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

 Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

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

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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.