Our Favorite Theme Nights to Make Meal Planning Easier — Meal Planning for Beginners

March 21, 2017

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When I was younger, my mom made dinner almost every night of the week. She had a stable of favorites she’d cycle through and everyone ate dinner without too much fuss. But Fridays were always the night we looked forward to because Friday was “yoyo” night. On Friday, you’re on your own. Eat leftovers, use your collective bargaining rights as children — I am one of three — to convince dad to order pizza (the usual outcome), or make a grilled cheese sandwich. The theme of self-sufficiency at dinner was on the menu in my family, and it shows you just how abstract the concept of a themed dinner night can be.

Using a template for your weeknight dinners should help you make a plan and get you fed. So in that spirit, here’s a list of theme night dinners to consider for your meal planning, from the extremely practical pasta night to the fantastical movie-inspired meals. The list is by no means exhaustive — just a few good ideas to get you thinking. Let us know what we missed in the comments!

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