College life is busy enough… between classes, deadlines, clubs, and trying to have some kind of social life, cooking often becomes the first thing to go. And when you’re tired or stressed, it’s so tempting to grab takeout… until you realize you’ve spent $15 (again!) on something you could have made in your dorm for […]
Breakfast Meal Prep: Overnight Oats Master Recipe
I only started taking breakfast meal prep seriously after discovering the real power of overnight oats. And I was skeptical at first. Cold oatmeal? That did not sound particularly exciting. But the promise of opening the refrigerator and finding breakfast already made was enough to get me to try it. And once I did, I […]
Easy Chickpea Pita Pockets for Meal Prep
This chickpea pita pocket is not the first appearance of its kind on Workweek Lunch. Think of this one as the new and improved version. When we had this in our meal rotation, my partner said it was his favorite of the week! I can’t wait for you to try this easy, fast and versatile […]
Easy-to-Make Healthy Snacks and Meal Prep
The work snack dilemma we’ve all experienced It’s 2 P.M. and you’re starting to feel hungry again. But you don’t have any snacks on hand so you reach for whatever’s nearest—usually snacks from the vending machine (which is hardly ever what we’re really craving to satisfy hunger in the moment). But did you ever think […]
24 Vegan Meal Prep Ideas Under 40 Minutes
Vegan meal prep, or any meal prep at all, really, can start to feel pretty repetitive if you don’t have the right recipes to fill up your week. Variety is the KEY to blocking boredom! That’s why we’ve rounded up 24 delicious vegan meal prep ideas to add to your rotation and keep things interesting. […]
Budget-Friendly Fiesta Salsa Rice And Beans
Need an affordable meal prep that doesn’t taste like you’re “settling”? This Fiesta Salsa Rice and Beans recipe is one of those dependable meals we come back to again and again. It’s colorful, satisfying, packed with pantry staples, and incredibly flexible depending on what you already have in your kitchen. One of the things we […]
12 One-Pan Dinner Ideas You Can Also Meal Prep For The Week
If cooking were as simple as throwing a few ingredients in one pan, I would make all my meals from scratch. In reality, the actual cooking is usually only half the battle. Hopefully, these one-pan dinner ideas will be your shortcut for the whole process. Between finding a recipe, prepping all of the ingredients, and […]
The Easiest Hummus Recipe You’ll Want To Make Every Week
Do you have a can or more of chickpeas in your pantry? If so, you aren’t alone. Apparently, a lot of people panic-buy chickpeas, thinking they are out of them, but as it turns out, they aren’t. These people may or may not be making chickpeas on the regular. This recipe, we hope, will convert […]
How I Save Over $150 A Month By Making Cold Brew Coffee
When my partner brought up the idea of making cold brew coffee at home, I was reluctant. I didn’t want ANOTHER thing taking up precious real estate in the fridge, you know? I thought it would be a lot of work too. Despite my skepticism, we ordered a cold brew maker for $40 on Amazon. […]
Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers
There are weeks when cooking feels like one more thing on an already full to-do list. You open the fridge, stare at a few ingredients, and somehow still end up ordering takeout because making a decision about what to order feels easier than making dinner. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why […]
No-Reheat Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Carrot Bowls
If you’re looking for a meal prep lunch that’s just as good straight from the fridge as it is freshly made, this Thai-inspired chicken bowl deserves a spot in your rotation. Tender chicken, crisp zucchini and carrots, chewy rice noodles, and a creamy peanut sauce come together for a flavorful lunch that doesn’t need a […]
How To Meal Prep For Two
Meal prepping for one is one thing. Meal prepping for two is a completely different challenge. Over the years, I’ve heard the same questions come up again and again from Workweek Lunch members: “What if my partner doesn’t like the same foods I do?” “How do we meal prep when one of us eats twice […]
Vegan Cauliflower Tacos With Chunky Salsa
These vegan cauliflower tacos are one of those meals that work just as well for work lunches as they do for a quick weeknight dinner. Smoky roasted cauliflower, a bright chunky corn salsa, and creamy avocado sauce come together for a meal that’s colorful, satisfying, and surprisingly filling. One thing we’ve learned after years of […]
Starbucks Copycat Recipe: Spinach Feta Breakfast Wrap
There’s a reason the Starbucks Spinach Feta Breakfast Wrap has such a loyal following. My first encounter with it was during my internship at Saturday Night Live, where it seemed like every cast member and writer requested one during our daily Starbucks runs. Once I finally tried it myself, I completely understood the hype. If […]
Italian Chopped Salad Meal Prep
There are plenty of weeks when I have the best intentions of cooking elaborate lunches, but life gets busy. Between work, family activities, errands, and everything else on the calendar, having a simple lunch already prepared can make a huge difference. That’s one reason I love recipes like this Italian chopped salad. It’s easy and […]
How to Plan Meals for Kids When They’re With You for 7 Days
We took the kids and grandkids to the beach for a full week, and having a simple meal plan made such a huge difference. Between running back and forth from the beach, playing in the sand, throwing the football around, and trying to keep everyone fed, the last thing I wanted to do was overthink […]
