This might sound crazy, but it’s true. My first experience with zucchini bread was the FIRST time I actually enjoyed eating a vegetable. I was probably seven or eight years old and this loaf was so good, it’s been committed to my memory ever since. This easy zucchini bread is straightforward, easy to make, and […]
Easy Bourbon Chicken & Quick Veggie Rice
I’ll be honest, I had no idea that bourbon chicken was associated with mall food court eats until I posted about it on Instagram a while back. This meal had been on my list for a while because I was gifted bourbon at an event last year. I’m not a big drinker, so naturally, I […]
Veggie Mac and Cheese With Cauliflower, Zucchini, and Bell Pepper
The internet is loaded with mac and cheese recipes, including many with veggies. But this veggie mac and cheese is pure bliss. What sets this recipe apart? The roasted veggies combined with the velvety smooth cheese and pasta create a perfect comfort meal that you can enjoy throughout the week or stash in your freezer […]
The Best Cranberry Orange Muffins (Freezer-Friendly!)
These cranberry orange muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert! They are fluffy, sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to whip up. In about thirty minutes you could be enjoying fresh, homemade muffins that you can savor the entire week. Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program with access […]
Seasonal Produce 101: How to Shop Seasonally and Save Money Doing It
There’s no doubt that shopping for seasonal produce can be tricky. As something that’s often touted by chefs and culinary influencers alike, it can seem both costly and time-consuming to incorporate into your life. But actually the opposite is true. When a fruit or vegetable is in season, that means that it’s both abundantly available […]
Turkey Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries Meal Prep (GF)
Turkey burgers are an easy meal prep staple that I tend to forget about, but they never let me down! We love them here and they’re great because they really adapt easily to any flavors you want to put with them. If you have not made turkey burgers before, they’re easy. They tend to have […]
Meal Prep Recipes To Start With
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 […]
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 […]
