Weekly Meal Plan

Complete Weekly Meal Plan (Mar 10-16, 2025)

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Monday (Mar 10) Yogurt Parfait
Greek yogurt with granola and berries
Kid: Pinwheel Wraps
Tortilla with cream cheese, deli meat, shredded carrots
Adults: Weekend Leftovers
Quick option from Sunday's dinner
Asian-Inspired Steak Bowl
Sliced NY strip steak over rice with sugar snap peas, bell peppers, and ginger-soy sauce
Tuesday (Mar 11) Breakfast Cereal
Choice of cereals with milk and sliced banana
Kid: Pasta Salad
Cold pasta with cheese cubes, bell peppers, and Italian dressing
Adults: Steak Bowl Leftovers
From Monday's dinner with extra greens added
Sheet Pan Sausage & Roasted Vegetables
Jalapeño smoked sausage with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and onions with herb seasonings
Wednesday (Mar 12) Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Diced sweet potatoes with onions, bell peppers and eggs
Kid: School Lunch
Purchased at school
Adults: Sheet Pan Leftovers
Sausage and vegetable medley from Tuesday
Mediterranean Chicken
Baked chicken breasts with lemon, olives, and herbs, served with roasted broccoli and couscous
Thursday (Mar 13) Overnight Oats
Oats soaked in milk with honey, cinnamon, and diced apples
Kid: DIY Lunchable
Crackers, cheese, turkey slices, grapes
Adults: Mediterranean Chicken Leftovers
Over fresh greens as a salad
Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet
Sautéed shrimp and jalapeño sausage with bell peppers and onions in a Cajun-spiced sauce over rice
Friday (Mar 14) Breakfast Smoothies
Blend of frozen fruit, yogurt, milk, and a touch of honey
Kid: Mini Bagel Sandwich
With cream cheese, cucumber, apple slices
Adults: Cajun Skillet Leftovers
In lettuce wraps for a lighter option
Steak with Blue Cheese Topping
NY strip steaks topped with blue cheese, served with roasted Brussels sprouts and roasted sweet potatoes
Saturday (Mar 15) Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled eggs, cheese, bell peppers and leftover sausage in tortillas
Family Lunch: Sesame Chicken Wraps
Sliced chicken breast with Asian-inspired slaw, wrapped in tortillas
Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Chicken breast with broccoli, bell peppers, sugar snap peas in teriyaki sauce over rice
Sunday (Mar 16) Classic Pancakes
Fluffy homemade pancakes served with maple syrup and fresh fruit
Family Lunch: Green Bean Chicken Casserole
Creamy chicken and green bean bake with crispy onion topping
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and provolone cheese, served with pasta and sautéed green beans

Shopping List (Additional Items Needed)

Category Items
Proteins
  • Deli meat (for kid's lunches)
  • Eggs (for breakfast recipes)
  • Greek yogurt (for breakfasts and smoothies)
Produce
  • Bananas (for breakfast)
  • Berries (for yogurt parfaits)
  • Apples (for packed lunches)
  • Grapes (for lunches)
  • Cucumbers (for lunches)
  • Mixed greens (for salads)
  • Garlic (for multiple dishes)
  • Ginger (for Asian dishes)
  • Potatoes (for twice-baked potatoes)
  • Lemons (for Mediterranean chicken)
Pantry/Dairy
  • Rice (for multiple meals)
  • Couscous (for Mediterranean chicken)
  • Pasta (for kid's lunch and chicken parmesan)
  • Marinara sauce (for chicken parmesan)
  • Tortillas (for wraps and breakfast tacos)
  • Blue cheese (for steak topping)
  • Cream cheese (for kid's lunches)
  • Shredded cheese (for various dishes)
  • Milk (for breakfast items)
  • Butter (for steak and potatoes)
  • Soy sauce (for Asian-inspired dishes)
  • Teriyaki sauce (for stir-fry)
  • Cajun seasoning (for shrimp skillet)
  • Italian dressing (for pasta salad)
  • Mediterranean herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
  • Olives (for Mediterranean chicken)
  • Granola (for yogurt parfaits)
  • Oats (for overnight oats)
  • Cereal assortment
  • Crackers (for kid's lunches)
  • Mini bagels (for lunches)
  • Maple syrup (for pancakes)
  • Honey (for overnight oats)
  • Crispy onions (for green bean casserole)
  • Cream of mushroom soup (for casserole)

Notes

  • This meal plan uses all purchased proteins in new preparations to provide variety
  • NY strip steaks are featured in two distinctly different meals (Asian bowl and blue cheese topped)
  • Chicken breasts are prepared in Mediterranean, Asian, and casserole styles for variety
  • Frozen breaded chicken cutlets will be used for Sunday's chicken parmesan
  • The jalapeño sausage appears in sheet pan dinner, Cajun skillet, and breakfast tacos
  • Pre-cooked shrimp is used in the Cajun skillet for a quick weeknight meal
  • Sweet potatoes feature in breakfast hash and as roasted dinner sides
  • Kid's lunches remain focused on no-reheat options
  • Adult lunches primarily use dinner leftovers repurposed in new ways
  • Weekend breakfast and lunch options are more elaborate when there's time to prepare