Here's Your Weekly Meal Plan 🍽️


Hi Reader,

The truly cold weather has reached the Midwest. Time to hunker down and stay inside where it's warm! But that doesn't stop Christmas from coming, so this week I'm sharing some holiday favorites.

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​].


Serve with a fresh garden salad of mixed greens

A batch of homemade Popovers goes perfect with this!

Serve with some crusty bread, homemade croutons, or crackers

A side of Green Beans Almondine and Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes are just the ticket

My Garlic Roast Potatoes are a perfect side


My husband has...

...mastered this thing! Don't get me wrong, I use it too, but he uses it so much more than me. I would wager to guess this is one of his favorite appliances. And of course we have a ton of recipes to prove it!


Breakfast and Dessert

Candy Cane Danish

This beautiful festive breakfast is made easy with crescent rolls and pie filling. Perfect for holiday guests!

Gingerbread Trifle

This festive trifle has layers of creamy French vanilla pudding, caramel sauce, soft gingerbread cake, and fluffy whipped cream.

I would love to hear if you try any of these! Leaving a comment and star rating really helps other home cooks and bakers as well!

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