Weekly Menu Plan + Top Hy-Vee Sales (12.21.22)

Our weekly menu plan is here to help you save time, and money, and eat healthier. We hope you find some dinnertime inspiration!

Sponsored by Hy-Vee (Columbia)

• Recipes You’ll Love: Our family-friendly recipes are simple and made with recognizable, real food ingredients. Pick and choose what works for you.
• Top Weekly Sales: Don’t waste time scouring the sales. We’ve done it for you! Our menu plan is based around the top real food (no junk!) sale items we find at Hy-Vee that week, so you can save money by shopping smartly. If you don’t have a Hy-Vee, no sweat. Our plan will still work great!
• Stock Up and Save: To save even more money, stock up on those hot Hy-Vee deals and store them for later using our instructions.

All Hy-Vee sales below run from 12.21.22 through 12.27.22 unless otherwise specified.

Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly, and store in freezer for up to 9 months.

Stock Up and Save: Store in cool, dark place 3-4 weeks. Onions can be chopped or sliced, frozen on baking sheet, and then transferred to a freezer-safe container for 4-6 months.

Stock Up and Save: Wash, dry, and freeze on baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 9 months.

Stock Up and Save: Store in freezer until indicated date on package.

Stock Up and Save: Store in refrigerator until indicated date on package or read this post on freezing cheese. (Did you know Polly shreds her own cheese?)

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

Monday:

• Crispy Carnitas (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, AND Oven Instructions!)
• Chips and Guacamole

Tuesday:

• Slow Cooker Pot Roast
• Texas Toast

Wednesday (Breakfast for Dinner):

• Breakfast Burritos (Make extra for a quick, easy breakfast in the new year.)
• Blueberry Avocado Muffins

Thursday:

• Mediterranean Shrimp
• Roasted Vegetables

Friday:

• Pizza Bread (Try our easy Homemade Pizza Sauce and freeze extra for future pizza nights!)
• Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Saturday:

Consider having heavy appetizers for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Here are some ideas:

• Asian Turkey Meatballs
• Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
• Ham and Cheese Sliders
• Charcuterie Board

Sunday (Happy New Year!):

• The Perfect Pan-Seared Oven-Finished Steak
• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

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