{"id":101157,"date":"2025-10-25T09:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/weekly-meal-plan-64-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T09:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:44:49","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-64-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/weekly-meal-plan-64-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #64 | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Take the guesswork out of dinner! Five easy, family-approved meals with a shopping list to make your week run smoother.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Take the guesswork out of dinner! Five easy, family-approved meals with a shopping list to make your week run smoother.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If dinner made itself, we\u2019d all be living the dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan has your back with <strong>quick, delicious recipes<\/strong> and the kind of leftovers that make you feel like you\u2019ve got life figured out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of the images from the dinners of this weekly meal plan menu.\" class=\"wp-image-314822\" title=\"If dinner made itself, we\u2019d all be living the dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan has your back with quick, delicious recipes and the kind of leftovers that make you feel like you\u2019ve got life figured out.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of the images from the dinners of this weekly meal plan menu.\" class=\"wp-image-314822\" title=\"If dinner made itself, we\u2019d all be living the dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan has your back with quick, delicious recipes and the kind of leftovers that make you feel like you\u2019ve got life figured out.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-week-s-dinners-are-delicious\">This Week\u2019s Dinners are DELICIOUS<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re over the daily \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d debate, I get it. This week\u2019s meal plan is full of simple, family favorites that take the stress out of dinnertime. And, they might even win you a quiet moment at the table.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-205836 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chickenpestopasta-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Chicken Pesto Pasta<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Chicken Pesto Pasta is made creamy with Parmesan, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Fresh basil pesto coats this pasta and chicken for the perfect pop of flavor in every bite. This is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-pesto-pasta\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Chicken Pesto Pasta\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-96888 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/shephards-pie-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy Shepherd&#8217;s Pie recipe is made with a saucy ground beef base, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. It&#8217;s a hearty make-ahead meal for busy weeknights or Sunday dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-shepherds-pie\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Shepherd's Pie\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-311918 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/teriyaki-salmon--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Air Fryer Teriyaki Glazed Salmon<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Juicy salmon fillets air-fried to perfection and coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze. A quick 30-minute dinner you can feel good about!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-teriyaki-salmon\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Air Fryer Teriyaki Glazed Salmon\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-256547 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slow-cooker-ranch-chicken-tacos-1-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Switch up taco night with these 4-ingredient slow cooker ranch tacos! The chicken shreds perfectly and is packed with flavor. Dinner has never been easier!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-ranch-tacos\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Tacos\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-313319 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Swamp Soup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Don\u2019t let the name fool you, this hearty soup with sausage, potatoes, and veggies is cozy, comforting, and way tastier than it sounds!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/swamp-soup\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Swamp Soup\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-how-many-does-it-feed\">How Many Does it Feed?<\/h2>\n<p>This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides five meals that <strong>will feed 4-6 <\/strong>(depending on whether you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-even-bother-with-meal-planning\">Why Even Bother With Meal Planning?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less Last-Minute Scrambling:<\/strong>\u00a0No more 5 p.m. panic, just a calm, confident \u201cI\u2019ve got this.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer Decisions:<\/strong>\u00a0Take the guesswork out of dinnertime and save your mental energy for everything else.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smarter Shopping:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll buy what you actually need and waste less food (and money).<\/li>\n<li><strong>More Enjoyable Meals:<\/strong>\u00a0With a plan in place, dinner feels less rushed and more like quality time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthier Choices:<\/strong>\u00a0Planning ahead makes it easier to work in balanced, nutritious meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-little-sweet-to-finish-the-week\">A Little Sweet to Finish the Week<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p>My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Image of the free shopping list for the weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-314820\" title=\"If dinner made itself, we\u2019d all be living the dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan has your back with quick, delicious recipes and the kind of leftovers that make you feel like you\u2019ve got life figured out.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free shopping list for the weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-314820\" title=\"If dinner made itself, we\u2019d all be living the dream. Until that miracle happens, this weekly meal plan has your back with quick, delicious recipes and the kind of leftovers that make you feel like you\u2019ve got life figured out.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-64\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #64\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Week-64-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-leftovers-for-meal-planning\">Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning<\/h3>\n<p>I stick to Monday\u2013Friday because, well, weekends are unpredictable. Sometimes we go out, sometimes we live on leftovers, and I\u2019m not mad about it. 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