Meal Prep 101

Save time by preparing meals all at once for the week–even if you are working from home. Batch prepping and batch cooking can save you time and money, ensure leftovers don’t go to waste, and keep you stay in control of portions andingredients. Determining your time availability and needs each week will help you decide […]

Why You Should Still Meal Prep When Working From Home

Our team has written a lot of great blogs about meal prep lately, and they all make so much sense to prepare for a busy work week. Remember though, just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you don’t have a busy work week! Meal prep is a fantastic way to make sure you have […]

Meal Prep Mediterranean Lunch Salad

I’m a big fan of weekend meal prep and I’ve found that meal prep is especially important for my lunches. Most mornings, I’m usually rushing out the door to work or school so having a ready-to-go lunch helps to keep me on track with my healthy eating. However, it’s easy for me to become stuck […]

Meal Prep Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Lately, I have been trying to dedicate time each Sunday to meal prep for the week ahead. The level of meal prep may vary from week to week and some weeks I may only be able to chop a few vegetables and throw a salad together for my lunches. But, I have found that even […]

overnight oats

How to Make Overnight Oats: Meal Prep for a Healthy Breakfast

Why Overnight Oats? This is one of the fastest recipes to put together that I know of. Oatmeal has a lot of fiber, and overnight oats recipes can pack a good amount of protein as well. This should keep you full for longer, give you a lot of energy to start your day, and fiber […]

Healthy and Easy Meal Prep: Greek Bowls

An easy dinner to throw together on a busy weeknight? AND one that serves as a great lunch the next day? These Greek Bowls are just that. They can be made in advance to meal prep for that week’s lunches but they can also be put together quickly for a last-minute dinner (and if there […]

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Meal Prep

March is here and that means it’s the start of National Nutrition Month. One simple way to eat smart this month (and all year!) is to meal prep. There are many different approaches to meal prepping, but the important thing is to find a way that works for YOU. Meal prep not only saves time, […]

In Need of Meal Planning Inspiration This Week?

In need of meal planning inspiration this week? Pam Outen was recently honored by NC State University for her 50+ year career as an Extension agent. Pam’s goal was to help people plan quick, easy, and nutritious meals. You can find Pam’s videos on her YouTube channel Pam’s Kitchen*. I hope this will fuel your […]

Getting Ahead of The Holiday Meal Cost

Everyone loves the holidays, but let’s be honest, it can get expensive, especially when you have several guests to feed. Our NC State colleagues on the More in My Basket team have created a great six-part series on how to prepare and get ahead of the holiday meal cost. They recommend planning your menu in […]

Fun Tips for Combatting Holiday Meal Fatigue

The holiday season looks a little bit different this year. Staying at home more means cooking more frequently, and that can be tiring. Meal fatigue, or cooking fatigue, is the idea that the act of cooking 3 meals a day, every day, can become draining and uninspiring, leading us to resort to quick and often […]