I only started doing breakfast meal prep recently, when I discovered the real power of overnight oats. LOL! When I first heard about overnight oats, I was skeptical. Cold oatmeal? How could that ever be good? But then, motivated by the promise of streamlined mornings and nutritious, ready-to-eat meals, I decided to give it a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
As the sole cook in my house, one with teenagers whose interest in food is mostly oriented around consuming it, rather than producing/creating/cooking it, there’s one thing I can tell you. It’s a beautiful thing indeed when someone else cooks for you. And if they’re making Mother’s Day brunch recipes, even better. And if there’s […]
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 […]
Copycat Restaurant Recipes To Make When You Want to Order In
There’s nothing wrong with ordering delivery, and I have certainly done my fair share, especially in 2020. (Anyone else feel like their comfort food intake has gone up significantly this year?) However, I am also a grad student on a budget, and I can’t afford to eat out all the time. That’s why I love […]
Scrambled Egg and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
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No-Bake Desserts: 11 Sweets When You Don’t Want To Fire Up The Oven
My sweet tooth really comes out during the summer. I think it’s because there are so many delicious fruits in season. Lately I have been eating cherries before bed, which feels simply decadent. However, a bowl of fruit doesn’t count as dessert, especially for a chocolate lover like me. During winter, when I am craving […]
Easy Turkey Meatballs With Pesto Pasta
This budget-friendly easy turkey meatball recipe is one to make on repeat! Pesto is a nice change from the traditional turkey meatballs with marinara sauce meal, and there are so many ways to switch this meal prep recipe up. Tips For Making Turkey Meatballs On A Budget Because I was on a budget, these meatballs […]
Make-Ahead Camping Meals: 10 Camping Dishes You Can Meal Prep
Everyone knows that the best part of camping is the food. Making it, though? That’s another thing entirely. While we all enjoy leisurely roasting hot dogs over a campfire, going through the effort to prepare all the other sides you need to feel full (because hot dogs are never enough) can be a drag—especially after […]
Easy, Crispy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These crispy, crunchy flavorful buffalo cauliflower 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 […]
11 Sourdough Starter Recipes That Don’t Include Bread
A friend of mine recently and graciously gifted me some of her sourdough starter. However, it was not bread that I first thought about making. It was waffles, donuts, pancakes, pizza dough, pretzels—anywhere flour and water is involved, sourdough starter can be incorporated. If sourdough starter has become an essential part of your pantry, you’re […]
How to Eat Jackfruit: 10 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 […]
Jackfruit 101: Where To Find It And How To Use It (vegan recipe)
Whether you’ve heard of jackfruit or not, there’s no denying that it can be intimidating to cook with the first time. But once you give it a try, you’ll quickly realize just how easy to prepare and delicious it is. What’s jackfruit? Jackfruit is a fruit native to India and Southeast Asian countries and grows […]
