๐Ÿงก Meal Plan for Jan.12-18, 2026 ๐Ÿงก


Itโ€™s time for another meal plan! Here are my dinner (and salad) picks for the week of January 12-18, 2026. โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„ Julia

DAY 1 (NEW): Ground Turkey Soup (you can also use ground beef or chicken)

DAY 2: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squashโ€‹

DAY 3: Chicken Thighs and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms โ€‹

DAY 4: Baked Salmon with Asparagus, Lemon, Black Pepper, and Garlicโ€‹

DAY 5: Braised Short Ribs with Polenta, Mushrooms, and Red Wine Sauceโ€‹

DAY 6: Creamy Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, and Parmesan cheese (๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ-๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž๐š๐ฅ)

DAY 7: Black Bean and Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole (meatless, gluten-free)

SALAD 1: Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples, Pears, and Cranberriesโ€‹

SALAD 2: Strawberry Blueberry Spinach Saladโ€‹

SALAD 3: Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli Saladโ€‹

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