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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 100)

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 100).  Wow! Week 100!! Thanksgiving we always go to my Moms and everyone brings something. I am bringing a few sides, and looking forward to the leftovers!

Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 100)

Monday: Butternut Squash Risotto with salad

Tuesday: Turkey Chili Taco Soup

Wednesday: Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken- Lightened Up

Thursday: Turkey at Moms! Sides: Makeover Spinach Gratin, Maple Soy Glazed Roasted Brussels Spouts and Butternut Squash with Bacon, Mom’s Stuffing, Lightened Up

Friday: Leftovers: Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad

Saturday: Leftovers: Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Frittata

Sunday: Turkey Pot Pie Soup

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Carne Asada Steak Salad

This Carne Asada steak salad is made with everything I love – juicy steak, pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese and guacamole. Inspired by my favorite taco salad, it’s quick, tasty, low-carb and high in protein which fills you up and leaves you satisfied. I have partnered with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to share this awesome salad I think you’ll love!

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Maple Soy Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash are delicious on their own, but adding bacon and a maple soy glaze makes them over-the-top delicious! Made all on one sheet pan, you can double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd by adding more sheet pans.

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Makeover Spinach Gratin

This easy makeover Spinach Gratin is creamy and decadent, with a hint of nutmeg baked in the oven topped with melted cheese for a must at your Holiday table!

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Spaghetti Squash with Bacon and Parmesan

Roasted spaghetti squash with bacon and Parmesan cheese is a great way to top spaghetti squash for an easy, tasty, low-carb side dish. Although there are several methods to cook spaghetti squash, my favorite way to make it is roasted. To roast the squash, I cut it on half lengthwise, remove the seeds and cook it cut down for about one hour.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash are tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper for an easy, delicious Fall side dish! Simply place them on a sheet pan and bake until tender and the Brussels are slightly charred on the edges.

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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 99)

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 99). It’s finally getting cold here in New York, we basically skipped Fall! If you’re planning a Friendsgiving in the next week or two, I have lots of Thanksgiving recipes here. The Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy is perfect if you want to feed a smaller crowd and it’s very easy to make. Add some side dishes and you are set!

Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.

Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 99)

Monday: Lentil and Rice Bowls with Eggs and Bacon

Tuesday: Skinny Chicken Enchiladas with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice

Wednesday: Leftovers

Thursday: Chunky Beef, Cabbage and Tomato Soup (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

Friday: Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots  with Balsamic Glaze

Saturday: Dinner Out

Sunday: Pasta with Bolognese Sauce (Instant Pot)

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Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are so much lighter than traditional mashed potatoes, and taste so good!

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Sauteed brussels sprouts are delicious when shredded and sautéed with pancetta (or bacon), garlic and oil. If you don’t think you like Brussels sprouts, I challenge you to try these! Lightly pan fried until crisp and slightly browned on the edges, this is my favorite way to cook and eat them!

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Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Instant Pot)

This is the best Bolognese sauce recipe, a staple in my home. It’s so easy to make, I always make a big batch for dinner and freeze the rest to use throughout the month – a huge time saver!  Making it in the pressure cooker makes this Sunday sauce a dish you can whip up any night of the week!

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