About the dinner ideas wheel
Out of ideas for what to cook? This wheel is full of easy, family-friendly dinners you can make on a weeknight with ordinary groceries. Swap in your own go-to recipes to turn it into a personal meal planner, then spin once a night or seven times for the week.
Ways to use it
- Plan a week of dinners in one minute: spin seven times.
- Let the kids spin so they have a say (and fewer complaints).
- Add your own recipes and use it to rotate through your favorites.
What’s on this wheel (12)
- Spaghetti bolognese
- Chicken stir-fry
- Homemade tacos
- Homemade pizza
- Chili
- Grilled cheese & tomato soup
- Sheet-pan chicken
- Burrito bowls
- Fried rice
- Mac and cheese
- Salmon & veggies
- Breakfast for dinner
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this as a weekly meal planner?
Yes. Turn on "Remove winner after each spin", then spin seven times to plan a week of dinners with no repeats.
Can I save my own recipe list?
Yes. Edit the entries to your recipes and click "Save" to keep it in My wheels in this browser, ready to reuse every week.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.