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    Meal Plan 8

    Modified: Aug 16, 2025 · Published: Dec 2, 2024 by Cree · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Busy weeknights? No problem! Meal Plan 8 is here to take the guesswork out of dinner with five easy and delicious recipes that are packed with flavor.

    If you're short on time or just want to keep things simple, this plan has you covered.

    Each recipe is designed to maximize flavor. Plus, I've included a handy grocery list to make shopping a breeze.

    Check out the menu and grab your FREE meal plan and grocery list below!

    Monday: Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings and a Fresh Spring Mix Salad

    Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings (Baking Powder)
    Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings perfectly golden brown with a crispy outer coating.
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    close-up photo of crispy oven baked chicken wings in oval platter.
    Fresh Spring Mix Salad
    Fresh Spring Mix Salad loaded with leafy Artisan red and green lettuce, crunchy Persian cucumbers, fresh blueberries, and candied walnuts dressed in simple but delicious vinaigrette.
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    spring mix salad on platter with beige napkin next to platter

    Tuesday: One Skillet Hamburger Rice and Sauteed Green Beans

    Simple One Skillet Hamburger Rice Recipe
    Our Hamburger Rice Recipe is made with savory ground beef, fluffy white rice, shallots, colorful bell pepper and cabbage in a savory sauce, all in one skillet.
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    Overhead shot of hamburger and rice in white bowl.
    Sauteed Green Beans
    Sauteed green beans infused with extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic topped with toasted herby panko crumbs for a delicious and healthy side dish.
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    green beans served on a white platter topped with toasted panko crumbs

    Wednesday: Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey

    Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey
    Easy Baked Ziti made with savory ground turkey in a pool of zesty tomato based marinara sauce makes the perfect weeknight dinner
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    Easy Baked Ziti served in a square burgandy baking dish

    Thursday: Broiled Cajun Blackened Cod and No-Mayo Coleslaw

    Broiled Cajun Blackened Cod
    Broiled Cajun Blackened Cod made in 8 to 10 minutes. It's generously coated in Cajun seasoning, lightly salted, and broiled until perfectly flaky.
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    close up photo of blackened cod on baking sheet with ingredients for salad.
    No Mayo Coleslaw
    No mayo coleslaw recipe that's flavor packed, fresh, crunchy, and tangy.
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    coleslaw in white bowl next to 2 small salad bowls that are stacked with striped napkin inside one bowl.

    Friday: Turkey Enchilada Casserole

    Turkey Enchilada Casserole
    Turkey Enchilada Casserole starts with flavorful ground turkey browned and seasoned to perfection with layers of corn tortilla, enchilada sauce, ground turkey and mozzarella cheese are built to make this the ultimate enchilada casserole.
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    turkey enchilada casserole served in while baking dish garnished with cilantro

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