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    Meal Plan 5

    Modified: Mar 27, 2025 · Published: Sep 8, 2024 by Cree · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    We all know weeknights can get hectic, but dinner doesn’t have to add to the madness. I’ve put together a 5-day plan that keeps things simple, delicious, and stress-free.

    These flavor-packed recipes are just what you need to breeze through busy evenings.

    This week, I hope you can enjoy more of what you love—without the dinner drama.

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

    Monday: Broiled Cajun Blackened Cod and Spinach Pesto Pasta

    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.
    Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta with Walnuts
    Looking for a quick and delicious recipe that ticks all the boxes and can be whipped up for lunch or dinner? I bet you do...
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    pesto pasta in large gray plate with smaller gray plates on either side of the larger plate.

    Tuesday: Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey and Fresh Spring Mix Salad

    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
    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

    Wednesday: Easy Stove Top Chicken Thighs Over a Bed of Steamed Rice

    Easy Stove Top Chicken Thighs
    These Stove Top Chicken Thighs are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for those times when you're short on time. They always turn out perfect, with a balanced flavor of both savory and slightly sweet, and the meat is juicy and delicious. This dish is ready in under 45 mins.
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    Thursday: Lemon Pepper Pork Chops and Sauteed Green Beans

    Lemon Pepper Pork Chop in Cast Iron Skillet
    Imagine perfectly cooked tender and juicy pork chops in a garlicky and lemony butter pan sauce. This can be your ticket to a hassle-free weeknight dinner whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner.
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    Four lemon pepper pork chops garnished with chopped fresh parsley on a bluish-gray plate next to a gray napkin.
    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

    Friday: Lemon Garlic Broiled Salmon and Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes

    Lemon Garlic Broiled Salmon
    Broiled salmon in a lemony garlic sauce that's ready in under 20 minutes.  This no-fuss salmon is key to having dinner on the table quick, fast, and in a hurry.
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    lemon garlic broiled salmon on top of bed of lettuce on white plate
    Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
    Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes coated in extra virgin olive and herbes de provence are perfectly golden and crisp on the outside and buttery and tender on the inside.
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    crispy oven roasted baby potatoes on white plate

    Download the Meal Plan and Grocery Shopping List

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