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Week of August 17, 2026 · Gymnastics Tuesday • Use What We Have • Two Slow-Cooker Meals

Weekly goals

  • Keep Tuesday simple around gymnastics.
  • Use the existing Broccoli Lasagna Roll-Ups ingredients.
  • Use the pork chops already on hand.
  • Try Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple as a new family recipe.
  • Use Friday for leftovers.
  • Keep Sunday easy with Crockpot BBQ Chicken.

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Whisk the cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, and pineapple juice.
  • Banjo — Measure the teriyaki sauce and set out the pineapple.
Prep ahead
  • Cut the bell pepper and chicken before starting the slow cooker.
  • Drain the pineapple and reserve 1/4 cup of juice.
  • Cook rice near serving time if using.

Pesto Tortellini

After Gymnastics

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the pesto and pine nuts.
  • Banjo — Set out the Asiago and serving bowls.
Prep ahead
  • Grate the Asiago and measure the pesto before gymnastics.
  • Reserve pasta water before draining.
  • Have an adult help Tahlia drain the boiling pasta.

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.

Broccoli Lasagna Roll-Ups

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the broccoli and cheese filling.
  • Banjo — Measure the sauce and set out the baking dish.
Prep ahead
  • Use the Broccoli Lasagna Roll-Ups ingredients already on hand.
  • Thaw and drain the broccoli thoroughly.
  • Have an adult nearby for draining the noodles and moving the hot 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.

Peppered Pork Pitas

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the garlic sauce.
  • Banjo — Wash the bell peppers and set out the pita bread.
Prep ahead
  • Use the pork chops already on hand.
  • Slice the pork and bell peppers before cooking.
  • Mix the garlic sauce ahead and refrigerate it.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Mix the barbecue sauce, dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Banjo — Measure the brown sugar and set out the buns.
Prep ahead
  • Confirm the chicken is thawed before starting the slow cooker.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients ahead of time if desired.
  • If shredding, return the chicken to the sauce for 10–15 minutes.

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.