{"id":99694,"date":"2025-09-20T09:07:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/weekly-meal-plan-59-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T09:07:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:07:35","slug":"weekly-meal-plan-59-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/weekly-meal-plan-59-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Meal Plan #59 | 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=\"Fall schedules are packed! Take the stress out of dinner with this weekly meal plan, complete with a printable grocery list, quick family recipes, and cozy flavors everyone will love.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Fall schedules are packed! Take the stress out of dinner with this weekly meal plan, complete with a printable grocery list, quick family recipes, and cozy flavors everyone will love.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Want to save your sanity and actually win at dinner? This weekly meal plan is the secret. Once I started meal planning, the <strong>stress lifted<\/strong>, and I finally <strong>felt on top of things<\/strong>. The best part? <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The meals are easy<\/span>,\u00a0and\u00a0the whole family will love them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of images from the dinners for this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-312738\" title=\"Want to save your sanity and actually win at dinner? This weekly meal plan is the secret. Once I started meal planning, the stress lifted, and I finally felt on top of things. The best part? The meals are easy,\u00a0and\u00a0the whole family will love them.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of images from the dinners for this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-312738\" title=\"Want to save your sanity and actually win at dinner? This weekly meal plan is the secret. Once I started meal planning, the stress lifted, and I finally felt on top of things. The best part? The meals are easy,\u00a0and\u00a0the whole family will love them.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simple-meals-for-easy-days\">Simple Meals For Easy Days<\/h2>\n<p>Fall gets busy with school, sports, and seasonal activities, so this plan is a lifesaver. These easy, family-friendly dinners come together fast, are simple to prep, and easy to clean up. Want more ideas? Check out all my other weekly meal plans <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-feeds-4-6-includes-a-grocery-list\">Feeds 4\u20136 + Includes a Grocery List<\/h2>\n<p>This free meal plan takes the guesswork out of dinner with five delicious, <strong>family-friendly<\/strong> recipes and a cute shopping list to make your <strong>week easier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-309421 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\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-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-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-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\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-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-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/potsticker-casserole-1-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Quick &amp; Easy Potsticker Casserole<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">My potsticker casserole takes the stress out of dinner with all the flavors of potstickers, but in a super easy, 10-minute prep bake. Perfect for busy nights!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/dumpling-casserole\/\" 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=\"Quick &amp; Easy Potsticker Casserole\" 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-201815 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\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-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-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-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\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/crockpottuscanchicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Crockpot Tuscan Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is delicious juicy and tender chicken breast cooked in a creamy parmesan and sun dried tomato sauce. It takes 10 minutes to prep and the smells alone will have your family asking when dinner is!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crockpot-tuscan-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=\"Crockpot Tuscan 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-250133 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\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-250x250.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\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/french-onion-pork-chops-9-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">French Onion Pork Chops<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">French Onion Pork Chops have all of the wonderful flavors of the classic soup in pork chop form! Caramelized onions and seared pork chops are joined with a savory sauce and two types of cheese for an amazing meal. Everything is cooked in one pan for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/french-onion-pork-chops\/\" 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=\"French Onion Pork Chops\" 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-203616 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\/02\/thaibasilchicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-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-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-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\/thaibasilchicken-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/thaibasilchicken-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Thai Basil Chicken<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Thai Basil Chicken is a quick and easy chicken dinner that is bursting with fresh flavors. Bell peppers, fresh basil, and a unique blend of sauces make this chicken so crave-able!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/thai-basil-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=\"Thai Basil 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-240919 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\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-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-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-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\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-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-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mexican-haystacks-1-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Mexican Haystacks<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">These fresh and tasty Mexican haystacks are a fun twist on taco night, layered with juicy ground turkey, tangy salsa, and fiery chilies. Pile them high with everyone&#8217;s favorite toppings, from creamy avocado to crunchy tortilla strips, and wait for the rave reviews to come in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mexican-haystacks\/\" 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=\"Mexican Haystacks\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\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-i-stick-with-weekly-meal-planning\">Why I Stick With Weekly Meal Planning<\/h3>\n<p>When I first started meal planning, I did it to save time, but it\u2019s become so much more; it keeps me sane. When life gets busy, having dinner figured out is one less thing to stress about.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save money<\/strong>: Groceries aren\u2019t cheap. Planning ahead means fewer impulse buys and less food waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save time<\/strong>: No more 5 PM fridge stares or that \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d panic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat better<\/strong>: With a plan in place, I\u2019m way less likely to grab takeout out of desperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<p>Each weekly plan also includes a <strong>free printable<\/strong> grocery list that\u2019s already measured and organized. So instead of stressing, you can just print it, grab what you need, and then enjoy how much easier and put-together your life will feel!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Picture of the shopping list for this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-312737\" title=\"Want to save your sanity and actually win at dinner? This weekly meal plan is the secret. Once I started meal planning, the stress lifted, and I finally felt on top of things. The best part? The meals are easy,\u00a0and\u00a0the whole family will love them.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the shopping list for this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-312737\" title=\"Want to save your sanity and actually win at dinner? This weekly meal plan is the secret. Once I started meal planning, the stress lifted, and I finally felt on top of things. The best part? The meals are easy,\u00a0and\u00a0the whole family will love them.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Week-59-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-this-week-s-meals\">What to Serve with This Week\u2019s Meals<\/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\/garlic-edamame\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame.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\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/garlic_edamame.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Easy Recipes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/garlic-edamame\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Garlic Edamame<\/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>10 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-breadtwists\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-scaled.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-scaled.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-scaled.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\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/homemade-bread-twists-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Bread<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-breadtwists\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Homemade Breadtwists<\/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>1 hour 45 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/crockpot-mashed-potatoes\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes.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\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-59\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #59\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/crockpotmashedpotatoes.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\/crockpot-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Super Easy Crockpot 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>5 hours 15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cafe-rio-copycat-cilantro-lime-rice\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cilantrolimerice-1.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" 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href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cafe-rio-copycat-cilantro-lime-rice\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Cilantro Lime Rice<\/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>25 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\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 plan dinners Monday through Friday. 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