Save time and money with smart meal preps that carry you through the week. Recipes, monthly meal plans, and shopping list pointers help busy families plan smart.

Today’s family cooks know that a bit of planning goes a long way when it comes to serving up the homemade favorites folks crave. That’s why they’re turning to this ultimate resource for make-ahead convenience—Taste of Home Meal Planning. Featuring 475 smart, sensible, speedy and sensational recipes, this must-have collection is every home cooks dream come true! Offering a monthly meal plan, the secrets to cooking once and eating all week, frozen meals that reheat in a jiffy, on-the-go breakfast ideas and more, it beats the clock and the bank!

Whether you’re a meal-planning pro or simply looking to save time and costs, you’ll reach for this incredible reference time and again.

SELLING POINTS:
• 475 Test Kitchen-Approved Recipes. We test every single recipe in the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, including the freezing and reheating guides.
• 4 At-a-Glance Icons. Freezer-friendly dishes, slow-cooked specialties, healthy options and 5-ingredient recipes are all highlighted with their own icon throughout the book.
• Monthly Meal Plan. We’ve done the planning for you, so a month’s worth of meals is on hand and ready to serve.
• Nutrition Facts/Diabetic Exchanges Included. Each recipe includes a complete set of nutrition information and diabetic exchanges (when applicable) to make it a snap for readers to address specific dietary concerns, calculate weight-loss program points or simply plan well-balanced meals.

CHAPTERS
Meal Planning Your Way
Meals on the Go
Prep Now, Eat Later
Freezer Meal Preps
Planned Overs
Extras