Meal 1: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

Suggested Sides

 Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad

 Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread

 Gooey Butter Peanut Butter Cookies

DoveTailing Tips

Toast an additional 1 cup of pecan to use in meal 3 Broccoli Apple Salad instead of the walnuts.

Double this recipe to make an additional loaf to use day 2, instead of baking the Honey Wheat Bread.

Meal 2: Herb and Garlic Meatloaf with Garlic Butter Sauce

Suggested Sides

 Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

 Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms - Kate Moving Forward

 Honey Wheat Brown Bread

DoveTailing Tips

Instead of baking Bread today, save this wonderful recipe and use the extra loaf you made on day 1.

Double this recipe to make an additional 4 cups of mashed potatoes for Day 4 Shepherd's Pie.

Meal 3: Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini

Suggested Sides

 Hot Buttered Garlic Noodles

 Broccoli Apple Salad

 Cranberry Apple Sangria

DoveTailing Tips

Defrost and trim an additional pound of chicken breasts for day 5, Crockpot Corn and Chicken Chowder.

Use the prepared toasted pecans from day 1 instead of walnuts.

Meal 4: The Best Shepherd's Pie. Ever.

Suggested Sides

 Cabbage with Bacon and Roasted Potatoes

 Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

 Fall Fruit Salad

DoveTailing Tips

Use the additional prepared mashed potatoes from day 2.

Meal 5: Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder

Suggested Sides

 Mexican Caesar Salad

 Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

 Cheddar Jalapeno Bread

 Mexican Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

DoveTailing Tips

Use the trimmed and defrosted chicken from day 3.