What should I cook this week?

Start with the seven recipes below. They share a grocery list, rotate proteins, and come in at about $282 for two people. Open any meal for ingredients and cook steps.

Do I have to cook all seven?

No. The app builds as many recipes as your budget allows. A tight week can be four or five meals; a bigger budget fills the week. This page shows a full easy week so you can see the food.

Yes. Eight faster backups are listed under the week. In the app Meal BFF swaps any meal and rewrites the grocery list.

What to cook this week

Seven meals. One list. About $282 for two ($6.72 a serving). This is what “what to cook this week” looks like when someone already decided.

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This week

This week, decided

21 minutes on average, 21 meals in 30 minutes or under, 6 different main proteins. Open any recipe.

Full plan with the grocery list →

The grocery list

Everything for the week above, grouped the way the store is laid out.

61 items · sorted by store section

Produce

Cherry tomatoes2.2 lb
Bell peppers6
Mushrooms1.3 lb
Strawberries14 oz
Spinach14 oz
Onions6
Arugula7 oz
Green beans14 oz
Potatoes4.4 lb
Lemons4
Tomatoes6
Avocados2
Asparagus9 oz
Bean sprouts11 oz
Baby potatoes1.7 lb
Lettuce1
Zucchini2
Limes4
Carrots2.2 lb
Scallions8
Cucumber1
Fresh parsley1 oz
Fresh cilantro1 oz

Meat & seafood

Sirloin steak3 lb
Salmon fillets1.1 lb
Sea bass fillets14 oz
White fish fillets1.3 lb
Smoked salmon8 oz
Chicken thighs2.2 lb
Chicken breast1.4 lb
Ground beef1.1 lb
Bacon11 oz
Sliced ham7 oz

Dairy & eggs

Eggs36
Cheddar14 oz
Parmesan5 oz
Ricotta9 oz
Mozzarella9 oz
Butter9 oz
Greek yogurt1.1 lb
Tzatziki7 oz
Milk2.1 qt
Cottage cheese16 oz

Bakery

Bagels5
English muffins6
Flour tortillas8
Bread16
Burger buns4
Pita bread6

Pantry

Sun-dried tomatoes10 oz
Canned diced tomatoes4
Basil pesto7 oz
Arborio rice1.1 lb
Chunky salsa11 oz
Couscous1.1 lb
Kidney beans (can)2
Black beans (can)2
Microwave rice pouch1
Corn (can)2
Olives5 oz
Rice noodles9 oz

Check your pantry

You probably have these already.

Olive oil
Bouillon cubes
White wine (cooking)
Maple syrup
Balsamic vinegar
Soy sauce
Smoked paprika
Ground cumin
All-purpose flour
Dried oregano
Salt & pepper

Need a faster meal?

Eight quicker recipes that are not already in the week.

Want cheaper? See cheap meal ideas or the cheap weekly meal plan.

Meal BFF app

Make this week yours

Tell it the budget. It tells you what to eat. Swap any meal. The grocery list stays honest.

Questions

What should I cook this week?: Start with the seven recipes below. They share a grocery list, rotate proteins, and come in at about $282 for two people. Open any meal for ingredients and cook steps.
Do I have to cook all seven?: No. The app builds as many recipes as your budget allows. A tight week can be four or five meals; a bigger budget fills the week. This page shows a full easy week so you can see the food.
Can I swap a meal?: Yes. Eight faster backups are listed under the week. In the app Meal BFF swaps any meal and rewrites the grocery list.

What to cook this week

This week, decided

The grocery list

Produce

Meat & seafood

Dairy & eggs

Bakery

Pantry

Check your pantry

Need a faster meal?

Banana Peanut Microwave Oatmeal

Banana Chia Toast

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Orange & Ginger Chia Pudding

Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats

Carrot Ginger Sunrise Smoothie

Cinnamon Banana Chia Bowl

Cottage Cheese Tomato Toast

Make this week yours

Questions