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    Home » Meal Planning » Seasonal Meal Plans

    Published: Dec 21, 2021 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Cassie Waltman · 1 Comment

    Seasonal Meal Planning: Winter 2021

    Here we are wrapping up the last weeks of 2021, and it's time for the winter meal plan. In some ways winter meals are some of my favorites because of the cozy vibes and the hearty flavors. Winter meals are a good mix of quick weeknight favorites and meals that can simmer on the stove all afternoon long. I love seasonal meal planning because it gives me a few major categories to choose from when making each week's meal plan. There are some meals that are always in the rotation regardless of season, and these are generally the kids' favorites.

    Check out the Winter Seasonal Meal Plan for 2022 for more ideas!

    If you are new to meal planning, having a list of seasonal meals your family enjoys will help you get in the swing of weekly meal planning. Baby steps! Check out the categories below or make your own list and you'll see how much easier it makes weekly planning.

    Oven Meals

    A white bowl of chicken and vegetables alongside a napkin and fork.
    Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken

    These dinners are often great for preparing ahead of time and baking off as needed. They work great for weeknights and there is always leftovers for lunch.

    • Sheet Pan Peanut Chicken
    • Spinach and Feta Phyllo Pie (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Baked Sweet Potato Tacos (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Baked Gnocchi (This one from Simply Delicious Food is delicious!)
    • Enchilada Casserole
    • Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls with Chicken and Citrus-Herb Sauce
    • Curried Broccoli, Chicken, and Cheddar Casserole

    Stovetop Meals

    Cashew Nut Mango

    Stir frys and easy soups make up most of this category, but I also add in quick pasta dishes and tacos (always tacos!) that make easy and family-friendly meals.

    • 4P + T Stir Fry (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Cashew Nut Mango
    • Pasta Pomodoro (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Dragon-Style Tacos
    • Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup
    • Green Chile and Chicken Soup (coming soon to the blog!)

    30-minute Meals

    I know what the weeknight rush does to the dinner plan. It is so tempting to swing through and pick up dinner, but you can have something delicious on the table in a snap with these options.

    • Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
    • Pasta con Ceci (Dinner: A Love Story)
    • Macaroni and Cheese
    • Yellow Thai-Style Curry
    • Chicken Chili
    • Vegan Chili Mac (coming soon to the blog!)

    Slow Food Dinners

    Cheese Fondue

    On cold weekend afternoons there's nothing better than the smell of something tasty simmering away on the stove! These meals take more time, but they are great for when you have some to spare.

    • Cheese Fondue
    • Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche
    • Cincinnati Chili
    • Paprikash
    • French Onion Soup
    • Pork Cutlets with Cider Sauce

    Salads, Spreads, and Lighter Fare

    A gray bowl is full of Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad.
    Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad

    Just because it's winter doesn't mean every meal has to be hearty and rich. Sometimes a salad is a welcome shake-up to the routine.

    • Roast Carrot and Chickpea Grain Bowls (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Lentil and Halloumi Salad (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Chopped Antipasto Salad (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad
    • Cold Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
    • Crunchy Roll Bowls (Pinch of Yum)

    Pressure cooker and Slow Cooker Meals

    A white bowl of PRessure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup sits on a green surface.
    Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

    These meals are great for when I know we will be pressed for time after weeknight activities. I can prep them in the afternoon and have them waiting for us when we walk in the door!

    • Thai-Style Chuck Roast Tacos (coming soon to the blog!)
    • Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
    • Lemon Basil Beans
    • Meatball Stroganoff
    • Chicken in Mole Sauce
    • Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

    What are some of your favorite winter meals?

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      December 20, 2022 at 9:38 pm

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