This week's meal plan moves us into February. You'll love the 15 minute Chicken Alfredo Ravioli, 30 minute dinner rolls, and my tips for easy ice cream sandwiches!
February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day so why not check out these simple soup recipes and celebrate?
What's in season in February?
February looks a lot like January when it comes to what is in season - depending on where you live. You should be able to easily find the following produce at your local farmer's market.
- Citrus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery root
- Collards
- Kale
- Leeks
- Parsnips
- Rutabaga
- Turnips
- Winter squash
💭 Tips for success
These tips will help you save time and money this week:
- Chop all the onions for ALL your recipes at once. It's easiest in the food processor. Keep the chopped onions in a storage container in the fridge and measure out what you need for each recipe. Do the same with other vegetables.
- Even easier? Buy the frozen chopped onions, frozen chopped peppers, or seasoning blend at the grocery store.
- Plan for leftovers. For example, if you are having cornbread one night you can make enough to have cornbread dressing as a side on another night.
- If a recipe calls for chicken breast and pork loin happens to be on sale you can usually substitute it.
January 29
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.
January 30
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.
January 31
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!
February 1
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.
February 2
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.
February 3
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!
February 4
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.
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Grocery list
I've tried to add all of the ingredients called for but I suggest you go over the recipes before you finish your grocery list just to double check that you have everything.
- Chicken breast
- Ground beef
- Pot roast
- Bacon
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Sweet potatoes
- Bell peppers
- Celery
- Potatoes
- Jalapenos
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Hatch chiles
- Lemon
- Lemon juice
- Lime
- Milk
- Buttermilk
- Heavy cream
- ½ & ½ cream
- Sour cream
- Cream cheese
- Smoked Gouda
- Cheddar cheese
- Swiss cheese
- Pepper Jack
- Parmesan
- Cottage cheese
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Eggs
- Refrigerated biscuit dough
- Peanut butter
- Nutella
- Honey
- Evaporated milk
- Active dry yeast
- Poppy seeds
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Ground chipotle
- Cumin
- Cracked black pepper
- Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's)
- Old fashioned oats
- Almond flour
- Fruit pie filling (canned)
- Chocolate Chips
- White chocolate chips
- Milk chocolate
- Bittersweet chocolate
- Powdered sugar
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Bread flour
- Vital wheat gluten
- Baking soda
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Pistachios
- Pecans
- Pinto beans
- Black olives
- Ro*Tel diced tomatoes and chiles
- Corn
- Alfredo sauce
- Egg noodles
- Cheese ravioli
- Breadcrumbs
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Cream of chicken
- Beef stock
- Chicken broth
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Catsup
- Ritz crackers
- Graham crackers
- Rolos
- M&ms
- Reese's pieces
- Red wine
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