Generate a personalized weekly meal plan based on your dietary needs, budget, time, and household size
I need a practical weekly meal plan that fits my life and makes grocery shopping easier. I am planning meals for [HOUSEHOLD_SIZE:select:just myself,2 people,3-4 people,5 or more people]. My dietary preferences or restrictions are [DIETARY_PREFERENCES:select:no restrictions,vegetarian,vegan,pescatarian,gluten-free,dairy-free,keto or low-carb,paleo,halal,kosher] and I also need to avoid or limit: [ADDITIONAL_RESTRICTIONS?] My weekly grocery budget is approximately [BUDGET:select:tight - need to keep costs very low,moderate - average spending is fine,flexible - quality matters more than cost]. On weeknights I typically have [WEEKNIGHT_TIME:select:15-20 minutes for cooking,30 minutes for cooking,45-60 minutes for cooking,more time - I enjoy cooking] and on weekends I have [WEEKEND_TIME:select:similar time as weeknights,more time for elaborate meals,prefer quick meals on weekends too]. My cooking skill level is [SKILL_LEVEL:select:beginner - simple recipes only,intermediate - comfortable with most recipes,advanced - enjoy complex techniques]. If I have cuisine preferences I want to include: [CUISINE_PREFERENCES?] Please create a 7-day meal plan for [MEALS_TO_PLAN:select:dinners only,lunch and dinner,all three meals,all meals plus snacks]. For each meal, include the dish name and a one-line description. Estimate prep and cook time for each. Try to reuse ingredients efficiently across the week to minimize waste and simplify my shopping list. At the end, provide a consolidated grocery list organized by store section.
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Get Early AccessMeal planning sounds great in theory. In practice, it means staring at a blank weekly calendar while mentally cycling through the same five dinners you always make. Then you go to the grocery store without a list and buy things that do not go together.
This prompt generates a complete weekly meal plan tailored to your needs. Specify your [HOUSEHOLD_SIZE], any [DIETARY_PREFERENCES], and how much [WEEKNIGHT_TIME] you have for cooking. Tell the AI which meals you need covered (dinners only or all meals plus snacks), and any budget or cuisine preferences. Ingredients repeat strategically across the week so you buy less and waste less. At the end, you get a consolidated grocery list organized by store section.
The plan adapts to your real life. Tight budget? It emphasizes affordable proteins, bulk grains, and seasonal produce. Different dietary needs in the household? It handles mixed restrictions with base dishes and simple add-ons. Short on weeknight cooking time? You get 20-minute meals Monday through Friday and more involved cooking on weekends when you have room to breathe. Save your plans in the Dock Editor and build a rotating library of weekly menus. For individual recipe ideas outside the plan, try the Recipe Generator. Hosting a dinner party this week? The Cocktail Recipe Creator pairs well with your menu.
Choose your [HOUSEHOLD_SIZE] and [DIETARY_PREFERENCES]. If you have additional restrictions beyond the main dropdown (nut allergy, low-sodium), add them in [ADDITIONAL_RESTRICTIONS]. The AI scales portions and adjusts ingredients accordingly.
Select your [BUDGET] range and set [WEEKNIGHT_TIME] and [WEEKEND_TIME] separately. This creates different meal complexity for different days. Weeknight meals stay fast while weekend cooking can get more adventurous.
Pick [MEALS_TO_PLAN]: dinners only for a focused plan, or all meals plus snacks for full coverage. Add any [CUISINE_PREFERENCES] you want to include: "lots of Mediterranean" or "mix of Mexican and Asian" gives the plan variety and direction.
Check each day's meals for appeal and feasibility. Note how ingredients repeat across meals (roast chicken Monday becomes chicken stir-fry Wednesday). The grocery list at the end is organized by store section for a single efficient shopping trip.
Swap out any meal that does not appeal to you. Regenerate with different [CUISINE_PREFERENCES] for variety. Save your favorite weekly plans to build a rotation you can cycle through each month.
Plan a full week of family-friendly meals with realistic time constraints. The plan accounts for kid-friendly options while keeping things interesting for adults. Leftovers are built into the schedule.
Select the "tight" budget option and get a week of meals designed around affordable staples. The AI reuses ingredients across meals to minimize waste and keep your grocery bill low.
Get a plan for one that avoids food waste. The AI portions recipes appropriately and builds in leftover strategies so you are not throwing out half a head of cabbage at the end of the week.
Whether keto, vegan, or gluten-free, set your [DIETARY_PREFERENCES] and get a full week of compliant meals. No searching through recipes to check every ingredient against your restrictions.
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