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Midweek Menu Meal Plan: 5.20.26

This week we are making crock pot chicken thighs served over mushroom rice, a side of roasted broccoli, and million dollar pie for dessert.

Helping you answer the question: “What’s for dinner?” This week we are making crock pot chicken thighs served over mushroom rice to soak up that delicious sauce, a side of roasted broccoli, and million dollar pie for dessert.

And for your Memorial Day weekend: grapefruit salty dogs, whipped ranch dip, Southern potato salad, and Carolina slaw dogs!

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Meal Prep & Leftover Tips

Cropped crock pot chicken thighs in pot with fork, glazed in dark sauce, garnished with green herbs, overhead view

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs: Swap the seasoning. Use taco seasoning, Greek seasoning, Cajun spice, BBQ rub, or a smoky paprika blend.


Creamy mushroom rice casserole served in a bowl with a spoon

One Pot Mushroom Rice: The secret to fluffy rice is cooking on low and those last 5 minutes off the heat are crucial. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.


Million Dollar Pie with pecan topping, whipped cream piped border, and maraschino cherries on gray plate

Million Dollar Pie: While you make the filling, leave the pineapple in a bowl lined with paper towels. Then, squeeze it again with a clean paper towel before mixing it into the other ingredients.


Salty Dog made with grapefruit juice, vodka is served in a glass with a salted rim is refreshing and fun to drink!

Grapefruit Salty Dog: I personally like to use vodka, but you can absolutely use gin if that’s what you prefer. If you’re a gin and tonic lover then using gin is your best bet.


Whipped Ranch Dip in wooden bowl surrounded by colorful veggie sticks and wavy potato chips, topped with fresh chives, overhead view

Whipped Ranch Dip: Add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce before blending for a little kick. Stir in finely chopped dill, parsley, or green onions along with the chives for extra freshness.


Potato salad scooped out of a bowl with a wooden spoon.

Southern Potato Salad: The biggest mistake in potato salad is overcooking. Cook them to fork-tender—and stop there. You want a fork to slide in with just a little resistance. Check early and check often.


Carolina Slaw Dogs are loaded with flavor! Made with hot dogs in buns, mustard, chili, onions and creamy coleslaw.

Carolina Slaw Dog: Here’s how to make Carolina Slaw Dogs ahead of time. Make the slaw, chop the onions, and make the chili, and store everything in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to serve. Then, when it’s time, cook the hot dogs, warm the chili, and serve the slaw, onions, and mustard.

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