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Weekly Family Plan

Week of August 3, 2026 · Dad Visiting Through Tuesday • Concert Tuesday • Tahlia Cooks Twice

Weekly goals

  • Serve a favorite family meal while Nathan's dad is visiting.
  • Keep Tuesday quick and manageable while Nathan and Karen attend the concert.
  • Give Tahlia two easy meals she can prepare independently.
  • Use Friday for leftovers to reduce waste.
  • Avoid repeating meals from the prior week.

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Beef and Broccoli

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Whisk the sauce.
  • Banjo — Wash the broccoli.
Prep ahead
  • Use the Beef and Broccoli ingredients already on hand.
  • Slice the beef very thin before cooking.
  • Prepare the sauce before heating the skillet.

Tortellini Soup

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
  • Banjo — Tear and set out the French bread.
Prep ahead
  • Dice the onion before cooking.
  • Grate the Parmesan and prepare the herbs.
  • Serve promptly so the tortellini and spinach keep their texture.

Sloppy Joe Homemade Sauce

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the sauce ingredients.
  • Banjo — Set out the buns and tableware.
Prep ahead
  • Double the recipe for the Meeker family.
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • Measure the sauce ingredients before browning the beef.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Grate the cheddar with adult supervision.
  • Banjo — Measure the seasonings.
Prep ahead
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • Shred the cheddar before cooking.
  • Measure the broth, tomato sauce, cream, and seasonings.

Leftovers

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Everyone — Choose and reheat leftovers.
Prep ahead
  • Use the oldest refrigerated food first.
  • Reheat each dish until hot throughout.

Pork Lo Mein

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Nathan

Helpers
  • Noelle — Wash the romaine.
  • Banjo — Measure the peas and water.
Prep ahead
  • Chop the carrots, onion, garlic, and romaine.
  • Measure the peas and water before heating the skillet.

Broccoli Lasagna Roll-Ups

5:00 PM

Primary cook

Nathan

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the broccoli and cheese filling.
  • Banjo — Measure the cheeses.
Prep ahead
  • Thaw and thoroughly drain the broccoli.
  • Prepare the ricotta filling ahead if desired.
  • Cook the noodles just before assembly so they roll easily.

Task Risk Key

Prep Safe

No heat or sharp work; washing, measuring, mixing, setting the table.

Supervised

Oven access, grating, basic knife work, or stirring with an adult nearby.

Experienced Cook

Frying, moving heavy pots, boiling liquids, and high-heat browning.