Tuna is so versatile for meal preps. Whether you’re opting for the old pantry standby in the form of canned tuna or you want to splurge a little on something like ahi tuna, this protein-packed fish offers a whole lot. Put it on a sandwich, turn it into a salad, treat it like sushi and […]
8 Pasta Salads For No-Reheat Meal Preps
Pasta salad is kind of the ultimate meal prep. It doesn’t need to be reheated. It usually doesn’t need a dressing or a sauce. And you can put almost anything in it, and it will taste great. Endlessly customizable! What’s in your fridge? We think you have the makings of one or more of these […]
Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
As the sole cook in my house, one with teenagers whose interest in food is mostly oriented around consuming it, rather than producing/creating/cooking it, there’s one thing I can tell you. It’s a beautiful thing indeed when someone else cooks for you. And if they’re making Mother’s Day brunch recipes, even better. And if there’s […]
What’s In Season: Spring Produce
Ok, meal preppers. Spring is here, and that means seasonal spring produce ise starting to roll in. To this we say, bring it on! For those of us who get excited when the seasons change because it means new fresh produce that we may not have eaten in a while, spring is just the best. […]
How to Cook Through Your Freezer Stash
It happens to the best of us. We get really excited about stocking our freezer—maybe at the end of the summer, or maybe just in general. But then, it happens. We end up with a freezer so full, the only way out is to cook through its contents. We’re going to talk about how to […]
3 Ways Batch Cooking is Your Best Meal Prep Friend
Batch cooking only sounds like a lot of work. But it’s not! Future you will thank you for thinking ahead of time and making more than what you need the next time you meal prep! Meal prepping is awesome. It frees up our time so we have more time to do the things we love. […]
How to Use Very Ripe Bananas
We’ve been there before. You buy the bananas. You eat maybe one or two, and then all of a sudden boom. Time has gone by. And now you’re wondering what to do with these very ripe bananas. You know they’ve got all sorts of great benefits, they taste nice and sweet and are super portable, […]
This 5-Step Kitchen Shutdown Routine Makes Your Morning Better
Do you have a kitchen shutdown routine every night? If not, it’s worth thinking about starting one. We’re sharing five simple things you can do in your kitchen at the day’s end—a.k.a., a kitchen shutdown routine. This simple set of tasks doesn’t typically take more than 10 minutes or so, and it’s designed to make […]
Meal Prep Shortcuts for Busy (and Lazy) People
Meal prep shortcuts are lifesavers, and they’re nothing to be ashamed of. If you’ve followed Workweek Lunch for any length of time, you know that the meal prep process doesn’t have to be a sadistic activity that takes hours and hours of your precious free time. In fact, most of the meal preps you’ll see […]
30-Minute Beef Stir Fry With Soba Noodles
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious, and flavorful recipe to enjoy this week, look no further than this beef stir fry! Stir frys are a classic meal prep staple because they come together quickly and can be customized endlessly. This beef stir fry takes only 30 minutes and you can enjoy it for dinner […]
Easy Baked Frittata: The Last Chance For All Your Unused Vegetables (Template Recipe)
An easy baked frittata is something you’ll find yourself making again and again. I came to this recipe idea after making scrambles, omelets and frittatas on a regular basis in order to use up leftover veggies. You know that situation, when you open the fridge and look around the kitchen, only to discover you have […]
The Best Thanksgiving Leftover Wraps
Like clockwork, it happens every year after Thanksgiving. Leftovers. Let us introduce you to something new in the world of post-holiday meals: Thanksgiving leftover wraps. These genius wraps combine all of our favorite leftovers in one convenient hand-held meal. These wraps are what you make after you’ve done the turkey soup or casserole. Or maybe […]
Tips And Tricks To Avoid Soggy Meal Preps
Sogginess is the death of all the best meal prep. I think we can probably agree on that, right? When I started bringing lunches to work and graduated from the average sandwich situation, all my food seemed soggy, no matter what I did when I cooked it, but especially after I reheated it. Regardless of […]
The Best Soup Recipes You Can Meal Prep
It’s officially soup season, meal prep friends. And we’ve all got our go-to recipes, right? Or maybe you improv and sometimes soup doesn’t turn out exactly as amazing as you think it can. We’ve gathered some of the best soup recipes that you’ll have on repeat all season long. Because seriously, what’s better than a […]
Meal Prep Containers 101
Meal prep containers are the foundation of meal prepping. Literally. They help us portion out food so it’s grab-and-go ready, prevent spillage in our favorite lunch bags, and survive many years (ideally) of use and washing. But with so many materials, brands, and styles available, it can be tough to know which containers are right […]
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s nothing like a classic chicken noodle soup. It’s easy and nourishing, and just about the most perfect comfort food. Classic chicken soup also happens to be an awesome way to use up extra chicken, too, although this one includes cooking it from scratch. I just love this recipe, as it reminds me of the […]
