the ultimate back to school meal plan

I can’t believe that school is already back in session! I’m always trying to think of easy, family-friendly weeknight meals that my girls will love—and I know you are too. To make weeknight meals easier for you and your family, I’m sharing five recipes (complete with a grocery list!) to make planning even simpler.

 

At the end of this post, you’ll find my printable meal plan that you can download. Bring it with you to the grocery store when you’re stocking up ingredients for the week, then follow the recipes each night at home. I’m also sharing a sneak peek of the five weeknight-friendly recipes below, all of which are kid- and husband-approved.

One-Pan Salmon with Herb Butter Couscous

Inspired by Rice-A-Roni, this One-Pan Salmon with Herb Butter Couscous is light and bright. My family absolutely devours this dish, and I hope yours will too!

One-Pot Spaghetti-O’s with Mini Meatballs

A homemade take on the classic, One-Pot Spaghetti-O’s with Mini Meatballs is a total family crowd-pleaser. It’s great with a simple side salad on any weeknight!

Curried Turkey Sloppy Joes

This recipe for Curried Turkey Sloppy Joes will easily feed six people, but it also makes great leftovers (a major win during those first few busy weeks of school).

Instant Pot Shredded Greek Beef Bowls

I absolutely love these Instant Pot Shredded Greek Beef Bowls! With just a few ingredients, the beef gets beyond flavorful and is perfect to make for meal prep because you can change up how you serve the meat each day. Try it in a rice bowl, over a salad, or in a pita.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

My daughter, Sutton, came back from camp raving about the pesto pasta they made. I kept making variations of it at home and it was never quite right. Eventually, this Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta won and got the Sutton stamp of approval. It is now one of daughter’s most-requested meals.

download my complete back to school meal plan here!