Sheet pan recipes are lifesavers. They are what they sound like: recipes where everything cooks on one sheet pan. This move saves time and energy by simplifying prep and cleanup. With a sheet pan dinner, you’ve got fewer pots and pans to clean up afterward. You can do a lot of substitutions, too, pretty easily, […]
Scrambled Egg and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
Some meals just make life feel easier, and this is one of them. When I want something warm, filling, and simple, I come back to scrambled eggs and sweet potatoes again and again. The sweet potatoes turn soft and caramelized in the oven, while the eggs stay fluffy and savory. Add creamy avocado and a […]
9 DIY Sauces, Marinades & Glazes For Tasty, Fast Cooking
True story: My mom used to put HONEY on lettuce to get me to eat it. We called it a salad, but it was literally just a few sweet, sticky lettuce leaves. But the lesson there is that putting things like sauces, marinades and glazes on food can make it taste better or sometimes just […]
Easy Turkey Meatballs With Pesto Pasta
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly meal prep dinner that doesn’t taste boring by day three, this Easy Turkey Meatballs with Pesto Pasta is it. It’s simple, flavorful, and flexible — everything we love in a repeat-worthy recipe. The pesto is a fun change from classic turkey meatballs with marinara sauce. It adds a fresh, […]
Individual Mini Chicken Pot Pies for Meal Prep
Why make a whole pot pie when you can make individual chicken pot pies? They’re ideal for meal prep. You can eat them all week and they’re a great size, or you can make some and freeze some. Having one (or three) of these in the freezer is never a bad idea. Plus, anything miniature […]
Meal Prep Tuscan Chicken Pasta Skillet
Get ready to put this Tuscan chicken pasta on repeat. It’s cozy, flavorful, and somehow manages to feel comforting without being heavy or complicated. Everything comes together in one skillet (plus a pot for pasta), which means less stress, fewer dishes, and a meal that fits beautifully into real-life meal prep. This is one of […]
How Long Do Meals Last: A Quick Cheat Sheet
Have you ever pulled out an almost-forgotten meal prep from the back of your fridge and wondered if it was safe to eat, or if it would still even taste good? Or maybe you’re just curious about how long meals last in the fridge. One of the MOST common barriers to meal prep is being […]
Meal Prep Burger Bowl With Shake Shack Sauce
This recipe is a cross between a burger bowl and loaded nacho fries. If you’ve been around for a while, you know I absolutely ADORE Shake Shack. If you’re not familiar, it’s a burger and shake chain restaurant that uses high-quality ingredients and makes the most delicious burgers, fries, and shakes. We were inspired to […]
Beat Food Boredom Forever With 3 Easy Ways To Switch Up Your Cooking
Let’s talk about beating food boredom. But in order to do so, consider this idea. Food is a lot like music. Have you ever had the distinct pleasure of listening to a Top 40 radio station for more than two hours? It can become mind-numbingly repetitive. Hearing the same songs over and over and over […]
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 […]
Grocery Shopping On A Budget: Easy Tips To Save Money On Groceries
Grocery shopping on a budget is not impossible. It only seems like some kind of feat of logistics to set a grocery budget and then actually stick to it. It’s definitely a challenge, especially because food costs seem to only go in one direction. And that’s the direction that takes more money out of your […]
College Meal Prep Tips Every Student Needs To Know
College meal prep sounds like an oxymoron. Something impossible. And why? Why would you do this? Well. Here’s a case for meal prepping as a college student. My freshman year of college was a blur of dining hall cookies, colossal 2am calzones, boxes of gluten-free cereal, and burritos. Lots and lots of burritos. Let’s admit: […]
The 21 Best Soup Recipes You Can Meal Prep
It’s that time of year. It’s officially soup season, meal prep friends. And we’ve all got our go-to recipes, right? Or maybe you improv and sometimes soup doesn’t turn out exactly as amazing as you think it can. We’ve gathered some of the best soup recipes that you’ll have on repeat all season long. Because […]
8 Best Meal Plan Lunch Boxes for Easy Prep and Carry
At Workweek Lunch, we get a lot of requests for no-reheat meals. We understand that when you’re on the go without microwave access, it’s essential that your food is just as tasty cold or room temperature as it would be hot. Beyond the right recipes, you also need the right lunch box to carry that […]
Discover New Meal Prep Ideas: Our Basic Formula For Delicious Recipes
If you’re a beginner at meal-prepping, it can be really difficult to come up with new meal prep ideas every week… or even any idea for a meal at all. It’s especially hard when you’re not only new to meal prepping but new to cooking. The intimidation of making your own meal plan is why […]
Easy, Crispy Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
These crispy, crunchy flavorful cauliflower Buffalo wings will make your week 100% better. We’re not knocking Buffalo chicken wings— they’re great—but there’s something about the texture of these that makes them so delicious. Stick around to read how to make them, store them, and use them throughout the week! What meals can I use Buffalo […]
