Meal Prep

Meal prepping is one of the best life hacks to save money, save time, and eat healthy. There's no question that it works. But some people just can't do it. They hate eating leftovers and they need variety. They may even have legit reasons such as allergy restrictions or just dietary goals. If you're trying to meal prep for yourself or a picky family member, we've got … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide: How to Meal Prep for Picky Eaters

Do you hate cooking but still want homemade food so you can keep it healthier and stay on a budget? Yip, me too. Ever since I can remember, I have disliked the idea of spending my life behind the stove. Then I encountered the concept of meal prepping, which changed my life!    How to Meal Prep When You Hate Cooking    If you want to meal prep … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep When You Hate Cooking

Every article on Google, Pinterest, and video on YouTube about meal prep has some (or multiple) pasta recipes. Sometimes it seems like people who meal prep only ever eat pasta. While that's probably not true, it is one of the simplest meal prep foods. So how do you meal-prep pasta? How to Meal Prep Pasta: 8 Easy Steps   Meal prepping pasta is super easy. Whether … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Pasta

After six months of joining the meal-prepping community, I had the most derailing experience. I got food poisoning at work (how embarrassing) after eating the lunch I had prepped earlier in the week. However, it’s a couple of years, tons of research, and many practice rounds later. Now, I can confidently provide you with tips for meal prep without your food going bad. How to … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Without Food Going Bad

The benefits of meal planning have been shouted from every mountain and every Pinterest board, and rightly so. Meal planning can help with everything from slashing expenses to boosting nutrition.  It can also be tricky.  Thankfully, there’s an app for that.  These are 18 of the best meal planning apps to keep you on track with your weekly meal … [Read more...] about The 18 Best Meal Planning Apps [2023 Review]

Planning and prepping the next couple of days’ meals ahead of time saves time and money, reduces food wastage, and helps us consume a wider variety of nutritious foods. Rice is a versatile and ideal meal prep component – with healthy carbs, protein, and minimal fat. However, is meal-prepping rice for the week safe? Is Rice Bad for Meal Prep? According to the IFAS, proper … [Read more...] about Is Rice Bad for Meal Prep?

How To Meal Prep When You Hate Leftovers   I'll be honest; not everyone in my household wants leftovers the next day. Since I am the primary cook and prepping is necessary to keep my sanity, I must work around things and prepare meals for the fussy eaters. I have learned several tips and tricks on meal prepping when you hate leftovers that I share with you … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep When You Hate Leftovers

I love a good sandwich, but sandwiches can be tricky when you have a million things to do on top of feeding yourself and your family. They take up time I don't have and patience that my family doesn't. Figuring out how to meal prep sandwiches was game-changing, so I'm sharing some of my favorite and most valuable tips with you.    Can You Meal Prep … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Sandwiches

Rice is a staple food and nourishment source for over half of the world’s population. I enjoy using rice in at least two to three meal preps weekly. It is easy to prepare and exceptionally versatile. Plus, you can purchase a 20lbs bag of Basmati rice at Walmart for a little over $20 – a real bargain if you ask me! You might have fallen victim to the common misconception that … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep Rice Without It Getting Hard

We all love rice and chicken dishes in my family, and as the primary cook in my home, ensuring I always have a bunch of those prepped and ready to go is essential. But I had to figure out whether you can freeze chicken and rice meal prep.   Can Chicken and Rice Meal Prep Be Frozen?   You can make multiple dishes with rice and cuts of chicken. Did you … [Read more...] about Can You Freeze Chicken and Rice Meal Prep?

Life gets busy, and meal prepping help simplify our busy schedules, mine included! One of my favorite things to meal prep with is chicken. Not only is it extremely easy to work with, but there are so many different meals you can create from it. Plus, you can’t beat getting a whole chicken from Costco - talk about a great deal for an entire bird! This white meat is a … [Read more...] about How Long Is Chicken Meal Prep Good For?

Nothing is worse than starting to cook a new recipe and realizing you’re missing a key ingredient. If you’re looking for a last-minute alternative for lemongrass, we’ve got you covered! We’ll show you the best lemongrass substitutes you can scrape together in your kitchen.  If you’re at the grocery store and need to find a lemongrass replacement because they ran out, … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Lemongrass Substitutes (15 Tested)

"Does meal prepping save money?" If you're anything like me, I'm sure you've asked yourself this at some point. You know you eat out more than you should and that it's digging a while in your wallet.  Packing a lunch and making your own coffee could definitely save you money, but is it really worth the effort? Would it actually save you enough money to be worth … [Read more...] about Does Meal Prepping Save Money? Yes, Here’s How Much…

If you’re wondering how long cream cheese can be left out – we’re here to help.  I’ve been there before.  You accidentally left your cream cheese out of the fridge while cooking or you forgot to unload it from your groceries right away.  You’re probably asking yourself how long cream cheese can be left out at room temperature before it goes … [Read more...] about How Long Can Cream Cheese Be Left Out Of The Fridge? It Depends…

Meal prep is great for busy people and anyone who wants to save money, time and eat healthier. Many people who are new to meal prep have a few common questions: How long does meal prep last in the fridge? Does meal prepped food go bad? How do you store meal prep, so it stays fresh longer? This article will answer all those questions and help you have a better … [Read more...] about How Long Does Meal Prep Last?

Freezing meal prep is an excellent way to save time and money by batching cooking, and grocery shopping!  It's possible to make a fortnight of meal prep at once with the proper organization and recipes. It's why we love freezer-friendly meal prep, especially around the busier times of the year. But it's crucial to know how to freeze meal prep properly, or you can … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Meal Prep: The Ultimate Guide

Meal prep is a great way to save time and money, and it ensures that you eat healthy since it allows you to track the number of calories and nutrients in your meals. The biggest problem with meal prep is that most people store their meals in the wrong way and end up throwing away good food because of improper storage. To help you out, we've put together 8 tips on how to … [Read more...] about How to Store Meal Prep: Do’s, Don’ts, and 7 Simple Steps

Are you sick of wasting food and money? Do you want to be able to eat healthily but don't have time to cook every night? I know that feeling all too well. That's why I meal prep. Meal prepping is great because it saves a lot of time and money. However, there's one problem: you need to reheat meal prepped food before eating it. While that does sound easy, improper … [Read more...] about How to Reheat Meal Prep: Your Go-To Guide

Today I want to help all you busy people out there learn how to meal prep so you can save money, eat healthy, and get back more of your time so that you can spend it doing what you love. This is our step-by-step "Meal Prep for Beginners" guide. Enjoy!  I have a confession to make. My wife and I really struggle with budgeting. At one point we were spending over … [Read more...] about How to Meal Prep for Beginners: The Epic Step-By-Step Meal Prepping Guide