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Menu #3

These 7 days of menus are all about family.  We selected some of our most popular family favourites which are perfect for making together as a family and sure to satisfy any budding young chef in the house. 

Featured in this Menu Plan:

  • Easy
    Tossed and Bake Breaded Wings

    Cook Time: 30 minutes

    Makes about 2 1/2 dozen

    View Recipe
  • Medium
    Mac and Chili

    Cook Time: 50 mins

    Serves 4

    View Recipe
  • Easy
    Crispy Cheese Topped Fish

    Cook Time: 30 mins

    Serves 4

    View Recipe
  • Easy
    Maple Rosemary Pork Chops

    Cook Time: 20 mins

    Makes 4

    View Recipe

The Menu Plan

*Meals are based on a four-person serving, however, most recipes can be doubled.

Menu #3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Sloppy Joes

Cook 3 lbs. ground beef and reserve 1 lb. cooked ground beef for Wednesday
Tossed and Baked Breaded Wings
Mac and Chili

Use up reserved cooked ground beef from Monday
Maple Rosemary Pork Chops
Crispy Cheese Topped Fish
Perfect Pizza Dough
Spicy Oven Barbecued Chicken
Creamy Broccoli Salad

Cut up all broccoli and reserve extra for Wednesday
Green Goddess Yogurt Dressing

Serve with mixed greens and vegetables - we suggest cucumber, carrots and peppers

 

Pro Tip: Cut up extra veggies for Wednesday
Lemon Dill Dip

Use reserved cut up veggies from Tuesday
Quick Glazed Carrots

Use reserved carrots from Wednesday
Creamy Coleslaw

Make dressing as directed and double coleslaw mix in this recipe

 

Reserve half of coleslaw salad for Sunday
Pizza Sauce
Cornbread Minis

Serve with mashed potatoes or cooked rice

Pick your favourite toppings and customize your pizza

 

Use up leftover meats and vegetables from the week as toppings
Creamy Coleslaw

Use reserved coleslaw salad from Friday
Greens with Light Creamy Caesar Dressing
Snickerdoodles

Grocery List

This list has all the ingredients in the quantities necessary to make the recipes listed on the above meal plan. Check your fridge, freezer and pantry before going to the store. Shop sales and use coupons where applicable. 

*Optional ingredients, either toppings or garnishes used throughout the week.

Grocery List
  • Produce
    • 5 large onions 
    • 1 red onion 
    • 2 garlic heads 
    • 1 pkg (20 g) fresh oregano 
    • 1 pkg (20 g) fresh basil  
    • 1 green bell pepper 
    • 3 broccoli crowns 
    • 1 orange 
    • 1 bag (397g) coleslaw mix   
    • 1 bag (510 g) Romain lettuce hearts 
    • 1 cup halved seedless red grapes 
    • 3 bunches green onion  
    • 1 bag (2lbs/1kg) baby carrots 
    • 1 bunch fresh parsley 
    • 2 lemons 
    • 2 cups frozen kernel corn 
  • Proteins & Dairy
    • 2 1/2 lb (1.125 kg) chicken wings and drumettes  
    • 2 lb (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs 
    • 3 lb (1.5 kg) lean ground beef 
    • 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/4 inch thick   
    • 1 lb (0.5 kg) white fish fillets 
    • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 
    • 4 tsp anchovy paste* 
    • Small wedge or bag parmesan  
    • 3 tbsp milk (2%) 
    • 3 large eggs 
    • 1 pkg (500 g) cup plain yogurt 
    • 1 pkg (500 g) cup sour cream  
    • 1 lbs (454 g) salted butter 
    • 1 bag (320 g) shredded cheddar cheese

     

    Add your family's favourite pizza toppings to this list as needed.

  • Pantry
    • 1 1/4 cups ketchup 
    • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 
    • 1/8 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce 
    • 1 can (14 oz / 398 mL) diced tomatoes 
    • 1 can (14 oz / 398 mL) kidney beans 
    • 1 can (7 1/2 oz / 213 mL) tomato sauce 
    • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) tomato sauce 
    • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) whole tomatoes 
    • 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) cream-style corn 
    • 1 cup elbow macaroni 
    • 2/3 cup Dijon mustard 
    • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup  
    • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
    • 12 whole wheat kaiser buns 
    • Croutons 
  • Herbs & Spices
    • 6 tsp salt 
    • 3 tsp freshly ground pepper 
    • 1/2 tsp dry mustard 
    • 5 tsp chili powder 
    • 1/8 tsp dried dill weed 
    • 1/4 tsp ground allspice 
    • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 
    • 1 tsp garlic powder 
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder 
    • 1/4 tsp ground ginger 
    • 1 1/2 tsp celery seed 
    • 1/2 tsp celery salt 
    • 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard  
    • 1 tsp tarragon leaves 
    • 1 tsp ground cumin 
    • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 
    • 1 tbsp thyme leaves  
    • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 
    • 2 tbsp cinnamon 
  • Baking
    • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 
    • 2 cups granulated sugar 
    • 1 pkg (8 g) instant yeast 
    • 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 
    • 2 tsp cream of tartar 
    • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 
    • 1 tsp vanilla 
    • 1/2 cup slivered almonds 
    • 2/3 cup cornmeal 
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch 
    • 1 tsp baking soda 
  • Oils & Vinegars
    • 1/4 cup canola oil  
    • 1/2 cup olive oil 
    • 1 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 
    • 2 tbsp malt vinegar 
    • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar  
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar  
    • 2 tbsp pure white vinegar