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1. Dinner · Day 1
   Baked Chicken and Potatoes

   $22.64

   Roasted chicken thighs with seasoned potato wedges.

   Serves 4 · easy · 60 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • chicken $2.49
   • potato $3.99
   • oil $1.39
   • paprika $3.49
   • salt $6.99
   • pepper $4.29

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Baked Chicken and Potatoes roasts seasoned chicken thighs alongside paprika-spiced potato wedges on one sheet pan—a low-effort dinner with easy cleanup. This american recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 1.5 lb chicken
   - 4 potato
   - 3 tbsp oil
   - 1 tsp paprika
   - 1 tsp salt
   - 0.5 tsp pepper
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment if desired.
   2. Cut 4 potato into wedges. Toss with 2 tablespoons 3 tbsp oil, half the 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and half the 0.5 tsp pepper.
   3. Spread potatoes on the pan in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes.
   4. Season 1.5 lb chicken with remaining 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp pepper.
   5. Nestle chicken among potatoes, skin-side up if applicable.
   6. Roast 35–40 minutes total until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are golden and tender.
   7. Turn potatoes once halfway through for even browning.
   8. Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving.
   9. Spoon any pan juices over chicken and potatoes.
   10. Serve hot directly from the sheet pan.
   
   Serving
   Serve with a simple salad. Refrigerate leftovers 3 days; reheat in 375°F oven until hot.
   
   Cook tips
   - Single layer on the pan ensures browning, not steaming.
   - Cut potato wedges similar size for even cooking.
   - Use a meat thermometer for chicken.
   - Parchment makes cleanup easier.
   

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2. Dinner · Day 7
   Hearty Beef Chili

   $22.52

   Slow-simmered chili with beans and warm spices.

   Serves 6 · medium · 65 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • ground beef $8.00
   • beans $1.00
   • onion $1.25
   • tomato paste $2.29
   • chili powder $5.99
   • cumin $3.99

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Hearty Beef Chili is a slow-simmered pot of ground beef, beans, and warm spices—a filling dinner that tastes even better the next day. This american recipe serves 6 and is rated medium difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 1.5 lb ground beef
   - 2 can beans
   - 1 onion
   - 3 tbsp tomato paste
   - 2 tbsp chili powder
   - 1 tbsp cumin
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Dice 1 onion. Brown 1.5 lb ground beef with onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high, breaking up meat.
   2. Drain excess fat if needed.
   3. Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder and 1 tbsp cumin; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
   4. Add 3 tbsp tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring.
   5. Add 2 can beans with liquid and enough broth or water to reach desired consistency.
   6. Simmer partially covered 40–50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   7. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust spices.
   8. Skim fat from surface if desired.
   9. Simmer longer for thicker chili if needed.
   10. Serve hot in bowls.
   
   Serving
   Top with cheese and sour cream if available. Freezes up to 3 months; refrigerate up to 4 days.
   
   Cook tips
   - Bloom spices in fat for deeper flavor.
   - Long simmer tenderizes flavors.
   - Salt gradually—beans and tomato paste vary.
   - Rest overnight for best flavor if you can wait.
   

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3. Snack · Day 7
   Quick Banana Bread

   $19.74

   Moist banana bread baked with pantry staples.

   Serves 8 · medium · 65 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • banana $2.99
   • flour $3.49
   • sugar $4.79
   • eggs $2.89
   • butter $3.29
   • baking powder $2.29

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Quick Banana Bread is moist, sweet loaf bread baked with ripe bananas and pantry staples—a snack or breakfast you can bake ahead on the weekend. This american recipe serves 8 and is rated medium difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 3 banana
   - 2 cup flour
   - 0.75 cup sugar
   - 2 eggs
   - 0.5 cup butter
   - 2 tsp baking powder
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
   2. Mash 3 banana in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few lumps.
   3. Stir in melted 0.5 cup butter, 0.75 cup sugar, and 2 eggs until combined.
   4. Whisk 2 cup flour and 2 tsp baking powder together; fold into wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
   5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
   6. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
   7. If top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
   8. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.
   9. Cool at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
   10. Store wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days.
   
   Serving
   Slice and serve plain or with butter. Freezes well wrapped up to 3 months.
   
   Cook tips
   - Very ripe bananas give best flavor and moisture.
   - Do not overmix batter or bread turns tough.
   - Test doneness with toothpick, not time alone.
   - Cool before slicing to avoid gummy centers.
   

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