https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862495 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:44:35 +0000 periwinklebee 2862495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluebonnet: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862455 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:55:15 +0000 Bluebonnet 2862455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prepdish accomplishes 2, 3, and 4. They have paleo and gluten free options which might accomplish 1.</p> <p>Ultimately, we use Anylist to store recipes we love, meal plan, and generate shopping lists (which sync between devices). Its been a great solution for us. (Posting in case anyone else is interested - I realize it doesn't meet your objectives)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862333 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:56:30 +0000 808love 2862333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Very nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862315 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 07:12:53 +0000 gotkimchi 2862315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: thank you so much, you’re the best :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862312 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 06:56:31 +0000 periwinklebee 2862312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: I seriously need to make a list like this - just something to take the mental load off for a few months and then worry about integrating new stuff, and link it up with an instacart list at yummly or Cooksmart (thank you @hummusgirl: !) Over Christmas I'm going to take advantage of family around to babysit and pull this together. Will report back on how Yummly works for eliminating ingredients with allergens, for others with this issue... </p> <p>Thank you all this has been super helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862237 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 13:25:04 +0000 JennyPenny 2862237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: Here's my list with links to things that have online recipes. Some of the others are just in my head or in a collection of recipes I got from my family. If you have a question about any of it let me know :)</p> <p>Veggie Pasta <a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/summer-cavatelli-with-corn-tomatoes-and-zucchini/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/summer-cavatelli-with-corn-tomatoes-and-zucchini/</a><br /> Tuna Sandwich<br /> Chicken Souvlaki with relish and yogurt sauce <a href="https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/greek-chicken-souvlaki/" rel="nofollow">https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/greek-chicken-souvlaki/</a><br /> Korean Beef Bowls <a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/korean-beef-rice-bowls/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/korean-beef-rice-bowls/</a><br /> Turkey Chili Soup <a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-chili-taco-soup/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-chili-taco-soup/</a><br /> Alfredo with Bacon, Broccoli and Chicken <a href="https://juliasalbum.com/creamy-broccoli-chicken-and-bacon-pasta-recipe/" rel="nofollow">https://juliasalbum.com/creamy-broccoli-chicken-and-bacon-pasta-recipe/</a><br /> Tart <a href="https://www.davidlebovitz.com/french-tomato-tart-recipe/" rel="nofollow">https://www.davidlebovitz.com/french-tomato-tart-recipe/</a><br /> Farro Salad <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/mediterranean-farro-salad-with-spiced-chickpeas/" rel="nofollow">https://www.budgetbytes.com/mediterranean-farro-salad-with-spiced-chickpeas/</a><br /> BLT<br /> Salsa Chicken <a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/slow-cooker-salsa-chicken-with-black-beans-and-corn/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/slow-cooker-salsa-chicken-with-black-beans-and-corn/</a><br /> Rotini Bake<br /> Bean Salad <a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/mediterranean-bean-salad/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/mediterranean-bean-salad/</a><br /> Dumplings and Rice <a href="https://chefsavvy.com/the-best-fried-rice/" rel="nofollow">https://chefsavvy.com/the-best-fried-rice/</a><br /> Rosemary Chicken<br /> Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup<br /> Chicken Parmesan<br /> Tacos and Fiesta Rice <a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/fiesta-lime-rice/" rel="nofollow">https://www.skinnytaste.com/fiesta-lime-rice/</a><br /> Chicken Souvlaki with lemon rice <a href="https://butterwithasideofbread.com/greek-chicken-souvlaki-with-lemon-rice/" rel="nofollow">https://butterwithasideofbread.com/greek-chicken-souvlaki-with-lemon-rice/</a><br /> Barbeque Pork <a href="https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/easy-slow-cooker-pulled-pork-30356" rel="nofollow">https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/easy-slow-cooker-pulled-pork-30356</a><br /> Spaghetti with Meat Sauce<br /> Chicken Teriyaki<br /> Carbonara <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12965-spaghetti-carbonara" rel="nofollow">https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12965-spaghetti-carbonara</a><br /> Hot Dog/Burger<br /> Chicken with cream sauce<br /> Stroganoff skinnytaste cookbook<br /> Crepes<br /> Chicken Tikka Masala skinnytaste cookbook<br /> Pork Gyro Bowls <a href="https://melaniemakes.com/slow-cooker-pulled-pork-gyro-bowls/" rel="nofollow">https://melaniemakes.com/slow-cooker-pulled-pork-gyro-bowls/</a><br /> Beef Tips<br /> Chicken spedie </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862218 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:25:38 +0000 hummusgirl 2862218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't speak to the food allergies, but Cooksmarts has a customizable grocery list that can link to Instacart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862208 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:53:14 +0000 gotkimchi 2862208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Would you mind sharing your 30 recipes? I'm looking for ideas</p> <p>@SweetCaroline: @periwinklebee: we use yummly to find new recipes and share them between my husband and I. It definitely can be used to avoid ingrediants. I've never tried making shopping lists with it but if it can do all of that stuff that would be excellent </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862045 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:33:43 +0000 ALV91711 2862045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks @periwinklebee: for starting this thread. I was just saying to DH the other day I need to come up with more variety for our meals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862044 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:32:51 +0000 ALV91711 2862044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: I’m going to give this a try. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862031 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:53:39 +0000 periwinklebee 2862031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: Wow, this looks awesome! Thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2862027 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:33:44 +0000 SweetCaroline 2862027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I can't vouch for tasty, but Yummly advertises to meet all your specs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861986 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:31:23 +0000 codeitall 2861986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've looked at a lot of options. They just aren't compatible with food allergies though. I use Plan to Eat to set up meal plans of the foods I know our kids will eat. I use tags to identify the major allergens and exclude them as needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861932 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:51:59 +0000 foodiebee 2861932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ack, sorry! Didn't mean to delete. Anyway, I don't know of an app for the food allergies, but that would be helpful. DH has some. Following in case someone else mentions something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861930 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:49:27 +0000 foodiebee 2861930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861925 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:39:34 +0000 periwinklebee 2861925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: Thank you! I'm going to check out Paprika. </p> <p>While I'd love to not get stuck in a rut with food, I also think that at this phase of life keeping it simple is most realistic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861888 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:32:04 +0000 JennyPenny 2861888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally not the same - but I recently picked 30 recipes that my family likes that are either slow cooker or take &lt; 30 minutes. I put them in a list so there aren't 2 of the same proteins or cuisine types back to back. I put all the recipes in the Paprika app (which will make grocery lists). Now I don't ever think "what should I make this week?" I just look what's next on the list. The one downside is I don't try new recipes anymore, but my 4 year old was getting suspicious at dinnertime because there were so many surprises so this works for our stage of life. It has reduced sooooo much mental load and I'm loving it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861875 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:02:04 +0000 snowjewelz 2861875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Right? It's all algorithms?! I don't have allergies to deal with but seriously the rest of your wish list is on point! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861871 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:45:07 +0000 periwinklebee 2861871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ALV91711: @snowjewelz: I should have majored in CS. Or better yet, made a boatload of money and been a VC :silly: </p> <p>I swear the tech is there - this is the basic business idea behind stitchfix, use machine learning to clothes shop for people. Why for wardrobe planning and not meal planning? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861870 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:41:20 +0000 snowjewelz 2861870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This should be your business idea :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861863 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:09:58 +0000 ALV91711 2861863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A meal planning app like that would be amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/meal-planning-app#post-2861834 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:22:59 +0000 periwinklebee 2861834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love a meal planning app with the following features - does this exist?</p> <p>1. We have a LOT of food allergies in our household (5 of the big 8 allergens + sesame + other stuff). I would like to be able to tell the app - only give me recipes that do not contain the following ingredients. </p> <p>2. I only want quick, easy, foolproof recipes :silly: </p> <p>3. That said, I obviously want it to be tasty!</p> <p>4. In my ideal world it would put the ingredients into an instacart shopping cart for easy purchase, but I know I'm probably dreaming here... Barring that, making shopping lists from the recipes would be nice.</p> <p>5. Suggest future recipes based on how I've rated past ones. in other words, use machine learning/AI to automate the whole meal planning process. </p> <p>I'm tired y'all. Whenever I ask my husband to do something around the house, his response is "let me see if I they make a robot to do this." I think it's wearing off on me... :silly: </p>