Meal 1: Asian Marinated Pork Chops

Suggested Sides

 Fried Rice

 Chinese Salad

 Homemade Coconut Chai Tea Latte

DoveTailing Tips

Meal 2: Slow Cooker Beef Paprikash

Suggested Sides

 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

 Roasted Winter Vegetables

 Brownie Tart

DoveTailing Tips

You will need 2 pounds beef stew meat for day 4 in Beef Stew with Root Vegetables, so either prepare enough meat to day or make sure to buy enough for both recipes.

Peel extra carrots and parsnips to be used in Beef Stew with Root Vegetables on day 4.

Meal 3: Sausage, Beans and Broccoli Rabe Soup

Suggested Sides

 Grilled Caesar Salad

 Basic Italian Bread

 Giant Chocolate Lava Cake

DoveTailing Tips

Cook an additional pound of sausage to be used in Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes on day 5.

Meal 4: Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Suggested Sides

 Simple Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

 Yeast Rolls

 Fudgy Marbled Cheesecake Brownies

DoveTailing Tips

Use the meat you prepared on day 2 or todays stew.

Use the vegetables you peeled on day 2 for todays recipe.

Meal 5: Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Suggested Sides

 Creamed Spinach

 Garlic Bread

 Thin Mint Trifle

DoveTailing Tips

Use the Italian Sausage you cooked on day 3 for todays pasta dish.