Meal planning isn’t about being hyper-organised. It’s about taking a little time to plan ahead, to make life a little less chaotic when 5 pm rolls around and everyone’s hungry (including you). A solid plan means fewer supermarket dashes, less dinner panic, less takeaway and more time doing literally anything else.
Here are some meal plan ideas, filled with flexible, family-friendly dinners that are realistic, repeatable, and actually enjoyable to eat. These aren’t rigid, 7-day schedules that make you feel like you’ve failed if Tuesday’s dinner happens on Thursday. They’re a guide to help you feel more in control, waste less food, and stop standing in front of the fridge waiting for inspiration to strike.
Use my plans as they are, or mix and match to suit your family. There’s no right or wrong – just dinners that work.
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