Meal Plan 45 features homemade meatballs, chicken tacos, beef stew, creamy chicken noodle casserole, and lots more delicious recipes the whole family will love!
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- November 13 - Italian Meatballs
- November 14 - Meatball Sliders
- November 15 - Chicken Tacos
- November 16 - Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
- November 17 - Chicken Noodle Casserole
- November 18 - Beef Stew
- November 19 - Buffalo Chicken Soup
- Snacks
- Dessert
- Breakfast
- Holiday Ideas You'll Love
- 📅Food Holidays
- Weekly Meal Plan 45 Worksheet
- More Side Dish Ideas
- More Weekly Meal Plans
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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 45 for November 13-19th with ideas for breakfast, snacks, and desserts, too.
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- Cranberry Eggnog French Toast
- Simple Turkey Brine
- OREO Truffle Balls
- Pomegranate Punch
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
November 13 - Italian Meatballs
These Italian meatballs and tomato sauce are one of my go-to recipes.
I make a double batch and freeze extras so I can just grab a bag and pop them in the slow cooker or let them thaw in the fridge overnight.
These are great for making cheesy meatball casserole, too.
You'll want to make extras too so you can use them later in the week.
Serve your pasta and meatballs with these easy bread sticks with Italian seasoning or garlic and herb cheese bombs.
November 14 - Meatball Sliders
These meatball sliders are super easy and totally delicous, too.
I use leftover homemade meatballs, but of course, you can use frozen store-bought meatballs if you prefer. (No judgement here!)
Serve with a salad - give one of these yummy recipes a try:
November 15 - Chicken Tacos
For Taco Tuesday, let's whip up cilantro chicken lime chicken tacos! You can use rotisserie chicken, pulled chicken, or whatever leftover chicken you have on hand.
We usually put small bowls with different toppings out and everyone can build their tacos the way they like.
Personally, I don't care for cilantro, so I leave it off.
Try it with one of these great homemade recipes:
November 16 - Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
This is a brand new recipe I posted earlier this week but my family adores it.
Chicken apple sausage is sort of mild with a hint of apple. It's great in a variety of dishes, but this chicken apple sausage dinner is my favorite.
Clean up is a breeze and your family will gobble this up!
More Sheet Pan Meals
November 17 - Chicken Noodle Casserole
Here's another quick and easy recipe where any sort of leftover chicken works. Chicken noodle casserole is creamy, cheesy comfort food that's as simple to make as it is delicious!
Add your favorite frozen veggies and some noodles and you're good to go.
Serve with a side salad or cheesy cornbread.
November 18 - Beef Stew
Forget simmering all day, this instant pot beef stew is ready in about an hour!
I stock up of meat when it's on sale so I have a bottom round roast in the freezer, but boneless beef chuck or look for packages labels stew meat at your grocery store.
Don't worry if you don't have an instant pot, we've provided slow cooker instructions, too.
November 19 - Buffalo Chicken Soup
Grab your crockpot and get ready for a super flavorful but easy dinner!
This buffalo chicken soup will knock your socks off with big flavor.
This is another recipe that can be made in a crockpot or in an instant pot.
Serve with a Caesar Salad or Spinach and Strawberry Salad on the side.
Snacks
If you made meatballs on Sunday, you can use the leftovers to make these meatball calzones for game day. (You can also use frozen meatballs, of course).
More Snack Ideas
Dessert
These Tiramisu Cups are easier than you think.
I use a non-alcoholic syrup, but you can use coffee liquor if you prefer.
This is one of my favorite no-bake recipes! These cups come together in about 25 minutes so they're scrumptious AND fast!
More No Bake Recipes
- oreo truffles
- no bake pumpkin cheesecake cups
- oreo pumpkin cheesecake parfait
- no bake strawberry cheesecake bars
Breakfast
If you love having breakfast in the morning but are short on time, this sheet pan bacon and eggs recipe is for you!
You'll also love these make-ahead sausage and cheese breakfast egg muffins and our bacon egg and cheese bundt cake recipe.
It's also great for once-a-week cooking. I can make something like this on the weekend and my husband will take a piece to go.
More Breakfast Ideas
Holiday Ideas You'll Love
- Thanksgiving BINGO
- Peppermint Sugar Scrub
- Galvanized Christmas Ornament
- Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
- Snowman Hat Ornaments
📅Food Holidays
Food holidays are kind of silly but it can be a good chance to talk with kids about different foods, where they come from, and any cultural significance. It's also a great way to think out-of-the-box and shake up your routine!
- National Indian Pudding Day - November 13
- National Guacamole Day - November 14
- you'll love our homemade guacamole
- National Pickle Day - November 14
- National Bundt Day - November 15
- try this incredible chocolate bundt cake
- National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day - November 15
- National Raisin Bran Cereal Day - November 15
- National Fast Food Day - November 16
- Homemade Bread Day - November 17
- National Baklava Day - November 17
- National Vichyssoise Day - November 18
- National Macchiato Day - November 19
Weekly Meal Plan 45 Worksheet
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!
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Download our Mini Digital Cookbook
If you're looking for more great weeknight recipes, check out our digital mini cookbook. You'll find loads of recipes that are family-friendly and budget-friendly, too.
These recipes are tried-and-true winners with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.
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