: It’s been far too long since this Cajun Chicken Orzo has been on the menu. As the extreme heat dissipates, it will be worth it to cook this up on the stove!

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    black bean chicken enchiladas in a baking dish topped with scallions, cilantro, and avocado

    Tuesday: These Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas can be made with or without the chicken and they will be delicious either way!

    slow cooker chicken parm sandwich on a plate with salad

    Wednesday: It’s all chicken to start the week but all different flavors! These slow cooker chicken parm sandwiches are perfect for a busy day and take just minutes to assemble!

    chana masala recipe in bowl with rice and naan bread

    Thursday: This is my go-to recipe for the can of chickpeas you’ve been eyeing. It’s definitely time to put them to good use and this easy Chana Masala won’t disappoint!

    fish tacos best recipe

    Friday: Fish sticks are on sale in my area this week. That means fish Stick Tacos are on the menu! Don’t knock em till you try them! They are the perfect budget friendly treat!

    London broil on the grill

    Saturday or Sunday (one night is leftovers): In my emails this week, I’ve been talking all about childhood nostalgia and the steak my parents used to make. This is the recipe for juicy Marinated London Broil I was talking about! Pair it with my mom’s Famous Tomato Salad and Roasted Potatoes and you’ll be in heaven!

    For Breakfast:

    savory cottage cheese muffins cooling on a wire rack

    It’s been too long since I’ve made these Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins. It’s time to whip up another batch and enjoy all week long!

    huevos rancheros on a plate

    These Huevos Rancheros are the perfect use for leftover tortillas if you have some from the Enchiladas!

    Oatmeal Cookie bars on a plate

    For a Sweet Treat: Make up a double batch of these oatmeal cookie bars and freeze some so you’re ahead of the game next time you need to bring something to a potluck!

    I hope you have the most magnificent week and eat well for less!

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