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Week of September 21, 2026 · Spread the work and reduce last-minute decisions.

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DayMealPrimary cookPrep aheadHelpers & jobs
MondayHearty Beef StewTahliaChop and measure the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
Use the family-preferred vegetable balance from the recipe card.
Start the slow cooker for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.		Noelle — Wash the carrots and potatoes.
Banjo — Whisk the seasoning mix with water.
TuesdayTaco SaladKarenCook the taco meat before gymnastics if convenient.
Keep the meat and salad components separate until serving.
Assemble after gymnastics.		Noelle — Set out the salad and tortilla chips.
Banjo — Help arrange the toppings.
WednesdayBaked ZitiKarenPrepare the quick tomato sauce ahead of time.
Cube or shred the mozzarella and grate the Parmesan.
Assemble early and refrigerate until baking if helpful.		Noelle — Measure the cheeses and sauce.
Banjo — Set out the baking dish.
ThursdayFamily ChoiceKarenEat out while the family is out of town.
FridayChicken Noodle CasseroleAlanaCook and shred the chicken ahead of time.
Cook the egg noodles only until al dente.
Watch the casserole closely during the final minute under the broiler.		Noelle — Measure the peas and cheddar.
Banjo — Mix the butter and bread crumbs.
SaturdayBeef and BroccoliKarenSlice the steak and cut the broccoli before dinner.
Mix the sauce up to one day ahead.
Serve over rice if desired.		Noelle — Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
Banjo — Wash the broccoli.
SundayPork Lo MeinKarenChop the carrots, onion, garlic, and romaine before cooking.
Break the ramen noodles carefully.
Add the romaine only at the end so it just wilts.		Noelle — Measure the peas and water.
Banjo — Wash the romaine lettuce.

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