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 […]
Freezer Meal Prep: Stock Your Freezer With 8 Easy Prep Recipes
I never thought I’d jump on board the freezer meal prep train, but here we are! Instead of cooking fresh meals for dinner each night or relying on regular meal preps or takeout, we just choose a freezer meal components (or the fully cooked meal!) from our stash and 15 to 20 minutes later, dinner […]
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 […]
Veggie Meal Prep Ramen With Tofu & Marinated Eggs
This vegetarian ramen recipe is my take on a classic! It’s meal prep-friendly, easy to cook and super customizable as always. Jump to the recipe! I didn’t start liking ramen until I went to Japan. I’ll never forget finishing off my first full day in Tokyo with a bowl of ramen. It was so intimidating […]
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 […]
Soul-Warming Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is a new thing for me. I only started eating it two years ago, and man, do I have some catching up to do! (I know, this is unbelievable to admit, isn’t it?!) It’s because of this Chipotle Sweet Potato Chili that I want to keep trying this hearty dish more and more. It […]
Lemon Garlic Orzo & Broccoli Skillet With Sausage (Vegan & GF-Friendly)
There’s something magical about a basic one-pan dish. And something equally magical about orzo. But trust me, you don’t need to know magic to make this super simple lemon garlic orzo dish. Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program with access to our meal planning tools, grocery list generator, and […]
30-Minute Steak Fajitas: Perfect for Dinner or Meal Prep
Steak fajitas are a delicious, filling, and reliable meal that always hits the spot. Back in the day it was super popular to order them at a Mexican restaurant, where they’d be delivered sizzling, right to your table. But you can totally make them at home AND you can totally meal prep them! This steak […]
Blueberry Oat Cups
Anyone else craving summer? These blueberry oat cups are just the thing, any time of year. Blueberries always make me think of warmer months, so these blueberry cups were like a little time machine for my tastebuds. I love how easy they are to throw together! It’s a great meal prep for breakfast or a […]
Easy Carrot Cake Recipe (Great for Holidays!)
This easy carrot cake recipe is going to change your whole mindset when it comes to making cakes, which can sometimes feel like fussy things to put together. Even if you LOVE the cake you are baking; carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts. And maybe this is true for you, too, as it […]
Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe With Butternut Squash
This au gratin potatoes recipe is one of my favorite holiday dishes. This version has butternut squash in the layers in addition to Yukon gold potatoes, adding a nice subtle sweetness. Need help meal planning? We’re all about it in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program! Get access to our meal planning tools, grocery list […]
