Batch cooking only sounds like a lot of work. But it’s not! Future you will thank you for thinking ahead of time and making more than what you need the next time you meal prep! Meal prepping is awesome. It frees up our time so we have more time to do the things we love. […]
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 stuff (like sauces, marinades and glazes) on food can make it taste better or different. The […]
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 […]
The Best Soup Recipes You Can Meal Prep
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 seriously, what’s better than a […]
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 […]
20 Delicious Copycat Recipes for Meal Prep
Who doesn’t love a good copycat recipe? Especially one that’s going to get you through some meal prepping? Copycat recipes are perfect for when you feel like eating out but your wallet says “You have food at home—don’t buy that!” Making a copycat recipe enables to to save money because you are making it yourself. […]
How To Roast A Lot of Vegetables For Meal Prep
Vegetables are the lifeblood of my healthy meal preps, so naturally, I need a lot of them every week. What’s the best, most time-efficient way to cook up a bunch of vegetables? Roasting them, duh! Here’s what you should know about roasted vegetables. Obviously, not all veggies are made the same. Each group has different […]
Vegan Cauliflower Tacos With Chunky Salsa
These cauliflower tacos hit the spot, whether you’re prepping them for work lunches, weeknight dinners or just a random meal during the week! Smoky seasoned cauliflower pairs so well with our bright chunky corn-based salsa and creamy avocado sauce. Ready to make it? Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program […]
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
If you’re the sort of meal prepper who likes to grill or cook a bunch of chicken breasts on the weekend, just because you know how easy it is to incorporate them into meals during the week, you are in luck! This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad is for you. A typical Mediterranean salad usually has […]
Scrambled Egg and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
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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 variety […]
Sweet and Sour Cauliflower Bowls
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Kid-Friendly Recipes: 15 Go-To Meals Parents Always Make for Their Kids
When I think about how hard it is as a childless adult to feed myself and myself alone, I’m in awe of how parents are able to keep both themselves and their kids well fed on a regular basis. Between cooking for multiple (!!) people, dealing with picky eaters, and not going mad in the […]
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 […]
Working From Home Tips: How To Handle Meals If You Work From Home
I’ve been working from home for about four years and I love it. But when it comes to meals and having access to your kitchen at all times, working from home can be tricky. In this post, I want to share my experience with work from home meal prep even though I work from home, […]
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 IMO. We were inspired […]