Welcome to NaanStop Meals! 🍴

Welcome to the NaanStop Meals meal planner template! Whether you're looking to simplify meal planning, organize your pantry, or keep track of shopping lists, this template has you covered. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started and make the most out of your new meal planning system!

Getting Started: How to Use the NaanStop Meals Template

This template is divided into four main pages:

1. Recipes (where you store and organize your dishes)
2. Meal Planner (to schedule your meals for the week or month)
3. Pantry (track your grocery items, categorized for easy access)
4. Shopping Cart (a dynamic shopping list that updates based on your pantry and meal planning)

Let’s walk through each of these sections so you can quickly get set up.

1. Recipes: Create & Organize Your Dishes 🍲

The Recipes page is where you store all of your meals. Each dish you add is a new recipe card with all the details you need to prepare it.

How to Add a New Recipe:

• Click on the “+ New” button to add a new recipe.
• Use the Recipe Template to ensure you capture all the details for your dish.
  • Prep Work: Include any preparation steps that need to happen before cooking (e.g., chopping vegetables, marinating meat).
  • Steps: List all the cooking steps in order, so you have a clear guide when you cook.
  • Tags:
    • Tag the type of meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner.
    • Tag the ingredients used in the recipe (you’ll be able to connect this to the Pantry page).

Why Tag Ingredients?

By tagging the ingredients in your recipes, you'll be able to easily connect your meal plan with the items in your pantry and shopping cart. This ensures you never forget what you need to buy or run out of!

2. Meal Planner: Plan Your Meals 🗓️

The Meal Planner page allows you to schedule your meals for the upcoming week or month using a calendar view.