{"id":1128300,"date":"2019-08-23T16:32:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T21:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1128300"},"modified":"2024-10-11T13:28:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T18:28:27","slug":"meal-planning-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/meal-planning-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Expert’s Guide to Meal Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"If you're like us, you love make-ahead meals<\/a> and overnight recipes<\/a>. Ready to take it one step further? Learn how to plan a meal (or a bunch of them<\/a>) like a pro. Follow along for meal plans for any lifestyle, plus smart prep ideas and products that will help you keep cooking simple.\r\n

Meal Plans<\/h3>\r\nFind the perfect meal plan for your family here\u2014or create your own<\/a>. No matter which path you choose, avoid these meal-planning mistakes<\/a>!\r\n\r\n[embed_section]\r\n

Pick a Meal Plan<\/h4>\r\n[embed-content image=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Italian-Sausage-Veggie-Skillet_EXPS_SDAS18_199546_C03_29__8b.jpg\" title=\"30-Minute Meals\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/quick-cook-easy-meal-plan\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content image=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lazy-Lasagna-for-2_EXPS_CF2RDS19_4574_C01_23_1b.jpg\" title=\"Meals for 2\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/your-monthly-meal-plan-for-two\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content image=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/exps69429_SD163614C12_04_4b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" title=\"Healthy Meals\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/7-day-mediterranean-meal-plan\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content image=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" title=\"5-Ingredient Meals\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/5-ingredient-easy-meal-plan\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content image=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/exps79528_SD153319B10_07_5b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" title=\"Your Meal Planner\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/your-weekly-meal-planner\/\" \/]\r\n\r\n[\/embed_section]\r\n

Plan Way<\/em> Ahead!<\/h4>\r\nFreezer meals let you do the work way ahead of time. All you need to do is thaw, reheat and eat.\u00a0Here's how to make room in your freezer for all that good food.<\/a>\r\n