My favorite meal-planning strategies

Easing the "what's for dinner?" dilemma at this busy time of year

Whether you're a single person with a demanding job, a two-income couple, or part of a family with one child or seven, then by definition, you’re a busy cook.

Many people say they're too busy to cook, but no one is too busy to eat. Even among plant-based food fans, this is often remedied with lots of eating out, take-out, and prepared entrees.

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