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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sure you will get a lot of advice about this. Here's what I do. I try to shop on the weekends, planning out at least 3-5 meals so I know what to look for when I shop. I usually start with one thing and plan the meal around that.

For instance, I'll buy chicken breasts for a meal, then get a starch and veggie I can make with it.

Or I'll plan a pasta meal around frozen turkey meatballs or chicken sausage. Easy and filling. Add salad and bread and you're done.

At least once a week I make something in the crockpot, like beef stew, chili, or a bean soup. I make enough to have one night, then serve again later in the week. The soups generally freeze well.

Roasting a whole chicken is economical and easy. I will serve this on perhaps a Sunday night when I have time, then use the leftover for a stirfry, salad or in tacos the next night.

I always buy 1 or 2 "emergency" meals -- things that are frozen and can be put together quickly and don't go bad until used. Trader Joe's has a lot of stuff like this. I will also do frozen chicken strips, supplemented with fresh steamed veggies and/or a salad.

Making a few things in advance on weekends, like chili, rice, soups, can save a whole lot of time during the week.

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