Meal Plan 96
Feb 18, 2026
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Dinner doesn't have to be complicated, or expensive. This free 7-day meal plan helps busy families save money, cut down kitchen time, and enjoy nourishing meals everyone will actually eat. Shopping list and budget tips included.
Meal Plan 96
Just like all of my weekly meal plans, this week's free meal plan includes 7 delicious dinners, ideas for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, meal-prep ideas and a shopping list. I truly want to help you make home-cooked meals easier!
Download the meal plan complete with meal plan tips and shopping list here. Or simply find inspiration below.
Dinner Recipes
- Sunday: Homemade Lasagna or Instant Pot Lasagna with Copycat Olive Garden Salad and Garlic Toast
- Monday: Potato Corn Chowder or Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder with leftover salad
- Tuesday: Easy Black Bean Tacos + Fresh Fruit
- Wednesday: Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salad and Garlic Toast
- Thursday: Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes (see notes for slow cooker instructions
- Friday: Easy Baked Cod with Roasted Red Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine
- Saturday: Air Fryer French Bread Pizza with fresh fruit or veggies if desired
Breakfast Ideas
Lunch Ideas
- Leftovers
- Thai Noodles
- Ramen
Snack & Treats
Tips for this Week's Meal Plan
- On Sunday: I would double the salad to enjoy Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday night. Keep the components separate and for best results assemble salad right before serving.
- Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes: If you don't have an Instant Pot to make sausage and potatoes, layer the ingredients for the smoked sausage and potatoes in a large slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
- No Air Fryer? Bake the French Bread Pizzas in a 425 F oven until toasted and cheese melted (about 12-15 minutes).
- Ingredient/Money-Saving Notes: Use leftover cottage cheese from lasagna to make egg bites and Yukon gold potatoes for roasted potatoes, potato soup, and sausage and potatoes. I would recommend purchasing a couple large loaves of Italian or French Bread to make garlic toast AND French Bread Pizza.
Printable Meal Plan
Click HERE to print the meal plan complete with shopping list and helpful time and money-saving tips.
Have a wonderful weekend with your family!
Thank you, Kim! I hope your weekend is relaxing and enjoying!