{"id":263736,"date":"2026-09-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/18\/5-dinners-youll-actually-want-to-make-this-week-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T12:00:00","slug":"5-dinners-youll-actually-want-to-make-this-week-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/18\/5-dinners-youll-actually-want-to-make-this-week-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Dinners You\u2019ll Actually Want to Make This 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\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Need easy dinner ideas for the week? This meal plan includes chicken piccata, taco spaghetti, chili crisp beef ramen, broccoli cheddar soup, and caramelized chuck roast.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weekly meal plan is all about <strong>easy dinners<\/strong> with <strong>plenty of variet<\/strong>y. You\u2019ve got bright and buttery chicken piccata, cheesy taco spaghetti, spicy chili crisp ramen, creamy broccoli cheddar soup, and a caramelized chuck roast to end the week on a cozy note.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Collage of the hero images from this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-348378\" title=\"This weekly meal plan is all about easy dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got bright and buttery chicken piccata, cheesy taco spaghetti, spicy chili crisp ramen, creamy broccoli cheddar soup, and a caramelized chuck roast to end the week on a cozy note.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of the hero images from this weekly meal plan.\" class=\"wp-image-348378\" title=\"This weekly meal plan is all about easy dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got bright and buttery chicken piccata, cheesy taco spaghetti, spicy chili crisp ramen, creamy broccoli cheddar soup, and a caramelized chuck roast to end the week on a cozy note.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-Collage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-this-weekly-meal-plan-has-your-back\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Weekly Meal Plan Has Your Back<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These dinners are filling enough to stand on their own, but a simple side can round things out if you want a little extra. Add <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/garlic-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">easy garlic bread<\/a> with the soup or pasta, or serve the chicken piccata and chuck roast with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/parmesan-roasted-vegetables\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8906\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">roasted vegetables<\/a> for an easy complete meal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-many-does-it-feed\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">How Many Does It Feed?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weekly meal plan <strong>feeds 4\u20136 people<\/strong> and includes five easy weeknight dinners plus one handy shopping list. It\u2019s a great fit for families with picky kids, hungry teens, or anyone who wants dinner planned for the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-171080 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\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-250x250.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\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chickenpicatta-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Classic Chicken Piccata<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This chicken piccata is a light and delicious Italian dish that never disappoints. The juicy breaded chicken is smothered in a fresh lemon-caper sauce that explodes with flavor in every bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-piccata\/\" 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=\"Classic Chicken Piccata\" 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-232918 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\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-250x250.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\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taco-spaghetti-7-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Taco Spaghetti<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">My favorite cheesy mashup of taco night and pasta night! Taco spaghetti is a one-pot, family-friendly dinner packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-spaghetti\/\" 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=\"Taco Spaghetti\" 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-344900 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\/beef-ramen-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-250x250.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\/beef-ramen-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/beef-ramen-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Chili Crisp Beef Ramen<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Chili crisp beef ramen noodles combine ground beef, tender ramen, and a spicy, savory sauce in one pan for a quick and flavorful dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chili-crisp-beef-ramen-noodles\/\" 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=\"Chili Crisp Beef Ramen\" 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-74922 wprm-recipe-template-cwp-roundup\" data-servings=\"10\">\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\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.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\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/broccoli-cheese-soup-2-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">My homemade Panera broccoli cheddar soup is ultra-creamy, cheesy, and cozy. It&#8217;s just like the restaurant favorite, but even better! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/copycat-panera-broccoli-cheese-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=\"Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar 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-347072 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\/carmelized-pot-roast-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-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-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-250x250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-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\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-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-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/carmelized-pot-roast-250x250.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-roundup-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Caramelized Chuck Roast<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Caramelized chuck roast is fall-apart tender, full of savory flavor, and finished under the broiler for sweet, sticky caramelized edges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/caramelized-chuck-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=\"Caramelized Chuck 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-meal-planning-is-my-superpower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Meal Planning Is My Superpower<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, it doesn\u2019t make life perfect\u2014but it <em>does<\/em> keep me from panic-ordering pizza at 6 p.m., and honestly, that\u2019s a win.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It saves money: <\/strong>I\u2019m not just wandering the aisles grabbing random things that will eventually go bad. <\/li>\n<li><strong>It saves my brain:<\/strong> I don\u2019t even have to think about what to make for dinner, it\u2019s already planned!<\/li>\n<li><strong>It keeps us eating real food:<\/strong> When the plan\u2019s in place, I\u2019m way less likely to hit the drive-thru.<\/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\">Each weekly plan comes with a <strong>free printable grocery list<\/strong> that\u2019s already measured and organized for you. Just print it out, head to the store, and enjoy feeling way more on top of life than you did five minutes ago! If you want more options, you can browse all my other weekly meal plans\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/meal-plans\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-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 from this weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-348379\" title=\"This weekly meal plan is all about easy dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got bright and buttery chicken piccata, cheesy taco spaghetti, spicy chili crisp ramen, creamy broccoli cheddar soup, and a caramelized chuck roast to end the week on a cozy note.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan--150x116.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the free printable shopping list from this weekly meal plan. \" class=\"wp-image-348379\" title=\"This weekly meal plan is all about easy dinners with plenty of variety. You\u2019ve got bright and buttery chicken piccata, cheesy taco spaghetti, spicy chili crisp ramen, creamy broccoli cheddar soup, and a caramelized chuck roast to end the week on a cozy note.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan--500x386.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-Meal-Plan--400x309.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Week-105-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-easy-sides-to-make-this-week\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Sides to Make This Week<\/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\/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-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" 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-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" 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<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/green-goddess-salad\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" 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\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-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\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/greengoddesssalad-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Salads<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/green-goddess-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Goddess Salad<\/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>20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-potstickers\/\" 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\/02\/chickenpotstickers-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers.jpg 1000w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers.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\/02\/chickenpotstickers-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers.jpg 1000w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/chickenpotstickers.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Appetizers<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-potstickers\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Potstickers<\/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>20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lion-house-rolls\/\" 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\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.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\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/weekly-meal-plan-105\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Weekly Meal Plan #105\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lion-house-rolls-.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\/lion-house-rolls\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Lion House 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>2 hours 35 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-leftovers-make-life-easier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leftovers Make Life Easier<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stick to planning dinners Monday through Friday. Weekends are for winging it, relaxing, or grabbing something fun. 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