No soaking required. This recipe is geared toward the use of an Instant Pot. However, you can make dried beans on the stove as well (soaking will speed up this process). As meal prep became more of a fixture in my life, I began looking for ways to cook things economically and in large batches.…
Meal Prep
Pumpkin Curry Soup
Pumpkin season is well upon us. Take a break from pumpkin pie with this savory, creamy and a little spicy Pumpkin Curry Soup! This dish was inspired by one of my favorite Thai dishes, Pumpkin Curry, which uses a Kabocha Squash in a smooth and spicy curry. Here, I've borrowed the flavor profile and used…
Miso-Marinated Pork Chop
Sized for meal prep, this recipe uses an overnight marinade of fresh lemon, white miso, ginger, soy sauce and onion to tenderize and infuse the pork chops with layers of Asian-influenced flavors. The steps are quite simple: Make the marinade in a blender or food processor.Marinate the pork overnight (at least 12 hours).Cook the pork.Reduce…
Marinated Cucumbers
Look no further for a hydrating, crunchy, salty snack. Prepare in a large batch and portion to eat throughout the week as a quick and easy meal prep snack! It's no potato chip to be sure, but these marinated cucumbers do satisfy the craving for crunch and salt! I am a fan of cucumbers and…
Red Curry with Tofu
My take on a veggie-packed tofu red curry. I adore curries of all kinds - Thai, Indian, you name it, I'll try it! This is an easy-to-make, simplified tofu curry that can be thrown all together in the Crock Pot (see recipe notes), or cooked on the stove. Make it for meal prep or for…
Meal Prep: How to Create a Menu
There are seemingly infinite meal prep resources available today. From meal kit services like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh, to specialty services like Sun Basket, and meal prep delivery like Catered Fit, the options seem endless. Additionally, a multitude of social media gurus offer services that provide you with a fully outlined menu to follow,…
Spaghetti Squash and Pork Sauce (Sugo)
Let's not pretend spaghetti squash is actual pasta -- you won't fool me for a second. But, if we can accept spaghetti squash for the vegetable it is, we can easily transform it in to a delicious spaghetti & sugo (sauce) inspired recipe suitable for a low-carb meal prep lunch or family dinner. There are…
Meal Prep: The What and the Why
If you've been following me on Instagram for a while, I'm sure you've seen examples of some meal preps we prepare during the weekends. Meal prep is growing in popularity as a method of saving money on going out, maintaining a healthy diet, or just being able to enjoy a home-cooked meal without actually having…
Top 5 Oils for Your Pantry
Olive, sunflower, canola, avocado, walnut, sesame... the list seems endless! There are a multitude of oil options out there. Experimentation with different oils is the best way to find out what you find easiest to cook with and what flavors you like best. Here I've provided a list of my top five most used cooking…
Spring Harvest Rice
Warning: This recipe is a large batch. Of course, that's the point! Make this recipe on a Sunday and snack on this delicious rice throughout the week. This is a meal prep recipe that can easily be adapted to supplement different proteins and side dishes throughout the week, or to be used as is for…
