Meal Prep Ideas

Meal prepping transformed my own approach to weekday cooking, turning rushed weeknight scrambles into smooth, stress-free mealtimes. This collection shares both the recipes and strategies that make this possible, with options for various schedules, preferences, and household sizes. You'll find complete make-ahead meals that reheat beautifully, component-based approaches that allow for mix-and-match flexibility throughout the week, and time-saving prep techniques that remove cooking bottlenecks. Many recipes include storage information, reheating instructions, and suggestions for preventing food fatigue through seasoning variations or different serving methods. I've included options for various meal prep styles, from weekend batch cooking sessions to more incremental approaches that can be handled in small pockets of time. Recipe notes address texture and flavor considerations specific to make-ahead food, ensuring your Thursday dinner tastes just as good as when it was freshly made. While some recipes are designed specifically for meal prep, others are adaptations of favorite dishes with modifications to improve their keeping qualities. Whether you're cooking for just yourself or feeding a busy family, these recipes and strategies help you eat well all week with upfront effort that pays delicious dividends when time is tight.