April Menu Plan + FREE Menu Calendar Printable: Here's What We're Making This Month!

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The PPP 2026 April Recipe Calendar is here, and it is sooooo fun!!! April is sure to be a busy month with the school year winding down and spring sports ramping up, so having everything planned out will be amazing (and the menu plan is just so good!)!

This little idea to share the calendar has become something so fun to look forward to each month. Using the brand-new Low Carb Menus, our new Freezer Menus with photos, and adding the SIDES MENUS, makes it extra special. (I think you and your family are going to love these meals!)

To make shopping even easier, we’ve developed Grocery by PPP!! Our little “Grace” the Grocery Girl will do your shopping right online for you in just about 5 clicks! You can find all the information about Grocery over HERE!

PRINT YOUR APRIL MENU PLAN CALENDAR HERE

Curious about what we’re cooking this month? We’ll be using 4 of our Menu Planning Made Easy Boxes this month (we picked several because we wanted you to see how they all work together. I think you’re going to love it!)

YOU DO NOT need all of our menu planning boxes to join us ~ if you’re on the fence, just pick one and see how it goes for you for the month! But if you’re one of those folks who has all of our menu plans (or if you’re just looking for some diversity at dinnertime each month), this is going to be fun for you!

We’ve got a YUMMY Celebration meal in April: The Easter Menu ~ bring on Spring!

For the first week of April, here’s exactly what you need to do if you have all of our menu plans ~ we’ll be using the 5 INGREDIENTS OR LESS Menus!

So grab the 5 Ingredients Box and let’s get going using Week 1!

Monday: Pepper Jelly Bacon-Wrapped Chicken ***Recipe of the Week! (5 Ingredients or Less Week 1)
Tuesday: Cool Ranch Crunch Wraps (5 Ingredients or Less Week 1)
Wednesday: Creamy Italian Chicken (5 Ingredients or Less Week 1)
Thursday: Pesto Naan Pizzas (5 Ingredients or Less Week 1)
Friday: French Toast Bake (5 Ingredients or Less Week 1)
Saturday: Leftover Buffet + Macaroon Ice Cream Torte (5 Ingredients or Less Week 1)

PLUS…don’t miss the AMAZING Easter Menu from the Celebration box on April 5th!

Monday: Pan Seared Garlic & Butter Steak (5 Ingredients or Less Week 2)
Tuesday: Crunchy Onion Barbecue Chicken (5 Ingredients or Less Week 2)
Wednesday: Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce (5 Ingredients or Less Week 2)
Thursday: Montreal Pork Tenderloin + Stovetop Mac ‘n Cheese (5 Ingredients or Less Week 2)
Friday: Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken ***Recipe of the Week! (5 Ingredients or Less Week 2)
Saturday: Leftover Buffet + Rocky Road Cluster Candy (5 Ingredients or Less Week 2)

Monday: Jalapeño Popper Chicken***(Recipe of the Week!!) (5 Ingredients or Less Week 3)
Tuesday: Mediterranean Fish Skillet + Smashed Sweet Potatoes (5 Ingredients or Less Week 3 + Sides Menu)
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chicken and Dressing (5 Ingredients or Less Week 3)
Thursday: Taco Crescent Casserole (5 Ingredients or Less Week 3)
Friday: Chicken Diego (5 Ingredients or Less Week 3)
Saturday: Leftover Buffet + Salted Caramel Blondies (5 Ingredients or Less Week 3)

Monday: Turkey, Bacon & Ranch Sliders (5 Ingredients or Less Week 4)
Tuesday: Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole (5 Ingredients or Less Week 4)
Wednesday: Easy Baked Salmon (5 Ingredients or Less Week 4)
Thursday: Quinoa & Chicken Stuffed Peppers (5 Ingredients or Less Week 4)
Friday: Eggs Benedict Casserole (5 Ingredients or Less Week 4)
Saturday: Leftover Buffet + Cake Mix Banana Bread (5 Ingredients or Less Week 4)

Tip: If you don’t need the recipes printed and shipped, remember you can snag the PDF FILES ONLY here, too.

Now, get your grocery lists together and start shopping!

Let us do the grocery shopping for you ~ we make it so easy!

If you’re tired of spending all of your time in the grocery store, you’ll love Grocery by PPP! This brand-new grocery experience combines all of your favorite PPP Menu Plans AND grocery shopping – all from the comfort of your home (or practice, the office ~ wherever you might be!). Simply select the recipes you want on your menu that week (or use our monthly menu plan), choose your grocery store, and select pickup or delivery. It is as simple as 5 clicks ~ with no aisles, no ads, and no stress!

Plus our monthly calendar is now included with your membership! You’ll get access to every single recipe that is included on the calendar each month, making menu planning even easier! Right now, we will even send you a FREE APRON with our ANNUAL PLUS MEMBERSHIP.

Grocery by PPP seamlessly integrates with Walmart, Instacart (which includes stores like Aldi, HEB, Publix, Whole Foods, and MANY more), and Kroger and its affiliates, so there’s an option for everyone! If you prefer to shop in-store or use a store that isn’t included, you can switch to our store mode, print out your custom grocery list, and shop directly in the store. It is seriously a game-changer!

I’ll be on Facebook Live and Instagram this week, making several of these recipes right along with you. It will feel easier than it might seem right now (it intimidates me, too!).

You’ll find all the recipes for the April Recipe Calendar included in our PPP Meal Packs, BUT don’t worry if you haven’t purchased them yet! If you order now, you’ll also receive the PDF files for all recipe cards and grocery lists. (We’ll send them to your inbox RIGHT AWAY when you order, so you can start meal planning and join us even before your cards ship!)

Here’s what to expect with the April Recipe Calendar:

We’ll be making Weeks 1-4 of the 5 Ingredients or Less Meal packs, Week TWO of the Freezer meal packs, a few starch sides from the SIDES meal packs, PLUS the Easter menu from the Celebration meal packs.

Whew!

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Here’s a little sneak peek of a few of the recipes we’ll be making:

It is going to be just a lovely month of happy meals at home!

From now through May 2nd, I’m challenging you to join me and make dinner from one of our Menu Plans every single day (Monday-Friday) for 4 straight weeks ~ PLUS the Easter menu on Sunday, April 5th! I’ll be making several of these on Facebook Live with you this month, too. I am SO ready to get back on track and looking for an amazing month!

Note: The challenge is for 4 weeks, but each of our menu plans actually includes a whopping 12 weeks of meals & desserts!

If you’re interested, you can still grab our Low Carb Menu Plans, Low Calorie, One Pot, Whole Foods, Celebration Menu Plans, and Freezer Menu Plans in the PPP Shop. And don’t forget the SIDES menu plan! These have all been VERY WELL LOVED, and with all the menu plans, you’ll pretty much have all your menu plans mapped out forever. 🙂

Whew ~ I think that’s it! If you’re ready to start making dinner at home, with your family gathered around the table, and serving yummy, good-for-you food, grab your Menu Plans TODAY and join us as we start cooking. I can’t wait to start cooking with you! After that, all that’s left to do is enjoy. Happy, happy, happy menu planning!