How do the weekly plans work?

Tap Load this plan and the five recipes go into the meal planner on this device, which combines their ingredients into one shopping list sorted by aisle.

Yes. Once it is in the meal planner, remove recipes, add others, or change the amounts before making the list.

Weekly Meal Plans

Five dinners for the week, already chosen. Tap Load this plan and all five go into the meal planner, which builds one shopping list sorted by aisle. Change anything you like once it is there.

30-Minute Weeknights

Five dinners, each on the table in about 30 minutes.

Chicken Piccata30 min total | 4 servings
Thin chicken cutlets dredged in flour and sautéed golden, then finished in a bright pan sauce of lemon, capers, white wine and butter. Ready in 30 minutes; serves 4.
Teriyaki Salmon25 min total | 4 servings
Salmon fillets seared until crisp, then glazed in a quick homemade teriyaki sauce of soy, mirin, sake and sugar. Serve with rice and broccoli. Serves 4.
Beef and Broccoli30 min total | 4 servings
Tender sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli stir-fried in a glossy garlic, ginger and oyster sauce. Better than takeout in 30 minutes; serves 4.
Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema25 min total | 4 servings (12 tacos)
Chili-lime shrimp seared in minutes and tucked into warm corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage, avocado, pickled onion and a cool lime crema. Serves 4.
Air Fryer Pork Chops27 min total | 4 servings
Boneless pork chops rubbed with brown sugar, smoked paprika and garlic, air fried until browned outside and juicy inside. Ready in under 30 minutes; serves 4.

High-Protein Week

Five dinners with 30 grams of protein or more per serving.

Cast-Iron Ribeye with Garlic Thyme Butter32 min total | 2 servings
A thick ribeye seared hard in a smoking-hot cast-iron skillet, then basted with butter, garlic and thyme until medium-rare. Steakhouse results at home in about 20 minutes; serves 2.
Lemon Herb Baked Salmon24 min total | 4 servings
Salmon fillets brushed with a lemon, garlic, Dijon and fresh dill butter and baked at 400°F until just flaky. Ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4.
Cajun Grilled Pork25 min total | 4 servings
Boneless pork chops or tenderloin coated in a quick homemade Cajun rub of paprika, cayenne, sage, black pepper and seasoned salt, then grilled. Serves 4.
Baked Shrimp with Garlic Parmesan Crumbs30 min total | 4 servings
Baked shrimp tossed in melted butter and topped with garlic, Parmesan and seasoned bread crumbs. About 30 minutes from start to finish and it serves 4.
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs1 hr 32 min total | 6 servings
Chicken breast cubes marinated in Greek yogurt with tomato paste, garlic, lemon, red pepper and sweet paprika, then grilled on skewers. Serves 6.

Budget Week

Five filling dinners that go easy on the grocery bill.

Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili6 hr 20 min total | 8 servings
A thick, hearty chili of browned ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, onion and peppers, slow-cooked with chili powder and cumin. Serves 8.
Sloppy Joes50 min total
Classic barbecued hamburger: browned ground beef simmered with sauteed onions, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, sugar and Worcestershire for half an hour. Serve on buns.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie1 hr 20 min total | 1 (9-inch) pie, 6 servings
A classic double-crust chicken pot pie with tender chicken, carrots, peas and celery in a creamy homemade sauce. Serves 6.
Korean Ground Beef Bowls25 min total | 4 servings
Lean ground beef browned with garlic and green onion and simmered in a sweet soy, sesame and ginger sauce with a little heat, spooned over hot rice. Dinner in 25 minutes; serves 4.
Lemon Chicken35 min total
Boneless chicken breasts simmered gently in butter with fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt and paprika until tender. Simple, quick and bright.

Family Favorites

The dinners families ask for again and again.

Lasagna55 min total | 1 (13 x 9-inch) pan
An easy lasagna layered with spaghetti sauce, lasagna noodles and dabs of ricotta or cottage cheese and mozzarella, topped with Parmesan. Add browned hamburg for meat lasagna.
Barbecue Meat Loaf1 hr 10 min total
A simple meat loaf of ground beef, onion, bread crumbs and egg, topped and basted with Open Pit barbecue sauce and baked at 350°F for 1 hour.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork10 hr 15 min total | 10 servings
Pork shoulder rubbed with brown sugar and smoked paprika, slow cooked with onions and cider vinegar until it falls apart, then tossed with barbecue sauce. Serves 10.
Chicken Parmesan50 min total | 4 servings
Crisp breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara and melted mozzarella and Parmesan, baked until bubbly. The Italian-American classic. Serves 4.
Fish Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw30 min total | 8 tacos, 4 servings
Chili-and-cumin seasoned cod seared in a hot skillet, flaked into warm corn tortillas and topped with a crunchy lime cabbage slaw and creamy chipotle sauce. Serves 4.

Seafood Week

A different fish or shellfish every night.

Lemon Herb Baked Salmon24 min total | 4 servings
Salmon fillets brushed with a lemon, garlic, Dijon and fresh dill butter and baked at 400°F until just flaky. Ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4.
Shrimp Scampi and Pasta30 min total
A light shrimp scampi: shrimp poached in a garlic, shallot and parsley chicken broth and served over angel-hair pasta with the broth spooned on top.
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter18 min total | 4 servings
Sea scallops seared in a very hot skillet until deeply golden, then finished with a quick lemon, garlic and butter pan sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4.
Fish Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw30 min total | 8 tacos, 4 servings
Chili-and-cumin seasoned cod seared in a hot skillet, flaked into warm corn tortillas and topped with a crunchy lime cabbage slaw and creamy chipotle sauce. Serves 4.
Goan Fish Curry40 min total | 4 servings
Firm white fish simmered in a tangy coconut curry with tomato, tamarind, chiles and spices, as it is made on India's west coast. Serves 4.

Meatless Week

Five vegetarian dinners, two of them vegan.

Sandy's Eggplant Parmesan1 hr 15 min total | 1 (13 x 9-inch) pan
Sandra's own eggplant Parmesan: thin eggplant slices double-dipped in egg and flour, fried until puffed, then layered with sauce, mozzarella and Romano and baked.
Chana Masala40 min total | 4 servings
Chickpeas simmered in a tangy, spiced onion and tomato sauce with ginger, garam masala and a squeeze of lemon. Vegan; serves 4.
Pesto Sauce with Pasta22 min total
Quick food-processor pesto of fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic and salt, tossed with pasta and served hot or cold.
Vegan Three-Bean Chili1 hr 10 min total | 6 servings
A hearty, smoky chili of kidney, pinto and black beans simmered with tomatoes, peppers, chili powder, cumin and a touch of cocoa, thickened with masa. Serves 6.
Saag Paneer40 min total | 4 servings
Golden cubes of paneer cheese in a creamy, gently spiced spinach sauce with ginger, garlic and garam masala. Vegetarian; serves 4.

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Frequently asked questions

How do the weekly plans work?: Tap Load this plan and the five recipes go into the meal planner on this device, which combines their ingredients into one shopping list sorted by aisle.
Can I change a plan?: Yes. Once it is in the meal planner, remove recipes, add others, or change the amounts before making the list.