Monthly Menu Plan – Month of December

4 Dec 2022

Get ready for the month ahead with a Monthly Meal Plan!

It’s time to get ready for the month ahead with a monthly meal plan.

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This weekly menu plan is going to help you plan exactly what you need for the week. That means you will not have to worry about, “What’s for dinner”, questions because you already have it planned.

Menu Planning does not have to be stressful, it’s simply a way to strategize the week with what you have on hand along with what you need to pick up at the store.

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The Menu I will be sharing features a variety of meals from a slow cooker to instant pot and air fryer recipes. It will also include traditional recipes and grilled recipes as well. It’s a nice variety.

How do you menu plan?

There are so many ways you can use the menu plan. If you prefer to use it as is, then simply plan out every meal with what I have below. If you want to just simply add some new recipes to your menu each week, that’s what I highly recommend.

It’s always a great idea to just pick at least 1 new recipe each week and add it to your menu. This allows your family to get some new recipes into the rotation and try some recipes out that you may not have otherwise tried.

I also suggest adding in some leftover nights if you use up leftovers throughout the week or eating out too. It’s a good idea to plan those nights in or give yourself some room for nights like that so that you do not overbuy at the store.

Lastly, always plan from what you have in your fridge and freezer already, this way you use what you have and cut down costs on buying things you don’t need.

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What is on the menu plan?

Each menu plan will include 20 Main Dish Recipes, 12 Side Dish Recipes, 4 Breakfast Recipes, and 4 Dessert Recipes. These should help you get plans made for this month!

20 Easy Main Dish Recipes

Plan out the month of recipes with this menu plan!

Hawaiian Chicken Sliders

These Hawaiian Chicken Sliders are perfect for the family!

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Make this tasty Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings!

Ninja Foodi Chicken Enchilada Soup

Make a great, easy soup with Ninja Foodi Enchilada Soup!

Ninja Foodi White Chicken Chili - Slow Cooker

Make an easy Ninja Foodi White Chicken Chili. This can also be made using the slow cooker or pressure cooker.

Ninja Foodi Beef Stroganoff (Gluten-Free)

Make a great batch of easy gluten-free Ninja Foodi Beef Stroganoff!

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Make this easy meal with Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast!

Ninja Foodi Tri Tip

Make a perfectly tender tri tip in the Ninja Foodi or Air Fryer with this Ninja Foodi Tri Tip.

Ninja Foodi Spaghetti

Make a delicious batch of easy Ninja Foodi Spaghetti that can be made as Gluten-Free Ninja Foodi Spaghetti too!

Ninja Foodi Pulled Pork

Make this easy Ninja Foodi Pulled Pork using the pressure cooker function.

Ninja Foodi Jambalaya

This delicious Ninja Foodi Jambalaya can be made in the Instant Pot too, plus it's easy to make gluten-free.

Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Make this comfort meal of Creamy Chicken and Noodles, easy to adapt to gluten-free too!

Crab Legs in the Ninja Foodi

Learn how to make crab legs in the Ninja Foodi, it's easy and ready to go in 5 minutes!

Instant Pot Hearty Bean Chili

Make this Instant Pot Hearty Bean Chili with a variety of beans, grass fed beef, and delicious olive oil to give it a robust flavor.

Gluten-Free Skillet Beef Fajitas

Make a delicious dinner with Gluten-Free Skillet Beef Fajitas using fresh vegetables and ingredients.

Slow Cooker Maple Roast

Slow Cooker Maple Roast is a great option for dinner, it gives roast a whole new flavor!

Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

Make a wonderful meal with this Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

Ninja Foodi Meatloaf and Potatoes

This meal is a one pot Ninja Foodi Meatloaf and Potatoes, plus you can add corn too! It can all be made in an hour, plus gluten-free too!

Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Make this two-ingredient, Ninja Foodi Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken that is versatile to use with a variety of meals!

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Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken

Make an easy one-dish meal with this Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Make a great air fryer chicken recipe with this Air Fryer Sesame Chicken!

12 Easy Side Dish Recipes

Get ready for the month ahead with these 12 Side Dish Recipes!

Easy Ninja Foodi Rice (Pressure Cooker)

Make this Easy Ninja Foodi Rice with the Pressure Cooker function!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Make this easy, gluten-free Homemade Cranberry Sauce in minutes!

Roasted Acorn Squash

Make this easy Roasted Acorn Squash in less than an hour with pantry style ingredients, it's a sweet and savory recipe!

Roasted Butternut Squash

Make a great Roasted Butternut Squash in minutes, perfect side dish!

Easy Grilled Potatoes in Foil

Make these easy grilled potatoes in foil in minutes right on your grill or an open flame!

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Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes

Make a delicious dish of gluten-free scalloped potatoes!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Make a quick and easy side dish in the air fryer with these Brussels Sprouts!

Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

Ninja Foodi Zucchini Fries (Gluten-Free)

Make easy Ninja Foodi Zucchini Fries that are gluten-free and air fried!

Easy Fruit Salsa

Make an Easy Fruit Salsa paired with Homemade Cinnamon Chips! This can also be made gluten-free too!

Ninja Foodi Cold Pasta Salad

Make this easy and quick Ninja Foodi Cold Pasta Salad, it can be made gluten-free too!

Ninja Foodi Sweet Potatoes

Make easy Ninja Foodi Sweet Potatoes in Minutes!

4 Easy Breakfast Recipes

Get ready for the month ahead with these easy breakfast recipes!

Ninja Foodi Oatmeal (Pressure Cooker Recipe)

Make a fabulous bowl of Ninja Foodi Oatmeal with a variety of toppings!

Gluten-Free Biscuits with Homemade Bisquick

Make these easy Gluten-Free Biscuits with Homemade Bisquick Mix!

Spinach Quiche

Make a delicious savory breakfast with this Easy Spinach Quiche.

Breakfast Pizza

Make this Easy Breakfast Pizza that can also be made gluten-free too.

4 Easy Dessert Recipes

Make these delicious easy dessert recipes!

Gingerbread Cookies

Make these Easy Gingerbread Cookies that can also be made as Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies!

Hot Chocolate Bombs

Make these Easy Hot Chocolate Bombs, perfect for a treat this season!

Easy Fudge Recipe

Make this easy gluten-free fudge in minutes!

Peppermint Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Make a great holiday cookie with these Peppermint Cookies that can also be made gluten-free.