Weekly Meal Plan — Week 19: 10 bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, drinks, and desserts.
Happy Thanksgiving week! Whether you’re hosting a big meal or enjoying a quieter holiday, this week’s menu offers a mix of comforting classics and easy makeovers using Thanksgiving leftovers. The plan includes soups, casseroles, quick weeknight dinners, roastable vegetables, festive drinks, and simple holiday sweets — everything you need to eat well all week long.
Featured recipes this week:
- Turkey Pho – Foodie for Family — A fragrant, warming noodle soup made from leftover turkey and a rich, aromatic broth.
- 10 Minute Mac and Cheese – The Cookie Rookie — Creamy stovetop macaroni for busy weeknights.
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas – Barefeet in the Kitchen — Tender, shred-ready pork perfect for tacos, bowls, or sandwiches.
- Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole – Lemons for Lulu — A cozy casserole that uses turkey and hearty wild rice for a satisfying meal.
- Turkey Tamale Pie – Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts — A comforting, slightly spicy tamale-inspired casserole that’s great for using leftover turkey.
- Spicy Italian Panini – I Wash…You Dry — A quick, flavorful sandwich for lunch or a light dinner.
- Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots – Diethood — Simple, buttery roasted carrots that pair well with holiday mains.
- Pomegranate Party Punch – Cravings of a Lunatic — A festive, fruity punch to serve at holiday gatherings.
- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark – Sweet C’s Designs — A classic easy holiday candy that’s great for gifting or dessert tables.
- Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake – Roxana’s Home Baking — A festive cake roll perfect for holiday dessert.
- 3 Minute Fudge – Chocolate, Chocolate, and More — A quick fudge recipe to satisfy sweet cravings in moments.
This collection balances quick weekday dinners with holiday-ready sides and sweets. Many recipes are set up to use leftover turkey creatively, turning Thanksgiving extras into flavorful new meals. The list also includes a few comfort classics and festive treats ideal for parties or cozy nights at home.
This week’s meal plan was brought to you by:
Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts | Barefeet in the Kitchen | Foodie with Family | Roxana’s Home Baking | I Wash…You Dry | Lemons for Lulu | Sweet C’s Designs | The Cookie Rookie | Cravings of a Lunatic | Diethood
Pin this to your meal-planning board for easy access all week long, and enjoy a delicious, stress-free holiday week!
In loving memory of our dear friend Joan.