Welcome to Week 49 of the Swirls of Flavor Weekly Meal Plans!
This week's recipes include One Pot Taco Beef and Rice, Italian Meatloaf Parmesan, Reindeer Brownies, Hot Cocoa Bar, bonus recipe and more!
As with all meal plans, Weekly Meal Plan 49 is filled with five weekday meals, a dessert of the week, weekend brunch recipe, a drink recipe and Sunday supper meal.
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It's comfort food season and Italian Meatloaf Parmesan is a true comfort food dinner. Seasoned with pesto and sundried tomatoes, this ground turkey meatloaf is also covered with cheese. Now that's comfort food folks!
Taco night's dinner cooks in one pot this week. Skillet Taco Beef and Rice comes together on the stove top. Top it with your favorite taco toppings!
You've heard of chicken fingers but have you ever tried Steak Fingers? A crispy breading coats strips of tender beef. Serve with a creamy pesto dipping sauce!
A Hot Cocoa Bar is so much fun and so festive too. You'll want to have this DIY hot chocolate bar set up throughout the holidays!
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Monday
Oven roasted grape tomatoes add the finishing touch to this ground turkey meatloaf that's seasoned with garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
Tuesday
You can eat Taco Beef and Rice by the spoonful, in a taco shell or wrapped in a warm tortilla! Any way you eat it will be delicious! Be sure to add your favorite taco toppings too!
Wednesday
Shell pasta catches the vodka sauce in its nooks and crannies and pancetta adds a delicious savory note to this Pasta alla Vodka dinner.
Thursday
Steak Fingers are coated in a flavorful Parmesan and panko breadcrumb mixture and served with a creamy pesto dipping sauce. Serve with Quinoa With Avocado for a delicious dinner tonight!
Friday
Get cozy after a long week with a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup. The Mexican flavors of green chiles, cumin and chili powder combine in this easy homemade soup recipe. Serve with cornbread and you'll be all set for a delicious Friday evening.
Dessert of the Week
December has arrived and Rudolph will be arriving soon too. Time to bake and decorate a batch of Reindeer Brownies and get in the holiday spirit in a sweet way!
Brunch Recipe
Homemade Gingerbread Butter will add a seasonal flavor to pancakes, waffles, bagels and more!
Sunday Supper
Rotisserie Chicken pairs with a crunchy Maple Bacon Shredded Brussel Sprouts Salad filled with apples, cranberries and candied pecans!
Drink
I set up this festive Hot Chocolate Bar throughout the holiday season and it is always a big hit with both little kids and big ones too! You can serve rum or Baileys on the side and the grownups can add a splash to their mugs!
Bonus Recipe
With just a few basic spices in your kitchen cabinet you can make this flavorful homemade Apple Pie Spice. Delicious in a homemade apple pie, cobbler, baked apple recipe and more!
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