Midweek meal planning 1/7/16 (2026)

If you care about midweek meal planning, this guide gets straight to the point. We break down what actually matters, skip the fluff, and show you how to put it to work today.

Key Takeaways

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• In Midweek Meal Planning, we plan dinners for the rest of the week while also looking back to see how we’ve done so far.
• This slow cooker Chicken Marsala turned out highly pretty and smelled excellent, but I don't think I'd make it again.
• Monday: Spinach salad with leftover steak strips from New Year's & homemade dressing.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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. Worth noting: it was all right, but nowhere near as solid as stove top -- I guess just since you can make something in the Crock Pot, it doesn't consistently mean you should, lol.

I also threw in some cauliflower with these potato wedges for low carb MashupDad and it turned out genuinely well, so might tweak that further into a cauliflower-only recipe for future. (He also got a piece of chicken Marsala pre-corn-starch-thickened-sauce, so his wasn't as pretty...) Midweek meal planning Sunday: Pizza. Tuesday: Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala with Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges (and cauliflower!), plus more salad from the $.50 deal at Fresh Thyme.

Is Midweek Meal Planning Worth It?

More importantly, wednesday: Salsa chicken with a pack of those $1.29/lb boneless thighs from Caputo's this week. Thursday: Something with shrimp and broccoli.

I picked up a pound of the $3.99 shrimp at Fresh Thyme yesterday, and there's also the purchase one get two free sale at Jewel this week. (Am pondering a recipe concept and will let you know how it turns out!) Friday: We'll see how the leftovers situation is after tonight's dinner. Saturday: Grilled sockeye salmon -- I have some in the freezer still -- with potato packets and sauteed spinach.

Where the Real Savings Hide

Remember that 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?

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A Closer Look at Midweek Meal Planning

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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. Worth noting: it was all right, but nowhere near as solid as stove top -- I guess just since you can make something in the Crock Pot, it doesn't consistently mean you should, lol.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. I also threw in some cauliflower with these potato wedges for low carb MashupDad and it turned out genuinely well, so might tweak that further into a cauliflower-only recipe for future. (He also got a piece of chicken Ma....

Smart Ways to Save More on Midweek Meal Planning

• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• 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.

Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and midweek meal planning gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.