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Weekly Menu Plan #281

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October 20, 2023 by Jodi + Leave a Comment

Each Weekly Menu Plan is a collection of delicious dinner recipes, side dishes and a few desserts that will hopefully offer a little dinner inspiration and help make your week a little smoother one recipe at a time.

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It’s Friday already again and time for another weekly menu plan. So many of my favorites this week!

If you haven’t ever made my spaghetti squash Monterey then you are missing out! This is the first year in a long time I haven’t had spaghetti squash in my garden. I planted one and it died a few weeks later (which has never happened before!). I went to four or five different places to buy another one and could not find a single spaghetti squash plant🥲. I talked to a guy from Bonnie Plants who was restocking plants and he told me I probably wouldn’t find one anywhere because they ran out of seed. So, sadly this year I’ll be buying my spaghetti squash from the store instead of walking out to my garden and picking one. . . BUMMER!

The instant pot chicken enchiladas are a favorite and I know you’re going to love them! The Mexican hash is so good and total comfort food! If you love a good bar cookie, then you definitely need the triple layers bars in your life!

Have a great weekend and remember, I’d love to hear back from you about anything you make. If you’re on Instagram, please be sure and tag me (@jodi_lud_5boysbaker) if you make something.

XOXO

SUNDAY

Grilled Garlic Ranch Chicken (with Spaghetti Squash Monterey)

MONDAY

Philly Cheesesteak Macaroni & Cheese

TUESDAY

Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas

WEDNESDAY

Cheeseburger Soup

THURSDAY

Slow Cooker Jalapeño Sandwiches

FRIDAY

Mexican Hash

SATURDAY

DATE NIGHT – KITCHEN CLOSED

DESSERTS

Triple Layer Bars

Chocolate Parfait Cookies

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2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 chicken breasts (about 2 lbs), cut into 1-inch pieces
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4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
3 1/2 cups water
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded cabbage (*see note)
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
Chopped honey roasted peanuts (for garnish)
Sriracha (*optional)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon sriracha
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Link in bio 🍳 #easydinners #familydinners #skilletmeals
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Ingredients 🥣
1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes, mild or original
2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
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grated cheese
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sour cream
tortilla strips
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Full recipe on my blog! Click the link on my profile 💓

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Full recipe in my bio ♥️

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