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1. Dinner · Day 2
   Baked Zucchini Parmesan

   $18.84

   Breaded zucchini baked with marinara and melted cheese.

   Serves 4 · medium · 40 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • zucchini $1.49
   • breadcrumbs $5.99
   • pasta sauce $2.49
   • cheese $3.99
   • oil $1.39
   • paprika $3.49

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Baked Zucchini Parmesan breaded zucchini rounds baked with marinara and melted cheese—a lighter Italian-style side or vegetarian main. This italian recipe serves 4 and is rated medium difficulty. Plan about 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 3 zucchini
   - 1 cup breadcrumbs
   - 2 cup pasta sauce
   - 1 cup cheese
   - 2 tbsp oil
   - 1 tsp paprika
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice 3 zucchini into ½-inch rounds.
   2. Mix 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1 tsp paprika and pinch of salt on a plate.
   3. Brush zucchini lightly with 2 tbsp oil on both sides; press into breadcrumbs to coat.
   4. Arrange on a greased sheet pan in a single layer.
   5. Bake 15 minutes; flip and bake 10 more until golden.
   6. Spoon 2 cup pasta sauce over each round.
   7. Top with 1 cup cheese.
   8. Bake 5 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
   9. Rest 2 minutes before serving.
   10. Serve hot with extra sauce if desired.
   
   Serving
   Serve as a side to pasta or chicken. Best fresh; reheat in oven to re-crisp.
   
   Cook tips
   - Single layer prevents steaming instead of browning.
   - Pat zucchini dry if very wet.
   - Do not skip flipping for even crunch.
   - Use parchment for easier cleanup.
   

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2. Lunch · Day 4
   Grilled Cheese with Tomato

   $16.06

   Buttery grilled cheese with fresh tomato slices inside.

   Serves 2 · easy · 15 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • bread $7.49
   • cheese $3.99
   • butter $3.29
   • tomato $1.29

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Grilled Cheese with Tomato adds fresh tomato to buttery, golden grilled cheese—a lunch favorite with melted cheese and juicy tomato in every bite. This american recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 4 slice bread
   - 4 slice cheese
   - 3 tbsp butter
   - 1 tomato
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Slice 1 tomato ¼-inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels.
   2. Butter one side of each 4 slice bread slice with 3 tbsp butter.
   3. Place two slices butter-side down in a cold skillet. Layer 4 slice cheese and tomato inside.
   4. Top with remaining bread, butter-side up.
   5. Cook over medium 3–4 minutes until golden.
   6. Flip carefully; cook 3–4 minutes until cheese melts.
   7. Press lightly with spatula to help cheese melt.
   8. Lower heat if bread browns too fast.
   9. Rest 1 minute before cutting.
   10. Cut diagonally and serve hot.
   
   Serving
   Serve with soup. Best fresh—tomato makes leftovers soggy.
   
   Cook tips
   - Pat tomato dry.
   - Medium heat melts cheese without burning butter.
   - Shredded cheese melts faster.
   - Cover pan 30 seconds to trap heat.
   

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3. Dinner · Day 6
   Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

   $12.90

   Warm quinoa with spinach, tomato, and lemon dressing.

   Serves 4 · easy · 30 min

   Ingredients & prices

   • quinoa $1.25
   • broth $3.99
   • spinach $1.49
   • tomato $1.29
   • lemon $3.49
   • oil $1.39

   How to prepare

   About this recipe
   Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl combines fluffy quinoa with wilted spinach, fresh tomato, and lemon dressing—a light, bright dinner or lunch. This mediterranean recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
   
   What you will need ready
   - 1.5 cup quinoa
   - 3 cup broth
   - 3 cup spinach
   - 2 tomato
   - 1 lemon
   - 2 tbsp oil
   
   Step-by-step
   1. Rinse 1.5 cup quinoa if package directs. Cook in 3 cup broth per package until fluffy; fluff with fork.
   2. Mince garlic if using. Heat half the 2 tbsp oil in a pan; wilt 3 cup spinach 2 minutes.
   3. Dice 2 tomato. Juice 1 lemon.
   4. Toss warm 1.5 cup quinoa with spinach and 2 tomato.
   5. Whisk remaining 2 tbsp oil with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
   6. Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture; toss well.
   7. Taste and adjust salt and lemon.
   8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
   9. Top with feta if you have it—optional upgrade.
   10. Divide into bowls.
   
   Serving
   Serve as a light main or side to grilled chicken. Refrigerate up to 3 days; dress lightly if making ahead.
   
   Cook tips
   - Cook quinoa in broth for more flavor than water.
   - Wilt spinach just until collapsed.
   - Season dressing before tossing—hard to fix after.
   - Room-temperature bowls suit this dish in summer.
   

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