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The PPP 2025 May Recipe Calendar is here and it is sooooo fun!!! I’ll be trying to soak in this last summer before my youngest heads off to college so I want to be cooking and grilling up some of her favorites (so she’ll want to come back). The menu this month makes that so easy!

This little idea to share the calendar has become more and more fun each month, and the SIDES MENUS makes it extra special (I think you’re going to love it!)

PRINT YOUR MAY MENU PLAN CALENDAR HERE

Curious what we’re cooking from this month? We’ll be using 3 of our Menu Planning Made Easy Boxes this month (we picked the brand new Summer Expansion menus box, and I think it’s going to be amazing!) This one has pictures and they are so beautiful!! You’re going to love this one.

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 just are looking for some diversity at dinnertime each month!) this is going to be fun for you.

We’ve got THREE Celebration meals to choose from in May: Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day Brunch, and Memorial Day Backyard Cookout all packed into 4 happy weeks ~ bring on Summer!

For the week of May 4th here’s exactly what you need to do if you do have all of our menu plans – we’ll be using the Summer Expansion Pack Menus, Sides Menus, & Celebration Menus (if you don’t have these yet, check them out!)

Monday: best-ever grilled chicken (Summer Exp Pack Week 13) + zucchini roll-ups (Grilling Sides) + it’s Cinco de Mayo so you can choose that menu as well (Celebration Menu)
Tuesday: grilled bbq chicken pizzas (Summer Exp Pack Week 13)
Wednesday: cilantro lime grilled salmon salad (Summer Exp Pack Week 13)
Thursday: veggie spaghetti salad (Summer Exp Pack Week 13)
Friday: oriental-glazed beef (Summer Exp Pack Week 13) + easy grilled veggies (Griliing Sides)
Saturday: cookie butter delight (Summer Exp Pack Week 13)

I can’t wait for the grilled bbq chicken pizzas and the cookie butter delight this week!

Monday: Steak Salad (Summer Exp Pack Week 14)
Tuesday: Grilled Veggie Muffuletta (Summer Exp Pack Week 14)
Wednesday: Smoky Carbonara (Summer Exp Pack Week 14)
Thursday: Grilled Baby Back Ribs (Summer Exp Pack Week 14) + Grilled Romaine Salad with Peaches (Griliing Sides)
Friday: Asian-Glazed Salmon Bowls (Summer Exp Pack Week 14)
Saturday: Key Lime Cupcakes in a Jar (Summer Exp Pack Week 14)

Here’s what we have starting May 18th!

Monday: Grilled Hawaiian Burgers + Sweet Potato Fries (Summer Exp Pack Week 15)
Tuesday: Pesto Chicken and Veggie Skillet (Summer Exp Pack Week 15)
Wednesday: Sticky Pork Skewers over Coconut Rice (Summer Exp Pack Week 15)
Thursday: Kale and Pasta Salad (Summer Exp Pack Week 15)
Friday: Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Mango Salsa (Summer Exp Pack Week 15)
Saturday: Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Sandwiches (Summer Exp Pack Week 15)

Here’s what we’re cooking up the week of May 26th!

Monday: Sweet & Spicy Copycat Pork Bowls (Summer Exp Pack Week 16) Since it’s Memorial Day you might want to choose the Backyard Cookout Menu from the Celebration Menu.
Tuesday: Balsamic Shrimp Spinach Salad (Summer Exp Pack Week 16)
Wednesday: Easy Chicken & Zucchini Casserole (Summer Exp Pack Week 16)
Thursday: Thai Turkey Burgers (Summer Exp Pack Week 16)
Friday: Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Pizzas (Summer Exp Pack Week 16)
Saturday: Homemade Dole Whip (Summer Exp Pack Week 16)

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

Now go get your grocery lists together and start shopping!

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!

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 is an option for everyone! If you prefer to shop in the store or to use a store that isn’t included in Grocery by PPP, you can also print out your custom grocery list and shop directly in the store. It is seriously a game-changer!

I’ll be on Facebook Live throughout the month and over on Instagram too making several of these right along with you, and it’ll feel easier than it likely does when you see all that (it intimidates me too!).

You’ll find all the recipes for the May 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 May Recipe Calendar:

We’ll be making Weeks 13-16 of the Summer Menu Expansion Pack, a few recipes from the SIDES meal packs, PLUS the Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day Brunch, and Backyard Cookout Menus from the Celebration meal packs.

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

Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizzas
Smoky Carbonara
Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Mango Salsa
Sweet and Spicy Copycat Pork Bowls
Homemade Dole Whip
PLUS our Cinco De Mayo Menu Plan!

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

From now through May 31st, I’m challenging you to join me and make a dinner from one of our Menu Plans every single day Monday-Friday for 4 straight weeks PLUS the Mother’s Day Brunch menu on Sunday, May 11th. (I can’t wait for the grilled bbq chicken pizzas, asian glazed salmon bowls, and the homemade dole whip. Those are just a few of my favorites!) I’ll be making several of these on Facebook Live with you too this month ~ I am SO ready to get back on track and looking for an amazing month!

Note: the challenge is for four weeks, but each of our menu plans actually include a whopping 12 weeks of meals & desserts!

If you’re interested, you can also still get our Summer Menu Plans, 5 Ingredients, 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 will pretty much have all your menu plans mapped out forever. 🙂

Whew ~ I think that’s it! If you’re ready to actually make dinner at home, with your family gathered around and yummy, good-for-you food on the table, 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!