I have been teaching a Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques class at the Pinners Conferences. I have had people ask for a list of the recipes I make, so I have created a list of recipes in the order I make them. In the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques class, I share howRead More
Easy Meal Prep Ideas and Meal Prep Recipes
Here are some easy meal prep recipes, a variety of meal prep meals ideas, and instructions for how to meal prep, so you can quickly start eating healthier by meal prepping.
Why Meal Prep?
Meal Prep meals not only are a healthy alternative to eating packaged foods or take out, but they save you time on busy days and greatly reduce your food bill.
Meal Prep Recipes for the week with these healthy meal prepping ideas including lunch meal prep recipes, easy dinner prep ideas, and even some make-ahead breakfast recipes for those days when you need to just grab a meal and go!
I will be Teaching Cooking Classes in Salt Lake City 11/3 – 11/4 at the Pinners Conference
I will be teaching 2 cooking classes in Salt Lake City at the Pinners Conference November 3rd and 4th. You can find the details below. I am excited to be teaching two cooking classes at the Pinners Conference in Salt Lake City. I will teach the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques Class on Friday, November 3rd.Read More
Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch Cookbook is on Sale
Right now Amazon is running a great sale on my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. I recently discovered that Amazon is running a sale on my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. They are selling it for the lowest price I have ever seen it available for. Amazon changes their prices without notice, so I haveRead More
10 Make-Ahead Lunch Recipes
Try these 10 make-ahead lunch recipes to make your week less stressful and eat home cooked meals on the go! Between balancing work and school, it is hard to find time to cook homemade meals. It is even harder to eat healthy lunches every day. Packing a lunch each morning is just not realistic for meRead More
10 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes
Making a few of these make-ahead breakfast recipes will give you a week’s worth of homemade breakfasts and free up more time for other things. Everyone says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also the hardest to find time for. Most of us are just trying to get where we needRead More
10 Overnight Oatmeal Recipes
Get a jump start on your week by making some of these overnight oatmeal recipes! I have never been a fan of traditional carb filled breakfast foods. They always leave me foraging in my fridge for “second breakfast” about an hour later. But who has the time to cook a balanced breakfast every morning? ThatRead More
How to Streamline Your Lunch Packing Routine
Cut some stress from your day with these tips on how to streamline your lunch packing routine! Is there anything more annoying than having to pack a lunch? Whether you are packing it for your spouse or for your kids, it can quickly become a tedious task. You may have a Pinterest board full of cuteRead More
Sheet Pan Scrambled Eggs
This Sheet Pan Scrambled Eggs recipe was created as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias and Horizon. The recipe and all opinions are mine alone. Please tell me I am not the only one who is not ready for the lazy days of summer to end! I have enjoyed leisurely mornings with myRead More
How to Make it Easier to Cook at Home
Eating out is costly and unhealthy. These tips on How to Make it Easier to Cook at Home will help you save money, eat healthier, and reduce cooking time. I don’t know about you, but it seems that I barely have time to breathe anymore. From the time I wake up, I am go, go,Read More
Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Roast and Ham
Here is a prep-ahead meal plan using roast and ham. It includes a printable shopping list, menu plan, and meal prep guide. Sales on roasts and hams have started turning up in sales fliers in my area – perfect timing as the weather has cooled off and I am finally feeling like turning on myRead More
Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Shredded Chicken, Rice, and Beans
Here is a Printable Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Shredded Chicken. The menu plan and shopping list go with my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. I have pulled together some printables to make meal planning with my cookbook even easier. When I create a menu plan, I like to choose 3 – 4 proteins that IRead More
Ways To Streamline Back to School Breakfasts
Every mom needs a bit of help staying on top of things at the beginning of school season. These Ways To Streamline Back to School Breakfasts are sure to keep you going easily. No need to panic each morning, nor to give in to feeding your kids unhealthy options. These useful tips will make backRead More
Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Cubed Pork, Meat Balls, and Beans
Since I have had many requests for menu plans and shopping lists to go with my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I have pulled together more printables to make meal planning with my cookbook easier. I am sharing a new menu plan each Monday to provide you with time to find the best sales onRead More
Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Cubed Chicken, Rice, and Beans
I have had many requests for menu plans and shopping lists to go with my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, so I have pulled together some printables to make meal planning with my cookbook even easier. When I create a menu plan, I like to choose 3 – 4 proteins that I can batch cook.Read More
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
You can cook bacon in the oven. Seriously. This tip for how to cook bacon in the oven is from my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch. You are going to love this method once you realize how easy it is to bake bacon instead of cooking it on the stove top. When I cook bacon, I like to batch cook severalRead More
Quick and Easy Garlic and Herb Crouton Recipe
This is a quick and easy crouton recipe that is made using sliced bread, olive oil, and spices. Homemade croutons are so good! Croutons also happen to be easy to make and cost so much less than buying them from the store, especially if you make them with homemade bread. Making homemade croutons also gives youRead More
How to Do Weekly Meal Prep with Batch Cooking + Menu Ideas
By spending an hour or two doing meal prep on the weekend, you can create quick and easy dinners all week long. Below I will share tips for how you can do a quick batch cooking session, prep meals, and save time cooking supper on busy weeknights. I will use a variety of appliances to cook asRead More
How to Batch Cook – Batch Cooking Video Tutorials and Tips
In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, I share multiple ways to prepare large batches of different staples that can then be quickly combined into a variety of easy meals through the week. The cookbook includes batch cooking techniques for beef, chicken, pork, beans, and rice. By batch cooking, you can prep the ingredients for multiple family-friendly meals at once, ultimately savingRead More
How to Save Money with Prep-Ahead Meals
How to Save Money with Prep-Ahead Meals One of the great things about batch cooking ingredients in bulk is that when I see a great deal on meat, I feel comfortable buy several packages at once to use in my bulk cooking. I can then bring it home and cook it within a day orRead More
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
This easy slow cooker mashed potato recipe is a no drain recipe which means it can be cooked start to finish in the Crock-Pot. When I share a recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes, people often tell me that they never have leftover mashed potatoes. And I tell them that if they don’tRead More
