Midweek Meal Planning 12/3/15 (2026 Guide)

There is a smarter way to approach midweek meal planning, and it starts with knowing a few key details. This guide covers them, along with tips you can apply immediately.

Key Takeaways

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• Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner -- I genuinely should have sprayed the sides of this dish and not just the bottom though, oops!
• Midweek meal planning Sunday: Leftover Roasted Garlic Turkey Noodle Soup and other odds and ends.
• Worth noting: monday: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chili -- except with leftover turkey instead of chicken.

A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

It’s more traditional to meal plan on the weekend, but since our Chicago grocery deals mostly flip on Wednesdays and since midweek is when numerous of us begin running out of steam, we buck the trend here. Wednesday: Make your own pizza night with some $1.00 pizza dough and $.75 (clearance) refrigerated pizza sauce from ALDI, mozzarella I had in the freezer, pepperoni from Dollar Tree, spinach, mushrooms, olives...

Thursday: I used the marinade from this Festive Greek Chicken Salad but cooked up the chicken in the oven this time with some mushrooms and onion. (Not bad, but better browned in the skillet.) Baked potatoes, salad. Friday: It may be Hormel Party Tray From Target if I don't get in gear here, lol.

What to Know About Midweek Meal Planning

More importantly, junior High Guy is advocating for taking some leftover lasagna roll-ups out of the freezer, though, so probably those, garlic toast, the rest of the salad. Saturday: People are going all different places, so something grab and go -- sandwiches, soup, you know, that not-genuinely-a-dinner type of dinner.

Your turn How’s your week of meal planning going? Are you cooking mostly out of your pantry, or are you taking advantage of this week’s grocery sales?

How Midweek Meal Planning Really Works

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on midweek meal planning?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Wednesday: Make your own pizza night with some $1.00 pizza dough and $.75 (clearance) refrigerated pizza sauce from ALDI, mozzarella I had in the freezer, pepperoni from Dollar Tree, spinach, mushrooms, olives.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Thursday: I used the marinade from this Festive Greek Chicken Salad but cooked up the chicken in the oven this time with some mushrooms and onion. (Not bad, but better browned in the skillet.) Baked potatoes, salad.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Friday: It may be Hormel Party Tray From Target if I don't get in gear here, lol.

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.

Final Thoughts

The bottom line on midweek meal planning: a little research goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is a click away.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.