If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans.  This week, we’re kicking off with rotisserie chicken salad, then making crawfish etouffee, Italian beef sandwiches, and oven-baked brats. Finally, we’re ending the week with sweet and spicy Kung Pao cauliflower!

What’s in this meal plan

5 dinner recipes  1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe Recipe tips + optional side dishes A printable grocery list

This week’s meal plan #17

Monday: Rotisserie chicken salad Tuesday: Crawfish etouffee Wednesday: Italian beef Thursday: Brats in the oven  Friday: Kung Pao cauliflower Bonus breakfast: Cottage cheese bread with over-medium eggs Bonus snack: Low calorie muffins Bonus dessert: Vegan German chocolate cake Optional sides: Healthy pasta salad, warm German potato salad, summer rolls

Why we love meal planning

No more decision fatigue. If you agonize over what to make for dinner, then save yourself the headache and let a meal plan do it for you.  Saves money. Rather than buy a bunch of produce that goes bad or spices that gather dust, a meal plan can help simplify your grocery list and save you money.  Healthier. When you have easy recipes on hand and a fridge full of groceries, you’re going to spend less time aimlessly munching or, worse, getting takeout! It’s fun. Meal planning encourages trying new recipes and breaking out of your comfort zone. But don’t worry; each recipe includes plenty of tips and tricks so you can customize them to your taste buds. Add more. Don’t forget to add some breakfasts, appetizers, snacks, and desserts to complement your meal plan. I do suggest 3 each week, but feel free to add more!

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