Burritos are such a great lunch and dinner option, but making them for a breakfast meal prep is a game changer. And freezer-friendly breakfast burritos are even better. It’s just a matter of a little cooking and a little assembling when it comes to burritos. They also happen to be an efficient way to use […]
Fattoush Salad With Mint Dressing
Fattoush salad is a Lebanese staple, and I first tried and learned how to make it in cooking classes a few years ago. It stuck with me since it’s one of the most satisfying salads flavor-wise I’ve ever had. What makes this a salad is the bread. The authentic version of this salad uses fried […]
Picnic Food: No-Reheat Meals for a Perfect Picnic
One of my favorite summertime traditions is enjoying time outside with picnic food. If you’re lucky, perhaps you live near water, or near lots of trees, or both—or just some beautiful natural areas that offer a shady spot to tuck into a tasty meal. If you’re out of date ideas, I highly recommend this type […]
Vacation Meal Prep: How To Have Fun, Eat Healthy (And Save Money)
A vacation meal prep post may just be what you’re looking for as you’re starting your travels, whether it’s for work or for fun (or a little bit of both). Eating healthy on the road, whether you’re on vacation or traveling for work, is not always easy. Hotels aren’t always equipped with state-of-the-art kitchens for […]
Embracing Flexibility: Your Guide to Meal Planning for Intuitive Eating
Welcome to the freeing world of intuitive eating, where you tune into your body’s needs and make peace with food. It’s a common myth that meal planning and intuitive eating are at odds. However, in this post, we’ll explore how they can harmoniously coexist, enhancing your relationship with food and your lifestyle. For a deeper […]
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, as well […]
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Waffles
Did that recipe title catch your eye? 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 jalapeño and sweet corn. These waffles are great on their own, but my favorite way to eat them is with a runny […]
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! Instead, 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 […]
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 […]
3 Ways Batch Cooking is Your Best Meal Prep Friend
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]