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Menu Plan for the Week of December 29

Carla from Thriving Home
By: Carla from Thriving HomePosted: 12/22/25Updated: 12/22/25

Our weekly menu plan is here to help you save time and money and eat healthier. Shop the Hy-Vee sales until December 28 and then use this menu plan starting December 29.

Collage of meals from the weekly menu plan.


 

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About Our Menu Plan

  • Family-friendly recipes made with real food ingredients.
  • Plan is based around top sale items we find at Hy-Vee that week to save $$.
  • Tips for stocking up the hot Hy-Vee deals and how to store them to save even more $$.
  • Freezer-friendly recipes with freezing instructions, so you can double and freeze one for later.

Top Hy-Vee Sales This Week

All Hy-Vee sales below run through 12.28.25.

  • Bakery-fresh Large Croissants, $5.99/each (6 ct.) Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly, removing as much air as possible, and store in freezer for 1-2 months. (These are perfect for our new Croissant Breakfast Casserole.)
  • Simply Organic spices or extract, 20% off Stock Up and Save: Store in pantry until indicated date on package.
  • Hy-Vee frozen vegetables, 2/$5 (24 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Store in freezer until indicated date on package.
  • Guerrero tortillas, $1.88/each (10 or 18 ct.) Stock Up and Save: Store until indicated date on package, or learn how to freeze tortillas.
  • Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella, $3.98/each (8 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Store in fridge until indicated date on package.
SEE ALL HY-VEE SALES

Weekly Menu Plan

Pro Tip: Most of our main dish recipes include freezing instructions, so you can double and freeze a batch for later. Look for the (*).

Monday:

  • 4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken —This newer recipe has quickly become a reader favorite!
  • Instant Pot Brown Rice *

Tuesday:

  • 20-Minute Sausage Rigatoni –Another 2025 reader favorite!
  • Simple Salad with one of our Top 10+ Homemade Salad Dressings

Wednesday – New Year’s Eve:

We went with an appetizer menu this year. Get more ideas from our 15+ Easy Appetizers round-up.

  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps *
  • Bacon Wrapped Dates
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Honey Whipped Goat Cheese (4 Ways) —We debuted this for the 2024 Holiday Season. It is so great with how customizable it is.

Thursday – New Year’s Day:

  • Instant Pot Clam Chowder *
  • Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Friday:

  • French Bread Pizza *

Saturday:

  • Ham and Cheese Sliders *
  • Fruit Salad

Sunday:

  • Slow Cooker Pot Roast *
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More Ideas for the Week

  • Snack: Veggies and Simple Blender Hummus *
  • Sweet Treat: Power Ball Cookies *
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