Megan Brooks

That ingredient list is a helpful starting point. To keep a sample plan manageable, choose the busiest evening first, then work backward to decide which preparation can fit on a quieter day.

You could also choose two meals that use the same vegetable in different ways, so the shopping list stays shorter. What usually makes planning harder for you: deciding what to cook, finding the time, or keeping everyone happy?

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