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Here's Your Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️

Hi Reader, Ah, March! The season of warmer/colder/warmer weather! Let's take it easy this week and make some meals that don't take so long. Our new video podcast has begun! For our first episode, we are talking St. Patrick's Day and the fun food that goes with it. If you'd like to be notified of the future episodes click here. Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Try my...

Hi Reader, March is almost here, and that means spring is coming! Not sure where you live, but we live in the cold state of Wisconsin. I love the summers though, so it's hard to move away! I still have some warming meals in store for you though... Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Antoine's Lamb Meatballs remind me of eating a gyro! Serve with our Homemade Tzatziki...

Hi Reader, The more I write up these meal plans for you, the more I realize how many recipes still need new photos! This blog has been around for 20-ish years and my photography skills have improved dramatically in that time. I'll keep shooting, you keep eating. 😉 Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. I love, love, love these Lasagna Roll Ups! Serve with warm breadsticks...

Hi Reader, Valentine's Day is this week! I have chosen MY favorite date dinner as this week's highlight recipe. I've also picked out some other date night favorites. Hope you enjoy! 💘 Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. My favorite steak is Antoine's Bacon Wrapped Filet Serve with Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus These Veal Chops are juice and tender! These Spicy Potatoes...

Hi Reader, This week I'm sharing several of our most popular recipes. They are made over and over again in this house as well as in many others! I hope you like the selection this week. Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Start your week with our colorful, fresh Cobb Salad Serve with warm breadsticks on the side Salmon cooked in the air fryer is so good! Air fry some...

Hi Reader, How's the new year treating you? So far so good over here! It's still cold here in Wisconsin, maybe ten years from now I'll be writing this newsletter from Florida or Texas. 😆🥶 Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Start your week with our delicious Pizza Casserole Serve with salad and/or breadsticks on the side A big bowl of Wonton Soup hits the spot! This is...

Hi Reader, It's late January, the holidays are a distant memory, and kids are back to school after a long winter break. This week let's bring out the crockpot and give it a workout! But first, can you answer this question for me please? ⬇️ Should I keep including suggestions for sides below the meals? 🍴 Yes please - I love the suggestions for sides! No thanks - I just want the meals. I'm neutral - I sometimes use them and sometimes don't 🤷🏻♀️ Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for...

Hi Reader, Now that the holidays are behind us, it's time to get back to our regular routines. Bank accounts may have been stretched a bit this past couple of months, so let's try to focus on some budget friendly meals. Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Start your week with juicy Baked Chicken Thighs Serve with our homemade potato wedges Cod Fish Cakes are as easy as...

Hi Reader, Whether or not you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter - soups, stews, casseroles, and slow cooker meals are always welcome. Let's pull some out, shall we? Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Start your week with our tasty Cabbage Roll Casserole Bake up a loaf of our gorgeous Rosemary Garlic Bread Chicken Francese is actually one of my favorites! I...

Hi Reader, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year with family and friends! We tend to stay home for New Year's Eve these days. We make a nice meal and watch the ball drop with a bottle of bubbly. Resolutions usually include eating a little better, so let's get this new year started! Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️ Here's our suggestions for delicious meals, sides to go with them, and a breakfast and dessert idea as well! [See previous meal plans here]. Start your week with a...