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What's for dinner?

Figuring out the answer every day is a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. That's why we're offering up our best breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack tips to help you meet the meal planning challenge. We've got ideas that will save you time, save you money, and save you from the takeout menu once again.

  1. Designate one night "Kitchen Sink" night. Create a buffet out of all the odds and ends in your fridge so nothing gets wasted.
  2. Apples are an easy lunchbox staple or portable snack, but they also add sweetness to entrees and sides. Try the tangy-sweet Granny Smith for a great cooking or snacking apple.
  3. Casseroles aren't just for dinner. Try an easily reheated breakfast casserole, like baked oatmeal.
  4. Plan around your perishables! Use lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, etc. early in the week and save frozen or canned veggies for later.
  5. Make it meatless. Black beans are a high-protein Healthy Idea, so use them instead of meat once a week!
  6. Keep frozen ravioli on hand for spur-of-the- moment "lasagna." Just layer in a pan with chopped spinach and pasta sauce, then bake.
  7. Plan a weekly "Sandwich Night." If you do it mid- week, the time savings can help you sail through to the weekend.
  8. Make your own chips! Bake tortillas instead of frying sliced potatoes. Use lots of spices like cumin and cayenne pepper to load up on flavor instead of fat.
  9. Don't sit on those herbs and spices! Use them generously to keep your supply fresh as well as to flavor food without using salt.
  10. Put the freeze on extra bread. Buy bread on sale, then store in the freezer. Take out a few pieces at a time. (Great for toast!)
  11. Make hummus the hero of your next sandwich. It adds protein and tons of flavor.
  12. Pancakes and waffles freeze well. Make a batch on the weekend, then defrost throughout the week.
  13. Keep knives sharpened to save precious prep time.
  14. Does it feel like a "frozen pizza" night? No problem - just top it with the extra veggies you chopped last night!
  15. Today's roast turkey is tomorrow's turkey salad!
  16. Cold day? Think Thermos. Shelve the sandwich and send hot soup, chili or even Shepherd's Pie for a hot and hearty lunch.
  17. Love a product? Send the company an email to let them know. (They just might send you a coupon!)
  18. Make foil your friend! Line pans before baking to make clean-up quicker.
  19. Save big by planning your menu around the items featured in the weekly circular.
  20. Try bagel sandwiches for a lunch that won't get soggy.
  21. Create a snack mix on the weekend, then pre-portion into single-serving bags so you can crunch all week long.
  22. Cooking rice, pasta or grains? Save time by making extra to toss into easy recipes throughout the week.
  23. Save those scraps! Simmer vegetable trimmings in a mesh bag to make your own stock. (Don't forget to compost what's left!)
  24. When you just can't cook, let us do it for you. Grab a rotisserie chicken and bagged salad greens, along with a few fixin's from our salad bar. Voila!
  25. Grill year-round! Cut down on dish duty by grilling long past summer.
 
  1. Short on prep time? Use pre-cut produce to add veggie value to your recipes and simplify after- school snacking.
  2. Save money by planning your meals around the season. For autumn flavor, cook with pumpkin, winter squash and turnips!
  3. Got leftovers? Make sure you use short, shallow containers when storing food in the fridge. This will allow for faster cooling.
  4. To avoid losing small items on the grill, like sliced veggies, wrap them up in heavy-duty foil, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. It blends the flavor together nicely and makes clean-up a breeze.
  5. Once you master the weekly plan, make the move to monthly. You'll need to keep tabs on your pantry and freezer back- up, but the potential for savings and convenience is even greater!
  6. Keep past menu plans in a file folder. If a week runs particularly well, use that plan again and again!
  7. Keep your plan flexible enough to accommodate surprise deals you happen to find.
  8. When berries are in season, buy a bunch and freeze. Wash, dry, then freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet before bagging so they don't stick together.
  9. When stocking cupboards, don't forget to rotate items. First in, first out!
  10. Each night, end your kitchen clean-up by grouping ingredients for the next night's meal.
  11. Overripe bananas? Slice, freeze, then blend into one-ingredient "soft serve."
  12. Puree white beans for a protein- rich dip or sandwich spread.
  13. Keep a running list throughout the week so it's ready when you are!
  14. Make spur-of-the moment meal planning easier. Stock your freezer with boneless chicken breasts, frozen spinach, chopped broccoli, other assorted frozen vegetables, soups and filled pastas such as tortellini and ravioli.
  15. Use your slow cooker to turn inexpensive cuts of meat into fantastic meals with little prep time.
  16. Uh oh! Need a quick potluck dish? Grab a container of hummus, top with fresh salsa and sprinkle with crumbled feta. Serve with chips. Easy!
  17. Reaching the bottom of your jelly, honey or peanut butter jar? Put your oats or yogurt right inside for a portable breakfast that won't let you waste a drop.
  18. Make salad dressing your secret weapon. Use it as a marinade, stir-fry sauce or sandwich spread for loads of flavor with the twist of a cap!
  19. Don't let those fresh vegetables wilt! Chop them up and add to your favorite stir-fry recipe (most stir-fries are only made better by adding more veggies into the mix).
  20. Learn the value of Value Packs. Buy in bulk, separate into individual portions and freeze!
  21. Try Stop & Shop Brand for great prices on everything from household supplies to kitchen staples.
  22. Save money by packing brown bag lunches. Pack your kids' favorite snacks, like Cheez-It Crackers, and you'll know they're eating instead of trading for who knows what.
  23. Start great. Cereal and milk give kids quick energy to refuel first thing in the morning. Stock up on Kellogg's cereals like Frosted Mini Wheats to keep 'em full and keep 'em focused.
  24. Waste not. The single biggest way to stay within your grocery budget is to make sure you use everything you buy.
  25. Cut up leftover chicken breasts and make into chicken salad with the addition of KRAFT Miracle Whip.
 
  1. Homemade soup made easy. Just add broccoli and salsa con queso to Progresso® Rich & Hearty creamy chicken wild rice soup for a cheesy change-up!
  2. Cook once, eat twice! Today's roasted squash is tomorrow's butternut pancakes!
  3. Cook once, eat twice! Today's grilled tilapia is tomorrow's fish tacos.
  4. Cook once, eat twice! Today's baked chicken is tomorrow's chicken enchilada casserole.
  5. Cook once, eat twice! Today's pork loin is tomorrow's pork carnitas.
  6. Cook once, eat twice! Today's pot roast is tomorrow's breakfast hash!
  7. Download our Healthy Ideas app for access to recipes, tips, and everyday inspiration.
  8. Keep a running, organized list of go-to recipes, then divide into "quick and easy" or "Sunday Best" lists.
  9. Line your slow cooker with a disposable cooking bag for quick and easy clean-up.
  10. Make no-cook oats. Mix oatmeal with yogurt and refrigerate overnight. Top with fresh fruit for a quick and easy breakfast.
  11. Spice up your sandwich with guacamole instead of mayo.
  12. No pan, no problem! Bake food in foil packets and avoid scouring a sinkful of dishes.
  13. What's mirepoix? A mix of chopped carrots, celery and onions. Keep on hand to add flavor to stocks, soups and other foods on a moment's notice.
  14. Treat soft drinks like special occasion treats. Water is more affordable, and much better for your overall health.
  15. Create a personalized shopping list template that includes everything your family uses on a regular basis, then just check what you need. You'll be much less likely to forget an item.
  16. Combine Quaker Oats, yogurt, and 1 cup of Tropicana Pure Premium in a blender for a satisfying smoothie.
  17. Stock up on seasonal fruits - great for lunchboxes and after-school snacking.
  18. Be a weekend warrior. Clean and chop a week's worth of veggies and fruits on Sunday afternoon, then use them throughout the week.
  19. Add pre-chopped onions, olives and green peppers to omelets, frittatas and scrambled eggs.
  20. Add pre-chopped carrots, celery and kale to soups and stews.
  21. Add pre-chopped sweet onions, celery and grapes to chicken or tuna salad.
  22. Add pre-chopped tomatoes, onions and zucchini to casseroles.
  23. Add pre-chopped onions, green peppers and mushrooms to fajitas.
  24. Register online for personalized monthly offers, coupons, and our weekly circular.
  25. Need some new ideas? Visit our online Recipe Center and do a customizable search for recipes your family will love.
 
  1. Build your list ahead of time. My Shopping List makes planning your shopping trip easier.
  2. To keep your budget and waistline in check, practice proper portion control. A serving of pasta should be the size of your fist.
  3. Add grapes, mandarin oranges or almonds to chicken salad to switch up a classic recipe.
  4. Little ones feeling snacky? Try a bento box. Little cubes, fun shapes and lots of variety keeps their interest and allows you to use up odds and ends.
  5. Saute vegetables in a light dressing like Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame to add flavor with less fat than oil or butter.
  6. Mix cherries and orange juice with yogurt for a breakfast on the go!
  7. Parties call for festive ice - try embedded berries or bright slices of lemon into your cubes, then add to drinks to pump up the flavor.
  8. Peach yogurt, brown sugar and pecans add wow factor to ho-hum pancakes!
  9. Make a fresh BBQ chicken pizza fast with Pillsbury pizza crust, onion, BBQ sauce and shredded chicken!
  10. Crumble Nature Valley Granola Bars into Yoplait Light Yogurt for a quick breakfast parfait.
  11. Fill your ice cube tray with 100% fruit juice, then use the cubes to flavor water for a refreshing treat that isn't high in sugar.
  12. Fill your ice cube tray with chicken, beef or vegetable broth, then use as needed for sautéing, steaming or adding flavor to rice or vegetables.
  13. Fill your ice cube tray with fresh herbs and a little water, then pop out as needed and use to add fresh flavor to recipes all year long.
  14. Leftover tomato paste or sauce? Don't waste it! Freeze it in your ice cube tray, then add to soups, stews and sauces for a bit of added flavor.
  15. Snack attack! Pour melted chocolate over Rold Gold® Pretzels, then sandwich with marshmallow créme for an irresistible take on classic s'mores.
  16. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes out of deli meats & cheeses. Round it out with Keebler Club crackers and fruit slices.
  17. Want a fast dinner for the whole family? Just combine hamburger, onion, bacon and BBQ sauce and serve over noodles for a great-tasting hot dinner!
  18. No time to bake? No problem. Pre-made brownies are a surefire hit for dessert or classroom parties.
  19. Mesquite seasoning and Rice Krispies® cereal give baked pork tenderloin a spicy crunch.
  20. Add shredded chicken to Progresso® Fire Roasted Tomato for a pulled chicken sandwich in a pinch.
  21. Arrange a recipe swap with friends. Ask everyone to bring a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipe. You may discover a new family favorite!
  22. Use printable coupons to help you plan your weekly shopping trip.
  23. Freeze whip-style yogurt for an ice-cream style treat!
  24. Planning a dinner party? Try DIY appetizers like Philadelphia cream cheese and cut fruit on a Ritz cracker. Plan on 5-6 per guest.
  25. Use Pillsbury Grands Biscuits with fresh strawberries and whipped topping for a delicious strawberry shortcake in minutes.
  26. Download our mobile app for iPhone and Android to see the current weekly circular, check your point balances, and load offers directly to your Stop & Shop card.