Guide
Meal planning by household size: singles, couples and families
How many people you cook for changes everything about meal planning: portion sizes, leftovers, how often you shop and how much food gets wasted.
Cooking for one
Cook two portions and plan the second as tomorrow's lunch. Buy staples that keep, like frozen vegetables, eggs and grains, so fresh produce doesn't go to waste.
Cooking for two
Most recipes serve four, so plan to halve them or cook once and eat twice. Share ingredients between meals so half-used packs get finished.
Cooking for a family
Pick base meals everyone accepts, then let people customize with toppings or sides. Batch-cook on the weekend and plan leftovers for busy weeknights.
Scale your grocery list
Adjust servings in your plan before building a grocery list, so quantities match the people you're actually feeding.
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General nutrition and planning information only — not medical advice.