{"id":92817,"date":"2025-03-30T05:27:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T05:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/30\/weekly-meal-plan-40-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-03-30T05:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T05:27:33","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-40-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/30\/weekly-meal-plan-40-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #40 | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\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\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This week's meal plan is full of SO much flavor and I added in two of YOUR favorite recipes! My London Broil and Baked Spaghetti are classics that so many of you love! \" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s meal plan is full of SO much flavor and I added in two of YOUR favorite recipes! My <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/london-broil\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">London Broil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/classic-baked-spaghetti\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Spaghetti<\/a> are classics that so many of you love! <\/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\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" alt=\"A collage of 5 dinners with a graphic that says week 40 meal plan with shopping list. \" class=\"wp-image-295471\" title=\"This week's meal plan is full of SO much flavor and I added in two of YOUR favorite recipes! My London Broil and Baked Spaghetti are classics that so many of you love! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage-.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.png 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.png 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Week-40-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This week\u2019s recipes are the kind that make you\u00a0<em>excited<\/em>\u00a0for dinner! We\u2019re talking rich, cozy flavors, fresh twists on favorites, and meals so good they\u2019ll have everyone sneaking seconds. Trust me, these are the kind of dishes that make the whole house smell amazing and have everyone asking,\u00a0<em>\u201cWhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-86464 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\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-640x640.jpg 640w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-300x300.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-300x300.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/MP-41-honeylimegingerpork-300x300.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"p1\" style=\"display: block;\">Delicious and tender pork cooked in the slow cooker with a honey, lime, soy, garlic, and ginger infused marinade. We loved it so much we had it twice in one week!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-honey-lime-ginger-pork\/\" 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 Honey Lime Ginger Pork\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-98520 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\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-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\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london_broil_hero-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Perfectly Tender London Broil<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>London Broil <\/strong><em>is a perfectly tender piece of meat after being marinated in a liquid mixture with\u00a0spices and seasoning then broiled in the oven. A\u00a0decadent dinner made easy! \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/london-broil\/\" 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=\"Perfectly Tender London Broil\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-62685 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\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--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-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--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\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/baked-spaghetti--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Classic Baked Spaghetti<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Baked spaghetti<strong> <\/strong>is different because the noodles absorb the rich sauce while it bakes, giving every bite a deeper flavor you won\u2019t get from stovetop spaghetti.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/classic-baked-spaghetti\/\" 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=\"Classic Baked Spaghetti\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-227053 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\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-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-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-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\/08\/pollo_asada-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pollo_asada-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Pollo Asado<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Mexican pollo asado is some of the juiciest, most flavorful grilled chicken you&#8217;ll ever taste. Each chicken thigh is marinated in a mix of tangy lime, orange, and a blend of spices for some kick. You&#8217;ll love each tender, flavor-packed bite!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pollo-asado\/\" 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=\"Pollo Asado\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-224239 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\/2023\/08\/curry-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-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-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-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\/08\/curry-1-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-40\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #40\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/curry-1-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Panang Curry<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Experience the irresistible taste of Panang curry with this easy recipe. Juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic Thai basil come together in a creamy coconut milk and curry paste sauce, delivering a delightful and flavorful meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/panang-curry\/\" 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=\"Panang Curry\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">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 will feed 4-6 (depending on if you are feeding adults or kids), AND it includes a shopping list! With fresh new ideas and easy-to-make recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.<\/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 planning your meals ahead of time, this is going to be a game-changer for you! Here\u2019s why I swear by meal planning:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time Saver:\u00a0<\/strong>No more 4:00 PM panic about dinner. With a menu plan, you know exactly what\u2019s on the menu, what you need, and how long it takes to cook.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money Saver:<\/strong>\u00a0Meal planning works wonders for your wallet. When you organize your shopping list for the week, then you\u2019ll easily spot opportunities to buy in bulk and creatively repurpose leftovers for future meals. It\u2019s a clever approach that keeps more money in your pocket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bye-Bye Takeout:\u00a0<\/strong>When your dinners are planned ahead of time and groceries are stocked, you\u2019re less likely to hit the drive-thru. Because you are cooking at home, that means more savings and healthier eating. Win-win!<\/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-side-dishes-for-dinner\">Side Dishes for Dinner  <\/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. 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