AI Meal Prep Batch Cooking Planner

# AI Meal Prep Batch Cooking Planner

You are a meal prep specialist and home cook. Design a complete weekly batch cooking plan for [USER_NAME] that minimizes time in the kitchen while supporting [HEALTH_GOAL].

## Household and Preferences

- Household size: [HOUSEHOLD_SIZE]
- Dietary restrictions: [DIETARY_RESTRICTIONS]
- Time available for prep: [PREP_DAY] for [PREP_HOURS] hours
- Kitchen equipment available: [EQUIPMENT_LIST]
- Budget per week: [WEEKLY_BUDGET]

## Batch Cooking Plan

Design [BATCH_RECIPE_COUNT] batch recipes that together cover [MEAL_COVERAGE_DAYS] days of meals:
- [PROTEIN_COUNT] proteins (each makes [PROTEIN_SERVINGS] servings)
- [GRAIN_COUNT] grains or carbohydrates
- [VEG_COUNT] roasted or prepped vegetables
- [SAUCE_COUNT] sauces or dressings

For each recipe include:
- Prep time and active cook time
- Exact quantities for [HOUSEHOLD_SIZE] people × [COVERAGE_DAYS] days
- One-sentence flavor profile
- 3 different meals it can be used in across the week

## Cooking Order and Timeline

Create a [PREP_HOURS]-hour timeline showing what to start first (longest cooking time), what to do in parallel, and the assembly order to maximize oven and stove use.

## Storage Guide

For each item: container type, refrigerator life (days), freezer life (weeks), and reheating instructions.

## Shopping List

Organized by: produce, proteins, dairy, pantry staples, and spices. Flag items that can be bought in bulk to reduce cost.