Meal 1: Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken

Suggested Sides

 Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

 Creamed Corn Cornbread

 Sticky Pecan Pull-Apart Bread

DoveTailing Tips

Cook a large enough chicken to have leftovers to be used day 3 in Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Meal 2: Curried Shrimp Biryani

Suggested Sides

 Salmon Cakes

 Caesar Salad

 French Apple Tart

DoveTailing Tips

Prep an additional 4 pounds of large shrimp to be used day 5 in Cajun Shrimp.

Meal 3: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Suggested Sides

 Easy Chicken-Mushroom Quesadillas

 Mexican Salad

 Mexican Crullers (Churros)

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover chicken from day 1 in todays soup.

Meal 4: Weeknight Bolognese

Suggested Sides

 Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots

 Parker House Rolls

 Hoppin' Hot Scotch

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 5: Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya

Suggested Sides

 Cajun Shrimp

 Almost-Famous Fried Pickles

 Frosty the Caramel Apple Pie

DoveTailing Tips

Use the 4 pounds of large shrimp that you prepped on day 2 for todays cajun shrimp.