Weekly Family Plan

Week of September 14, 2026 · Gymnastics Tuesday • Requested Favorites • Chicken Weekend

Weekly goals

  • Give Tahlia a manageable slow-cooker meal on Monday.
  • Honor Karen's requested meals from Tuesday through Friday.
  • Use Thursday for leftovers.
  • Plan chicken recipes for both weekend dinners.
  • Retry the teriyaki pineapple chicken with chicken breasts instead of thighs.

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Tahlia

Helpers
  • Noelle — Wash the potatoes.
  • Banjo — Measure the tomato sauce and seasonings.
Prep ahead
  • Dice the potatoes and onion before starting the slow cooker.
  • Brown the ground beef first for better texture and easier grease removal.
  • Use Italian seasoning instead of black pepper if the family wants a milder soup.

Apple Glazed Pork Chops

After Gymnastics

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 before gymnastics.
  • Dice the apple shortly before cooking.
  • Watch the sage and brown butter closely.

Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato Purée

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the vegetable purées and sauce ingredients.
  • Banjo — Set out the hamburger buns.
Prep ahead
  • Prepare the sweet potato and butternut squash purées in advance.
  • Dice the onion, celery, garlic, and carrots.
  • Refrigerate enough filling for Thursday leftovers.

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.

Family Choice

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Alana

Helpers
  • Noelle — Set out the hot dog buns and toppings.
  • Banjo — Set the table.
Prep ahead
  • Make Chili Dogs as requested.
  • Warm the chili while the hot dogs cook.
  • Set out shredded cheese and chopped onion if desired.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Drain the pineapple and reserve 1/4 cup juice.
  • Banjo — Measure the teriyaki sauce.
Prep ahead
  • Use chicken breasts instead of the chicken thighs listed on the recipe card.
  • Cut the bell pepper and chicken before starting the slow cooker.
  • Cook rice near serving time if using.

Chicken Parmigiana

5:30 PM

Primary cook

Karen

Helpers
  • Noelle — Measure the flour and bread crumbs.
  • Banjo — Wash the parsley and set out the pasta.
Prep ahead
  • Pound the chicken and shred the mozzarella earlier in the day.
  • Prepare the breading station before heating the oil.
  • Serve the chicken over pasta.

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.