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Save Time on “What’s for Dinner?”

Finding time to do ALL THE THINGS can be overwhelming when you are a busy mom. At the end of a long day, having a plan for dinner can keep you out of the drive-thru, can save you money on expensive take-out and alleviate a lot of stress. Creating a meal plan for the week saves time, money, and potential headaches. Follow this easy meal plan for quick, yummy dinners that won’t break the bank.
Save Time on “What’s for Dinner?”
Save Time on “What’s for Dinner?”
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About This Meal Plan

This meal plan is for you if you need dinnertime to be quick, easy, and delicious. Weeknight dinner doesn't have to be an ordeal with these easy dishes that come together quickly and keep things interesting--from easy pasta dishes to grilled flank steak with a flavorful chimichurri sauce, there's something for all tastes in this meal plan.

Monday - Weeknight Zucchini Lemon Alfredo
Tuesday - Marinated Flank Steak Asado + Chimichurri
Wednesday - Fried Marinated Pork with Herb Butter served and Roasted Carrots with Honey Butter Glaze
Thursday - Baked Tomato Pasta
Friday - Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches + Dipped S'mores Marshmallows Dessert

Monday - Weeknight Zucchini Lemon Alfredo

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Weeknight Zucchini Lemon Alfredo

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Meatless Monday just got exciting! With bright flavors of lemon and parsley to highlight a simple garlic cream sauce, this might just be the perfect summer pasta.

Tuesday - Marinated Flank Steak Asado + Chimichurri

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Marinated Flank Steak Asado + Chimichurri

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Fire up the grill! An easy recipe for marinated flank steak cooked on the grill and served with a homemade + herby chimichurri sauce that is out of this world good. Enjoy this steak with a big salad for a perfect weeknight dinner!

Wednesday - Fried Marinated Pork with Herb Butter and Roasted Carrots with Honey Butter Glaze

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Roasted Carrots with Honey Butter Glaze

A Hint of Rosemary

Simple, quick, and delicious. Serve these tasty pork chops with rice or mashed potatoes and roasted carrots with honey butter glaze for a perfect weeknight dinner. This classic meal will become a family favorite!

Thursday - Baked Tomato Pasta

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Baked Tomato Pasta

30 Pounds of Apples

Make Thursday’s dinner a classic Italian pasta night! This recipe features the tomatoes about as close to their natural form as is possible to get in a pasta “sauce”. To start, the tomatoes are simply sliced, squashed into a baking dish, and sprinkled with bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, and olive oil.

Friday - Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Dipped S’mores Marshmallows Dessert

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Skillet Pulled BBQ Chicken

The Devilish Kitchen

On Friday, let the slow cooker do all the hard work for you! This shredded BBQ chicken recipe requires next to no effort, very little ‘hands-on’ time & minimal pot washing. Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on hamburger buns and with a big spoonful of deli coleslaw. Then, celebrate the start of the weekend with a simple Dipped S'mores Marshmallows dessert!

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