Simple meal plan for couples
Seven dinners for two. Portions that won't get forgotten in the fridge, and recipes where one of you chops while the other cooks.
The week at a glance
- Mon
Mushroom risotto
One pan, 25 minutes of stirring, wine optional.
- Tue
Pan seared salmon
Crispy skin, spinach, lemon, done.
- Wed
Tagliatelle carbonara
Bacon, egg, cheese. Portions for two land right.
- Thu
Beef tacos
Corn tortillas, ground beef, avocado, lime.
- Fri
Steak & green salad
Hot pan, steak in, salad alongside, 10 minutes.
- Sat
Soup & bread
Lentil soup, fresh bread, glass of red.
- Sun
Homemade pizza
Prep one dough, each of you tops a half.
Three habits that help
- 1
Plan together, whoever cooks picks, whoever shops checks the pantry.
- 2
One shared ingredient a week (e.g. mushrooms) cuts food waste sharply.
- 3
Block one night for eating out or a leftovers night, schedule it, don't hope for it.
Plan together, no group chat
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