If you’re looking for a meal prep lunch that’s just as good straight from the fridge as it is freshly made, this Thai-inspired chicken bowl deserves a spot in your rotation. Tender chicken, crisp zucchini and carrots, chewy rice noodles, and a creamy peanut sauce come together for a flavorful lunch that doesn’t need a […]
10 Pasta Salads For No-Reheat Meal Preps
Pasta salad is kind of the ultimate meal prep for any time of year, even though we associate them mostly with warm weather because it can be served at room temperature or even chilled. It usually doesn’t need a lot of dressing or a heavy sauce. And you can put just about anything in a […]
Vegan Cauliflower Tacos With Chunky Salsa
These vegan cauliflower tacos are one of those meals that work just as well for work lunches as they do for a quick weeknight dinner. Smoky roasted cauliflower, a bright chunky corn salsa, and creamy avocado sauce come together for a meal that’s colorful, satisfying, and surprisingly filling. One thing we’ve learned after years of […]
Cold Lunch Ideas: Meal Prep Recipes When You Don’t Have A Microwave
Though something warm and cozy might be exactly what you want when it’s cold out, it’s probably just the opposite when the temperatures starts to go up. Luckily there are many cold lunch recipes making them ideal for leftovers for anyone without a microwave in their office. For the record, a lot of my recipes […]
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
If you’re the kind of meal prepper who grills a batch of chicken on Sunday just because you know it’ll make weekday meals easier, this Mediterranean grilled chicken salad is for you. This is one of those recipes that feels fresh and satisfying without requiring a ton of effort. It’s packed with crunchy veggies, creamy […]
10 Easy Sheet Pan Recipes for Meal Prep
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, […]
Sweet and Sour Cauliflower Bowls
I still remember pulling this cauliflower dish out of the oven for the first time and thinking, “Ooooh… this is going to be good.” The cauliflower gets crispy and slightly charred, the veggies stay colorful and fresh, and the sweet and sour sauce ties everything together in the best way. If you’ve ever stared into […]
3 Ways Batch Cooking is Your Best Meal Prep Friend
Batch cooking sounds like a lot of work… until you realize it actually makes life easier. If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen on a Wednesday night wondering what to make, staring into the fridge like it might offer answers, you already know the problem. It’s not that cooking is hard. It’s that deciding what […]
How To Make Customizable Instant Noodles For Meal Prep
Bring it on. Soup season is here, meal preppers! I’ve never been a huge Cup of Noodles fan… you know, those instant noodles you can buy for less than $2 at the grocery store. The reason? They’re often too salty and they don’t typically have enough ingredients other than noodles to satisfy me. A little […]
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 […]
