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)

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Chicken Popovers made with Broccoli and Cheese.

This is a classic Stroganoff recipe but I use chicken instead. I use about 3 large single side breasts. Or you can use two full breasts. Makes about 3-4 adult size portions.

Amazing Quick Moist Meatloaf description.

Dressed up Grilled Sirloin
Transform that boring steak into something more..

Lemon Herb Crumb Cod.  Fish can be fresh or frozen for a later date. If fresh you need to use it in a Week 1 recipe. Feel free to substitute Cod for another white fish like Halibut.

Cookie in a Pan.  This cookie is so easy to make that you are going to want to double the batch and freeze the extra one.

Animal Crackers Easy Applesauce Muffins.  My kids make these at school and love them.  Makes 12 Regular or 36 mini muffins.

One Pot Jambalaya is an easy to make cassorole dish.  This is a week 4 recipe.

Steak Panini with Basil Mayo is a Week 1 Recipe.
Not your ordinary sandwich night.

Pork Chops Cordon Blue Style is a week 2 recipe. Marry the taste of chicken cordon blue and pork and get a complete new dish.

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Italian style pork chops that melt in your mouth. Simple but elegantly dressed. Wk 3 0r 4 Recipe

Wendy's Easy Zucchini Bread

If you like shrimp you'll love these nachos. Large tortilla chips layered with salsa, bean dip, guacamole and shrimp all covered in cheese. What's not to love..

Artichokes tossed with Melted Mozzarella Cheese and Garlic.

Spicy Buffalo Chicken layered with melted cheese, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.

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Smothered Pork Chops. Lightly seasoned and simmered in a balsamic broth. Sweet yet tangy. These chops will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Pepper Dew Peppers Make this dish Unique. If you have never had Pepper Dew Peppers they are sweet with a bit of a kick. Week 3 or 4 Recipe

Penne pasta cooked in a tomato sauce with diced peppers, olives, garlic and cheese. Week 1 or 2 Recipe.

This recipe came from a friend.
I like to double the sauce and use an entire box of Penne.

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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.

A light red sauce made from roasted red peppers and bacon giving you lots of flavor. Week one or two recipe.

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