Family dinners · US$19.99
The 20-Minute Family Table
20 flexible dinners, ingredient translations, nutrition estimates, allergen notes and drinks for the whole table.
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Protein-forward dinners · US$19.99
The High-Protein Weeknight Reset
20 protein-forward dinners in 25 minutes or less, with protein and calorie estimates and a plant-based swap for every recipe.
Balanced dinners · US$19.99
The Blood Sugar Balance Kitchen
20 fibre-forward dinners in 25 minutes or less, with carb, fibre and protein estimates and carb-smart swaps. Not medical advice.
Budget dinners · US$19.99
The Budget-Friendly Meal Planner
20 budget-conscious dinners from everyday staples, a seven-day plan that reuses ingredients and a cost-per-serving worksheet for your own prices.
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