Meal 1: Ricotta-Spinach Tacos

Suggested Sides

 Perfect Black Beans

 Mexican Red Rice

 Blondie with Dark Roots

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 2: Whole Roasted Chicken with Bacon

Suggested Sides

 Classic Buttered Green Beans

 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 Cake Doughnut Bread Pudding

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover chicken in Old Fashioned Chicken Stew on day 3.

Trim an additional 1 1/2 pounds of green beans to use day 5 in Spicy Turkey and Green Bean Stir-Fry.

Meal 3: Old-Fashioned Chicken Stew

Suggested Sides

 Chopped Romaine and Radicchio Salad

 Dinner Rolls

 Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover chicken from day 2 in today’s stew.

Meal 4: Crispy Pierogies with Broccoli and Sausage

Suggested Sides

 Green Salad with Traditional Ranch Dressing

 Parmesan Breadsticks

 Angel Food Cake

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 5: Spicy Turkey and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Suggested Sides

 Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings with Chile Crisp

 Perfect Long-Grain White Rice

 Baked Apples with Oatmeal and Yogurt

DoveTailing Tips

Use the green beans you prepared on day 2 in today’s stir-fry.