Weekly Meal Plan 26: Can you believe it's almost July?? We've got some fabulous recipes for you this week, including some dishes perfect for the 4th of July holiday.
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- July 1 - Lemon Pepper Chicken
- More Chicken Recipes
- July 2 - Cowboy Burgers
- July 3 - Buffalo Chicken
- July 4 - Walking Taco Casserole
- July 5 - Poppyseed Chicken Salad
- July 6 - Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
- July 7 - Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
- 🍳Breakfast
- 🥨Snacks
- 🧁Dessert
- 📅Food Holidays
- 🖨️Weekly Meal Plan 26 Printables
- New and Updated This Week
- More Side Dish Ideas
- ⭐ Tips
- My Favorite Kitchen Items
- Find More Recipes
- 💬 Comments
Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 26 for July 1-7 with ideas for snacks and desserts, too.
Whether you're planning a big backyard BBQ with friends and family or a low-key weekend, we've got some delicious recipes for you you. Be sure to also check out all our best cookout recipes and BBQ menu ideas, too.
July 1 - Lemon Pepper Chicken
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast: use your own Homemade Lemon Pepper (or store-bought) to make this crazy-delicious chicken.
Serve with Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes, or Loaded Potato Salad.
More Chicken Recipes
July 2 - Cowboy Burgers
Cowboy Burgers: these burgers are so flavorful and delicious thanks to our Cowboy Steak Rub.
Serve your burgers up with Cowboy Baked Beans or Cowboy Corn Casserole on the side.
You'll also love this fun Patriotic Berries and Cream recipe for celebrating Independence Day.
Try one of these festive 4th of July projects with the kids:
More Burger Recipes
July 3 - Buffalo Chicken
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Recipe: whip up a batch of this super easy and delicious crockpot chicken and use it to make sandwiches or a killer Buffalo Chicken Salad.
These Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Pockets and Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole are two more ways to use it up. Or, make a sandwich and serve it with Pineapple Mango Salsa on the side.
July 4 - Walking Taco Casserole
Walking Taco Casserole - this easy casserole is ready in about 30 minutes so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Serve it with Homemade Guacamole on the side!
More Side Dish Ideas
Check out our recommendations for taco bar side dishes or try one of these salsa recipes.
July 5 - Poppyseed Chicken Salad
Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad - this salad is so light and refreshing. It's perfect for summertime, especially if you have fresh fruit from your local farm stand or farmer's market.
You can use leftover grilled chicken or Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken.
July 6 - Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole - while it might look like a breakfast recipe with hashbrowns and bacon, this is loaded with chicken and perfect for dinnertime!
Or, try one of our other chicken casserole recipes.
Serve this casserole with a side salad and Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing or Buttery Dinner Rolls.
More Chicken Casseroles
July 7 - Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake - this creamy and cheesy chicken spaghetti is absolutely a crowd-pleaser.
If you like a little spice, try this Ro-Tel Chicken Spaghetti instead.
Serve your pasta dish with Easy Bread Sticks or sauteed Garlic Green Beans with Cowboy Compound Butter.
🍳Breakfast
Pancake Bundt Cake - Raspberry Chocolate - grab your favorite pancake mix and some fresh raspberries. Your family is going to love this recipe!
Of course, you can swap out the raspberries, or add other berries, if you like.
More Breakfast Ideas
Smoothie of the Week:
🥨Snacks
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Balls - I adore these little energy bites. They're super easy to make and really delicious.
These are a healthier snack option loaded with protein and fiber.
Try one of these other versions:
Cocktail of the Week:
🧁Dessert
Blueberry Filled Cupcakes - these cupcakes are just divine, but if you're not a fan of blueberries, swap out the pie filling for strawberry, apple, or cherry instead.
Don't want to turn on the oven? Try these No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars instead.
📅Food Holidays
These might not mean much at all, but I think they're kind of fun. It's also a good chance to talk with kids about different foods, where they come from, and any cultural significance.
Consider adding one or two of these recipes to your version of Weekly Meal Plan 26.
- Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day - July 1
- International Cherry Pit Spitting Day - July 1, 2023
- National Gingersnap Day - July 1
- National Anisette Day - July 2
- Eat Beans Day - July 3
- try our cowboy baked beans
- National Chocolate Wafer Day - July 3
- Independence from Meat Day - July 4
- National Barbecued Spareribs Day - July 4
- this is our best Barbecue Pork Ribs Recipe
- National Apple Turnover Day - July 5
- National Fried Chicken Day - July 6
- Chocolate Day - July 7
- National Macaroni Day - July 7
- National Strawberry Sundae Day - July 7
- find tons of Strawberry Recipes here
🖨️Weekly Meal Plan 26 Printables
Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and also our grocery list. Meals this week are gonna be so easy!
New and Updated This Week
In case you missed it, here are some other things we shared this week:
More Side Dish Ideas
⭐ Tips
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Look for fresh produce at your local farmer's market or farm stand. It will be super fresh and totally delicious!
Make extra Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast to be used on the Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad later in the week.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken freezes really well so if you get a sale on chicken, make a double batch and freeze half.
Keep leftovers fresh by using quality airtight containers - these are my favorite.
Got a tip for me?
Please comment below, I'd love to hear it!
My Favorite Kitchen Items
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- High-speed blender - perfect for making smoothies, smoothie bowls, and more!
- Programmable slow cooker - I swear by this easy-to-use and dishwasher-safe crockpot!
- Stand mixer - this makes baking so easy, but it's also great for shredding slow cooker chicken, pork, or beef.
- Instant pot -
I love these cutting boards, use this knife daily, and love making sheet pan dinners with these baking sheets.
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