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    Meal Planning Made Simple

    Meal planning is the best investment of time I can make to keep our family running smoothly.  I'd be lost without it. Does it feel overwhelming to start? I'm here to help.

    This Family Meal Planning Strategies post is the best place to start if you are new to meal planning. It's my goal to have that post be a one-stop shop for meal planning made simple.

    Cooking for picky eaters? Check out this guide to Keeping Peace with Picky Eaters for loads of ideas to plan meals where everyone enjoys the options. Making a meal plan and cooking dinner each night is so frustrating if the kids won't eat what you prepare!

    I prepare a weekly meal plan for our family with a dinner menu for 4-6 nights.   It is often inspired by my quarterly Seasonal Meal Plans, where I compile a list of recipes to draw from throughout the season.

    Seasonal Meal Plans

    • The Plan. Eat. Post. Repeat. logo is next to the words, "seasonal meal plan spring 2024" at the top of the image and the words, "25 recipes to shake up your spring meal plans" are below.
      25 Recipes to Shake Up Your Spring Meal Plan
    • The Plan Eat Post Repeat logo next to the words "seasonal meal plan winter 2023" and "20 warming winter recipes for family friendly meals" over a white background.
      20 Warming Winter Recipes for Family Friendly Meals
    • The Plan Eat Post Repeat logo next to the words "seasonal meal plan 2023" and "20 recipes for summer fruits and vegetables" over a white background.
      20 Recipes for Family Friendly Fall Meals
    • The Plan Eat Post Repeat logo next to the words "seasonal meal plan 2023" and "20 recipes for summer fruits and vegetables" over a white background.
      20 Recipes for Summer Fruits and Vegetables

    Sample Meal Plans

    Meal plans need to have flexibility and adapt to your family's needs. As your family grows and schedules change the number and type of meals you plan for each week changes too.

    Need a good place to start? Check out these sample weekly meal plans for inspiration.

    • Two concentric rings in light and dark green surrounding the words "sample meal plan for busy nights" with the blog name in a yellow box at the bottom.
      Busy Weeknight Meal Plan Recipes
    • Two concentric rings in light and dark green surrounding the words "sample meal plan, make ahead meals" with the blog name in a yellow box at the bottom.
      Make Ahead Meal Plan Recipes
    • Two concentric rings in light and dark green surrounding the words "sample meal plan, kid favorites" with the blog name in a yellow box at the bottom.
      Kid Favorites Meal Plan Recipes
    • Two concentric rings in light and dark green surrounding the words "sample meal plan, back to school" with the blog name in a yellow box at the bottom.
      Back to School Meal Plan Recipes

    Recipe Collections

    These recipe collections can help you plan meals using certain ingredients or for special occasions.

    • The Plan. Eat. Post. Repeat. logo with the words "what to make with leftover turkey: 20 tasty recipe ideas" below.
      What to Make with Leftover Turkey: 20 Tasty Recipe Ideas
    • Freezer Meals for Friends

    I spend most of my energy in the everyday meals and weeknight dinner categories, but special occasion meals are great fun to plan and execute. I've got game plans for big dinners (see this Thanksgiving Timeline post) to help with preparation, menus, and other tips to keep special events running smoothly.

    I hope you find meal plan inspiration here!

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    Hi, I'm Cassie! I'm glad you're here. Check out my most popular recipes below or browse the recipe index for a new favorite.

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    • Pork tenderloin slices sit on a bed of rice alongside roasted broccoli, raw carrots, and cabbage and are drizzled with a orange-red sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and cilantro.
      Hoisin Pork Rice Bowls with Zippy Gochujang Sauce
    • A blue plate is filled with bean and broccoli tacos in charred tortillas topped with radishes and crumbled cheese.
      Charred Broccoli Tacos with Honey Chipotle Sauce
    • A round glass with green-tinted lemonade and fresh cucumber, jalapeno, and lemon slices as garnish.
      Fresh Cucumber Jalapeno Lemonade (Cocktails or Mocktails)
    • The frozen ice cream scooped in heaps in a loaf pan.
      The Best 3 Ingredient Blueberry Ice Cream

    Seasonal Favorites

    • A glass platter is stacked with cherry cheesecake bars and sits next to a square plate with a serving of the dessert.
      The Best Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bars
    • The finished pasta strands are swirled into piles and garnished with basil in a white bowl on a green surface.
      Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
    • A detailed image of the baked focaccia with a browned top and sunken tomatoes.
      Caprese Focaccia with Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomatoes
    • The glazed biscuits are piled on a black and white plate over a peach cloth-draped surface.
      Sweet Peach Biscuits with Almond Glaze

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