Meal Planning
Stocking Your Pantry
A well-stocked pantry is the key to keeping your weekly food budget low. By investing in herbs, spices and other essentials up-front, you can save time and money at the store.
Recommended Pantry ItemsLearning to Love Leftovers
Here are some creative ideas for using up leftovers. And you'll find practical suggestions for incorporating leftovers from some of the weekly recipes provided below.
Ideas for Using LeftoversWeeknight Dinners
Below, each plan contains a grocery list and recipes for 5 nights of simple, budget-friendly recipes perfect for managing your blood sugar, blood pressure and heart health.
Week 1
- Steak Pitas
- Stir Fry
- Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Pork Chops with Apples
Week 2
- Italian Sheet Pan Chicken
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Veggie Beef Soup
- White Bean Soup
- Baked Tilapia
Week 3
- White Chicken Chili
- Cajun Catfish & Grits
- Hobo Stew
- Ham & Greens
- Chicken Tortilla Bake
Week 4
- Spiced Chicken Legs
- Beef Stroganoff
- Lentil Soup
- Chicken Stir Fry
- Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Week 5
- Beef Tips with Mashed Squash
- Tex-Mex Soup
- Turkey Meatballs
- Unstuffed Egg Roll
- Chicken Meatball Soup
Week 6
- BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Stuffers
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- One Pot Pasta
- Balsamic Chicken Thighs
- Baked Tuna Patties
Week 7
- Turkey & Vegetable Skillet
- Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
- Beef & Lentil Soup
- Tuna & Veggie Pasta Salad
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Casserole
Week 8
- Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
- Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Marinara
- Beef & Potato Hash
- Tuna & Chickpea Salad
- Baked Herb-Crusted Tilapia
Breakfast & Lunch
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