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Meal Plan 49: November 26 - December 2

Published: Nov 12, 2022 Last Updated: Nov 12, 2022 by Marye 741 words. | About 4 minutes to read this article.

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The week after Thanksgiving is usually the beginning of the busiest season of the year. I've chosen simple, family friendly meals that you can assemble ahead and get on the table fast!

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  • 📅 Food Holidays
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 🍹This week's cocktail
  • November 26
  • November 27
  • November 28
  • November 29
  • November 30
  • December 1
  • December 2
  • 📚 Related recipes
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📅 Food Holidays

We celebrate a couple of fun food holidays this week. They're silly little holidays but it gives us an opportunity to make some memories and have some fun!

  • November 26 is National Cake Day - celebrate with your favorite cake
  • November 28 is National French Toast Day - and I'd like to suggest this amazing recipe!
  • November 29 is National Chocolates Day - please note that it's PLURAL. More than ONE!! Try these easy dark chocolate truffles!
  • December 1 is National Fried Pie Day and there's no reason that I can think of not to make these easy apple fried pies!

💭 Things to know

As we get closer to the holidays don't forget to pick up extra baking supplies here and there so you'll have plenty on hand and not have to buy everything at once.

Make a few loaves of this cranberry nut bread and stash it in the freezer for quick breakfasts and last minute gifts.

Thinking ahead and planning now will save time and stress later!

Here are some tips for this week -

  • Cook enough ground beef at once to handle the noodle casserole, stuffed pepper soup, and taco spaghetti. You'll save a ton of time.
  • You can cook noodles for both the hamburger casserole and the meatball stroganoff at the same time, too.
  • Blanch the green beans for the salad and the southern green beans at one time. Drain, make your salad, and then continue to cook the rest of the beans as instructed in the recipe. The salad will taste better for having been made ahead and you'll be saving time!
  • Move the days around as you need to. Don't forget there are more meal plans here.

🍹This week's cocktail

Pink peppermint martini with a candy cane garnish.

Candy Cane Martini

Candy Cane Martini is deliciously peppermint-y and holiday friendly!

November 26

Overhead view of the casserole with a serving removed.

Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Creamy comfort food. You can assemble this easy ground beef & noodle casserole a day or two ahead of time.

loaf of beer bread

Whole Wheat Beer Bread

This easy, no knead beer bread is so hearty and good when it's served warm with just a pat of butter.

Stack of brownies with pecans.

Chewy Brownies

These decadent brownies are the gooiest, chewiest ever.

November 27

Overhead view of a serving of soup being removed from the pot.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

This stuffed pepper soup will warm the whole family up with tons of flavor and deliciousness.

Stack of cut cornbread squares ready to be served.

Buttermilk Cornbread

Classic southern cornbread is so good with just about any meal but especially with this hearty soup.

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Peach Dump Cake

The easiest way ever to make a peach cobbler!

November 28

Close up of Cajun Pot Roast in the slow cooker.

Cajun Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Tender pot roast slow cooks all day in classic Cajun seasonings.

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Mashed Potatoes

.The creamiest mashed potatoes ever!

Chocolate upside down cake makes its own fudge frosting. So easy and fast! RestlessChipotle.com

Chocolate Upside Down Cake

This simple chocolate upside down cake makes it's own frosting while it bakes! Vintage recipe!

November 29

Overhead view of meatball stroganoff in a pan. This is the feature image.

Meatball Stroganoff

Creamy comfort food! Meatball stroganoff is so easy and it's done in minutes.

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Southern Green Beans

Classic southern smothered green beans are full of country flavor.

Chocolate pudding in a glass.

Chocolate Pudding

There's nothing like homemade chocolate pudding - it's so creamy and this one takes just a few minutes in the microwave.

November 30

A closeup of tongs lifting a serving of taco spaghetti out of the pan.

Taco Spaghetti

A family favorite! Taco spaghetti is cheesy pasta goodness with a south of the border twist! All done in one pot.

A basket full of garlic breadsticks.

Soft Bread Sticks

Just like the ones you get at Fazoli's or Olive Garden, these bread sticks are easier to make than you might think and SO delish!

Plate stacked with cranberry cookies.

Cranberry Cookies

Bright cranberry and orange flavors make these fresh cranberry cookies extra delicious.

December 1

Smothered chicken and gravy on a plate with biscuits.

Smothered Chicken

Tender chicken breast simmers in a rich gravy - you'll love this classic smothered chicken.

Side view of the sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon.

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and spicy southwestern flavor makes these whipped sweet potatoes extra delicious!

Close up of biscuits piled on a plate.

Angel Biscuits

Angel biscuits are a cross between a biscuit and a yeast roll. They're light, fluffy, and hard to stop eating!

Close up of a slice of old fashioned southern pecan pie with the filling running out of the sides.

Pecan Pie

Gooey pecan pie is always a big hit with family and friends!

December 2

An iron skillet filled with the finished Alfredo Chicken Ravioli.

Alfredo Chicken & Ravioli

Alfredo chicken and ravioli is a quick 15 minute meal! Start with cooked chicken breast and it goes together in one skillet.

Overhead view of a bowl of green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and red onions created for the feature image of this post.

Marinated Green Bean Salad

This marinated green bean salad brings tons of Italian flavor to the table.

A closeup of a slice of marble pound cake.

Marble Pound Cake

Marble pound cake is perfect for those of us who can never decide what flavor we want.

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With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

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