FTP Dinner Planner

How to Use the Dinner Planner

This tool helps you plan your meals for the week and automatically create a shopping list so you don’t forget anything at the store.

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Step 1: Add Your Meals

Click “Meal Setup” to add your recipes.

• Enter the name of your meal (example: “Spaghetti”)
• Add each ingredient you need
• Include the amount (example: “1 lb”, “2 cups”)
• Choose:
  • Buy Every Time → items you need to purchase each time (like meat)
  • May Have On Hand → items you might already have (like spices or milk)

You can edit or delete meals anytime.

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Step 2: Plan Your Week

Go to the Weekly Planner.

• Select meals for each day
• Use “Add Another Meal” if you want multiple meals in one day

Example: You can add both lunch and dinner to the same day.

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Step 3: Generate Your Shopping List

Click “Generate Shopping List”.

You’ll see two sections:

• Main Shopping List → everything you need to buy
• Items You May Have → optional items you can add if needed

Click “Add to Shopping List” next to any optional item you want included.

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Step 4: Take It With You

• Use “Copy to Clipboard” to copy your list
• Paste it into your phone notes, email, or shopping app

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Helpful Tips

• Use consistent names (example: always “Chicken Breast” instead of mixing variations)
• Keep amounts simple so your list stays clear
• You can reuse meals every week—no need to re-enter them

Your meals and plans are saved on your device, so they’ll still be there when you come back.