I will never go back to not having a plan!

Love talked me into trying to organize my grocery shopping and meals into weekly/bi weekly meal plans about 18 months ago and I will never go back! She made me a believer! Before meal planning, what I was going to make for dinner was an ongoing dilemma in my house. I walked around the grocery store aimlessly and went back and forth a few times a week for 1 or 2 ingredients each time spending more and more money. Love taught me how to organize my meals, make an effective plan for getting the items to make each meal and now I spend less time and money at the grocery store. She also helped me to organize my recipes into binders which is a huge help.

When I think of how I used to shop and prepared meals previous to meal planning it seems so disorganized and so much more work."

Jen (Somerset,Ma)

Course/Dish - Condiments

Creamy Horseradish Dressing makes a good complement to steak salad or even as a dipping sauce for beef or veggies.

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If you miss Thanksgiving, miss it no more. This easy to make casserole dish is a one pot pleasure. Turkey, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, and a heaping mound of Buttery Mashed Potatoes. Week 1, 2, 3 or 4 Recipe

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Lightly breaded chicken reduced in a fig balsamic vinegar with sauteed onions and fresh herbs.  Week 1 or 2 Recipe.

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Tilapia is a mild sweet flaky white fish. It is very universal and easy to cook. Make this recipe as a melt with Jalapeno Tartar sauce or for a lighter version just serve it grilled over a salad or brown rice. Week 2 Recipe.

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Grilled chops smothered in a delectable BBQ sauce.

This is a week 4 recipe.

Spice up those ordinary hot dogs with some chili and cheese. This recipe is great to add to baked potatoes, rolls, and even pasta. Week 3-4 recipe.

 

This is a great dip summer dip loaded with fresh veggies. You can also use this dip in a burrito, place it on top of your favorite fish, add it to chicken or throw it on a salad. Wk 1 Recipe

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Grilled swordfish accompanied with a sweet and spicy Apricot salsa. Week 1 Recipe.