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Easy Menu Plan Ideas for Your Family

One of the most time consuming parts of being a parent is feeding our families every single day! I hope this Easy Menu Plan page will be a good resource for you to come up with ideas for family dinners each week.

The intent of this page is to share my easy menu plan for dinners at my house each week. I will qualify this by saying that for the most part, I cook a meal every week night. We always eat Sunday lunch out, but our meals on the weekends are often dictated by sports or activity schedules.

If I don’t link to a recipe, these meals are likely really simple meals that are easy to throw together without a recipe. That’s how I roll!

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Easy Menu Plan Ideas

Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 2/23/2025

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Crockpost Crack Chicken, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Rolls, and Fruit

Tuesday: Cheeseburger Sliders, Pepperoni Pizza Sliders, Tater Tots, Salad and Fruit

Wednesday: Chick Fil A (we host a girls’ college group on Wednesday night so it’s less stress to not have to cook dinner!)

Thursday: Sub Sandwiches, BLT Wraps, Chips and Fruit (home track meet night)

Friday: Leftovers or OYO (On Your Own)

Saturday: Breakfast – Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 2/16/2025

Sunday: Smoked Pork Tacos or Nachos

Monday: Breakfast Bowls with Eggs, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Onion, Cheese, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuits

Tuesday: Creamy White Chicken Chili, Make Your Own Sandwiches, Salad, and Fruit

Wednesday: Girls’ Group – Kids at Church

Thursday: Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, Salad and Fruit

Friday: Easy French Toast Bake, Sausage, and Fruit

Saturday: Leftovers


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 2/9/2025

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Cheeseburger Sliders, Tater Tots, Salad and Fruit

Tuesday: Crockpot Taco Chicken Chili, Chips and Queso, and Fruit

Wednesday: Chick Fil A

Thursday: Harper’s Birthday – Harper’s Choice

Friday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Garlic Bread and Fruit

Saturday: Breakfast Bowls with Eggs, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Onion, Cheese, Bacon or Sausage, Biscuits


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 2/2/2025

Sunday: Bacon Cheeseburger Breakfast Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit

Monday: Pollo Con Queso, Chips, Guacamole, Tortillas and Fruit

Tuesday: Chili with Cornbread or Baked Sweet Potatoes

Wednesday: Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Nuggets

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Kids away, Parents will play!

Saturday: Kids away, Parents will play!


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 10/28/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Hello Fresh Roasted Tilapia with Garlic-Scallion oil with Creamy Chickpeas & Kale; Macaroni and Cheese and Fruit

Tuesday: Hello Fresh Chicken Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup, Garlic Bread and Fruit

Wednesday: Chicken Caesar Salad, Chick Fil A Sandwiches and Fruit

Thursday: Hello Fresh Creamy Dijon Dill Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli, and Fruit

Friday: Egg Bowls, Pancakes, Bacon and Fruit

Saturday: Leftovers or Pizza


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 10/6/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Hello Fresh Shepherd’s Pie, fruit and salad

Tuesday: Hello Fresh Peruvian Pork, fruit and salad

Wednesday: Hot Dogs, Tater Tots, Mac and Cheese and Fruit

Thursday: Hello Fresh Sweet Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry, Salad and Fruit

Friday: Egg Bowls, Pancakes, Bacon and Fruit

Saturday: HOCO catering


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 9/15/2024

Sunday: Pizza

Monday: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Sister Schubert Rolls

Tuesday: Salads and Fruit

Wednesday: Chick Fil A

Thursday: Smash Cheese Burgers, Tater Tots, Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit

Friday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Garlic Bread, Salads

Saturday: White Chicken Chili, Chips and Queso, and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 9/8/2024

Sunday: On Your Own

Monday: Breakfast bowls (Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Sautéed Veggies, Cheese), biscuits, and fruit

Tuesday: Chili, Cornbread and Fruit

Wednesday: Cafe Rio Chicken, Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Cauliflower Rice, Black Beans, Chips and Queso

Thursday: Salad with leftover Cafe Rio Chicken

Friday: Chick Fil A (likely)

Saturday: Leftovers, Pizza or Stadium Food (A busy day with a wedding and a home AU game)


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 9/1/2024

Sunday: Nachos

Monday: Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole, biscuits, and fruit

Tuesday: Chicken and Veggie Fajitas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Chips and Queso, Tortillas, and Fruit

Wednesday: No dinner at home

Thursday: Rope Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Rolls and Fruit

Friday: Pizza Sliders, Pizza in a Bowl, Chips and Fruit

Saturday: Leftovers or Pizza (Game Time Decision!)


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 8/25/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs, Sausage and Fruit

Tuesday: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner, Couscous, Salad and Fruit

Wednesday: Pork Nachos – Boston Butt in Crock Pot, Chips, Queso, Cilantro Lime Rice, Cauliflower Rice and Fruit

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Make Your Own Salad (clean out the fridge!)

Saturday: Pizza or Stadium Pretzels


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 8/18/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit

Tuesday: Chicken, Shrimp and Veggie Fajitas, Tortillas, Chips, Queso and Fruit

Wednesday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Green Beans, and Rolls

Thursday: OYO – XC meet and Soccer Practice

Friday: Leftovers

Saturday: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner, Couscous, Pita and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 8/11/2024

Sunday: Traveling

Monday: Pollo Con Queso, Rice, Chips and Queso, Salad and Fruit

Tuesday: Breakfast Bowls – Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Sautéed Veggies, Cheese, Biscuits, and Fruit

Wednesday: On Your Own

Thursday: Chicken Thighs, Sheet Pan Veggies, Couscous, Whipped Feta, Pita and Fruit

Friday: Crock Pot Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Rolls

Saturday: Baked Chicken Wings/Leftovers


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/28/2024

Sunday: Eat out for dinner instead of lunch

Monday: Air Fryer Wings (I do some buffalo and some bbq), Raw Veggies and Ranch Dressing, Fruit

Tuesday: Tacos, Taco Salad or Nachos – Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheese, Queso, Salsa, Avocodo and Fruit

Wednesday: Breakfast – Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit

Thursday: Burger Sliders, Tater Tots, Big Mac Salad, Fruit

Friday: Only 2 people will be home – they’re grown and can decide what they want to eat!

Saturday: Probably Pizza 🙂


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/21/2024

Sunday: Crockpot Barbecue Pork, Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes

Monday: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Chips and Salsa, and Fruit

Tuesday: Grilled Sausage, Sautéed Veggies, Salad and Fruit

Wednesday: Breakfast – Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Biscuits and Fruit

Thursday: Dinner Out

Friday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Riced Cauliflower, Couscous, Fruit and Rolls

Saturday: Steak Nachos or Tacos, Chips and Queso, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/14/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze, Fruit and Strawberry Pretzel Salad for our College Girls Group

Tuesday: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders, Italian Sub Wraps, Salad and Fruit

Wednesday: Meatballs with Marinara, Cheese Tortellini, Sheet Pan Greek Veggies (just the veggies), and Fruit

Thursday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage and Fruit

Friday: Smash Burgers, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Tater Tots and Fruit

Saturday: Memphis Style Pulled Pork, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Buns and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/7/2024

Sunday: Breakfast – Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage and Fruit

Monday: Sausage, Hot Dogs and M&M’s Cookie Bars (A very healthy dinner, but no one was home and our college group that the M&M’s Cookie Bars were for cancelled at the last minute…so…) Also, 3 of the 6 of us weren’t really home at dinner time so there was no reason for me to cook a big meal!

Tuesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit

Wednesday: Shrimp and Broccoli, Rice, Cauliflower Rice and Fruit

Thursday: Greek Crockpot Chicken, Sheet Pan Greek Veggies (just the veggies from this recipe), Whipped Feta, Pita and Fruit

Friday: Memphis Style Pulled Pork (Crockpot) Sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Keto Coleslaw, and Fruit

Saturday: TBD based on whether or not friends come to town this weekend!


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/30/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Salad, and Fruit

Tuesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit

Wednesday: Leftovers, Bagged Salad or On Your Own

Thursday: Hot Dogs with Friends

Friday: Chicken (maybe shrimp, too) and Veggie Fajitas, Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Chips and Queso

Saturday: Memphis Style Pulled Pork (Crockpot) Sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Keto Coleslaw, and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/23/2024

This is a little bit of an unusual week because I’m not cooking in my own kitchen, but cooking nonetheless!

Sunday: Steak nachos or tacos, Fajita Veggies, Chips and Queso

Monday: Hamburgers, French Fries, Fruit, Steamed Veggies

Tuesday: Cincinnati Chili, Hot Dogs, Fritos, Fruit

Wednesday: Chicken Street Tacos, Chips and Queso, Fruit

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Dinner Out


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/16/2024

Sunday: Leftovers

Monday: Easy French Toast Bake, Bacon Cheeseburger Breakfast Casserole, and Fruit

Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Chips and Queso, Tortillas, and Guacamole

Wednesday: Eating out for lunch since we’ll all be home (minus JB) so dinner is on your own

Thursday: Spaghetti, Meatballs and Marinara, Salad and Fruit

Friday: Leftovers

Saturday: Dinner out


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/9/2024

Sunday: Leftover Box Lunches from a church meeting

Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro, Whipped Feta, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Cauliflower Rice, Taziki Sauce, and Fruit

Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Casserole, Tortillas, Chips and Queso, Avocado, and Fruit

Wednesday: Breakfast Bowls – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits and Fruit OR Leftovers

Thursday: Cincinatti Chili, Spaghetti Noodles, Cauliflower Rice, Baked Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Salad and Fruit

Friday: Leftovers or On Your Own

Saturday: Zuppa Toscana, Sandwiches and Salad


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/2/2024

Sunday: Tacos, Chips and Queso, Spanish Rice, Raw Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit

Monday: Hamburgers, French Fries, Raw Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit

Tuesday: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, and Fruit

Wednesday: Caesar Salads with chicken and Fruit

Thursday: Breakfast – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Fruit

Friday: Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro, Whipped Feta, Grilled Peppers and Onions, and Fruit

Saturday: Pizza or Leftovers


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/26/2024

Sunday: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs (I broil my ribs for a few minutes after they are finished in the crockpot to add a little bit of char), Mashed Potatoes, Rolls and Fruit

Monday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Salad Bar, and Fruit

Tuesday: Pizza Sliders, Keto Pizza in a Bowl, Salad, Raw Veggies and Dip, and Fruit

Wednesday: Easy French Toast Bake, Scrambled Egg Bowls, Bacon and Fruit

Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro, Whipped Feta, Grilled Peppers and Onions, and Fruit

Friday: Kids back from camp = No Cooking Night!

Saturday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Tater Tots, Fruit and Raw Veggies and Ranch


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/19/2024

Sunday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, (I finally remembered to thaw my ground beef!) Tater Tots, Fruit and Raw Veggies and Ranch

Monday: Pork Tenderloin, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions, Mac and Cheese, and Fruit

Tuesday: Chicken Street Tacos, Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chips and Queso, and Fruit

Wednesday: Pizza Sliders, Keto Pizza in a Bowl, Salad, Raw Veggies and Dip, and Fruit

Thursday: Make Your Own Breakfast Bowls (Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Sautéed Peppers, Mushroom and Onions, Cheese), Biscuits and Fruit

Friday: Birthday Dinner/Lunch…On Your Own

Saturday: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs (I broil my ribs for a few minutes after they are finished in the crockpot to add a little bit of char), Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Bacon Salad, Rolls and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/12/2024

Sunday: Leftover Pigs, Chips and Cheese (BBQ Pork Nachos)

Monday: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner (subbing shrimp for chicken), Couscous, Riced Cauliflower, and Fruit

Tuesday: Mediterranean Hummus Bowl or Burrito Bowls with grilled chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad, Tortilla Chips and Fruit

Wednesday: Boneless Pork Loin in the Crockpot, Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce, Mac and Cheese, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Buns and Fruit

Thursday: Salad and leftovers

Friday: Mediterranean Sausage Hash, Eggs, Biscuits and Fruit

Saturday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Fajita Grilled Veggies, Tater Tots, and Fruit (we didn’t eat these last Saturday because I forgot to thaw my hamburger meat!)


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/5/2024

Sunday: Breakfast – Eggs, Bacon, Grits, Bacon, and Strawberries

Monday: Chicken Street Tacos, Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chips and Queso, and Fruit

Tuesday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip, Rolls, and Strawberries

Wednesday: BLT Wraps, Chicken Caesar Wraps, Chips, Salad and Fruit

Thursday: Track Banquet and Bailey Surgery Day

Friday: Pork Tenderloin in Crockpot, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and Fruit

Saturday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Fajita Grilled Veggies, Tater Tots, and Fruit


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 4/28/2024

Sunday: Cider-braised Pulled Chicken Apple Sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Roasted Squash, Hawaiian slider rolls

Monday: Breakfast Tacos – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese, Tortillas, Avocado, Raw Veggies and Dip, and Fruit

Tuesday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs and Fruit

Wednesday: Likely Chick-Fil-A

Thursday: Cheeseburger Sliders, Big Mac Salad, Air Fryer Tater Tots, Salad and Fruit

Friday: Easy 20 Minute Baked Tortellini, Garlic Bread, and Salad

Saturday: Leftovers or Pizza or On Your Own!


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 4/21/2024

Sunday: Out for dinner because we ate lunch at home because Blonde Boy had to be at the school at Noon to go on a school sponsored trip.

Monday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Couscous, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip, Rolls, and Strawberries

Tuesday: Ham and Cheese sliders, Ham and Cheese wraps, Mac and Cheese, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip, Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, and Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday: On Your Own Night! Leftovers or CFA for Harper

Thursday: Breakfast Tacos – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese and Tortillas, and Fruit

Friday: Chicken, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts Sheet Pan Dinner (similar recipe), Couscous/Rice and Fruit

Saturday: Out for Jake’s B-day


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 4/14/2024

Sunday: Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Fruit

Monday: Pork Loin, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sister Schubert Rolls, and fruit

Tuesday: Cafe Rio Chicken, Pearl Couscous, Tortillas, Fruit, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip

Wednesday: Cheeseburger Sliders, Big Mac Salad, Air Fryer Fries, Raw Veggies and Fruit

Thursday: Leftover night

Friday: Track Meet – On Your Own/Concession food

Saturday: Breakfast – Biscuits, Sausage, Eggs, Fruit, Pancakes – whatever we’re in the mood for


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 3/17/2024

Sunday: Chili (with Beans), Jiffy Cornbread, Fritos, and Shredded Cheese

Monday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Fajita Grilled Veggies, Chips and Queso, and Fruit

Tuesday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs, Bacon, and Fruit; Omelettes for the Parents

Wednesday: Spaghetti, Pasta with Roasted Veggies, Salad, Garlic Bread and Fruit

Thursday: Pancakes, Biscuits, Sausage, Eggs and Fruit

Friday: White Chicken Chili, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad and Fruit

Saturday: Leftovers


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 3/10/2024

Sunday: Chicken Street Tacos, Chips and Queso, and Fruit

Monday: Leftover Crack Chicken, Air Fryer Vegetables (using this recipe minus the chicken since we have Crack Chicken leftover from Saturday), Couscous, Slider Rolls and Fruit

Tuesday: Crockpot BBQ Chicken, Slider Rolls, Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze, Raw Veggies with Ranch Dip, and Fruit

Wednesday: Harper’s Choice since the “Big Kids” have something at church – probably CFA

Thursday: Make Your Own Sandwiches and Salads

Friday: Cincinatti Chili, Angel Hair Pasta, Whole Wheat Pasta, Garlic Bread, Raw Veggies with Ranch Dip, and Fruit

Saturday: Out of Town Track Meet – Leftovers if we’re home for dinner


Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 3/3/2024

Sunday: Easy French Toast Bake, Bacon, and Fruit

Monday: Make Your Own Sandwich/Wrap/Panini, Raw Veggies and Ranch, Broccoli Bacon Salad, Chips and Fruit

Tuesday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Couscous, Riced Cauliflower, Roasted Broccoli, Low Carb Tortillas, and Fruit

Wednesday: Burrito Bowls (Steak, Shrimp, Rice, Fajita Veggies, Pinto Beans, Shredded Cheese), Chips and Queso, and Fruit

Thursday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Fruit

Friday: Cincinatti Chili, Angel Hair Pasta, Riced Cauliflower, Raw Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit

Saturday: Leftovers or Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, and Fruit


Here’s what on the Menu Plan for this week – 2/25/2024

Sunday: Steak Fajitas or Steak Nachos

Monday: Zuppa Toscana and iceberg lettuce salads with shrimp or chicken

Tuesday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos with chips and queso, cilantro lime rice, and fruit – sub low-carb tortillas and cilantro lime cauliflower rice for parents

Wednesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Casserole, biscuits, and fruit

Thursday: (track meet night) Egg, Bacon, and/or Sausage Breakfast Burritos, tater tots and fruit

Friday: (out of town track meet) Leftovers for those at home

Saturday: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs (I broil my ribs for a few minutes after they are finished in the crockpot to add a little bit of char), Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Sister Schubert Rolls, and fruit

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