About the dinner ideas wheel
Out of ideas for what to cook? This wheel is full of easy, family-friendly dinners you can make on a weeknight with ordinary groceries. Swap in your own go-to recipes to turn it into a personal meal planner, then spin once a night or seven times for the week. Cooking for two? Choose Date night in the "Spin only" menu for 14 dinners that feel a little more special, like homemade pasta, fondue or a taco bar.
Ways to use it
- Plan a week of dinners in one minute: spin seven times.
- Let the kids spin so they have a say (and fewer complaints).
- Add your own recipes and use it to rotate through your favorites.
What’s on this wheel (12)
- Spaghetti bolognese
- Chicken stir-fry
- Homemade tacos
- Homemade pizza
- Chili
- Grilled cheese & tomato soup
- Sheet-pan chicken
- Burrito bowls
- Fried rice
- Mac and cheese
- Salmon & veggies
- Breakfast for dinner
Spin only: Date night (14)
- Steak and fries
- Homemade pasta
- Cheese fondue
- Homemade sushi
- Shrimp scampi
- Homemade pizza
- Lobster rolls
- Chicken marsala
- Tapas night
- Mussels in white wine
- Ramen from scratch
- Charcuterie board
- Risotto
- Taco bar
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this as a weekly meal planner?
Yes. Turn on "Remove winner after each spin", then spin seven times to plan a week of dinners with no repeats.
Is this a "what’s for dinner" wheel?
Yes. It answers "what’s for dinner tonight?" with easy home-cooked meals. For takeout and restaurants, use the what to eat wheel instead.
Which date night dinners are easiest?
In the Date night list, a charcuterie board, taco bar, homemade pizza and shrimp scampi are easy and fun to make together. Homemade pasta and ramen from scratch take more time.
Can I save my own recipe list?
Yes. Edit the entries to your recipes and click "Save" to keep it in My wheels in this browser, ready to reuse every week.