Grocery Bag: Your Weekly Meal Planner

Wish you had a personal meal planner? Now you do! Check out our weekly menus, each for five nights of dinners that can be made from only one shopping trip. Preparing delicious weeknight dinners has never been easier.

One shopping list is all you need for a week of fast, delicious homemade meals.

Monday
Honey-Mustard Salmon with Green Beans
Tuesday
Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce
Wednesday
Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Thursday
Mushroom-and-Spinach Cups
Friday
Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole

Serves 4
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Shop for just 15 ingredients, and use our stealthy strategies to turn them into a week of easy meals.

Monday
Broiled Fish with Summer Salad
Tuesday
Pork with Mozzarella and Tomato
Wednesday
Grilled Steak and Vegetables
Thursday
Zesty Pork Sandwiches
Friday
Corn Chowder with Zucchini and Orzo

Serves 4
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These five one-pot meals are comforting, satisfying, and require minimal clean-up. All you need is a single pot, a hot stove top, and someone to set the table!

Monday
Salmon and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Tuesday
Beef and Tomato Stroganoff
Wednesday
Braised Chicken with Butternut Squash and Cranberries
Thursday
Potato Hash with Spinach and Eggs
Friday
Butternut Squash Soup with Shrimp

Serves 4

Warm up to this cool strategy: A concise shopping list and repeat performances of versatile ingredients make for wholesome meals, each under 500 calories.

Monday
Slow-Cooker Green Chili
Tuesday
Shrimp with Bacon and Collards
Wednesday
Chicken with Cauliflower and Apples
Thursday
Pork and Cabbage-Slaw Burritos
Friday
Pasta with Cauliflower and Collards

Serves 4

One trip to the grocery store is all you need to make a week of easy dinners that will warm you from head to toe.

Monday
Tomato Soup with Cheese and Bacon Toasties
Tuesday
Marinated Salmon Steaks with Couscous
Wednesday
Leek, Bacon, and Pea Risotto
Thursday
Baked Chicken with Onions, Potatoes, Garlic, and Thyme
Friday
Risotto Cakes with Roasted Tomatoes and Arugula

Serves 4

Sticking to a budget doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor or quality at the table. Try these five satisfying suppers that cost no more than $10 each.

Monday
Chili-Braised Pork with Green Beans and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Tuesday
Taco Burgers with Cucumber Salad
Wednesday
Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
Thursday
Vegetable Frittata with Roasted Potatoes and Garlic
Friday
Creamy Shells with Tuna And Spinach

Serves 4
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Cooking up a week of hearty, homemade meals can be easier than you think!

Monday
Halibut with Warm Bean Mash
Tuesday
Slow-Cooker Garlic Chicken with Couscous
Wednesday
Steak au Poivre with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Thursday
Vegetable-Bean Soup
Friday
Steak Sandwich Wrap

Serves 4

Weekdays are now easier than ever with hearty and flavorful five-ingredient dinners.

Monday
Chicken with Cauliflower and Parsley
Tuesday
Bulgur with Roasted Red Peppers, Chickpeas, and Spinach
Wednesday
Seared Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Almonds
Thursday
Pork Chops with Shallots and Parsnips
Friday
Linguine with Garlic and Breadcrumbs

Serves 4

Give your oven a break with simple midweek dinners made on your stove top.

Monday
One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Swiss Chard
Tuesday
Pork Chops with Plums and Whipped Potatoes
Wednesday
Stove Top Chili Mac
Thursday
Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry
Friday
Harvest Vegetable Pancake with Greens and Goat Cheese

Serves 4

Eating well is all about making smart choices. These satisfying meals are full of flavor and are under 500 calories each.

Monday
Seared Fish with Beets and Broccoli
Tuesday
Parmesan Chicken with Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts
Wednesday
Spicy Black Bean Soup
Thursday
Steak and Potato Salad
Friday
Mushroom and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

Serves 4
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These hearty vegetarian suppers won't leave you missing meat!

Monday
Baked Eggs in Chunky Tomato Sauce
Tuesday
Pasta and White Beans with Broccoli Pesto
Wednesday
Cauliflower Steaks with Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salad
Thursday
Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai
Friday
Easy Chickpea Curry

Serves 4

Smart shopping and some prep on Sunday will set you up for fast meals all week long.

Monday
Shrimp and Penne with Spring Herb Pesto
Tuesday
Pork Loin with Carrots, Fennel and Lemons
Wednesday
Marinated Skirt Steak with Apricot-Arugula Rice
Thursday
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Lentils
Friday
Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches with Celery-and-Radish Salad

Serves 4
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Take the stress out of dinnertime with these easy, family-friendly meals, each of which can be prepared in less than half an hour.

Monday
Salmon Skewers with Smashed Potatoes
Tuesday
Skirt Steak with Sweet Potato Wedges and Parsley Salad
Wednesday
Six-Ingredient Chicken Noodle Soup
Thursday
Baked Spaghetti and Mozzarella
Friday
Chicken and Sweet Potato Hand Pies

Serves 4
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Stocking up on a few key convenience foods will save you time and energy for an entire week's worth of home-cooked meals.

Monday
Tuna, Chickpea, and Beet Salad
Tuesday
Pulled Chicken with Apple-Cucumber Slaw
Wednesday
Bacon-and-Escarole Pizza
Thursday
Baked Polenta with Sausage and Artichoke Hearts
Friday
Tortellini Soup with Peas and Spinach

Serves 4
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Keep your cool with these simple, fast, and fresh weekday meals.

Monday
Grilled Lemon Chicken with Tabbouleh
Tuesday
Bacon-Wrapped Cod with Frisée
Wednesday
Chipotle Chicken and Rice
Thursday
Southwestern Steak Salad
Friday
Spaghetti with Frisee and Fried Egg

Serves 4

With these five fast recipes, you'll be out of the kitchen in 30 minutes or less each night!

Monday
Open-Faced Trout Sandwiches with Mustard Potatoes
Tuesday
Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Zucchini
Wednesday
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken with Watermelon Salad
Thursday
Herbed Ricotta Pasta with Corn and Zucchini
Friday
Tomato Gazpacho with Chicken

Serves 4

Eating smaller amounts of meat can make a big difference in your diet. These dinners make the most out of produce, so no one will know what's missing.

Monday
Spicy Potatoes with Peas and Chicken
Tuesday
Sweet-Pepper Rice with Sausage
Wednesday
Egg-Bacon Toasts with Onions and Spinach
Thursday
Moroccan Meatballs with Couscous and Roasted Carrots
Friday
Bread and Shrimp Skewers with Romaine Salad

Serves 4

A whole week's worth of main-course salads adds up to a lot more than just leafy greens. These meals are complete, satisfying suppers.

Monday
Summer Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Tuesday
Sesame Chicken Salad
Wednesday
Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms, and Corn
Thursday
Steak and Egg Salad
Friday
Tomato Panzanella with Ricotta

Serves 4
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An abundance of fresh and tender Spring produce makes cooking five weeknight meals even simpler.

Monday
Chicken, Onion, and Mozzarella Sandwiches with Roasted Potatoes
Tuesday
Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Lettuce
Wednesday
Soft Polenta with Roasted Portobellos and Snap Peas
Thursday
Pork Cutlets with Couscous and Sauteed Peppers and Asparagus
Friday
Skirt Steak with Pan-Fried Polenta

Serves 4
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You barely need the stove for this week's worth of dinners that show off the biggest flavors of the season.

Monday
Pasta Shells with No-Cook Tomato Sauce
Tuesday
Halibut with Tomatoes and Fennel
Wednesday
Chicken Succotash with Avocado and Farmer Cheese
Thursday
Toasted Turkey Sandwiches with Quick Cucumber Pickles
Friday
Tuna-and-Orange Lettuce Cups with Couscous Cakes

Serves 4

Enjoy a week of dinners each made with only 5 ingredients and which cost $5 or less per person.

Monday
Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Tuesday
Lamb, Potato, and Leek Stew
Wednesday
Buttery Shrimp and Radish Pasta
Thursday
Steak and Swiss Chard with Garlic Bread
Friday
Spring Vegetable Pizza

Serves 4
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There's nothing better for a busy week than 5 speedy dinners each prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Monday
Chicken Tostada Salad
Tuesday
White Bean and Tuna Salad
Wednesday
30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs
Thursday
Spring-Vegetable Couscous with Chicken
Friday
Spinach and Meatball Calzones

Serves 4