Planning dinners ahead saves time, money and the nightly question of what to cook. A simple routine is all it takes, and it can be adjusted to any household.
Start with a Theme for Each Night
Themes narrow the choices without making dinner boring. For example: Monday soup, Tuesday casserole, Wednesday skillet, Thursday pasta, Friday something simple, Saturday try a new recipe, and Sunday a roast.
Plan Around What You Have
- Check the refrigerator, freezer and pantry before you write the list
- Use the most perishable ingredients early in the week
- Choose two recipes that share an ingredient, such as a chicken used two ways
Make One Shopping List
- Write the recipes you chose at the top of the page
- List ingredients by store section: produce, dairy, meat, pantry
- Cross off what you already own
- Keep the list in a spot you will see it, or take a photo on your phone
Try our chicken noodle soup early in the week and turn the leftovers into lunch.
Meal planning suggestions are general ideas only. Adjust them to your own schedule, budget and dietary needs.
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