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How the Weekly Planner Works
Master the drag-and-drop weekly meal planner.
How the Weekly Planner Works
The weekly planner is the heart of What's for Dinner? Here's everything you need to know.
The Layout
The planner shows a week at a glance:
- Columns: Each day of the week (Mon-Sun)
- Rows: Meal types (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks)
- Cards: Your planned recipes
Adding Meals
Drag and Drop
- Browse your recipes in the sidebar
- Drag a recipe card
- Drop it onto a day and meal slot
Quick Add
- Double-click an empty slot to open the recipe picker
- Right-click for quick options
From Recipe View
Open any recipe and click Add to Meal Plan to assign it to a specific day.
Navigating Weeks
- Today: Click "Today" to jump to the current week
- Arrows: Use left/right arrows to move between weeks
- Calendar: Click the date to open a calendar picker
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Free users: Can only view and edit the current week. Pro/Premium: Can plan multiple weeks ahead.
Meal Slots
Each day has default slots:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks (optional)
You can customize meal types in Settings > Meal Planning.
Tips for Success
- Start with dinners: Most people find it easiest to plan dinners first
- Use leftovers: Plan larger meals early in the week, use leftovers later
- Theme nights: Try "Taco Tuesday" or "Stir-Fry Friday" for easy planning
- Leave flexibility: You don't need to fill every slot