Week of March 02, 2026 | Meal Planner

Plan Overview

6

Dinners This Week

170

Minutes Total

$190

Estimated Cost (CAD)

38

Grocery Items

This Week's Dinners

Monday

Mar 2

Quick Penne with Classic Meat Sauce

A classic pasta dish with a rich tomato and beef sauce, just like Nonna used to make!

25 min

4 servings

Ingredients

450 g Ground Beef (lean)
300 g Penne Pasta
796 ml Canned Crushed Tomatoes
1 medium Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tbsp Olive Oil
50 g Parmesan Cheese (for serving)
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Tuesday

Mar 3

Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders & Fries

Super crispy chicken strips and yummy fries, baked golden brown for a healthier twist!

25 min

4 servings

Ingredients

600 g Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 cup Plain Breadcrumbs
0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 large Eggs
600 g Frozen French Fries
as needed Olive Oil Spray
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
as needed Ketchup (for serving)
as needed Honey Mustard (for serving)

Wednesday

Mar 4

Kid-Friendly Chicken & Veggie Quesadillas

Cheesy, melty tortillas filled with chicken and colorful veggies – perfect for little hands!

20 min

4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded or diced)
8 Flour Tortillas (8-inch)
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
0.5 medium Bell Pepper (any color)
0.5 cup Frozen Corn
1 tbsp Olive Oil
as needed Mild Salsa (for serving)
as needed Sour Cream (for serving)

Thursday

Mar 5

Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese with Ham

Your favourite cheesy pasta, secretly packed with healthy veggies and tasty ham!

25 min

4 servings

Ingredients

300 g Elbow Macaroni
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups Milk
0.25 cup Butter
0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
0.5 cup Pureed Carrot or Butternut Squash (e.g., baby food jar)
200 g Diced Cooked Ham
0.5 cup Frozen Peas
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Pepper

Friday

Mar 6

Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice

A flavourful and easy beef and broccoli meal served with fluffy rice – a take-out favourite made at home!

25 min

4 servings

Ingredients

450 g Ground Beef (lean)
3 cups Broccoli Florets
1 cup (dry) Rice (e.g., Jasmine or long-grain white)
0.25 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
2 tbsp Honey
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
0.5 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tbsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Water
1 tbsp Olive Oil
to taste Salt

Saturday

Mar 7

Simple Roasted Chicken Thighs with Rosemary & Root Veggies

Tender, juicy chicken thighs roasted with sweet carrots and potatoes, making a yummy, hearty dinner.

50 min

4 servings

Ingredients

4 large Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 lb Potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold or red)
3 medium Carrots
1 small Onion
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Dried Rosemary
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Pepper

Shopping List

Produce

Onions 2 medium
Garlic 1 head
Bell Pepper (any color) 1 medium
Broccoli Florets 3 cups
Carrots 3 medium
Potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) 1 lb

Meat

Ground Beef (lean) 900 g
Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless) 600 g
Diced Cooked Ham 200 g
Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on) 4 large

Dairy

Shredded Cheddar Cheese 4 cups
Parmesan Cheese (for serving) 50 g
Eggs 2 large
Milk 2 cups
Butter 0.25 cup
Sour Cream 1 small container

Pantry

Penne Pasta 300 g
Elbow Macaroni 300 g
Rice (Jasmine or long-grain white) 1 cup (dry)
Canned Crushed Tomatoes 796 ml
All-Purpose Flour 0.75 cup
Plain Breadcrumbs 1 cup
Olive Oil 1 bottle (large recommended for Costco)
Olive Oil Spray 1 bottle
Soy Sauce (low sodium) 0.25 cup
Honey 2 tbsp
Dried Oregano 1 tsp
Dried Rosemary 1 tsp
Ground Ginger 0.5 tsp
Cornstarch 1 tbsp
Flour Tortillas (8-inch) 8
Mild Salsa 1 jar
Ketchup 1 bottle
Honey Mustard 1 bottle
Pureed Carrot or Butternut Squash (e.g., baby food jar) 0.5 cup

Frozen

Frozen French Fries 600 g
Frozen Corn 0.5 cup
Frozen Peas 0.5 cup