Meal 1: Slow Cooker Ham

Suggested Sides

 Sarah's Rice Pilaf

 Cranberry, Cherry, and Walnut Chutney

 Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

DoveTailing Tips

With the leftover ham, cut into 1" pieces enough to make 2 cups. Store to use for Meal 3, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole.

Meal 2: My Favorite Simple Roast Chicken

Suggested Sides

 Crisp Garlic Yukon Gold Potatoes

 Simple Sauteed Spinach

 Brownie in a Mug

DoveTailing Tips

Roast 2 chickens so you have leftovers. Cube 2 cups of the leftovers to use in the Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole for Meal 3.

Cook and additional 8 potatoes. Allow to cool and store in the fridge until Meal 4. You will make the Potato Skins out of these 8.

Meal 3: Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake

Suggested Sides

 Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

 Grandma's Basic Vanilla Custard

DoveTailing Tips

To prepare the Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, use the ham and chicken you prepared with the Meal 1 and Meal 2 leftovers.

Meal 4: So Easy Salmon Patties

Suggested Sides

 Yukon Gold Potato Skins

 Garlic Vegetable Saute

DoveTailing Tips

Use the leftover Crisp Garlic Yukon Gold Potatoes from Meal 2. A great time saver because your potatoes are already cooked. Scoop out the potato and continue with the directions.

Meal 5: Bucatini with Winter Pesto and Sweet Potatoes

Suggested Sides

 Minestrone Soup

 Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

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