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)

Cooking Method - Sautée

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.

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

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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

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

A rich creamy Alfredo sauce, that is lighter than most. Mascarpone cheese gives a silky smooth texture that is bold in flavor. Add your favorite meat to this dish if you like. Week 1 recipe.


Creamy tomato sauce with melted cheese topped with your favorite meat. 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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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.

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Gemelli pasta tossed in a light vegetable broth loaded with lots of summer vegetables.

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.

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Give yourself a treat and let yourself cheat. Break out of the ordinary fried chicken and try these crispy pork sandwiches. This is an Indiana special. Week 1 or 2 recipe.

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Travel to Italy for a quick pasta dish. This easy to make recipe has 6 simple ingredients. CHICKEN,PASTA,BASIL,GARLIC,TOMATOES and MOZZARELLA. 

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Meatballs simmered in a cream sauce tossed over fluffy egg noodles.This is a quick and easy dinner. Week 2,3 or 4 recipe.

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

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