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All foods are fit for a family, and kids can eat what you eat. However, I understand that there are foods that kids absolutely love. This meal plan consists of some of my daughter’s favorites, like pot pie and Turkey and Noodles. It also consists of foods where kids have the power to choose what goes on top of their salad or on their tostada. Empowering kids to get involved with meal preparation and building their own plate encourages them to try new foods. If you have a child who is excited about meal prep, have them help you with the Zesty Bean and Cheese Tostadas. It’s a great beginner meal for dashing young cooks!

Here’s what the week looks like:

 Monday: Serve Turkey and Broccoli Pot Pie (Chapter 9).

 Tuesday: Serve Beefy Chop House Salad (Chapter 8).

 Wednesday: Serve Turkey and Noodles (Chapter 9) and raw veggies with ranch dip.

 Thursday: Serve Zesty Bean and Cheese Tostadas (Chapter 16).

 Friday: Serve Caprese Pasta (Chapter 16) with cheesy garlic bread.

To prep for this week, do the following on Sunday:

 Prep the Turkey and Broccoli Pot Pie and refrigerate to be baked on Monday.

 Roast a turkey, shred the meat, and refrigerate for Wednesday.

 Prepare the ingredients for the Beefy Chop House Salad on Tuesday. (Leave deconstructed and let the kids create their own salad bowls with the ingredients they choose.)

 Wash and prep your child’s favorite raw vegetables and fruits to be enjoyed all throughout the week. If they’re hungry while you pull together a meal, you can pull this tray out and they can snack while you prepare the meal.

Always serve at least one thing you know your kids will enjoy at every meal. This strategy will help them feel comfortable to enjoy the meal. Consider serving cut raw vegetables with dip, fresh fruit, and/or yogurt with every meal.