Double Header Dinner Meal Plan and Shopping List

The complete meal plan, grocery list, and prep-ahead game plan for all 6 dinners.

Jun 06, 2026

∙ Paid

We Won the Championship Game

(Actually, Easton’s Majors team won the Little League Championship! But I’d argue we also won the dinnertime rut championship.)

Six weeks ago, this series started out of pure necessity.

Between Asher and Easton, we were in the thick of baseball season, averaging six or seven games a week. Most evenings looked the same: rushing from one field to the next, getting home late, and trying to figure out dinner when everyone was already hungry and tired. Too often, we found ourselves relying on takeout or walking through the door stressed because there simply wasn’t a plan.

Then I shared a Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli recipe that could cook while we were gone all afternoon and be ready when we walked in the door. The response on Instagram and here on Substack was so enthusiastic that it sparked an idea:

What if I created a whole series of meals built for the busiest seasons of family life?

And so the Double Header Dinner Series was born.

Over the last six weeks, I’ve shared meals that work with your schedule instead of against it. Recipes that can be prepped ahead, cook while you’re away, or come together quickly when you finally make it home.

Thank you for cooking along with me, sharing the recipes with your families, and allowing me to be part of your kitchens each week.

As promised, I’ve put together everything you need to make these meals as a complete plan:

• A consolidated grocery list

• A Prep Day Game Plan for a Saturday or Sunday prep session

• A simple 6-day meal plan

My hope is that these resources help make dinner feel a little less stressful during your busiest weeks.

The response to this series has been so encouraging that I’m already thinking about bringing it back during future busy seasons - back-to-school, fall sports, or any time life feels especially full.

Now, let’s get to the good stuff.

👇 Scroll down for the meal plan, grocery list, and prep-ahead game plan.

With gratitude,

Danielle