My mother-in-law frequently makes an amazing Sichuan side dish of cold sesame noodles that are spicy, garlicky, and nutty. She was sweet enough to give me her recipe, and I am so excited to share it with you guys! I added some extra veggies to her recipe to eat as a whole meal! And you […]
Buffalo Cauliflower Salads
There is just something so insanely delicious about buffalo cauliflower and homemade yogurt ranch. Pair those two with a crunchy, colorful salad and you’ve got yourself a delicious lunch (or dinner)! Seriously, you’ll be making this salad on repeat all week. The main elements of this meal are buffalo cauliflower, greens (spinach), carrots, cucumber, red onion, […]
Pesto Chicken Salad Ciabatta Sandwich
There are so many ways to enjoy this creamy pesto chicken salad! On toasted ciabatta bread is our favorite, but you can have it in a pita, on top of a salad, in a wrap, or by itself. These sandwiches taste best if you store your ingredients separately and assemble them the same day you […]
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
These strawberry cheesecake overnight oats are the perfect way to start your morning. This dessert-inspired breakfast takes less than ten minutes to prep so it is great for those days when you want a hassle-free meal in the morning. Feel free to switch up the strawberries for any berry you have on hand or love! […]
15 Meal Prep Sandwiches And Wraps Perfect For Work Lunches
Sandwiches and meal prep don’t always mix. There’s a lot that can go wrong – soggy bread we are looking at you! But if you take our advice below, you can enjoy your prepped sandwiches all week long with no fuss! My tip to avoid soggy bread: toast your bread lightly before assembling your meal prep […]
Pinwheel Snack Lunch
Snack lunch boxes are perfect for when you’re feeling bored with your normal go-to’s and want to switch things up. Add your favorite fruits, veggies, nuts, cheeses, and sweet treats into your lunch box and snack on them during the day for some much-needed variety. We like to add something substantial too, which is why […]
Best Lunchboxes And Meal Prep Equipment For Teachers And Students
Wherever you’re going with your lunch in tow, you deserve the best lunchboxes and meal prep containers to pack your food in! This post is full of our favorite lunch bags, lunchboxes and food containers for meals on the go. The ideal lunchbox keeps food fresh, won’t leak, and won’t retain any odors from food. […]
30 Easy Snacks for College You Can Make In A Dorm
After the jitters of welcome week wear off, most students notice that running to the dining hall every time they’re hungry isn’t exactly realistic, and realize they need some easy snacks for college or university. Luckily, there are so many creative ways to make tasty and cheap snacks with the limited kitchen equipment you have. […]
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Pasta
This Cajun pasta is comforting, a little spicy, and comes together in one pot for minimal clean-up. This recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or quick meal prep and gets even more delicious after a few days in the fridge. You can completely control the spice level of this recipe so if you’re […]
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25 Easy Teacher Lunch Ideas To Meal Prep
Finding easy, healthy and affordable teacher lunch ideas can be a challenge – especially when you want to keep it interesting and flavorful too! You can only eat so many sandwiches and salads, right? These lunch ideas for teachers are creative, but realistic (like everything we do at Workweek Lunch). We actually spoke to teachers […]
Easy Homemade Calzone Recipe
This homemade calzone recipe is a blast to make, super customizable, and freezer friendly! I’ve included an easy dough recipe that makes enough for 4 calzones, but you can totally swap that with store-bought pizza dough or your favorite pizza dough recipe. Let’s get in the cal-zone! Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch […]
30 Ways to Save Money on Groceries This Month
Ready to shop smarter? This guide includes 30 tried and true ways to save money on groceries. Don’t use all 30! Pick and choose what works for your lifestyle, preferences and saving needs. Below these tips are 50+ budget-friendly recipes! Scroll down to see the recipes. Pick 2-4 of these budget tips to try out. […]
Peanut Tofu Stir Fry With Broccoli, Peppers, and Quinoa
This easy spin on a traditional tofu stir fry is light, quick, and super flavorful. Here we are using broccoli and peppers as our veggies but you can swap them out for your favorites or whatever you have in the fridge! This tasty meal only takes 30-minutes to make so it is perfect for a quick […]
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Waffles
If you’ve never had a savory waffle, these jalapeño cornbread waffles need to be your first! You can’t go wrong with the flavors of bright, hot jalapeno and sweet corn. These waffles are great on their own, but my favorite way to eat them is with a runny fried egg on top with some avocado. […]
20 Delicious Copycat Recipes for Meal Prep
Copycat recipes are perfect for when you feel like eating out but your wallet says “you have food at home”. Not only are you saving money by making these meals yourself, but you can also customize them any way you want! Most of these recipes are made with ordinary ingredients that you can find at […]