If you’ve got school-age kids, like I do, then this round-up on kid-friendly breakfasts to go is for you. Heck, you might even find some good ones for yourself, too, if you find it hard to get everyone fed in the morning, including yourself! If you can pack something small and delicious to go, that’s […]
5 Comforting Chicken Meal Preps
Winner winner, chicken dinner! Or shall I say, winner, winner, comforting chicken meal preps for dinner? If there’s one thing I hear all the time, it’s “Give me more chicken recipes!” And I get it—chicken is the go-to protein for so many people. It’s affordable (especially if you go for bone-in cuts or thighs), easy […]
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 […]
8 Pasta Meal Preps Ready in About 30 Minutes
There is no end to our love of pasta meal preps. And there’s definitely no end to our love of fast recipes ready in about a half an hour or so. We aim to please when it comes to meal preps, making things easy, and making things delicious. And we know sometimes we just need […]
5 Easy Tuna Meal Preps
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 […]
Loaded Breakfast Taco Bowl
Breakfast taco bowls are adaptable, easy to prep, and full of flavor. This is a rewarding way to start off your day, and a fun way to welcome in the school year with a meal that feels kind of special but isn’t hard to make at all. And you know how we love a good […]
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 […]
