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 - Vegetable

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

Artichokes tossed with Melted Mozzarella Cheese and Garlic.

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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

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Cold Winter Nights..Think Stew. Week 3 or 4 Recipe.
This can be a soup or a Hearty Stew With Barley, Carrots,Peas and Barley.


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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

 Melt in your mouth casserole with a little sweet and hot sausage mixed with red and green peppers and topped with bubbly cheese. Week 3 or 4 Recipe.


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

You don't have to love goat cheese to love this dip of warm roasted sweet peppers and tomatoes topped with goat cheese.

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

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These are a great way to start your morning. Loaded with fruit and whole wheat-you would never know that they were healthy for you.

I like to double this recipe and make two batches to give away.

 

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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Tender bits of beef, crispy crowns of broccoli and red pepper coated in a rich flavored sauce. Week 1 recipe.

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This is a great fall recipe. I like to use it at potluck dinners or tailgating. A twist on your traditional pork and beans.

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