{"id":106548,"date":"2026-02-28T12:13:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/easy-weekly-meal-plan-for-busy-nights\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T12:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:13:39","slug":"easy-weekly-meal-plan-for-busy-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/28\/easy-weekly-meal-plan-for-busy-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Weekly Meal Plan for Busy Nights"},"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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"I planned dinner so you don\u2019t have to. This weekly meal plan includes easy, family-friendly dinners plus a free, printable shopping list!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I planned dinner, so you don\u2019t have to! This weekly meal plan includes <strong>easy dinners <\/strong>plus a <strong>free shopping list<\/strong>! If you want to check out the rest of my weekly meal plans, click <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of all of the hero images from each recipe in the weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-331744\" title=\"I planned dinner, so you don\u2019t have to! This weekly meal plan includes easy dinners plus a free shopping list! If you want to check out the rest of my weekly meal plans, click here.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-for-dinner\">What\u2019s for Dinner? <\/h2>\n<p>This is what we\u2019re eating this week. Nothing complicated, nothing that takes forever, just dinners that sound good and don\u2019t make the evening harder than it needs to be. There\u2019s a good mix in here too, so it doesn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re eating the same kind of meal every night.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-329552 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bourbon-meatballs--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sweet and saucy slow cooker bourbon meatballs made with frozen meatballs for an easy, hands-off recipe. Perfect for game day, holidays, or weeknights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-bourbon-meatballs\/\" 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 Bourbon Meatballs\" 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-265949 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/jalapeno-chicken-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Jalape\u00f1o Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Delicious Jalape\u00f1o Chicken will become an instant favorite with the very first bite.\u00a0Tender chicken pieces are cooked with jalape\u00f1os and then coated in a boldly-flavored sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. Serve over rice for an easy meal you&#8217;ll be craving on repeat!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/jalapeno-chicken\/\" 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=\"Jalape\u00f1o Chicken\" 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-74922 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"10\">\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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">My homemade Panera broccoli cheddar soup is ultra-creamy, cheesy, and cozy. It&#8217;s just like the restaurant favorite, but even better! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/copycat-panera-broccoli-cheese-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=\"Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup\" 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-237763 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Cajun Rice and Sausage Skillet<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This delicious Cajun Rice and Sausage Skillet has become an instant favorite in our house! It&#8217;s easy to make in one pan with flavorful andouille sausage, veggies and rice with an incredible cajun seasoning blend. A complete meal on the table in just 30 minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cajun-rice-and-sausage-skillet\/\" 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=\"Cajun Rice and Sausage Skillet\" 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-312420 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\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parmesan-meatloaf--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parmesan-meatloaf--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parmesan-meatloaf--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parmesan-meatloaf--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parmesan-meatloaf--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/parmesan-meatloaf--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Juicy ground chicken mixed with garlic, herbs, and parmesan, then baked with a crispy parmesan crust for a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/garlic-parmesan-chicken-meatloaf\/\" 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=\"Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf\" 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 <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">5 meals\u00a0<strong>for about 4-6 people<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>includes a free 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-should-i-meal-plan-nbsp\">Why Should I Meal Plan?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t tried meal planning yet, this is your sign. Trust me, it\u2019s about to change your life. Here\u2019s why I swear by it:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time saver:<\/strong> No more 4 PM \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d panic. You already know the plan, the groceries are waiting, and dinner actually gets on the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money saver:<\/strong> Planning keeps your cart (and budget) under control. You can shop smarter, buy in bulk when it makes sense, and stretch leftovers into something new.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bye-bye takeout:<\/strong> When you\u2019ve got meals ready to go, you\u2019re way less tempted to hit the drive-thru. More savings, more homemade meals, and it just feels good.<\/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-delicious-sides-dishes\">Delicious Sides Dishes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-mashed-potatoes\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/million-dollar-potatoes-2.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>8 hours 55 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/green-beans-almondine\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/green-been-almondine.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/green-beans-almondine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Green Beans Almondine<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>30 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lion-house-rolls\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lion-house-rolls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Lion House Rolls<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>2 hours 35 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-corn-on-the-cob\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/airfryercornonthecob.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/airfryercornonthecob-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/airfryercornonthecob-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/airfryercornonthecob-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/airfryercornonthecob.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/airfryercornonthecob.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-corn-on-the-cob\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Air Fryer Corn on the Cob<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\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\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free shopping list for the weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-331743\" title=\"I planned dinner, so you don\u2019t have to! This weekly meal plan includes easy dinners plus a free shopping list! If you want to check out the rest of my weekly meal plans, click here.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-79\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #79\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Week-79-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 only meal plan Monday through Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can use to finish off the week. 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