Author: Nathaniel Lee

Light, fluffy pancakes are a comforting breakfast (or breakfast for dinner) treat! However, making them is a notoriously messy affair. While I can’t always deal with the mess before running off to my 9 to 5 shift, I can make Pancake Sundays work double duty – here’s how to meal prep pancakes. How to Meal…

Green beans are budget-friendly, versatile, and nutritious, making them the ideal vegetable for your weekly meal plan. They’re quick, easy to meal prep, and welcome at a weeknight meal or when feeding a crowd. How to Meal Prep Green Beans Whether your family likes the thin, quick-cooking string beans or the thicker, flat Romano green…

Cucumbers are a favorite summer vegetable, adding crunch to salads, cooling my palates in tzatziki, and flavoring my water. This delicious, versatile, and nutritious gourd is ideal for meal-prepping. You can snack on it and add it to several different meals. How to Meal-Prep Cucumbers When I started meal-prepping, I didn’t use cucumbers, thinking they…

Meal prep has many layers, from planning, shopping, cooking, packing, storing, and eating. But ensuring food safety means you should know how long ahead to cook and keep your food. I will give you all the information and tips on how early you can meal prep. How Early Can You Meal Prep? There are three…

Meal prep is the ultimate process to making life easier in every way. Food is one of the biggest parts of my life, and thinking about what to cook and eat during pregnancy should not be a concern. Meal prep can be so helpful, but is it safe during pregnancy? Is Meal Prep Safe During…

Whether you are a meal-prep regular or novice at the task, there is always more to learn, and with that comes questions. Anytime I talk about or suggest meal prep to someone, one of the first questions I get asked is, how big should meal prep containers be? How Big Should Meal Prep Containers Be?…

You just landed a job that requires you to travel for work. That means you need to prep food for yourself and your family staying behind. If you’re wondering how it will be manageable, I will share fun and easy ideas on meal prep when you travel for work. How to Meal Prep When You…

Instant ramen noodles have a lot going for them: they’re quick to prepare and create a warm, filling, and comforting snack. They’re portable and pocket-friendly. So why meal-prep your own ramen? Homemade instant ramen is far more delicious and nutritious and is as quick and cheap to make.  How to Meal Prep Ramen If you…

Planning and preparing your meals a week in advance is a great way to reduce your time in the kitchen, monitor your calorie intake, and save money. Additionally, if you plan your meals well, you can enjoy variety throughout the week and avoid the boredom of eating the same meal for seven days in a…

Some people only view meal prep as a means of being economical with time and money. Those aspects of meal prep are significant. If you’re going through such an effort, you may as well make it healthy, too. The types of meals you prep will depend on your dietary needs and preferences. What might be…

Initially, I thought a meal plan sounded boring. I soon realized how beneficial it was! Having a set menu for the week saved me much time and angst. Additionally, it is a great way to stick to a budget. I’d know exactly what to buy and how to prepare it. I took mental notes and…

Meal prepping is a fantastic way to eat healthily, stay on budget, and be organized. Yet prepping food in advance is tricky if you cannot store it. What happens if you’ve only got access to a tiny fridge space or no fridge at all? Can you meal prep without a refrigerator? How to Meal Prep…

I always thought a food scale only belonged in an avid baker’s kitchen. Shortly after starting my meal-prepping journey, I got one to track my meals and macro calorie intake more accurately. I was taken aback at the efficacy and simplicity of this handy kitchen tool; with a few simple tips, you can become a…

Meal prepping means you have all these wonderful ready meals that you simply pop in the microwave to reheat and are ready to eat. Yet, what happens without a microwave to heat your food? Can you still meal prep? Sure! It’s just a matter of learning how to meal prep without a microwave. How to…

Do you ever get tired of chicken, lean and versatile though it is? Fish is a fantastic source of lean protein, healthy omega-rich fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It’s perfect if you want to lose weight or build muscle. Let’s look at how you can add fish to a meal prep lifestyle by safely preparing,…

Meal prep is supposed to make life easier by making weeknight dinners a breeze and ensuring you have lunch without buying takeout. What happens when you work the night shift and don’t have time to tend to meals at night? How to Meal Prep When Working Nights Whether you work nights and have less time…

Meal prepping is life transformational and forever beneficial and requires a lot of storage containers for all the food you make. It gets a little challenging when you don’t have storage containers or are against plastic use. But then, how do you meal prep without containers? Meal Prep Without Containers: Is It Possible? There are…