Make Ahead Recipes Archives

Weeknight Meal Prep Menu

Grab this Meal Prep Menu featuring recipes that can be prepped ahead on Sunday. We also have included the list of prep you’ll need to do, and a printable shopping list.

Monday: Stuffed Shells & Salad

Tuesday: Fish Tacos & Refried Beans

Wednesday: Sloppy Joes & Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheese

Thursday: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup & Rolls

Friday: Greek Pizza and Lemony Green Beans

Meal Prep For The Week Ahead

With some prep work this weekend, you can get dinners onto the table super fast all week long. Here is our complete menu, shopping list and prep instructions.

Monday: Fish with Pineapple Salsa and Coconut Rice

Tuesday: Easy Enchiladas with Mexican Slaw

Wednesday: Soupe Au Pistou and Baguette

Thursday: Apple & Ham Quesadillas with Spinach Salad

Friday: Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili and cornbread

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