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Healthy family dinners, for less
Tacos, pasta, pizza night, sliders and one-pot favorites, built on the best-value foods in the store. Four weekly plans with leftovers for lunch and a grocery list for every week.
50recipes
77pages
4weekly plans
24g protein / serving (avg)
- 4 weekly meal plans with Sunday prep and leftovers for lunch
- 10 money-saving habits and a budget pantry list
- Cook once, eat twice: freezer guide for every batch dish
- Picky-eater tips that don't mean cooking twice
- Aisle-sorted grocery list for every week
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Who it's for
Made for you if…
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Your grocery bill keeps climbing
Recipes built on oats, eggs, beans, lentils, rice and frozen veg.
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You've got picky eaters
Build-your-own tacos, pizzas and sliders, plus hidden-veggie sauces.
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Weeknights are chaos
One-pot and sheet-pan dinners, freezer burritos and leftovers planned in.
We don't list cost per serving because prices vary by country and store. The habits guide helps you save wherever you shop.
Look inside
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Clean, printable pages with no life stories before the recipe. Every page number in the contents and index is clickable. Tap a page to zoom in.
Preview the plan
Week 1 of the plan, day by day
Across all 4 weeks, the plan averages about 86 g protein and 29 g fiber a day. Each week comes with a prep checklist and its own grocery list.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal | Tuna & Sweetcorn Pinwheels | One-Pot Chicken & Rice with Peas | Mini Egg Salad Sandwiches |
| Tue | Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmealleftovers | One-Pot Chicken & Rice with Peasleftovers | Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti Bolognese | Carrot & White Bean Dip |
| Wed | Banana Oat Blender Pancakes | Tuna & Sweetcorn Pinwheelsleftovers | Veggie Egg Fried Rice | Mini Egg Salad Sandwichesleftovers |
| Thu | Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmealleftovers | Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti Bologneseleftovers | Chicken Tortilla Soup | Carrot & White Bean Dipleftovers |
| Fri | Banana Oat Blender Pancakesleftovers | Chicken Tortilla Soupleftovers | Mini Pita Pizzas | Homemade Popcorn Three Ways |
| Sat | Egg & Bean Breakfast Quesadillas | Chicken Tortilla Soupleftovers | Sheet-Pan Sausage, Potatoes & Peppers | Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Drizzle |
| Sun | Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmealleftovers | Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti Bologneseleftovers | Roast Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Carrots | Carrot & White Bean Dipleftovers |
| Daily average: 1376 kcal · 90 g protein · 30 g fiber | ||||
Every recipe inside
All 50 recipes
Tap a chapter to see each recipe with its time and nutrition. Labels: GF gluten-free, DF dairy-free, V vegetarian, VG vegan, HP high protein, HF high fiber, LC low carb.
Breakfasts · 6 recipes
| Recipe | Protein |
|---|---|
| Egg & Veggie Muffin Cups GFVLC | 17 g protein |
| Banana Oat Blender Pancakes VHPHF | 22 g protein |
| Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal V | 16 g protein |
| Egg & Bean Breakfast Quesadillas VHP | 24 g protein |
| Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats VHPHF | 22 g protein |
| Potato & Pepper Breakfast Bake GFV | 18 g protein |
One-Pot & Sheet-Pan Dinners · 9 recipes
| Recipe | Protein |
|---|---|
| One-Pot Chicken & Rice with Peas GFDFHP | 32 g protein |
| Sheet-Pan Sausage, Potatoes & Peppers GFDFHPHF | 25 g protein |
| Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta HPHF | 34 g protein |
| One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta HPHF | 33 g protein |
| Roast Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Carrots GFDFHPHF | 45 g protein |
| Sheet-Pan Chicken Nachos GFHPHF | 45 g protein |
| Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet DFHP | 39 g protein |
| BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Traybake GFHP | 48 g protein |
| One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Rice GFHP | 30 g protein |
Ground Meat Favorites · 9 recipes
| Recipe | Protein |
|---|---|
| Turkey Chili GFHPHF | 41 g protein |
| Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti Bolognese DFHPHF | 34 g protein |
| Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash HP | 24 g protein |
| Freezer Beef & Bean Burritos HPHF | 27 g protein |
| Turkey Burger Sliders with Oven Fries HPHF | 35 g protein |
| Beef & Veggie Chili Mac HPHF | 33 g protein |
| Build-Your-Own Turkey Taco Night GFHPHF | 39 g protein |
| Swedish-Style Turkey Meatballs with Mash HPHF | 38 g protein |
| Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet HP | 30 g protein |
Meatless Mains · 9 recipes
| Recipe | Protein |
|---|---|
| Lentil Sloppy Joes DFVGHPHF | 21 g protein |
| Veggie Egg Fried Rice DFVHP | 21 g protein |
| Cheesy Broccoli & Bean Rice Bake GFVHPHF | 23 g protein |
| Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells VHPHF | 29 g protein |
| Potato, Chickpea & Pea Curry GFVHF | 17 g protein |
| Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas GFVHPHF | 21 g protein |
| Lentil & Veggie Pasta Bake VHPHF | 23 g protein |
| Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas VHPHF | 20 g protein |
| Creamy Pea & Ricotta Pasta VHPHF | 20 g protein |
Soups & Chowders · 7 recipes
| Recipe | Protein |
|---|---|
| Family Minestrone VHF | 19 g protein |
| Light Corn & Potato Chowder GFV | 14 g protein |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup GFHPHF | 33 g protein |
| Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers VHPHF | 26 g protein |
| Chicken Noodle Soup with Hidden Veggies DFHP | 25 g protein |
| Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup GFVHF | 15 g protein |
| Lentil & Sausage Soup GFDFHP | 23 g protein |
Lunchbox & Snacks · 10 recipes
| Recipe | Protein |
|---|---|
| Mini Pita Pizzas | 16 g protein |
| Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies DFV | 4 g protein |
| Homemade Popcorn Three Ways GFDFVGLC | 4 g protein |
| Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Drizzle GFV | 9 g protein |
| Mini Egg Salad Sandwiches VHP | 25 g protein |
| Carrot & White Bean Dip DFVG | 5 g protein |
| No-Bake Oat & Seed Granola Bars DFV | 6 g protein |
| Yogurt Fruit Pops GFVLC | 7 g protein |
| Cheesy Veggie Muffins V | 8 g protein |
| Tuna & Sweetcorn Pinwheels HP | 24 g protein |
Try a full recipe from the book, free
Free sample recipe · Ground Meat Favorites
Hidden-Veggie Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich meat sauce with lentils, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms blended right in. Stretches 1 lb of beef to feed six.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (450 g)
- 1½ tsp oil (7 ml)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped (150 g)
- 2 carrots, grated (130 g)
- 1 zucchini, grated (200 g)
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped (150 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup red lentils, rinsed (100 g)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (795 g)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (30 g)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (4 g)
- 1½ cups water (360 ml)
- ¾ tsp salt (4 g)
- 14 oz whole-wheat spaghetti (400 g)
497kcal
34gprotein
13gfiber
78gcarbs
8gfat
Per serving. Estimates.
Method
- Brown the beef. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains.
- Add the hidden veggies. Add the onion, grated carrots and zucchini and the mushrooms. Cook for 8 minutes, until soft. Grating them helps them melt into the sauce.
- Add the flavor. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste and Italian seasoning for 1 minute.
- Simmer. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water and salt. Simmer, partly covered, for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils melt into the sauce.
- Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in salted water following the packet. Drain.
- Serve. Serve the sauce over the pasta. Leftover sauce freezes for 3 months.
Tip: Red lentils disappear into the sauce. Picky eaters won't notice, but they add protein and fiber cheaply.
Store: Fridge 4 days. Freeze the sauce for 3 months.
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Exactly what I was looking for after the holidays.
United Kingdom · bought on EtsyHolly R.Verified purchase
Quick delivery of the PDF and it opened fine on my iPad.
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Good purchase. A few recipes felt similar to each other. Still recommend it.
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Good purchase. A few recipes felt similar to each other.
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So glad I bought this. Every recipe I've made so far turned out great. Photos are gorgeous and the layout is easy to read on my phone. Can't wait for the next book.
United Kingdom · bought on EtsyMegan N.Verified purchase
Love this book! My whole family enjoyed the meals, even my picky teenager. The weekly plan made meal prep so much easier. Already recommended it to friends.
New Zealand · bought on GumroadOwen M.Verified purchase
Five stars from me. Sunday prep now takes me under two hours. I've lost track of how many times I've made the lentil soup. Can't wait for the next book.
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Questions
Feed the Family for Less FAQ
How many people do the recipes serve?
Most serve 4–6, so a family of four can cook them as written. Smaller households can freeze the extras.
Will my kids eat this?
The recipes are family classics (tacos, pasta, pizza, sliders, soups), kept mild with spice served at the table.
Do you list the cost of each meal?
No. Prices vary too much between countries and stores. Instead, the book shows you how to shop and cook for less anywhere.
Are there vegetarian meals?
Yes, at least two meatless dinners every week, plus a full Meatless Mains chapter.
