There are a lot of recipes available online – why should I use Weeknight Dinners?

Sometimes too much information is overwhelming. Sourcing individual recipes online can be a stressful, time-consuming process that often leads to 40 minute recipes that are too extravagant for a Tuesday night. Additionally, most recipes online are designed to serve four people, meaning you have to eat the same thing all week or toss food if you're cooking for one. It’s time to stop throwing away your time and money (reminder — they’re limited resources).

Weeknight Dinners will help you simplify your meal planning, make mealtime a lot easier, and alleviate a good chunk of confusion around ‘What's for dinner?’. Plus, all Weeknight Dinners recipes are created by a Registered Dietitian, meaning you can rest assured that your recipes are balanced, wholesome, nutrient-dense, and nonrestrictive.

What kind of food can I expect?

Weeknight Dinners is a plant-based meal plan program derived from the Mediterranean diet. Focus is placed on fresh, seasonal, whole foods. All ingredients are minimally processed, and no refined sugar is included. Chicken and seafood are used more than lamb and beef, and nearly 50% of the meals are vegetarian.

Weeknight Dinners meals are filled with fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats — they’re anti-inflammatory, energizing, and delicious. They’re also packed with color and flavor to improve your health and keep you interested in whole-food-based eating and home cooking.

Some favorite dishes include lemon chicken, cauliflower tacos, a vegetarian mezze platter, baked white fish with tomatoes, kimchi fried rice, and, of course, seasonal market salads.

Who is this plan made for?

Those who are cooking for one. If you have a partner, spouse, roommate, etc. that you cook for feel free to double the plan.

How many recipes will I receive each week?

Four – they're intended for dinner but can be used for lunch if that's what you need! You can also double your weekly plan to have eight meals, covering both lunch and dinner.

What if I don’t want to make all the recipes in a week?

Unfortunately, the program has to include all the recipes each week. You can, of course, take just what you need from it. I’m working hard to allow for more personalization as I know it’s extremely important. Grow with me, and you’ll see the program evolve firsthand!

Are the recipes complicated or difficult to follow?

No, not at all! Every recipe is designed to help you learn foundational cooking skills and increase self-efficacy in the kitchen. And remember, individual recipes rely heavily on meal assembly, so once you batch cook, you’ll be coasting through the week.

Do I have to cook the meals?

Yes, you do have to prepare your food. But don’t stress — your batch cook guide and recipes will lay everything out for you. You’ll become a better cook in no time.

Can I get the groceries delivered?

You’ll have to take care of grocery shopping (or ordering online). But grocery delivery integration is on my radar — I hope to streamline this soon!

What is the nutritional information for the Weeknight Dinners meals?

All Weeknight Dinners plans are built to 1,600 calories a day. Meals account for 85% of calories, and snacks cover the remaining 15%. That means your Weeknight Dinners recipes are 450 calories.

The macronutrient breakdown of meals is 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat. That means your meals are 56 g carbohydrates, 23 g protein, and 15 g fat. The Weeknight Dinners macronutrient profile is well balanced and backed by current scientific literature. It’s also derived from the Mediterranean diet — which has helped millions live long, robust lives.

A weekly average with a 10% range is used. But don’t stress — all will balance out each week. More calorie options and dietary preferences to come!

Is Weeknight Dinners paleo, keto, and Whole30 approved?

Weeknight Dinners isn’t a diet — it’s a lifestyle. Restriction isn’t a focus of the program, because, well, it’s not sustainable. And, quite frankly, it’s not fun.

With that being said, food groups are not removed, and food is not demonized. Gluten is used, and so is dairy. Not every day, but it is incorporated at times (substitutions are provided when appropriate).

What if I’m gluten free, dairy free, pescetarian, or vegetarian?

No problem! You’ll find substitution suggestions on batch cook recipes and individual recipes when appropriate. Just note the nutrition breakdown reflects the original ingredients.

Can I add breakfast and lunch to the weekly meal plan?

Soon! For now, members receive a bonus snack or breakfast recipe in weekly menu emails.

Are snacks included in the weekly meal plan?

Snacks are accounted for calorically, meaning 240 calories are deducted from the daily caloric allotment of 1,600 before meals are designed (this is why your meals are 450 calories each rather than 530 calories each), however, they’re not included in the weekly plan or added to your shopping list.

This means snack time is an excellent opportunity to finish off any excess items so you can keep your food waste and food cost low. It’s also a great time to listen to your body and eat intuitively.

Weeknight Dinners is designed with two snacks a day in mind. Snacks are 240 calories a day or 120 calories each. Check out your Welcome Kit for a list of Weeknight Dinners approved snacks!

What if I want to try the program but I don’t want to commit to a membership?

No problem! Check out my Seasonal Reset Guides for an instant 30 day reset. Each guide is essentially 4 weeks of the program compiled into one clean and straightforward PDF. You can download it now and get started on your own time. Learn more here.

When are new plans released?

New plans are live every Friday at 11 am.

How do I get my weekly plan?

Simply log into your account and click ‘This Weeks Plan.’

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes, of course! Just follow these steps: Click Account in the top right corner. Click Memberships, then select Weeknight Dinners. Click Go Manage Subscription. Click Cancel Subscription. Confirm Cancel Subscription.

Do you offer refunds?

As per industry standard, I don’t offer refunds on programs that can be downloaded and viewed. That been said, I have never had anyone ask for a refund! I’m confident that if you work through the cohesive meal plan, Weeknight Dinners will help you cook and eat better.