I am one of those people who needs no excuse for fall recipes. As soon as I feel the slightest cool breeze at the end of August, I am already lighting fall candles. I love cozy sweaters, autumnal colors, and all of the delicious produce that’s in season this time of year. Bring it on! That’s […]
Horchata Overnight Oats (Easy Breakfast Meal Prep!)
Have you ever had horchata? The first time I had it was while visiting my brother in Berkeley, California and I fell in love. The horchata overnight oats inspired by this drink may not be exactly like the real deal, but the flavors are on point! Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch […]
Breakfast Ideas: Our Master List of Go-To Meals
Breakfast is one of the hardest meals for meal prep. And that’s not because there are no breakfast ideas. It’s because it’s that meal when we are naturally so pressed for time because more often than not, we are trying to get out the door, not wind down for the day. The challenge is one […]
Basil Lime Chicken & Peach Kale Salad
I’ve been dreaming of a peach salad for a few weeks now and am so happy I finally put one together. This basil lime chicken and peach kale salad is the dream of summer. It is bright, full of texture and really hits the spot! I enjoyed it with some homemade croutons for lunch and […]
Budget-Friendly Fried Rice With Chicken
Looking for a budget-friendly, delicious, and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for meal prepping? Look no further! This Budget-Friendly Fried Rice with Chicken is a fantastic option. Packed with protein, veggies, and flavorful rice, this dish is satisfying, nutritious, and light on your wallet. With simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, you […]
Rome Food Guide: Where To Find The Best Food In Rome
Why I traveled solo to Italy The food in Italy has been calling me for YEARS, so when I had the chance to fly to Rome and eat everything I possibly could, I jumped on it. I had visited Italy as a bratty teenager and hated the food somehow (picky eater life), so I was […]
Spinach Apple Salad With Chicken
Real talk: it’s hard for me to get excited about a salad. That is, until I tasted this crunchy spinach apple salad. Is it revolutionary? No. I don’t try to reinvent the wheel here. The only thing I aim to do is make lunch enjoyable, more enjoyable than something you’d buy at your favorite takeout […]
Easy Chicken Pot Pie For Meal Prep (Or Your Holiday Party)
Chicken pot pie has been one of the most requested recipes in the last couple of years. I honestly never got the hype… until I made it! Growing up, you would never see this kind of comfort food at my family’s table. So to me, chicken pot pie was a bit of a foreign concept. […]
Meal Prep Pasta Primavera
Pasta primavera is a celebration of spring vegetables in a bowl. This quick, one-pot, pasta is as customizable as it is delicious. Feel free to swap in your favorite in-season vegetables—primavera means spring!—to make this pasta your own! You can think of this pasta as a template because of how customizable it is. It’s designed […]
Meal Prepping for Picky Eaters
My name is Vikki, and I live with a picky eater. Meal prepping for a picky eater is not easy! I didn’t entirely know what I was getting myself into when we moved in together, nutritionally speaking. I knew my partner was a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. I’d never seen him eat anything green. He […]
Pineapple Fried Rice with Peas, Red Pepper and Tofu
Craving takeout? Pineapple fried rice is so easy to make at home! All you need are five main affordable, easy-to-find ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment for this recipe. Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program with access to our meal planning tools, grocery list generator and more. Start a […]
My Go-To Fall Recipes For Meal Prep
Fall recipes for meal prep, for me, are all about squashes, apples, warm spices, baked goods and comforting meals. But when you think of fall recipes, what pops into your head? Fall is an easy favorite among home cooks because we get to reap the benefits of late summer produce AND slightly cooler weather, creating the perfect […]
Easy Buddha Bowl
The ultimate nutrient-packed vegan buddha bowl! Fresh veggies, chickpeas, and a vibrant sauce make it hearty and flavorful meal prep. Discover the joy of a simple, nutritious lunch with our Easy Buddha Bowls featuring roasted sweet potato and zucchini. This recipe is not only a favorite for its health benefits but also for its convenience, […]
Caribbean Stir Fry With Roasted Garlic Adobo Rice and Beans
This Caribbean stir fry takes a great shortcut and adds fresh ingredients and pantry staples together for a quick delicious meal full of flavor. It proves that nutritious meals aren’t huge projects to put together, where you have to run to 18 different stores to pick up specialty ingredients. Instead, you can focus on a […]
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. […]
Chickpea, Spinach, Onion and Red Pepper Pita Wraps with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
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 […]
