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Fresh Basil is one of my favorite summer-time foods. Living in Michigan means fresh basil is hard to come by year round so I try to get my fill while I can! If you also love basil, then you’ll love this meal plan. It includes a few of my favorite dinners that use fresh basil … Easy Margherita Pizza, Sheet Pan Chicken Bruschetta, & Lighter Chicken Bryan.
Why Meal Plan?
If you’ve never meal planned before, I highly recommend it. It may seem daunting at first, but it is so worth it! By meal planning on a regular basis I’ve been able to …
- decrease our family’s food waste
- incorporate a large variety of flavors & cuisines
- stick to a food budget of my choice & decrease our costs
- eat healthier
- increase my cooking skills & confidence
Meal Plans are rarely a ‘one size fits all’ kind of deal but a pre-set plan is a good starting point for you to jump from. Pay close attention to the serving sizes & cook times so you can adjust the meal plan to fit your family & your schedule. Always cross-reference a meal plan with your calendar to make sure it works well for your week.
The Details
My meal plans & grocery lists are designed to provide breakfast and lunch for one person only. Dinners will feed a family of four unless otherwise noted.
Always double check the grocery list against what you already have. You’ll notice most recipes tend to use the same spices & seasonings repeatedely, so you may have those on hand already.
Some recipes on the meal plan are from This & That, but not all. Since I am still building the recipe index on the site, I’m taking this opportunity to share some of my favorite food bloggers with you. The original recipes are all linked in the meal plan doc below, so you can save them to your favorite digital cookbook.
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Stay safe & eat well!
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This creamy orzo is full of bright & savory flavors … basil, tarragon, lemon, black pepper, & goat cheese. It’s easy to make & kid friendly. - Healthy 7 Day Meal Plan #12 on the Mediterranean Diet
This 7 day meal plan is based on the Mediterranean diet principles using the plate method to structure the whole week & each meal. Full of flavors from all around the world.