Quick & Cheap Meal Plan For August

Week 1

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Monday: Pork and Balsamic Strawberry Salad

If strawberries aren't in season yet, use thawed frozen in situ of fresh. 

Tuesday: Shrimp with Coconut Rice

You may not be ready to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat during this dish.

Wednesday: Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf

Pair this with black beans, rice, tossed salad with lime vinaigrette or any of your favorite Tex-Mex sides. 

Thursday: Sausage Cobb Salad Lettuce Wraps

It’s flavorful, crunchy and pretty on the plate. 

Friday: Sloppy Cheesesteaks

This treat is a favourite go-to dish for busy families, and your spin with melty provolone, sweet pepper and onions makes for a fun, unexpected twist on a classic! 

Saturday: Tacos on a Stick

The whole family is certain to like the sensational Southwestern flavor of this twist on beef shish kabobs.

Sunday: Crispy Dill Tilapia

With its delicious panko bread crumb herb crust and fresh dill, this dish with mild tilapia is a winner.

Week 2

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Monday: Potato-Topped Ground Beef Skillet

If your butcher has chili grind beef, which is coarsely ground, select that; it lends an additional meaty texture.

Tuesday: Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

This vegetarian stew is ideal once you want to require an occasion from meat. Adding the cream at the tip gives it a smoother texture.

Wednesday: Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice

The hints of Mediterranean flavor during this chicken dish make it your family favorite.

Thursday: Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein

Try it with a squirt of Sriracha!

Friday: Chickpea & Potato Curry

First browning the ginger, onion and garlic really makes the sauce amazing.

Saturday: Grilled Brats with Sriracha Mayo

You can boil the brats in your favorite beer to scale back the fat and provides them flavor before grilling or spread on lightly toasted buns. 

Sunday: Weeknight Pasta Squiggles

This zesty pasta dish is good for busy weeknights. It's low on ingredients and simple to prep, and it tastes so comforting when the weather turns cool. 

Week 3

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Monday: Chili-Lime Mushroom Tacos

You can make this dish with beef, but substituting with portobello mushrooms turned it into my family's vegetarian favorite. It's quick, nutritious, low fat and tasty.

Tuesday: Teriyaki Beef Roast

It will make your taste buds dance! Try this for family or company.

Wednesday: Southwestern Casserole

It tastes wonderful, fits nicely into our budget and better of all, makes a second to freeze and luxuriate in later.

Thursday: Spicy Plum Salmon

The fresh sauce really complements the smoky grilled fish.

Friday: Sausage Squash Kabobs

The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a stunning sheen to the sausage and veggies.

Saturday: Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls

These rice paper wrappers would be a quick, fun way to put salad ingredients into a hand-held snack or meal.

Sunday: Wasabi Beef Fajitas

Beef fajitas get an Eastern spin with gingerroot, vegetable oil and wasabi, a kind of Japanese horseradish. you'll find it within the Asian section at your supermarket.

Week 4

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Monday: Conga Lime Pork

Dinner guests won’t be too shy to urge in line when this yummy chipotle pork moves to the buffet table.

Tuesday: Smoked Paprika Chicken

The seasoned sauce gets its richness from cream.

Wednesday: Barbecued Chicken Pizzas

So fast and then easy with refrigerated pizza crust, these saucy, smoky pizzas make quick fans with their rustic, hot-off-the-grill flavor.

Thursday: Baby Back Ribs

Slow-cook the ribs during the day and that they are able to finish on the grill once you get home.

Friday: Linguine with Broccoli Rabe & Peppers

Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite veggies. Since it cooks right with the pasta, you'll be able to multitask. Before you know it, dinner is served.

Saturday: Potato-Sausage Foil Packs

You can have these smoky campfire bundles at a friend's house for dinner and loved the simplicity of this great summer meal.

Sunday: Caribbean Shrimp & Rice Bowl

Try grilling the shrimp for more beachy flavor!

Credit: 

Caroline Stanko (tasteofhome.com)

Rashanda Cobbins (tasteofhome.com)

Tiffany (dontwastethecrumbs.com)