Real talk: It’s hard for me to get excited about a salad. That is, until I tasted this crunchy chicken salad. Is it revolutionary? No. I don’t try to reinvent the wheel here. The only thing I aim to do is make lunch enjoyable, more enjoyable than something you’d buy at your favorite takeout spot. […]
How to Eat Jackfruit: 8 Delicious Recipes
By now we’re all aware that jackfruit is an excellent vegan substitute thanks to its uncanny similarity to pulled pork. Sure, it may not have as much protein as its meaty counterpart, but the texture is spot on. Though there’s no denying this is an excellent way to put the fruit to use, it can […]
Cold Meal Ideas: 10 Hot Dinners That Actually Taste Better Cold the Next Day
Anyone that’s ever enjoyed a cold slice of pizza for breakfast knows that food doesn’t need to be hot or fresh to be really, really good. In fact, a lot of dinners that are intended to be eaten warm actually taste better the next day as a cold meal straight from the fridge. It’s true. […]
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 […]
No-Reheat Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Carrot Bowls
Thai chicken with zucchini and carrot, along with noodles, makes for a no-reheat meal prep that’s awesome for lunch or dinner. You can easily make this ahead of time, store it, and then take it with you for lunch. It’s endlessly customizable and tastes better than takeout! I used to get chicken pad Thai for […]
Pinwheel Snack Lunch
Snack lunch may sound like an oxymoron (or the snacktime equivalent of girl dinner) but snack lunch boxes give a different impression. They’re 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 […]
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 If you’re out of date ideas, I highly recommend this type […]
Sausage, Sweet Potato, Kale And Hummus Wrap (No-Reheat Meal!)
I love these sausage sweet potato wraps. The recipe is born out of something I fell in love with. I used to go to this place called Blossom to get a vegan sweet potato, avocado and kale wrap for lunch. It was my special treat (because they were $12 a pop). When I moved to Colorado, I […]
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 […]
Green Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe| No Reheat!
Confession: I’ve never been a huge tuna person, but this tuna pasta salad recipe converted me. I crave this easy pasta salad constantly and it’s a great lunch for work. If you’re not into asparagus, you can swap it out for any vegetable that tastes good blanched, like broccoli or green beans. If you wanted […]
