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FREE Weekly Meal Plan to Print & Cook

Jessica Fisher · April 1, 2019 · 5 Comments

Take the week off meal planning. Download this free meal plan to print, shop, and cook from. The work’s all done for you!

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The weekend is finally here. Time to put up your feet and relax, right?

While it’s a great time to do just that, it’s also a good moment to think about how to make next week a little easier. What little steps could you take today to make tomorrow easier? Well, one of those things is to make sure your peeps are fed well. And a meal plan can help you get there.

I’ve got another free printable meal plan for you to make your menu planning and grocery shopping easier for you next week!

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This meal plan is built around a little formula. I chose five dinner themes to give this meal plan some variety without making it too complicated. This week’s plan features Mexican food, pasta, pizza, soup, and a meat and potatoes supper, not to mention a couple of those can easily be made meatless.

I’ve also thrown in a delicious salad recipe, a fun baked good to fill the bread basket, and one of my very favorite desserts in the whole wide world. There are five dinners included in this weekly meal plan so that you can have leftovers one night, go out to eat, or just have a simple sandwich night.

FREE Weekly Meal Plan to Print & Cook

Here are the recipes included in this meal plan. You’ll need to print each one out as well as print the meal plan and grocery list. After that, you’re good to go. I’ve organized everything so you can take things easy.

A bowl of beef, next to tray of tacos

Mexican-style Meal: Shredded Beef Tacos

Shredded beef tacos are a deliciously simple way to make taco night terrific. The tender beef cooks in the slow cooker while you assemble fresh toppings. Add beans and rice or vegetable side dishes to make a complete meal.

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Pasta: Cilantro Shrimp Pasta

Looking for a quick and easy pasta dish full of flavor? Look no further than this Cilantro Shrimp Pasta that comes together in just 20 minutes. Add vegetable sides and the cheesy biscuits below for a complete feast.

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Pizza/Meatless: Easy Cheese Pizza

Make Pizza Night something to write home about with this easy recipe for Cheese Pizza with Homemade Sauce. Part of the secret is the blend of cheeses. Complete the meal with veggie dippers or a salad.

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a plate of food, bowl of soup, bread and cheese

Soup: Spring Vegetable Soup

Spring has arrived! With it comes a variety of spring vegetables to toss into the soup pot. Enjoy this Spring Vegetable Soup for a delicious meatless meal.

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A plate of grilled chicken with lime wedges

Meaty: Salsa Verde Chicken

The flavors of lime, spices, and tomatillo salsa combine in a flavorful marinade for chicken, perfect for grilling. This Salsa Verde Chicken is also freezer friendly to make supper a little easier.

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A basket of cheese biscuits

Bread: Cheese & Herb Biscuits

Easy and elegant breads can make a party out of a ho-hum night. Enliven your supper time with these deliciously simple Cheese and Herb Biscuits. You can even make them in advance and freeze them!

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A bowl of salad, with Avocado and Radish

Salad/Side: Chopped Salad with Avocado & Radish

Celebrate the fresh flavors of fruits and veggies with this Chopped Salad featuring avocado, radish, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds. So delicious!

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Lemon Meringue pie in blue pie plate

Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie

Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie is not complicated to make, but it feels like a million dollars. It’s tart and sweet, buttery and creamy, a perfect pie to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy any day ending in Y.

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Keep in mind that when this meal plan was originally devised, back in March 2013, I was doing my first Whole 30. That means that I opted out of my favorite dessert as well as the biscuits and pizza. I’ve included some notes to help you make this meal plan gluten and dairy free in case you need to. Obviously, you’ll be making some substitutions if the whole family is going GF/DF. In that case, head here for a different kind of meal plan.

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All of the recipes are kid-tested, FishMama approved to be tasty and easy on the budget. When you subscribe to my mailing list, I’ll send you the meal plan as well as my best tips for simplifying meal planning.

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  1. AllieZirkle says

    March 5, 2013 at

    I like this! Helps me focus!

    Reply
  2. Pat says

    April 2, 2017 at

    You are killing me!!! :-))
    Seriously thanks for next weeks menu! The pasta dish will need to be with chicken. My husband is deathly allergic to shrimp. I am going to skip the soup cuz I am hungry for potato soup.

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      April 3, 2017 at

      Glad you’re enjoying the meal plans!

      Reply
  3. Tally Carter says

    June 8, 2018 at

    Where did the full list of meal plans go? I live by these!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      June 9, 2018 at

      Hi Tally! I’m in the middle of a transition that will help me continue providing great resources like the meal plans for my readers, but in a way that allows me to practically dedicate time + energy toward creating them (instead of back-burnering them in favor of other projects that actually help me get food on our table).

      I’m re-working a lot of the resources to make them more helpful and useful, and I’ll be inviting readers to become customers so you can support my work at the same time I’m helping your family. But I’d love to make that available to you now, in a way that would help both you and me!

      Would you be willing to join a Meal Planning insiders group and get (free) access to my previously-free resources for 3 months, in exchange for helpful feedback? It would take minimal time from you, but simply help me understand how I can serve my readers better.

      If you’re interested, go ahead and fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/Mhe8hzaSO07UcSgY2

      I’ll be in touch soon. Thanks!

      Reply

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