{"id":261443,"date":"2026-09-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/5-easy-dinners-for-a-stress-free-week-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:00:00","slug":"5-easy-dinners-for-a-stress-free-week-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/04\/5-easy-dinners-for-a-stress-free-week-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Dinners for a Stress-Free Week &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Need easy dinner ideas for the week? This weekly meal plan includes five simple family-friendly dinners, from bruschetta chicken pasta and taco casserole to swamp soup, chicken casserole, and a 3 packet roast. Save it for an easier week of meals.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week\u2019s meal plan is all about <strong>easy, comforting dinners<\/strong> with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got a fresh pasta, a cheesy taco casserole, a cozy soup, a hearty chicken casserole, and a slow-cooked roast to finish the week strong.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of all the hero images for the recipes that are included in this week's meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-347334\" title=\"This week\u2019s meal plan is all about easy, comforting dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got a fresh pasta, a cheesy taco casserole, a cozy soup, a hearty chicken casserole, and a slow-cooked roast to finish the week strong.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of all the hero images for the recipes that are included in this week's meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-347334\" title=\"This week\u2019s meal plan is all about easy, comforting dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got a fresh pasta, a cheesy taco casserole, a cozy soup, a hearty chicken casserole, and a slow-cooked roast to finish the week strong.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-for-dinner-this-week\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s for Dinner This Week?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week has a little bit of everything, from fresh bruschetta chicken pasta to cozy swamp soup and a hearty 3 packet roast. These are easy, family-friendly dinners that make getting through the week a whole lot simpler. You can find even more ideas <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-many-does-this-weekly-meal-plan-feed\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">How Many Does This Weekly Meal Plan Feed?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This free weekly menu plan provides <strong>5 meals that will feed 4-6\u00a0<\/strong>(depending on whether you are feeding adults or kids) and includes a free shopping list!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-343229 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bruchetta-chicken-pasta-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Bruschetta Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Fresh summer tomatoes, basil, garlic, juicy chicken, and angel hair pasta come together in this easy Bruschetta Chicken Pasta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bruschetta-chicken-pasta\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Bruschetta Chicken Pasta\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-102695 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tomatochutney-4-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Easy Taco Casserole<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Easy taco casserole is beef, cheese, and tortilla chips layered up and loaded with rich flavor throughout.\u00a0 It is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dinner that will be a hit with everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-taco-casserole\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Easy Taco Casserole\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-313319 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/swamp-soup-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Swamp Soup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Don\u2019t let the name fool you, this hearty soup with sausage, potatoes, and veggies is cozy, comforting, and way tastier than it sounds!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/swamp-soup\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Swamp Soup\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-345238 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/funeral-chicken-potatoes-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Funeral Potato and Chicken Casserole<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Funeral potato and chicken casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and hash browns, then topped with buttery, crunchy cornflakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/funeral-potato-and-chicken-casserole\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Funeral Potato and Chicken Casserole\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-226866 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal nopin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--250x250.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/3-packet-roast--250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Easy 3 Packet Roast<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This 3 packet roast is my go-to for an easy but delicious Sunday dinner. Add brown gravy, Italian dressing, and ranch dressing powders to a slow cooker with your beef and then let it work its magic! It creates an ultra-tender, flavorful roast you\u2019ll love coming home to at the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/3-packet-roast\/\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);background-color: transparent;border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: 0px;padding: 13px 19px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Easy 3 Packet Roast\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">View Recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-why-should-i-meal-prep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should I Meal Prep?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you have a plan, it makes the whole week run a little smoother. Here\u2019s why I love planning dinners ahead of time:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less Stress:<\/strong> You already know what\u2019s for dinner, so there\u2019s no last-minute scrambling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Money:<\/strong> Planning helps you stick to your grocery list, waste less food, and order less takeout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat at Home More:<\/strong> When you have a plan and the ingredients ready, cooking dinner feels much easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Time:<\/strong> Fewer grocery trips and less time figuring out what to make each night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easier Evenings:<\/strong> Dinner is one less thing to think about during a busy week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My weekly meal plans always come with a printable shopping list, all measured out and ready to go! It makes things so easy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list for this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-347335\" title=\"This week\u2019s meal plan is all about easy, comforting dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got a fresh pasta, a cheesy taco casserole, a cozy soup, a hearty chicken casserole, and a slow-cooked roast to finish the week strong.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list for this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-347335\" title=\"This week\u2019s meal plan is all about easy, comforting dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got a fresh pasta, a cheesy taco casserole, a cozy soup, a hearty chicken casserole, and a slow-cooked roast to finish the week strong.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--1200x927.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Week-103-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 id=\"h-side-dishes-for-dinner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Dishes for Dinner  <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-garlic-bread\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/homemade-garlic-bread-1-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Easy<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-garlic-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Homemade Garlic Bread<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>25 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/guacamole\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole.jpg 1000w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole.jpg 1000w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/guacamole.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/guacamole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Guacamole<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/dinner-rolls\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/onehourrolls-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/dinner-rolls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">1-Hour Rolls<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 3 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mashed-potatoes-recipe\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2-333x500.jpg 333w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2-333x500.jpg 333w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-103\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #103\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Side Dishes<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mashed-potatoes-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Dad\u2019s Famous Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>30 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-weekly-meal-plan-leftovers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Meal Plan Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I only meal plan Monday through Friday because weekends are usually more flexible. 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