Free printables to help you plan meals, shop on a budget and cook with confidence. Every one is free to download, with no sign-up. Print them, or type straight into the blanks on a computer.
Meal Planning
Weekly Meal Planner and Grocery List
Two pages: a dinner plan for the week and a grocery list sorted by store section, with room for prices.
Goes with: How to Set a Weekly Grocery Budget and How to Batch Cook for the Week.
Fridge, Freezer and Pantry Inventory
Two pages: an Eat First list, a fridge and pantry check, and a freezer log.
Goes with: 12 Ways to Reduce Food Waste and The Best Freezer Meals to Make Ahead.
Pantry Staples Checklist
One page: all 15 staples with Have and Need boxes, plus room for your own extras.
Goes with: 15 Pantry Staples Every Budget Cook Should Have.
Grocery Budgeting
Grocery Budget Worksheet
Two pages: three steps to set your weekly number, plus a four-week spending tracker.
Goes with: How to Set a Weekly Grocery Budget and How Much Should a Family of 4 Spend on Groceries?
Cooking at Home vs. Takeout Worksheet
Two pages: compare the real cost per serving of a takeout order and a home-cooked dinner.
Cooking Basics
Kitchen Cheat Sheet
One page: safe cooking temperatures, thawing methods and how long food keeps in the fridge and freezer.
Goes with: How to Cook Chicken Perfectly Every Time, Common Cooking Mistakes and our Beginner’s Guide to Cooking from Scratch.
Holiday Planning
Holiday Dinner Planner and Timeline
Two pages: your menu, an oven schedule and a make-ahead timeline from a week out to the last hour.
Goes with: Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 (or Fewer) and Christmas Dinner for Four.
Holiday Meal Budget Planner
Two pages: set one number for the meal, size the main dish and track the menu against your budget.
Cookout Planner
Two pages: your menu, a how-much-to-make chart for 8, 12 or 20 guests, a shopping list and a timeline for the day.
Goes with: Backyard BBQ on a Budget.
The 10-Ingredient Dinner Plan
Seven healthy dinners from one short grocery list, with a prep plan and every recipe. It’s free when you join our weekly newsletter.
The budgeting worksheets share general budgeting information, not personal financial advice.