A visual weekly family menu plan including five meals, a drink, side dish, breakfast, and two desserts. Each featured recipe includes multiple photos.

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MONDAY
Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Stew | Melanie Makes
This Slow Cooker Mexican Beef Stew one of those slow cooker recipes where everything is simply added to the slow cooker, the lid goes on, you hit the start button and forget about it. An easy dinner idea for any night of the week!

TUESDAY
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken | Garnish & Glaze
For an easy and lean meal, make this flavorful Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken all made on one pan and ready in just 40 minutes.

WEDNESDAY
Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes | Neighbor Food
Sloppy joes: not just for kids anymore. These Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes will be a hit with the whole family!

THURSDAY
Green Chile Chicken Mac and Cheese | Diary of a Recipe Collector
This hearty all-in-one macaroni and cheese dinner idea is filled with chicken, green chiles, corn, and of course all the creamy cheese!

FRIDAY
Cheesy Chicken Potato Soup | Little Dairy on the Prairie
Hello comfort food! There’s no better way to warm up on chilly days than snuggling up to a piping hot bowl of Cheesy Chicken Potato Soup, or chowder as some people call it!

APPETIZER
Jalapeño Popper Dip | Garnish & Glaze
This addicting Jalapeño Popper Dip is the perfect dish to bring to a party! It’s filled with loads of cheese, spicy jalapenos, and sprinkled with crushed crackers to create a delicious golden crisp crust.

BREAKFAST
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Coffee Cake | Melanie Makes
This Caramel Apple Cheesecake Coffee Cake is the epitome of fall baked good perfection! Which will be your favorite part? The thick swirl of caramel cheesecake, the cinnamon sugar topping or the apple cider glaze?

SIDE DISH
Maple Glazed Carrots | Little Dairy on the Prairie
Maple Glazed Carrots is one of those side dishes that could almost pass as dessert! These carrots are gorgeous served with Thanksgiving Dinner, Easter, or even weeknight meal!

DESSERT
Chewy Spiced Apple Cake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce | Neighbor Food
This Spiced Apple Cake is dotted with chewy bits of dried fruit and nuts and drizzled with salty bourbon caramel sauce. It’s perfect for fall and would be lovely on your Thanksgiving table!

DESSERT
Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake | Diary of a Recipe Collector
Major crowd-pleasing cake filled with vanilla pudding and sweetened condensed milk and topped with a homemade chocolate frosting!!
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