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)

Main Ingredient - Chicken

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.

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

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

recipe image

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

recipe image

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


Creamy tomato sauce with melted cheese topped with your favorite meat. Week 1 or 2 Recipe

recipe image

A wonderful spicy dish of shrimp and tomatoes served over angel hair. The recipe is light in calories but bold in flavor. You will never believe that you can whip this up in 15 minutes. Week 4 recipe.

recipe image

Grilled chops smothered in a delectable BBQ sauce.

This is a week 4 recipe.

recipe image

Thin crust BBQ pizza made easy using my favorite ready made flat bread grilled crust.

recipe image

Comfort food at its best. Call it the deluxe bread bowl stuffed with ham, creamy chicken, broccoli and cheese.