Meal Plan 5: January 29 to February 4

Poppyseed Chicken

This easy poppyseed chicken casserole is super creamy with fall apart tender chicken in a cheesy sauce and buttery Ritz crackers baked on top. Takes just 30 minutes. Serve a salad or some steamed asparagus as a side dish.

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

Can you make hot, fresh yeast rolls in 30 minutes? You sure can! These are done fast so it's easy to have fresh rolls with dinner!

Monster Cookies

Who doesn't love a giant, chewy cookie with chocolate & peanut butter? Make extra because we're going to use these for ice cream sandwiches later in the week.

Cajun Pot Roast

This slow cooker cajun pot roast is pretty much a one pot meal. It's got a little spicy kick to it but it's not too spicy for the kids. Might want to add a salad to the table for crunch. Save some roast for later in the week.

Noodles Romanoff

If you grew up in the 60's you for sure remember Noodles Romanoff, a cheesy side dish that's as easy as can be. It's a great fit with the pot roast, too!

Easy Fried Pies

These fried pies go together fast because you use canned pie filling and biscuit dough from the store! Just add your favorite filling and pan fried in a little oil in your skillet. Rolls them in cinnamon and sugar or just sugar while they're hot.

Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers look complicated but it's not! Meatloaf mixture is stuffed in bell pepper halves then wrapped in bacon and baked. AMAZING!

Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy sweet potato fries are baked in the oven with a sweet and spicy coating. They have less fat and more nutrients than regular fries - and they taste so good!

Gooey Butter Bars

The first time I added chocolate chips to my gooey butter bar recipe was an accident but let me tell you - it's the only way I make them now!

Beef Taco Skillet

Remember the beef from the 30th that I said to save? Well use it instead of ground beef in this easy taco skillet to make it quicker and easier! Started with cooked beef cuts the time and leftovers make it budget friendly!

Flour Tortillas

Sure, you can buy tortillas but there's nothing like eating them fresh from the stove with melted butter oozing all over the place.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Take those monster cookies and put some ice cream between them to make the most amazing ice cream sandwiches! I suggest this homemade peanut butter ice cream.

Garlic Chicken

Brown sugar and Garlic Chicken is a 30 minute dinner the family will ask for again and again! You can make it in the oven (best) or in the slow cooker.

Potato Salad

I like potato salad all year long! This is my mom's recipe - the one I grew up on - and let me tell y'all... it is the BEST. Just a smidge of mustard in the dressing to give it a little color and flavor.

Lemon Bundt Cake

Finish the meal with this moist and tangy lemon bundt cake. I make it with Meyer lemons when I can find them but any lemons will do.

Alfredo Chicken Ravioli

This is a 15 minute dinner - you've gotta love it! Cheese ravioli is stirred together with spinach and mushrooms then covered with Alfredo sauce. It's comforting and delicious!

Fougasse

This cheese & bacon fougasse is similar to a focaccia. It's easy to make and the smoky, chewy bread is delish with the ravioli!

No Bake Cookies

Easy no bake Rolo cookies are made with Ritz crackers and Rolos. Let the kids help with these!

Chile Corn Chowder

Creamy corn chowder with lots of southwestern flavors! It's a great way to celebrate National Soup Day!

Cheddar & Pepper Rolls

Fluffy dinner rolls made with Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper are just right with this soup!

No Bake S'mores Pie

If you love s'mores you'll love this easy no bake pie! I brown the top with a plumber's torch but you can put it under the broiler for a minute if you prefer.