Mexican meal preps are all over our website and all over the WWL plan! We can’t get enough of Mexican-inspired fare. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner it’s really to invoke the flavors, ingredients, tastes, and textures of what we refer to as Mexican food (but what’s more often Tex-Mex, but that’s another story…) There […]
Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
There’s something so perfect and hearty about this sausage and gnocchi soup. I think you’ll want it on repeat during the cold weather months. The truth? I wish I had made a double batch of this soup. We really enjoyed it all week long. There wasn’t much left over, but I did freeze some. However, […]
Breakfast Bento Box Ideas (Vegetarian, Vegan & GF Options)
Have you ever picked up one of those Starbucks snack boxes and eaten it as a meal? I have! What about for the first meal of the day? We thought it would be fun to create these breakfast bento box ideas. So here are some ideas about how to make your own version of that, […]
Meal Prep-Friendly Jackfruit Tacos With Elote
Jackfruit tacos and corn are two perfect summer foods in my opinion. Here we are making some super simple, tasty vegetarian tacos with Mexican street corn as a side or topping, yum! This recipe has deliciously seasoned jackfruit, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Feel free to customize and add more of your favorite veggies […]
Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe for Meal Prep
Tikka masala is not one of those dishes you have to eat only at an Indian restaurants. It may seem daunting, or you may not even know where to start. But you can (and should!) make this chicken tikka masala recipe at home. It is very flavorful and it’s written in such way that you […]
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
These strawberry cheesecake overnight oats are a great way to start your morning. This dessert-inspired breakfast, loaded with vanilla yogurt and honey, takes less than ten minutes to prep. It’s ideal for those days when you want a hassle-free meal, first thing. Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program with […]
5 Tips For Meal Prepping Amazing Lunch Wraps
Lunch wraps are one of the easiest and most versatile meal prep options. They’re portable, endlessly customizable, and perfect for busy workdays or quick at-home lunches. When prepped the right way, wraps can be fresh, flavorful, and satisfying all week long, without getting soggy or falling apart. In this post, we’ll focus on prep tips […]
Soft Foods to Eat After Oral Surgery
If you told me a year ago that I would be writing about my favorite soft foods to eat after oral surgery, I would have laughed in your face. Oral surgery?! No way, it couldn’t be me, the person who avoided going to the dentist my entire adult life. But after some serious tooth pain […]
25 Easy Lunch Preps for Teachers
Finding easy, healthy and affordable teacher lunch ideas can be a challenge, especially when you want to keep it interesting and flavorful, too! We know that you can only eat so many sandwiches and salads. These lunch ideas for teachers are creative, but realistic—like everything we do at Workweek Lunch. We are not going to […]
Brunchwrap Supreme
Admittedly, “brunchwrap supreme” is a made up word and it kind of riffs on Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap, and that’s where the inspiration started. And admittedly, the Crunchwrap is having a moment, as it just turned 20! Can you believe it? Now, a Brunchwrap? That’s what happens when you put together the best of a brunch […]
Refried Bean & Poblano Empanadas (Freezer-Friendly!)
First off… I want to say I am so sorry for taking so long to come out with an empanada recipe. Because these are AMAZING. So fun to make, easy to customize AND they store/reheat very well. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly. What more could you want? Below are some tips to make these empanadas happen. Recipe […]
Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This tasty peaches and cream baked oatmeal recipe will have you excited to eat breakfast in the morning—that is, if you aren’t already! This simple yet flavorful breakfast is great for buffet-style eating with your family or having brunch with friends. And of course, you can use it as breakfast meal preps for the week! […]
Salmon with Mandarin Orange Salad and Sesame Dressing
This is the ideal mandarin orange salad with salmon and a rather untraditional salad base: Broccoli slaw! We love a good slaw, as it’s a crunchy alternative to a non-lettuce salad. Broccoli slaw is totally underrated as a salad ingredient. It’s easy to find; it comes pre-chopped in the produce section. Equal parts bitter and […]
9 Dishes to Bring to Your Next Cookout
There are so many dishes for cookouts that we love, and so we thought we’d bring a bunch of them together to share with you. Because it’s that time of year when we’re looking to cook foods that are quick to put together, easy to assemble, and don’t require much extra TLC, right? It’s hot, […]
Zesty Gluten-Free Chex Mix (Perfect for Meal Prep Snacks!)
Let’s talk about snack cravings. We all get that mid-afternoon slump where we just need something salty, crunchy, and satisfying—but grabbing chips or vending machine snacks every time doesn’t always leave us feeling our best. That’s where this Zesty Gluten-Free Chex Mix comes in. It’s easy to prep, loaded with bold flavor, and perfect for […]
20 Delicious Copycat Recipes for Meal Prep
Who doesn’t love a good copycat recipe? Especially one that’s going to get you through some meal prepping? Copycat recipes are perfect for when you feel like eating out but your wallet says “You have food at home—don’t buy that!” Making a copycat recipe enables to to save money because you are making it yourself. […]
