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 […]
Cold Lunch Ideas: Meal Prep Recipes When You Don’t Have A Microwave
Though something warm and cozy might be exactly what you want when it’s cold out, it’s probably just the opposite when the temperatures starts to go up. Luckily there are many cold lunch recipes making them ideal for leftovers for anyone without a microwave in their office. For the record, a lot of my recipes […]
Pumpkin Pasta With Ground Turkey, Mushrooms & Kale
It’s not too soon for pumpkin things, right? I mean, after all, the pumpkin spice latte is back! This recipe might look fancy thanks to the sage, mushrooms, and creamy pumpkin sauce, but it’s surprisingly easy to make. It comes together in about 30 minutes and tastes like something you’d order at a cozy restaurant […]
Cozy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup (Freezer-Friendly!)
There’s something about a warm bowl of butternut squash soup that instantly makes everything feel a little calmer. This vegan butternut squash soup is creamy, cozy, packed with flavor, and exactly the kind of meal I want waiting for me during busy fall and winter weeks. And if you’ve ever bought a butternut squash only […]
Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
You know those mornings when you open the fridge and nothing sounds good… so you end up grabbing something random or ordering takeout later? Yeah, I’ve been there too. That’s exactly where these banana chocolate chip breakfast cookies come in. They’re soft, lightly chewy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat—without making your […]
Beef Bulgogi Tacos
If you’ve ever found yourself planning your next Korean BBQ dinner before you’ve even finished the first one, these Beef Bulgogi Tacos are for you. There’s something so satisfying about sweet, savory, caramelized beef tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy veggies, spicy cucumber salad, and a drizzle of creamy gochujang mayo. It feels like takeout-level […]
How to Use Very Ripe Bananas
You buy bananas with the best intentions. Maybe you eat one or two, and then suddenly they’re sitting on the counter with brown spots everywhere. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever opened your kitchen and thought, “Wait… what am I supposed to do with these now?” — same. It’s one of those small kitchen moments that […]
How To Make Customizable Instant Noodles For Meal Prep
Bring it on. Soup season is here, meal preppers! I’ve never been a huge Cup of Noodles fan… you know, those instant noodles you can buy for less than $2 at the grocery store. The reason? They’re often too salty and they don’t typically have enough ingredients other than noodles to satisfy me. A little […]
8 Energizing Recipes Using Instant Coffee
If you made Dalgona coffee during its viral moment, there’s a good chance you still have a jar of instant coffee sitting in the back of your pantry. You’re not alone. It’s one of those ingredients that feels exciting at first, then somehow turns into cupboard clutter. And when life is already busy, figuring out […]
Apple Pie Overnight Oats (Easy Breakfast Meal Prep!)
If apple pie is your favorite dessert, this breakfast is about to become your new routine. These apple pie overnight oats bring all those cozy flavors, crisp apples, warm cinnamon, a hint of sweetness, into a quick, nourishing start to your day. It’s like having dessert for breakfast, but in a way that actually supports […]
