Midweek Meal Planning 3/3/16 (2026)

Want to get more out of midweek meal planning without the guesswork? Below we walk through the essentials in plain language, with practical steps you can use right away.

Key Takeaways

• img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:18.59649122807%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;} Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 3/3/16!
• 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.
• Midweek Meal planning Watch for this Spicy Asparagus Roll-Ups recipe on Sunday!
• Here’s our week Sunday: Grilled salmon with potato & cauliflower packets, fruit.

Is Midweek Meal Planning Worth It?

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 to run out of steam, we buck the trend here. Worth noting: i actually made these at lunchtime one day, then had some of the leftovers for dinner on Monday -- they reheated quite nicely in the toaster oven.

Tuesday: Chili, salad, broccoli, garlic bread, fruit. Thursday: Rotisserie chicken from Costco with the last of the salad & roasted chile-lime potatoes -- I might throw some cauliflower in there for MashupDad and see how that works, too.

Where the Real Savings Hide

More importantly, friday: Spicy chicken with the $.49/lb leg quarters from Pete's & clearance Frank's RedHot sauce from ALDI. (Since MashupDad only likes white meat, he'll have leftover Costco chicken.) Roasted asparagus, fruit. Saturday: We may be going out to dinner with family -- if not, I'll figure it out! 😉 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? Let’s inspire each other!

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: i actually made these at lunchtime one day, then had some of the leftovers for dinner on Monday -- they reheated quite nicely in the toaster oven.

Is it worth shopping around for midweek meal planning?

Usually yes. Tuesday: Chili, salad, broccoli, garlic bread, fruit.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Thursday: Rotisserie chicken from Costco with the last of the salad & roasted chile-lime potatoes -- I might throw some cauliflower in there for MashupDad and see how that works, too.

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

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.