This week’s meal plan is here.
Feed a family of 4 for $125.
I’ve been thinking about why meal planning feels so overwhelming for a lot of people and I really feel like it’s not the cooking. It’s the deciding. What to make, whether you have everything you need, whether anyone will actually eat it, whether it’s worth the effort when you’re running on fumes. The mental load of all of that can be exhausting. And that’s before you’ve even started cooking.
That’s why I really love putting together these meal plans every week. They’re meant to (hopefully) take that decision fatigue off your plate. The meals are chosen, the shopping list is ready, and all you have to do is cook and enjoy!
I’ve got recipes spanning breakfast, lunch, dinners, and a snack, and I picked them because they each bring something different, but still have some overlap ingredient-wise.
A couple of things worth knowing upfront: most of the pantry staples that do the heavy flavor-lifting here — oils, spices, condiments — you probably already have.
Check before you shop. And as always, swap freely based on what’s on sale or what’s already sitting in your fridge. The recipes are fairly flexible.
Below you’ll find everything you need — the recipes, the grocery list, and a few notes on how to make it all easier. This week’s plan includes:
1 breakfast
1 lunch
3 dinners
1 snack
Click into any recipe below and you’ll have everything you need. Let’s get into it!
Serves 8 | Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 40 minutes
If you’re looking for the ultimate prep-ahead breakfast, I’ve got you covered with my Spinach & Sausage Breakfast Bake. This breakfast bake combines golden brown english muffins with fluffy eggs, hearty Italian sausage, and refreshing spinach for the ultimate breakfast or brunch dish. Serve it alongside crispy potatoes, and you’ve got everything that you know and love about breakfast, rolled into one!
tips & swaps
Add whatever vegetables need to be used up
Slice into individual portions and wrap them up for grab-and-go breakfasts all week
