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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 5/20

Jenn K — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:30:10 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

Every week I will post 5 links to archived recipes, plus an additional 1 or 2 recipes for breakfast, snacks or batch cooking recipes. You can click through to see the original recipe and print that recipe if you like. (Or go green and just come back to this post to get to the recipe.)

If you want to try French Onion Soup in sandwich form, then you’ve got got got to make the Caramelized Onion Grilled cheese. Like, today. And the crunchy spaghetti is a fun way to mix things up on “pasta night” too! Enjoy…

The Recipes

Crunchy Parmesan Spaghetti

Breakfast: Scrambled Egg Pockets

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Scroll down and you’ll see a list of ingredients for each of the recipes included, in the order they are listed above. I’ll include ALL ingredients, including many that you already have in your pantry, refrigerator, or freezer. If you have those ingredients, just don’t click them!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Crunchy Parmesan Spaghetti

	1/2 to 3/4 lb spaghetti noodles

	2 Tbsp olive oil

	1/2 cup bread crumbs

	1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

	1 tsp Italian seasoning if using plain bread crumbs

	Serve with grilled chicken and veggies

Black Beans with Mango & Cilantro

	1 lb. dried black beans

	2 mangoes

	About 10 cilantro stems with leaves

	1 tsp ground cumin

	(Optional: 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth)

	Serve over brown rice

Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

	1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

	1 tsp balsamic vinegar

	1 Tbsp white sugar

	1 large white onion

	2 Tbsp butter

	about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

	4 slices Swiss cheese

	8 slices whole wheat bread

Cheeseburger ‘n Fries Kebabs

	2 lb. bag of frozen potato wedges

	1 lb. ground chuck

	1/2 cup bread crumbs

	1 tsp Italian seasoning

	3 dill pickle wedges

	1 onion

	3-4 slices of cheese

	Condiments – ketchup, mustard, spicy mustard, mayo, or other favorite

	Optional – small dinner rolls for serving

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Red Onions

	4 small pork chops

	Garlic powder

	Onion powder

	3 large peaches

	Side of homemade rolls or store bought rolls/bread loaf

Scrambled Egg Pockets

	8 pita pockets

	1 cup greek yogurt

	1.5 cloves garlic

	4 tsp lemon juice

	4 tbsp butter

	12 eggs

	2 tbsp parsley flakes

	1/2 cup shredded cheese, your favorite kind

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 5/13

Jenn K — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:30:51 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

I’m hungry just looking at this list. We had burrito cups this last week to celebrate my second’s 6th birthday…yum-in-a-cup! It’s a great frugal way to serve a crowd at a party…and everyone will think you’re so clever too! Plus, a huge Happy Mother’s Day blessing to all of my mom readers – be spoiled today!

The Recipes

Burrito Cups

Chicken and Bacon Ranch Wraps

Spinach and Chicken Layered Enchiladas

Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes

Brinner – Ham and Potatoes with Baked Eggs

Snack - Gluten Free, No Bake Energy Bites

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Burrito Cups

	2-3 cups cooked rice

	1 15 oz. can black beans (or 2 cups cooked black beans)

	about 1/2 cup shredded cheese (omit for dairy free!)

	2 avocados, diced

	about 1 cup chunky salsa

	Cilantro, optional garnish

	Other burrito cup mix-ins ideas – taco meat (homemade taco seasoning), taco meat with beans, shredded chicken taco meat, sour cream, other favorite burrito fillings

	Tortilla chips, optional

Chicken and Bacon Ranch Wraps

	1 package Kraft Fresh Take, Cheddar Jack and Bacon

	1 1/4 lb. chicken tenderloins

	10 soft taco size tortillas

	10 pinchfuls of lettuce

	1 tomato or 1/2 cup grape tomatoes

	1/4 cup homemade ranch dressing

	Fresh fruit, side serving

Spinach and Chicken Layered Enchiladas

	2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

	8 oz. container sour cream

	10 oz. boxes frozen spinach, cooked and well drained

	1 Tbsp minced onion

	1 tsp minced garlic

	1 tsp ground cumin

	10 soft taco size flour tortillas

	10 oz. cans green chile enchilada sauce

	2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes

	8-10 small Idaho potatoes

	4 slices cooked bacon

	2 Tbsp minced onion

	1 bunch green onions

	About 1 cup shredded cheese

	Couple dollops of sour cream

	Fresh fruit or veggie as side (or fruit smoothies!)

Ham and Potatoes with Baked Eggs

	1 Tbsp olive oil

	1/2 bag (28 oz.) frozen diced Potatoes O’Brien

	2 cups ham

	3-4 eggs

	Dash of Italian seasoning for serving

	Side of fresh fruit

Gluten Free, No Bake Energy Bites

	1 1/2 cups gluten free rice krispies (or you can use regular quick cooking or GF quick cooking oats too)

	2/3 cup peanut butter (any nut butter will do)

	1/3 cup honey

	1 cup shredded coconut flakes

	1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

	about 3/4-1 cup mini chocolate chips

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Operation Dinner: How to Plan, Shop & Prep for Easy Family Meals eBook Sale

Jenn K — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:15:48 +0000

A sweet friend that I’ve known for years, Lori from MomsByHeart, has released a brand new 193 page eBook to help you plan dinners called, “Operation Dinner: How to Plan, Shop & Prep for Easy Family Meals.” It’s on sale right now for 50% off! In it you’ll find:

How to choose a meal planning system that works for you
Strategies for monthly shopping
How to make a meal planning binder (including free printables)
How to organize your kitchen to maximize efficiency
How to prep your ingredients for a months worth of meals
How to interpret labels on meat products
How to choose the right cuts of meat for your recipe
Plus over 75 recipes with shopping lists included for each

Plus, if you purchase this eBook by May 12th (Mother’s Day), then you can also get a copy of her eBook, “Create Your Own Family Traditions: Over 70 Ideas for Making Lasting Memories” for free by filling out this form after purchasing Operation Dinner.

Buy Operation Dinner eBook for only $5.99 today!

Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – May 6

Jenn K — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:30:12 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

April showers bring May flowers? Or in this case…May snow??? Hope everyone survived last week’s crazy weather! While we didn’t have snow here in San Antonio, I had to dig out the jackets for school on Friday and we missed out on our swimming lessons. Brrr.

Hope you enjoy this week’s recipes…some serious tastiness happening here!

The Recipes

Thai Chicken Pizza

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Mango Black Bean Salsa

Spicy Mandarin Orange Chicken

Tricia’s Ultimate Loaded Quesadilla

Pasta Alfredo Casserole

Dessert – Orange, Mango, Banana Dessert Smoothies

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Thai Chicken Pizza

	1 homemade pizza crust recipe

	2 cups shredded chicken breast

	1 tsp olive oil

	1 tsp curry powder

	1/2 cup pizza sauce

	2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

	1/2 red pepper

	1 small red onion

	3 cilantro bunches

	Serve with baby carrots or other fresh fruit or veggies

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Mango Black Bean Salsa

	4-6 medium-large sweet potatoes

	2 medium mangoes

	1 can black beans

	1 small green pepper

	1/2 red onion

	1 Tbsp lime juice

	1 tsp ground cumin

	1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

	Butter, optional

Spicy Mandarin Orange Chicken

	1 1/2 cup white or brown rice

	2 chicken breasts

	1/2 cup flour (use brown rice flour for GF option)

	1 tsp garlic powder

	1 tsp onion powder

	2 tsp orange peel

	2 Tbsp olive oil

	1/2 cup Frank’s sweet chili sauce

	1/4 cup orange juice

	1 Tbsp minced onion

	1 tsp minced garlic

	1 tsp ground ginger

	1 can mandarin oranges

Tricia’s Ultimate Loaded Quesadilla

	8 large, flour tortillas

	approximately 1 1/2 – 2 cups pimento cheese or shredded cheese

	fresh spinach

	1 avocado

Pasta Alfredo Casserole

	12 oz. pasta

	2 cups carrots

	2 cups frozen or fresh peas

	1/4 cup butter

	2 tablespoons cornstarch (or 4 T. flour)

	1 cup milk

	1 cup vegetable broth

	2 cups mozzarella cheese (or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan)

	2 teaspoons garlic powder2 tablespoons fresh parsley ( or 1 tablespoon dried)

	1 cup Italian bread crumbs (easy homemade bread crumbs)

Orange, Mango, Banana Dessert Smoothies

	2 oranges

	1 mango

	1 banana

	1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream

	1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 4/29

Jenn K — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:30:58 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

This past weekend, our entire family went on a camping trip. Yes, the baby and I slept on the ground. We brought along his Moses basket to sleep safely in the tent…and he did really well! I was so nervous that he’d be a hot mess in the middle of the night and wake up the entire campground, but we managed to get through the night without much fuss. (If he weren’t such a great sleeper, I wouldn’t have taken him along.) It’s great to be back home and I’m looking forward to eating food that isn’t cooked over a fire!

The Recipes

Roasted Maple Mustard Chicken

Tiropita (Greek for Cheese Pie)

Kickin’ Sloppy Joes

Sausage Pizza Kebabs

Pizza Penne Bake

Breakfast Idea – Easy Cake Mix Muffins

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Roasted Maple Mustard Chicken

	3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs

	1-2 Tbsp minced onion

	About 2 lbs. red potatoes

	4 carrot sticks

	1/4 cup maple syrup

	1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Tiropita

	around 2/3 package of won ton wrappers

	6 oz crumbled Feta Cheese

	6 oz Ricotta Cheese

	2 Eggs

	1 tbsp Parsley

	1 tbsp Olive Oil

	1 1/2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying

Kickin’ Sloppy Joes

	1 lb Ground Beef

	1 14.5oz Can of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

	1-8 oz Can of Tomato Sauce

	1/2 Cup Ketchup

	1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

	Hamburger Buns

	Serve with fresh fruit and chips

Sausage Pizza Kebabs

	3 Sweet Italian sausage links

	1 red onion

	1 each – red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper

	Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

	1 cup pizza sauce

	Grilled garlic bread

Pizza Penne Bake

	1 lb. pasta noodles, such as penne, ziti, mostachioli or other “medium” shaped noodle

	3/4 cup pizza sauce

	1 red bell pepper

	1 green bell pepper

	About 30 pepperonis

	1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

	About 1 cup pizza blend shredded cheese

Easy Cake Mix Muffins

	1 box devil’s food cake OR spice cake mix

	1 29 (1 lb) oz can of pumpkin

	Note if using devil’s food cake mix: add 1 cup chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended)

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 4/22

Jenn K — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:30:16 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

We are in the heat of “Fiesta” here in San Antonio and our family is enjoying all the fun and festivities! While we are eating out a bit more than normal this week, when we are home we will mostly be eating from the freezer. A few of these recipes are super freezer friendly…the slow cooker mango chicken makes a great “slow cooker freezer pack”, and meatballs are super freezer friendly as well. Happy dinner-ing this week y’all!

The Recipes

Marvelous Meatballs

Cheddar Chicken BLT

Southern Beans, Potatoes, and Cornbread

Beef Fajita Skillet

Slow Cooker Mango Chicken

Breakfast Idea – Loaded Potato Frittata

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Marvelous Meatballs

	5 lbs ground beef

	1 lb bacon

	1 lb shredded cheddar cheese

	1 cup Italian bread crumbs

	6 eggs

Cheddar Chicken BLT

	2 chicken breasts, sliced bite size thick

	1 Cheddar Bacon Fresh Take bag

	4 bolillo rolls

	1 large tomato

	Lettuce

	Mayo

Southern Beans, Potatoes, and Cornbread

	2 cups plain yellow cornmeal

	1/4 t. baking powder

	1/4 cup vegetable oil

	1 egg

	1 1/2 c milk

	5 pounds potatoes

	2 cans black eyed peas

	2 cans pinto beans

Beef Fajita Skillet

	1 Tbsp olive oil

	3/4 lb. beef for stir-fry

	1 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning

	1 12 oz. frozen pepper and onion blend

	1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with garlic (or without will work too!)

	6 corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch strips

	Cantaloupe, watermelon or other refreshing fruit for side dish

Slow Cooker Mango Chicken

	6 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/3 lb.)

	Olive oil, drizzles

	Red wine vinegar, drizzles

	Garlic powder, sprinkles

	1 small red onion

	1 medium zucchini

	1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or 2 medium garden tomatoes)

	1 mango

Loaded Potato Frittata

	6 slices turkey bacon

	4 medium Russet potatoes

	8 eggs

	1/2 cup milk

	1/4 cup sour cream

	1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

	1 bunch green onions

	Serve with fresh fruit

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 4/15

Jenn K — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:30:22 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

Time to fire up the grill! We’ve got a great recipe for grilled pork chops this week, along with a freezer friendly marinade for chicken…that would also be perfect on the grill. The meatloaf and pumpkin pie French toast would also be great in the freezer once cooked. I love having sliced cooked meatloaf in the freezer…makes for a quick lunch on a busy day!

The Recipes

Bacon Topped Meatloaf

Citrus Teriyaki Chicken

Avocado Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Red Onions

Black Beans with Mango & Cilantro

Breakfast Idea – Pumpkin Pie French Toast

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Bacon Topped Meatloaf

	2 slices bread

	2 tablespoons milk

	1/2 onion, finely grated

	1/2 carrot, finely grated

	2 cloves garlic, or 1 tsp minced garlic

	1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped

	1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef

	1 tsp Italian seasoning

	2 eggs

	1 tablespoon mayonnaise

	1 teaspoon mustard

	1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce

Citrus Teriyaki Chicken

	4- 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts

	1/2 c low sodium soy sauce

	Zest of 1 orange

	1/2 c sugar or honey

	1/2 c wine vinegar

	1/2 tsp ginger powder

	1 tsp minced garlic

	dash red pepper flakes

	Serve with rice and stir fried veggies

Avocado Egg Breakfast Sandwich

	Cilantro

	6 eggs

	6 English Muffins

	6 slices cheese

	6 Spoonfuls of Salsa

	1 avocado, mashed

	Lemon or lime juice

	Cilantro, for garnish

	Serve with a side of fresh fruit

Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Red Onions

	4 small pork chops

	Garlic powder, sprinkles

	Onion powder, sprinkles

	3 large peaches, halved and seeded1 medium to large red onion

	Side of homemade rolls or store bought rolls/bread loaf

Black Beans with Mango & Cilantro

	1 lb. dried black beans

	2 mangoes, diced

	About 10 cilantro stems with leaves, chopped

	1 tsp ground cumin

	Optional: 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

	Serve with brown rice

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

	14 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

	3 eggs

	1/2 cup milk

	3/4 cup canned pumpkin

	1 tsp homemade pumpkin pie spice

	Butter and syrup for serving

	Serve with a side of fresh fruit or smoothie

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 4/8

Jenn K — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:30:08 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

I’m drooling over the recipes on this week’s plan. We’ve got a little of everything…new recipes to try, simple recipe for the slow cooker and a delicious twist on homemade mac n cheese. Bon appetit!

The Recipes

Orange Sesame Chicken with Butter Tossed Asparagus (Yummy recipe and great way to repurpose leftover asparagus!)

Southwest Macaroni & Cheese

Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Pork Roast

Spicy Quinoa with Kidney Beans, Corn and Lime

Mexican Carnitas

Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa with Raisins ~ Breakfast idea

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Orange Sesame Chicken with Butter Tossed Asparagus

	1 1/2 – 2 lbs. chicken thighs or breasts

	juice from one orange ~1/2 cup

	2 tablespoons honey

	2 teaspoons grated orange peel

	2 teaspoons grated ginger root

	1 teaspoon sesame oil

	2 teaspoons canola oil

	1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Southwest Macaroni & Cheese

	1 lb. elbow macaroni noodles

	8 oz. sour cream

	10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies

	2 cups cooked black beans, or 15 oz. can black beans

	15 oz. can corn

	2 cups Mexican blend cheese, or Pepper Jack cheese blend, divided

Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Pork Roast

	1.68 lb. pork shoulder roast

	About 1/2 tsp minced onion

	1/2 cup peach preserves

	1 tsp ground ginger

	Serve with 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked

	Serve with frozen green beans or other veggie

Spicy Quinoa with Kidney Beans, Corn and Lime

	2 cups vegetable broth, plus 2 cups water

	2 cups quinoa

	3 garlic cloves, crushed

	1 onion, finely chopped

	1 15 oz. can corn

	1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies

	1 15 oz. can red kidney beans

	1 tsp ground cumin

	Fresh cilantro, chopped

	Juice from 1 lime

Mexican Carnitas

	1.5 lb pork shoulder or loin, cubed

	2 Tbsp oil

	1 teaspoon ground cumin

	2 garlic cloves

	1/4 cup lime juice or juice from 1 lime

	8 corn tortillas

	Salsa, diced avocado, sour cream dollops to garnish

	Serve with fresh veggies like corn on the cob

Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa with Raisins

	2 cups white quinoa

	1/4 cup sweetener (I used brown sugar)

	1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

	Couple handfuls of chopped walnuts

	Couple handfuls of raisins, or dried cranberries

	Optional: Milk, cream or yogurt

	Fresh fruit to accompany

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 4/1

Jenn K — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:30:06 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

Happy Easter everyone! I hope and pray you’ve all had a wonderful day celebrating Christ’s resurrection. After an amazing service at church, we enjoyed a delicious feast at my mom’s house. We’re back home and I’m getting ready for the week. I’ve got my meal plan and grocery list printed out and I’m working on what we’ll have. Here are a few ideas for your meal plan this week!

The Recipes

Grilled Hawaiian Pizzas (use up that leftover ham!)

Twice Baked Potatoes (with some grilled chicken or pork chops!)

Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Brinner: Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Tacos – or use ham instead of chorizo

Breakfast: Quiche Biscuit Cups – Use ham in place of turkey bacon

Dessert: Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Grilled Hawaiian Pizzas

	Store bought or homemade pizza dough

	Olive oil for brushing

	1/2 fresh pineapple

	1 cup store bought or homemade pizza sauce

	2 cups cooked and diced ham

	2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Twice Baked Potatoes

	8 baking potatoes

	1/4 cup butter

	1/2 cup sour cream

	1 tsp garlic powder

	Shredded cheese, whatever variety you prefer

	Chives, for garnish

	Serve with grilled meats and veggies

Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

	1 lb. ground chuck

	1 green pepper

	1 15 oz. can tomato sauce

	2 tsp minced onion

	1 tsp minced garlic

	1 tsp vinegar

	1 Tbsp prepared mustard

	1 Tbsp brown sugar

	4 whole wheat buns

	4 slices provolone cheese

	Serve with fresh fruit and chips

Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Tacos – batch cooking recipe

	1 lb. chorizo mexican sausage (mild Italian sausage will do too)

	10 eggs

	1/2 cup milk

	1/2 cup salsa

	Tabasco sauce, optional

	1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

	24 soft taco or fajita size tortillas

Quiche Biscuit Cups

Biscuit Dough:

	2 cups flour

	2 tsp baking powder

	1/2 tsp baking soda

	1/2 cup butter or margarine

	3/4 cup milk

Filling:

	1 bunch green onions, sliced

	6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

	8 eggs

	2 Tbsp milk

	Handful shredded cheese

Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

	1 store-bought brownie mix (or your favorite homemade batter, like this one without the cashews or caramels)

	16 dollops of chocolate-hazelnut spread

	1 cup of chocolate chips

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Free Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List – 3/24

Jenn K — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:30:35 +0000

The $5 Dinners Weekly Meal Plan with Printable Grocery List

So it’s officially spring. Is the weather acting like it where you are? I’m still trying to figure out what happened to winter…but I guess I shouldn’t expect much, living in south Texas. We’ve been enjoying some beautiful weather lately, and I’m hoping to get some yummy recipes going out on the grill soon! (Check out these grilling recipes on my Pinterest board.)

The Recipes

Dutch Oven Pulled Beef with Onions

Ginger Peach Glazed Tilapia

BLT Sliders with Parmesan Mayo

Southwest Wild Rice Pilaf

Ham and Hashbrowns with Baked Eggs

Breakfast: Southwestern Eggs in a Basket

Dessert Idea: Waffle Iron Cookies

Also, don’t forget to check out the amazing resources at Food on the Table!

And feel free to check out all the previous weekly meal plans with printable grocery list for other options!

Put a check mark by each of the ingredients, and then print your grocery list and be on your way to the grocery store!

Dutch Oven Pulled Beef with Onions

	1 Tbsp olive oil

	1 ~1.25 lb. beef chuck roast

	4 small white onions

	2 Tbsp brown sugar

	1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

	1 tsp basil leaves

	Serve with veggies and rolls

Ginger Peach Glazed Tilapia

	6 tilapia fillets, about 1.5 lbs.

	1/4 cup peach preserves

	2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

	1 tsp ground ginger

	Serve with veggies like frozen broccoli and brown rice

BLT Sliders with Parmesan Mayo

	1 package turkey bacon

	1 package Sister Schubert’s dinner rolls

	2 small tomatoes

	4 lettuce leaves

	1/2 cup mayo

	1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

	1/2 tsp garlic powder

	1/2 tsp onion powder

	Serve with chips and fresh fruit

Southwest Wild Rice Pilaf

	1/4 cup lime juice

	2/3 cup brown rice

	2/3 cup wild rice

	1/2 red onion

	1 green pepper

	1 jalapeno pepper

	1 15 oz. can corn

	1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes

	1 15 oz. can black beans

	1 tsp ground cumin

	1 tsp chili powder

	Serve with fresh vegetables like steamed broccoli

Ham and Hashbrowns with Baked Eggs

	1 Tbsp olive oil

	1/2 bag (28 oz.) frozen diced Potatoes O’Brien

	2 cups ham

	3-4 eggs

	Dash of Italian seasoning for serving

	Side of fresh fruit

Southwestern Eggs in a Basket

	1 egg

	1 small flour or corn tortilla

	1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Waffle Iron Cookies

	Your favorite cookie recipe

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