Meal Rotation System v3: A Dinner Routine That Runs Itself
Dinner doesn’t need to be reinvented every night. It needs to be systematized.
The Meal Rotation System v3 is a structured framework for planning dinner with less mental load, more flexibility, and complete clarity. Built for busy parents, caregivers, and anyone tired of decision fatigue, this system helps you map out a full month of dinners in under 30 minutes — without relying on endless recipes or rigid meal plans that don’t flex with real life.
What’s included:
- 21 Meal Categories — from classics like Pasta Night and Tex-Mex to thoughtful additions like Sheet Pan 2.0, Caribbean Comfort, and Leftovers Reinvented
- 15 curated meals per category — over 300 meals total, organized and ready to plug into your dinner rotation
- Ingredient breakdowns for each meal — Pantry, Protein, Produce, and Dairy clearly listed to simplify grocery planning and batch prep
- Category Planning Sheet — a clean, repeatable template to assign 7 categories (one for each day of the week) and choose 4 meals per category for the month
- Built-in flexibility — supports theme nights, leftovers, batching, dietary adjustments, and budget-friendly planning
This isn’t a recipe book. It’s a repeatable operating system designed to reduce your mental load and put dinner decisions on autopilot.
You’re not just choosing meals. You’re designing a monthly strategy for feeding your household — on your terms.
How it works:
- Choose 7 categories (one for each day of the week)
- Pick 4 meals per category (one for each week)
- Use the ingredient lists to create a shopping plan or batch prep session
- Repeat next month with new combinations, or run it on autopilot
Whether you’re managing a family of five or just trying to get through dinner without burnout, this system helps you spend less time deciding and more time living.
Over 4,700 people have used previous versions of this system. Version 3 is the most complete and customizable version yet — and it’s pay-what-you-can through the holiday season.
If you’re ready to stop scrambling and start strategizing, this system is built for you.
Also be sure to check out Meal OS which is v2 of the Meal Rotation System! It's here!
A systems-first dinner planner built for moms who want less stress and more structure. Includes 21 categories, 300+ meals, and core ingredient lists for fast planning. Design a full month of dinners in under 30 minutes.