Snacks are essential to fueling children throughout the school day, but finding snack ideas for kids that are uncomplicated and guaranteed to please is no easy feat. You might spend a lot of time making something you’re sure they’d like, only to find it still in their lunchbox when they get home. And then in that […]
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 […]
5 Easy Tuna Meal Preps
Tuna is so versatile for meal preps. Whether you’re opting for the old pantry standby in the form of canned tuna or you want to splurge a little on something like ahi tuna, this protein-packed fish offers a whole lot. Put it on a sandwich, turn it into a salad, treat it like sushi 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 […]
Loaded Breakfast Taco Bowl
Breakfast taco bowls are adaptable, easy to prep, and full of flavor. This is a rewarding way to start off your day, and a fun way to welcome in the school year with a meal that feels kind of special but isn’t hard to make at all. And you know how we love a good […]
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 […]
8 Pasta Salads For No-Reheat Meal Preps
Pasta salad is kind of the ultimate meal prep. It doesn’t need to be reheated. It usually doesn’t need a dressing or a sauce. And you can put almost anything in it, and it will taste great. Endlessly customizable! What’s in your fridge? We think you have the makings of one or more of these […]
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 […]
