Episode 112 Weekly Meal Plan & Bonus American Thanksgiving Menu

Meal Planning for Busy Moms | Dinner Ideas, Quick, Delicious, Healthy, Easy Meal Prep

Hey, hey!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Meal Planning for Busy Moms! We’re diving into a fresh meal plan packed with quick, family-approved recipes, a genius 30-second hack to make life easier in the kitchen, and a bonus Thanksgiving menu for my American friends. Whether you’re hosting the big day or just bringing a dish, I’ve got you covered! Also I have a new guide LIVE on Amazon! (Check it out below!)

This Week’s Meal Plan:

Here’s what’s cooking this week:

1. Monday: Honey Garlic Pork Chops (Sheet Pan)

2. Tuesday: Beef and Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)

3. Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo Bake (Oven)

4. Thursday: Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

5. Friday: Stuffed Bell Peppers (Air Fryer)

6. Saturday: Crispy Chicken Tenders with Waffle Fries (Air Fryer)

7. Sunday: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Slow Cooker)

Bonus Thanksgiving Menu:

For my American listeners, here’s a cozy ham-centered menu to make your holiday stress-free:

Main: Glazed Ham

Sides:

• Scalloped Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Green Beans with Garlic Butter
• Cranberry-Orange Relish
• Fluffy Dinner Rolls

Desserts:

• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Chocolate Pecan Pie

If turkey is more your style, here is my other (Canadian) Thanksgiving Menu for inspiration:

Herb Roasted Turkey (with plenty of butter, of course!)

Classic Stuffing – because Thanksgiving isn’t the same without it.

Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes – a little extra sweetness never hurt anyone.

Green Bean Almondine – simple but so good!

Cranberry Sauce – homemade or store-bought, no judgment.

Pumpkin Pie – because, obviously, it’s a must.

30-Second Genius Hack:

Save time during the week by pre-mixing your spice blends!

Quick Announcement Before We Wrap Up!"

Hey friends, I’ve got some exciting news to share with you—my brand-new guide, Meal Prep Made Simple: Reclaim Your Time, Save Your Sanity, and Make Dinner Effortless, is officially live on Amazon!

Whether you’re tackling picky eaters, stuck in the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” loop, or just looking to make dinner less stressful, this guide has got you covered. It’s not a cookbook—it’s a game plan for making mealtime simple, efficient, and even a little fun.

And let’s be honest—this time of year, it makes the perfect gift. Need a thoughtful hostess gift for holiday gatherings? Or maybe you know someone who could use a little help answering that daily dinner dilemma? This book is the beautiful little nudge they need to make dinner time easier and more enjoyable.

You can grab it now in Kindle or paperback—just search Meal Prep Made Simple by Blaga Goertzen on Amazon, and it’s all yours.

So, if you’re ready to reclaim your evenings, save some time, and actually enjoy dinner again—or help someone else do the same—go check it out. And let me know if you grab a copy! I’d love to hear how it’s helping you.

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That’s it for this week! Wishing all my American friends a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and good food. And to everyone, have a blessed week—see you back here Wednesday!
P.S. You can use these Thanksgiving menus for Christmas too! So you might want to favorite it!
Bye for now,

xx Blaga