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Menu Plan for the Week of November 24

Carla from Thriving Home
By: Carla from Thriving HomePosted: 11/17/25Updated: 11/24/25

Our weekly menu plan is here to help you save time and money and eat healthier. Shop the Hy-Vee sales until November 23 and then use this menu plan starting November 24.

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Sponsored by Hy-Vee (Columbia)

Table of Contents
  • About Our Menu Plan
  • Top Hy-Vee Sales This Week
  • Weekly Menu Plan
  • More Ideas for the Week
  • Get Our Menu Plans Sent to Your Inbox

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 from 11.17.25 through 11.23.25.

  • Hy-Vee fresh chicken drumsticks or thighs, $1.99/lb. Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for 9 months
  • Sweet potatoes, $.59/lb. Stock Up and Save: Store in cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks.
  • Hy-Vee pumpkin, $.99/each (15 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Store in pantry until indicated date on package.
  • Dole celery, $.99/each Stock Up and Save: Remove from plastic packaging and wrap in aluminum foil. Store in crisper drawer for 2-3 weeks.
  • Hy-Vee corn or green beans, $.49/each (14.25 to 15.25 oz. cans, limit 6) Stock Up and Save: Store in pantry 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:

  • Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowls *

Tuesday:

  • Crowd Pleaser Mexican Soup * (Three ways to cook.)
  • Sweet Potato Cornbread *

Wednesday:

  • Crockpot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Gruyere *
  • Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving!:

  • Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy *
  • Homemade Stuffing *
  • Boursin Mashed Potatoes (Or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.)
  • Apple Cranberry Sauce *
  • Autumn Chopped Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our Thanksgiving Guide. It has lots of recipes and activities, like our 30+ Easy Thanksgiving Crafts.

Friday:

  • English Muffin Pizzas *

Saturday:

  • Chicken Parmesan Sliders * (Instant Pot or Crock Pot)
  • Veggie Sticks with Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

Sunday:

  • Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Casserole *
overhead shot of broccoli cheddar bites lined up on a white serving platter

More Ideas for the Week

  • Snack: Broccoli Bites *
  • Sweet Treat: Pumpkin Dump Cake *
  • Freezer Meal of the Month: Get our free PDF to double and freeze our Chicken Parmesan Casserole. *
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  1. Elsi says

    Posted on 11/26/25 at 12:59 pm

    I followed the link to the Sweet Potato Cornbread, but while reading the recipe & page, I noticed your recipe for Chocolate Sweet Potato Banana Bread. Decided to make it as muffins. EXCELLENT use for the tiny sweet potatoes sitting on my counter

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 11/28/25 at 11:19 am

      So glad you enjoyed the Chocolate Sweet Potato Banana Bread Elsi! Thanks for leaving a comment.

      Reply

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