Weekly Meal Planner on a Budget

Stop stressing about "what's for dinner?" This prompt creates a complete week of meals, organized grocery list, and simple recipes that fit your budget and dietary needs. Perfect for busy families, singles, or anyone tired of eating the same things.

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Prompt:

Create a 7-day meal plan that's realistic and easy to follow.

MY SITUATION:
- Number of people: [HOW MANY EATING]
- Weekly food budget: $[AMOUNT]
- Dietary restrictions: [ALLERGIES/PREFERENCES]
- Foods I/we hate: [LIST FOODS TO AVOID]
- Cooking skill level: [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED]
- Time to cook dinner: [15/30/45/60 MINUTES]
- Kitchen equipment: [BASIC STOVE & OVEN / INSTANT POT / AIR FRYER / FULL KITCHEN]

CREATE THIS FOR ME:

1. **7-DAY MEAL SCHEDULE**
Format as a simple table:
- Breakfast (quick, under 10 minutes)
- Lunch (can be leftovers or meal prep)
- Dinner (main cooking of the day)
- Snack (healthy, cheap options)

2. **COMPLETE GROCERY LIST**
Organize by store sections:
- Produce (fresh fruits/vegetables)
- Meat & Seafood
- Dairy & Eggs
- Pantry (dry goods, canned items)
- Frozen
- Bread & Bakery

Include quantities and estimated prices.
Show total estimated cost.

3. **RECIPES FOR EACH DINNER**
Keep it simple:
- Prep time and cook time
- Ingredients with measurements
- Step-by-step instructions (numbered)
- How to store leftovers
- Way to make it easier if I'm exhausted

4. **MEAL PREP STRATEGY**
- What to prep on Sunday (1 hour max)
- What can be made ahead
- What can become tomorrow's lunch
- How to use ingredients multiple ways

5. **BACKUP PLAN**
- 3 super quick meals if plans change
- What to do with leftovers
- Substitutions if store is out of something

IMPORTANT RULES:
- Use ingredients multiple times to reduce waste
- Include at least 2 meals that make good leftovers
- Balance nutrition but keep it realistic
- Nothing that requires special techniques or weird ingredients
- Breakfasts that can be grabbed quickly
- At least one "lazy dinner" for tired nights

Make this practical, not Pinterest-perfect. I need to actually be able to do this every week without burning out.

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