When It Comes to Meal Planning, Theme Nights Make It Easy

10 food theme ideas

Meal planning can seem daunting.

It’s a commitment to sit down and figure out a plan everyone enjoys. But once I added theme nights, it made the process easier.

Mondays might be Italian — spaghetti one week and lasagna soup the next. And for Asian nights, chow mein or spicy green beans with pine nuts.

I love switching it up.

Saturdays might be pizza night. Sometimes we roll out the dough, make pizza sauce, and cut fresh toppings. When short on time, there are premade crusts, canned sauce, and precut veggies.

It’s easier, healthier, and more budget-friendly when we have a plan.

Some Nightly Food Theme Ideas

1. Make your own pizza
2. Traditional or street tacos
3. Soups/Salads
4. Italian
5. Asian
6. Indian
7. Mexican
8. (Veggie) Burgers
9. Sandwiches
10. Baked potatoes + assorted toppings (chili, Mexican, etc.)

Julie Gaeta