Meal 1: Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Broccoli

Suggested Sides

 Fresh Sweet Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

 100% Whole Grain Wheat Bread

 7-Minute Mocha Mousse

DoveTailing Tips

Cook Chicken 5-6 chicken breasts to prepare for the week. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Brush both sides of chicken with oil. Bake uncovered 25 to 35 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Reduce oven heat to 350° to prepare for today's meal. Cool chicken 10 to 15 minutes. Shred 3 breasts for today, cube the remaining to use for Meal 2, Quick Chicken & Veggie Spaghetti.

Meal 2: Quick Chicken and Veggie Spaghetti Skillet

Suggested Sides

 Green Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries, Pepitas and Goat Cheese

 Garlic Cheese Bread

DoveTailing Tips

Use the cooked chicken you cubed for Meal 1 in this easy dish.

Meal 3: Ham and Swiss Oven-Toasted Deli Sandwich

Suggested Sides

 Potato Chips Warmed on Grill with Gorgonzola Sauce and Chives

 Mom's Cottage Cheese Salad

 Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

DoveTailing Tips

Using the homemade whole wheat bread you made for Meal 1 makes the Ham and Swiss Deli Sandwiches even better.

Meal 4: Grilled Beer Brats with Kraut

Suggested Sides

 Vegetable and Goat Cheese Spaghetti

 Grilled Potatoes and Onions With Herbs (Foil Wrapped)

 Grasshopper Pie

DoveTailing Tips

Cook 4 additional bratwurst to use in the Beer Brat Chili for Meal 5. In a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the 4 brats and boil for 15-20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Save for Meal 5, Beer Brat Chili.

Meal 5: Beer Brat Chili

Suggested Sides

 Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix

 Vegetable Dip & Tray

 Apple Crisp

DoveTailing Tips

When making the Beer Brat Chili , use the 4 brats that you grilled on Meal 3. Slice them up and add to the chili.