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Free Meal Plans for Kiwi's

Coming up with dinner ideas is hard and shopping is expensive. So let us take the hard work out of it for you!

Each week we will send you 5 new recipes using the current supermarket specials. Totally FREE! 

You can then personalise these recipes and use our smart shopping list to get dinner on the table cheaper and faster.

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Developed by a Kiwi Mum, for Kiwi families. 

Vegetarian / Plant-Based

Nourish your family and save the planet with our huge range of plant based meals.

Dairy Free

Allergies make planning extra tough but our dairy free recipes take the hassle out of dinner.

Budget

When you're strapped for cash our budget recipes are a yummy, pocket-friendly solution.

Low Salt

If you need a low salt diet, these recipes have <1000mg sodium per serve.

Gluten Free

Whether you're sensitive or intolerant, we have loads of gluten free recipes you will love.

Kid Friendly

Man kids can be fussy! Stop the arguments with our kid-friendly dinner recipes.

Heart Healthy

These low fat recipes have lots of vege, whole grains and a balanced portion of meat or fish.

Low Fat

Try our low fat recipes for dinners with 3g of fat per 100 calories, or less.

Ready in 30

Take some pressure off with our quick recipes perfect for the dreaded weeknight rush.

Low Carb

Trying to reduce your carb intake? Our low carb recipes make dinner without the bloat easy.

Low Calorie

Watching what you eat? Check out our range of recipes with under 500 calories per serve.

Diabetic

Wholefoods recipes that are high in vegetables and low in processed carbs.

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Never run out of ideas again. We have hundreds of easy to follow recipes designed for the modern Kiwi family. No fancy ingredients and no complicated techniques. Just good food in less time.

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Zucchini Alfredo
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Zucchini Alfredo

Everything alfredo pasta; fresh egg pasta, bacon and a cream sauce. We've just added a few extra vegetables to balance your plate.

Ingredients
  • 400 g fettuccine
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 3 courgette
  • 100 g bacon rashers
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 300 mls cream
  • 0.5 C parmesan
  • 0.5 C parsley
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
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American | Low Salt | Vegetarian | Budget | Family Friendly | Freezer Friendly | Under 30 mins |
Zucchini & Tomato Mac & Cheese
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Zucchini & Tomato Mac & Cheese

Nothing says comfort like macaroni cheese. This recipe has all the indulgence but thanks to the added vegetables you can skip the guilt.

Ingredients
  • 500 g macaroni pasta
  • 0.33 C flour
  • 40 g butter
  • 600 ml milk
  • 250 g cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 2 courgette
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes
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Mediterranean | Dairy Free | Diabetic | Gluten Free | Heart Healthy | Low Fat | Low Salt | Vegan | Vegetarian | Entertaining | Under 30 mins |
Winter Wellness Salad
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Winter Wellness Salad

Nourishing winter salad made with filling bulgur wheat and quinoa and flavoured with pomegranate seeds, red grapefruit and hazelnuts.

Ingredients
  • 150 g bulgur wheat
  • 150 g quinoa
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 red grapefruit
  • 1 pomegranate, seeds
  • 75 g hazelnuts
  • 3 C spinach
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
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Mediterranean | Dairy Free | Keto | Low Carb | Low Fat | Low Salt | Vegan | Vegetarian | Budget | Entertaining |
Warm Eggplant and Tomato Mediterranean S
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Warm Eggplant and Tomato Mediterranean S

We love the vegetable pairings in this warm eggplant and tomato Mediterranean salad. Served with fresh ciabatta this dish is healthy and filling.

Ingredients
  • 2 eggplant
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 0.5 C parsley
  • 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ciabatta loaf
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
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Mediterranean | Diabetic | Gluten Free | Keto | Low Calorie | Low Carb | Entertaining | Under 30 mins |
Warm Chickpea Salad with Baked Salmon
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Warm Chickpea Salad with Baked Salmon

High in fibre and with plenty of Omega-3 this flavoursome dish is a healthy option the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients
  • 400 g salmon fillets
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon
  • 0.5 C parsley
  • 800 g chickpeas
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 200 g spinach
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
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Vietnamese | Dairy Free | Low Calorie | Low Fat | Entertaining | Under 30 mins |
Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Prawns and
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Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Prawns and

Vietnamese spring rolls with prawns and vegetables are delicious as a snack or to eat as an appetizer before your main meal - try with a side of soy sauce.

Ingredients
  • 200 g prawns
  • 2 C red cabbage
  • 4 carrot
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 C bean sprouts
  • 100 g rice noodles
  • 15 rice paper wrappers
  • 0.5 C soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp sesame seeds
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Vietnamese | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Heart Healthy | Entertaining | Under 30 mins |
Vietnamese Prawn Rice Noodle Salad
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Vietnamese Prawn Rice Noodle Salad

Filling, fresh and full of flavour. There is no excuse not to eat healthy when you can whip this fabulous salad up in 20 minutes.

Ingredients
  • 250 g vermicelli noodles
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 300 g prawn cutlets
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 radishes
  • 5 g fresh coriander
  • 120 g mango
  • 5 g sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 lime
  • 1 red chilli
  • 2 garlic cloves
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Asian | Dairy Free | Diabetic | Heart Healthy |
Vietnamese Chicken Pho soup (Pho Ga)
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Vietnamese Chicken Pho soup (Pho Ga)

Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) - the little sisterof famous Beef Pho. It is Vietnamese version of homemade chicken noodle soupmade from scratch. Well worth it and completely delicious.

Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 10 g ginger (fresh)
  • 1.5 L chicken stock
  • 500 g chicken thighs (bone in)
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 0 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 0 tsp black pepper
  • 3 star anise
  • 0 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 360 g vermecilli noodles
  • 1 red onion
  • 200 g bean sprouts
  • 10 g fresh coriander
  • 1 lime
  • 1 red chili
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Vietnamese | Diabetic | Gluten Free | Heart Healthy | Keto | Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Fat | Low Salt | Under 30 mins |
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Get a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine with this healthy and quick to make Vietnamese chicken noodle salad.

Ingredients
  • 85 g vermicelli noodles
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 lime
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 C bean sprouts
  • 1 carrot
  • 0.5 cucumber
  • 2 spring onions
  • 200 g shredded chicken
  • 0.25 C peanuts
  • 3 tbsp fresh coriander
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
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French | Heart Healthy | Keto | Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Salt | Vegetarian | Entertaining | Family Friendly | Freezer Friendly |
Veggie Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes, Broc
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Veggie Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes, Broc

Try this tasty veggie quiche with cherry tomatoes, broccoli and cheese. You can make a batch of these beauties in under an hour and they are suitable for freezing.

Ingredients
  • 0.5 onion
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 broccoli
  • 2 C cheese
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1.5 C milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 50 g rocket
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Asian | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Low Fat | Vegetarian | Under 30 mins |
Veggie Pad Thai
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Veggie Pad Thai

A veggie pad Thai has just enough heat and herbs to bring out a real authentic flavour. Made with a tasty fish sauce and fresh coriander.

Ingredients
  • 400 g rice noodles
  • 1 courgette
  • 1 capsicum
  • 1 capsicum
  • 2 carrot
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 eggs
  • 0.5 C peanuts
  • 0.5 C fresh coriander
  • 3 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
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Veggie Burgers with Kumara Chips
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Veggie Burgers with Kumara Chips

A delicious vegetarian alternative to potato chips and beef burgers, try out these veggie burgers with kumara chips with friends!

Ingredients
  • 300 g chickpeas
  • 1 onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 C parsley
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 wholemeal burger buns
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 0.5 cucumber
  • 1 C cheese
  • 0.5 C mayonnaise
  • 500 g kumara
  • 0 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
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Frequently Asked Questions

No catch, prmose. This is a 100% free service available to Kiwi’s who need some help planning their dinners and keeping their grocery bill down.

 

No fees, no contracts and unsubscribe anytime. 

Currently we use Countdown but we’re not affiliated with Countdown in any way.

We use Countdown specials for one simple reason – most of their pricing is nationwide. This means the meal plans we create and price can usually be replicated by you wherever you are in NZ. 

Unfortunately Pak n Save pricing is different at every store and so we’re not able to create meal plans that work nationwide. 

That siad, you are of course free to take our shopping lists to your supermakret of choice.  

No, we just provide free meal plans. 

The upside is that means you can shop at your favourite supermarket, grab any specials and change ingredients according to your family preferences or whats already in your pantry.

We do all the planning and you keep all the flexibility.

Yes. We have a huge range of recipes ranging from gluten free to plant-based.

See all our dietary options here.

Every week we will send out a meal plan which we deisgn based on current supermarket specials rather than a specific diet. However you can swap and change recipes according to your familes needs.

Yes. Each of our recipes has nutritional information. 

We strive to keep the information as accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee it. 

Absolutely. Every recipe , every meal plan and every shopping list can be downloaded and printed.

So if you prefer a hard copy whilst cooking and shopping, we’ve got you covered.

Grub’s Up is based in Christchurch and we are not affiliated with any supermarket or brand. 

You can contact Grub’s Up anytime via the Contact Page here.

We will strive to get back to you in 48 hours.


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