Dinner Builder

Pick a main dish and we will put together a complete dinner around it: two sides, a sauce where it fits, and dessert. Swap anything you like, then add the whole menu to your meal planner for one shopping list.

How we pair dinners

Sides follow the cooking style of the main dish: steakhouse sides for steaks, rice, beans and salsa for Tex-Mex, banchan for Korean dishes, cookout sides for burgers and sandwiches, and the traditional sides for holiday roasts. Desserts follow the same cuisine where we have one.

Frequently asked questions

What should I serve with steak?
Classic steakhouse sides: creamed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus or a Caesar salad, with chimichurri, bearnaise or a compound butter on the steak.
Can I change the suggestions?
Yes. Every side, sauce and dessert has a menu of alternatives, or choose Skip.
Does the dinner go into my shopping list?
Yes. "Add this dinner to my meal plan" puts every dish into the meal planner, which builds one combined shopping list.

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