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Week of August 10, 2026 · Gymnastics Tuesday • Tahlia Tries Baked Ziti • Friday Leftovers

Weekly goals

  • Move Hearty Beef Stew from the prior week to Monday.
  • Keep Tuesday manageable around gymnastics.
  • Give Tahlia a new recipe that matches her independent cooking experience.
  • Use Friday for leftovers to reduce waste.
  • Balance hands-on dinners with make-ahead and slow-cooker meals.

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Hearty Beef Stew

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Wash the carrots, potatoes, and celery.
  • Banjo — Measure the water and seasoning.
Prep ahead
  • Cut the stew beef into 1-inch cubes if needed.
  • Chop and measure the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
  • Start the slow cooker early enough for dinner.

Turkey Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise

After Gymnastics

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the basil mayonnaise.
  • Banjo — Wash the lettuce and tomato.
Prep ahead
  • Form the burger patties before gymnastics.
  • Slice the tomato and red onion ahead of time.
  • Cook the turkey burgers to 165°F.

Apple Glazed Pork Chops

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the apple juice and cream.
  • Banjo — Wash and dry the apple and sage.
Prep ahead
  • Measure the flour, butter, apple juice, and cream ahead of time.
  • Dice the apple shortly before cooking.
  • Watch the sage and brown butter closely.

Baked Ziti

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the sauce and cheeses.
  • Banjo — Set out the mixing bowl and baking dish.
Prep ahead
  • Prepare the quick tomato sauce ahead of time.
  • Cube or shred the mozzarella and grate the Parmesan.
  • Have an adult nearby when draining the pasta and moving the baking dish.

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.

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the spice blend.
  • Banjo — Set out the tortillas and toppings.
Prep ahead
  • Mix the spices and slice the onion and cabbage ahead of time.
  • Start the slow cooker early enough for dinner.
  • Remove all bones before serving the shredded chicken.

Stuffed Shells

5:00 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the spinach and cheese filling.
  • Banjo — Measure the cheeses and sauce.
Prep ahead
  • Double the recipe for the Meeker family.
  • Thaw and squeeze the spinach dry.
  • Prepare the filling or assemble the dish earlier in the day.

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.