Menu Plan for the Week of December 29
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.
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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.
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:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
More Ideas for the Week
- Snack: Veggies and Simple Blender Hummus *
- Sweet Treat: Power Ball Cookies *
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