Finding meal prep recipes to make when you’re first starting out can be intimidating. Will they stay fresh for multiple days? What if it doesn’t come out like the recipe said it would? How do you make sure you’ll actually want to eat your preps? That’s why we’ve picked out some of our favorite recipes […]
The Easiest Lunch to Prep And Bring To Work Roasted Salmon & Veggies
Some people might think twice about bringing fish to work for lunch, because it tends to give off a strong smell when you’re reheating it. But trust us on this roasted salmon and veggies prep. It’s going to be the envy of the office once people see how it looks and what it smells like! […]
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 […]
Easy Vegan Tikka Masala With Chickpeas For Meal Prep
Indian-inspired dishes make for excellent meal preps. They often taste better the next day, are easy to adapt to a vegan or vegetarian recipe. And they are typically packed with flavor. The same is true for this vegan tikka masala. What is tikka masala? Tikka masala consists of chopped marinated and grilled or roasted chicken […]
Savory Muffins with Cheddar Cheese
The idea for these savory muffins was inspired by a suggestion from a member of the WWL Program! And man, am I glad I took her up on that suggestion. I mean, there were only three muffins left by the time I got to take a photo of them the first few times! That’s how […]
Budget-Friendly Vegan Lentil Minestrone
I can’t tell you how long lentil minestrone has been on our list of recipes to develop for meal prep! I’m so glad it finally happened, and like all soup recipes, this is perfect for meal prep. Since it’s vegan and has no dairy it is completely freezer-friendly and super customizable. I love the light […]
Advanced Meal Prepping: How To Cook Multiple Meals At Once
Meal prepping is a time-saver, but when you’re prepping multiple meals at once, it requires a bit more strategy. Advanced meal prepping can feel a bit overwhelming! Here’s how I approach cooking several meals in one go to make the process efficient and stress-free. Plus, get the Step-by-Step Guide down at the bottom of this […]
Cheesy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash With Tomatoes, Greens and Pesto
Are you in need of a cheesy, pizza-like dish packed with veggies that isn’t pasta based, and that isn’t pizza? (I know, pizza that’s not pizza? Feels blasphemous to pizza!) You’ve come to the right recipe. And that recipe happens to be a stuffed spaghetti squash with cheese. It will feel like pizza in its flavors, […]
The Meal Prep Plan And Routine I’ve Stuck To For Years
Thursday: Choose recipes for next week’s meal prep plan When I start losing steam at work, I like to turn my brain off and just think about what I want to make for the next week. I ask: These questions usually help me choose what to make outside of my normal recipe development and help […]
Coconut Lentil Soup Recipe
There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of Coconut Lentil Curry. It’s one of those recipes that ticks all the boxes for me: budget-friendly, versatile, and packed with flavor. As someone who’s meal-prepped for years, I know how important it is to have recipes that are not only easy to make but also adaptable […]
25 Easy Meal Prep Lunches For Beginner Meal Preppers
Finding easy meal prep lunches is not too tricky, but finding ones that only continue to taste good, but you also WANT to eat throughout the entire week can be difficult! This can seem especially overwhelming if you’re new to meal prepping or you’re coming back to it after a while. Lunch can be a […]
Meal Planning For Beginners (Meal Plan Template Inside!)
Meal planning is one of my all-time favorite weekly routines, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating even if you are a beginner! Every Friday, I sit down and follow the exact steps below to create a meal plan for myself that’s interesting, realistic, full of variety, and most importantly, something I look forward to. […]
10 Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids (Under $15 each!)
Even if you are a meal planning pro, finding easy dinner ideas for kids can be a headache. Add in trying to stick to a grocery budget and it can seem almost impossible. Many parents struggle with having to make multiple meals at dinnertime, food waste, and of course the dreaded words, “I don’t like […]
Vegan Pot Pie Pockets
The words vegan pot pie might not be ones you would think to put together in a sentence, or as something that you might want to make. But yes, you can make a pot pie with something other than chicken! And even though my family grew up working in my grandpa’s chicken pot pie restaurants, […]
Butternut Squash Soup With Roasted Chickpeas
Even though I’m not a big soup person, butternut squash soup has always been a favorite. It’s so mcuh of a favorite that yes, we have another recipe on our site—perhaps you are familiar with our cozy vegan butternut squash soup? It’s freezer friendly and plant-based. But this one is a little different. It’s got […]
General Tso’s Chicken Recipe: Better Than Takeout!
This General Tso’s chicken recipe is so delicious, you’ll never want to order it for take out again! After trying this recipe, you’ll be able to make your favorite Chinese takeout meal without leaving your house OR paying for delivery. What’s even better? You probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen right […]
