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Meal Plan 53 will make dinnertime a breeze this week. It is packed with a fish recipe, 2 crock pot recipes and more. Your family will love these delicious recipes!

Turn your leftovers into another meal so they don’t go to waste. Scroll down to the bottom to see how we used the leftovers to create a delicious meal to save time and money.

These Weekly Meal Plans have saved my family time and money. Make sure to also check out, Meal Plan 52, Meal Plan 51 and Meal Plan 50.

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Print Shopping List

Before heading to the store, make sure to print this shopping list. All the ingredients are categorized by the ingredients which makes it easy to shop your pantry and the grocery store.

Monday – Blackened Tilapia

I am eating more fish lately since it is healthier than chicken or beef. This blackened tilapia recipe is definitely one of my favorites. And make it a complete meal with these delicious Lemon Rice and Roasted Zucchini and Squash.

Blackened Tilapia
The tilapia is rubbed with a blackened spice mix and cooked for a few minutes in oil in a skillet. That’s it!
Blackened Tilapia

Tuesday – Wonton Taco Cups

These bite-sized taco cups are the perfect game day food. Kids and adults love them because they are fun and easy to eat with your fingers.

Wonton Taco Cups
This recipe has lots of cheese and yummy taco meat, veggies and more! Each little wonton is packed with flavor.
Wonton Taco Cups

Wednesday – Crockpot Angel Chicken

Crockpot Angel Chicken is creamy, delicious, and the slow cooker does all the work. Serve the tender chicken over noodles, mashed potatoes, rice, or any side you like. Try these Brussels Sprouts in Oven!

Crockpot Angel Chicken
This angel crockpot chicken recipe only requires 6 ingredients. The chicken breast is cooked in a creamy sauce that makes it so flavorful and buttery.
Crockpot Angel Chicken

Thursday – Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes

Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes is a one-pot meal that is perfect year-round when you need an easy but amazing dinner.

Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes
Slow-cooking tender pork chops makes for a delicious dinner idea. Feel free to use different types of pork chops and seasonings to what you prefer.
Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes

Friday – Pickle Juice Marinade

Pickle Juice Marinade makes chicken so tender with the perfect amount of twang. While cooking your meat, make some Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes or Grilled Broccoli for a tasty side dish.

Grilled chicken breasts with prominent grill marks on a white plate, seasoned with a tangy pickle juice marinade and garnished with green pickles. A patterned green cloth and a fork and knife are placed to the side.
Pickle Juice Marinade
All you need is a few simple ingredients to create a marinade that everyone will love.
Pickle Juice Marinade

Breakfast – Pound Cake French Toast

Making French Toast with Pound Cake makes it rich in flavor with the blend of sweetness. We love it for breakfast, but it is also great served as a dessert.

Pound Cake French Toast
This recipe is so easy to make, especially since we use Sara Lee’s Pound Cake Slices.
Pound Cake French Toast

Dessert – Chocolate Poke Cake

Chocolate Poke Cake is a dream come true for chocolate lovers. Each bite is packed with decadent chocolate and topped with even more chocolate.

Chocolate Poke Cake
The entire recipe is so easy and starts with a cake mix. There is very little prep work and this cake comes together fast.
Chocolate Poke Cake

If you are looking for more ways to make dinnertime easier, check out the Lazy Day Cooking Club. This club has saved our readers a ton of money and time. Spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning and it is ready for you when return home.

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