Do you have a kitchen shutdown routine every night? If not, it’s worth thinking about starting one. We’re sharing five simple things you can do in your kitchen at the day’s end—a.k.a., a kitchen shutdown routine. This simple set of tasks doesn’t typically take more than 10 minutes or so, and it’s designed to make […]
One-Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This humble one-pot broccoli cheddar soup recipe hits the spot between meetings and calls at work! (It’s also even great for dinner, but shhhhh! We want this for lunch!) Instead of using heavy cream or half and half, which is traditional for this recipe, we’re using regular milk but we aren’t sacrificing any of the […]
How To Organize Your Kitchen Like A Pro: A Guide With A Functional Flowchart
Mastering kitchen organization is crucial for any cooking enthusiast or busy homeowner. Learning how to organize your kitchen like a pro can seem a little daunting especially if yours is small (and therefore space is at a premium). Or maybe it feels overwhelming, and you’re not sure where to start. But there’s nothing like January’s […]
25 Best Meal Prep Recipes From The WWL Program
Want to take a few of our top-rated recipes for a spin this week? These are the best 25 recipes (according to members of the WWL Meal Prep Program) that we put out in the last 12 months and we’re making them available to you from Tuesday, July 6th through Saturday, July 10th! Want to […]
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta
Cajun pasta is proof positive that pasta can adapt to just about any kind of flavor profile. It’s one of the reasons it’s so so popular. This Cajun pasta recipe is comforting, a little spicy, and comes together in one pot for minimal clean-up. It makes for an easy weeknight dinner or quick meal prep […]
Meal Prep Shortcuts for Busy (and Lazy) People
Meal prep shortcuts are lifesavers, and they’re nothing to be ashamed of. If you’ve followed Workweek Lunch for any length of time, you know that the meal prep process doesn’t have to be a sadistic activity that takes hours and hours of your precious free time. In fact, most of the meal preps you’ll see […]
30-Minute Beef Stir Fry With Soba Noodles
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious, and flavorful recipe to enjoy this week, look no further than this beef stir fry! Stir frys are a classic meal prep staple because they come together quickly and can be customized endlessly. This beef stir fry takes only 30 minutes and you can enjoy it for dinner […]
Easy Baked Frittata: The Last Chance For All Your Unused Vegetables (Template Recipe)
An easy baked frittata is something you’ll find yourself making again and again. I came to this recipe idea after making scrambles, omelets and frittatas on a regular basis in order to use up leftover veggies. You know that situation, when you open the fridge and look around the kitchen, only to discover you have […]
Breakfast Tortilla Bake
What’s a breakfast tortilla bake, you ask? Imagine layers of tortillas, cheese, veggies, and all manner of good stuff you’d traditionally load up into a tortilla, whether as taco, burrito or otherwise. But instead, it’s all baked together in the oven. It’s pretty hands off and makes for an excellent breakfast, lunch or dinner, no […]
Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers With Lemon Dill Rice
Spinach feta turkey burgers kind of remind me of that awesome dish called spanakopita, except instead of spinach and feta in between layers of flaky phyllo, you have them concentrated in a very satisfying burger form. I promise you, this is going to be your new favorite burger. Feta in burgers is a revelation! This […]
25+ Gifts for Home Cooks: 2023 Workweek Lunch Gift Guide
Know a home cook? Are you someone who loves to cook at home? You’re in luck, we have the ultimate guide to gifts for home cooks below! This batch of gifts for home cooks is great for the holiday season, but I’d love to remind you, dear reader, that gifts are appropriate at all times […]
How to Use Up Your Greens and Save What You Don’t
There’s nothing worse than seeing a bunch of limp greens in your fridge after a busy week when you didn’t have time to cook. It can be kind of heartbreaking. You had good intentions. You actually went out and bought spinach or kale. Or arugula. Or maybe even Swiss chard. But instead of making beautiful […]
Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad (Homemade Dressing!)
Want to put a seasonal spin on a classic Caesar salad? This vegetarian brussel sprout caesar salad is for you! This salad highlights Brussel sprouts because they are one of my favorite vegetables in season this time of year! Let’s get into it. Need help meal planning? We’re all about it in the Workweek Lunch Meal […]
Budget-Friendly Fiesta Salsa Rice And Beans
Salsa rice and beans. That kind of tells you everything you need to know, doesn’t it? The best meal preps are simple dishes with lots of color, variety and flavor. That way, you won’t get bored with the flavor profile, right? This budget-friendly salsa rice and beans dish has it all! And it’s kind of […]
The Best Chocolate Pecan Pie (Holiday Favorite)
Pecan pie is a holiday favorite and for many good reasons. It’s sweet, salty, nutty and kind of caramelized. What’s better than that? Well, a version with chocolate, right? If you love a good classic pecan pie, then you are in for a treat with this easy chocolate pecan pie. I hope you love it! Need help […]
Budget Friendly Lentil Tomato Sweet Potato Curry
As the days get shorter and the air a bit crisper, there’s nothing I love more than to cozy up with a warm, nourishing bowl of homemade curry. Today, I’m excited to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Lentil Tomato Sweet Potato Curry. It’s hearty, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make. Why […]
