Easy Meal Prep Ideas for Busy Weekdays
Meal prepping can save you time and money while also helping you eat healthier. This blog post provides easy meal prep ideas for busy weekdays and explains the benefits of this time-saving technique.
Go wild and add all the toppings you love to make this chili even better! From a sweet avocado, creamy sour cream, or a crunchy chip is just what this chili needs.
This is a restaurant quality meal that you can quickly and easily put together at home. It is effortless, but so impressive. The taste is SOO GOOD you will be obsessed with this dinner!
Raspberry-Filled Coffee Cake Muffins make for an easy breakfast recipe that tastes incredible.This is a classic coffee cake turned into perfect little muffins with a sweet raspberry filling and luscious vanilla glaze. These muffins are sure to become a breakfast favorite!
Only 6 ingredients to make a simple homemade bread that is delicious in every way. It is a tried and true favorite that my grandma was so generous to pass down to me. I love this bread so much and love the texture and flavor that it has to offer.
This classic blueberry pie is a fresh and delicious dessert that's made for summertime! Filled with blueberries and topped with the most delicious and beautiful lattice crust, this pie is sure to impress any guest.
This cheeseburger salad is a delicious bowl of all your favorite burger ingredients, just without the bun. This healthier low-carb version of a juicy cheeseburger is loaded with seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and pickles and then tossed in a delicious dressing.
Learn how to make this delicious Berry Tart from scratch. Fresh, seasonal fruit sits on a buttery, flaky homemade crust for a delicious combination that makes the ultimate summer dessert.
This quick and easy chicken piccata is a light and delicious Italian dish that never disappoints. The juicy breaded chicken is smothered in a fresh lemon-caper sauce that explodes with flavor in every bite.
These crispy onion strings are the absolute BEST! They are brown and crispy outside with deliciously moist onions inside making this the perfect topping for any burger or salad. This easy side dish recipe is quick to make in 10 minutes and also makes a delicious snack.
With a rich Oreo crust and Snickers-filled cheesecake topping, these Snickers cheesecake bars are one of the best desserts out there! They’re creamy, chocolatey, and sure to be loved by everyone! This is your sign to make a double batch.
I want to introduce you to Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, the best I have ever had! Perfectly grilled to a crunchy golden brown on the outside and melty goodness on the inside. It’s life changing.
These jalapeño poppers are filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with crumbled bacon pieces, and then baked to perfection. You won’t be able to stop at one!
Homemade pumpkin pie spice is a fall spice staple! It’s made with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, which makes it perfect for cakes, pies, and cookies all season long!
I think the crumb topping is the best part of any coffee cake, so it’s definitely not something to skimp on. It’s the perfect contrast to all of the juicy apples and moist Greek yogurt coffee cake!
A delicious, bright, and fresh lemon dessert can’t be beaten! These easy lemon cheesecake bars are made with three simple layers. A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a cheesecake and a lemon layer, then dusted with powdered sugar. This deliciously summery dessert is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Sweet and tangy all at the same time, this thousand island dressing is just what every salad needs! This recipe is quick and easy to make, creamy and packed with delicious flavor. You will want to put it on everything!
This fresh cherry tomato salad is made with flavorful herbs, delicious cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella! Coated in a delicious lemon basil dressing, this salad will soon be your new favorite!
This Chocolate Cake Recipe with Zucchini is a delicious and sneaky way to get some extra vegetables. This easy cake recipe is moist and so chocolaty and topped with fluffy chocolate whipped cream. No one will ever know there are vegetables in the cake!
Great grill meals for outdoor entertaining are a must at my house. Garlic Sesame Steak Skewers are marinated in a delicious Asian garlic sesame sauce and grilled to tender and juicy perfection. Perfect for any BBQ or gathering!
This traditional key lime tart with a graham cracker crust is a must-make dessert for the summer! Each bite is creamy, juicy, and the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Yakitori chicken skewers are juicy and perfectly charred, topped with a sweet and smoky glaze. Inspired by Japanese street food, they'll be the best thing you grill this summer!
Basque Cheesecake Recipe is a unique yet incredible cheesecake recipe that you can make at home. It's outer layer is caramelized to perfection and you'll love the extremely rich and creamy interior of this easy cake recipe. This is a great cake to feed a crowd.
This easy airy strawberry poke cake is a unique cake that is cooked, poked, and then filled with… JELLO! It’s so delicious! The combination of the light and airy cake and then the delicious and sweet flavor of strawberry jello. It is topped with some whipped cream and fresh strawberries! It makes a fantastic dessert!
Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes are such a simple meal that is full of tender garlic herb melt-in-your-mouth steak with potatoes. This is meal comes together quickly in under 30 minutes and the entire family will love it!
I love having simple and easy recipes on hand. This homemade half and half is easy and it takes less than 5 minutes to make . Keep this recipe on hand, and you will never have to buy this at the store again!
Disney fans, these Mickey Mouse pretzels are for you! They are golden brown on the outside, have a soft texture on the inside, and are topped with coarse salt. And, they are shaped like Mickey! A soft pretzel that is quick and easy to make doesn’t get much better than that!
This pear tart is so delicious that I don’t even know where to begin! A heavenly buttery crust is topped with freshly sliced pears and a sugar crumb topping. You can make this easy dessert at home for any occasion.
This easy pear tart is as delicious as it is gorgeous! It has a perfectly flaky crust topped with sliced pears and covered with a delightful brown sugar crumb topping. You can easily make this delicious dessert recipe at home for any occasion!
These gorgeous, oversized macarons are inspired by one of my favorite places in Disneyland- the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe! It’s a melt-in-your-mouth dessert filled with flavors of juicy raspberry and aromatic rose. In between each delicate, chewy cookie layer, you’ll find a creamy mousse filling dotted with fresh raspberries! The combination is truly out of this world and will leave you feeling like you’re in the happiest place on earth.
Shawarma seasoning brings aromatic and authentic Middle Eastern flavors to your recipes. This easy to assemble spice blend is great to make ahead and have on hand when you want to elevate your cooking flavors.
Get ready for a delicious treat with these No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars! The best part about these no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bars is that they taste just like cookie dough but don’t have the raw egg that you worry about eating!
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is fluffy, moist and perfect for any occasion. You'll love how easy it is to make this elegant cake and your guests will be just as impressed with the flavors.
Creamy and filling, these white chicken enchiladas are perfect for any family dinner! They are ready in 30 minutes, so they are perfect for any of those busy, on-the-go nights!
If you are looking for the perfect pairing for your seafood, this tartar sauce is IT! It's packed with flavor and has a deliciously creamy consistency to complement any dish!
Brown butter asparagus with almonds is the best twist on one of my favorite sides! It has amazing texture and nutty, caramelized flavor in each bite.
These fluffy lemon pancakes are the best pancakes that you will EVER eat! They are soft, delicious, and have the slightest hint of lemon flavor that will go perfect with just about any topping that you put on them!
Roasted Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans is such a flavorful and easy meal. The cranberry orange glaze is perfect on top of the pork and green beans. This will be the star of your holiday dinner table!
This is so simple you don’t have to worry about getting it wrong. It’s perfect for first time toffee makers.
Let’s talk meatballs! Everyone loves to eat meatballs, especially kids. This make it an easy winner for dinner. Everyone will eat them and love them. I’m still not entirely sure why meatballs are so fun to eat, but they just are. They are a definite favorite at our house. These baked turkey meatballs are no exception. Juicy and tender and seasoned just right I could eat them straight from the pan. These turkey meatballs are so dang good!
With the holidays over and being back into a routine, I need to make quick and easy meals. Our schedule went from lazy to crazy again really quickly! These Asian turkey lettuce wraps are an excellent option for those busy weeknights.
It’s sweet and bright and warm all at the same time! I absolutely loved serving it to my guests, and they all asked me for the recipe! I served coquito with pumpkin pie and it was a combination I will be making again and again!
This easy Christmas punch is delicious and so festive! It’s the perfect punch to serve at your next gathering. It’s for all ages, young and old!
If you are looking for the perfect holiday dessert, then this is it! This peppermint pie with an oreo crust has all of the flavors that you want to serve your guests throughout the season. It’s creamy and delicious, and you won’t be able to stop at one slice!
Traditional Scottish shortbread is buttery, crispy, and lightly sweetened to perfection. Simply made with butter, flour, sugar, and salt, this classic treat can easily be made for the holidays or any time of year.
This garlic parmesan pull-apart bread is soft, flavorful, and beyond easy to make! It’s filled with cheesy garlic flavor and is just the perfect size for dipping in all of your favorite sauces!
If you are looking for simple and easy instructions on decorating mini Halloween donuts, then you are in luck! Candy corns, pumpkins, and Frankenstein will grace the presence of your Halloween party this year with these decorated donuts!
This recipe is so fun to put together, and would be a great activity to do with guests too! It’s so simple, and all that is required is the decorating tools and lots of creativity. If you are going to grab all the ingredients listed here, you’ll want to make quite a few pops.
This Banana Coffee Cake would be a great make ahead breakfast or Mother’s Day brunch option, it’s simple, packed with flavor, and sure to be a hit with your guests.
These butter pecan cookies are pretty straightforward and simple to make!
Pita bread is delicious with many different dishes and can be a side or stuffed with fillings to create a meal of its own. A very traditional way to eat it that you may have seen at your local fair is a Gyro, a delicious Greek-style taco that is full of flavor!
This recipe is a breeze to make, only uses a few simple ingredients, and is insanely delicious! I love how tender the chicken is on the inside. It’s cooked to perfection with a crispy outside edge that is drenched in the sauce!
These slow cooker creamy ranch pork chops are just too good to resist. The pork is absolutely incredible. It just peels apart and melts in your mouth! And the sauce?! I could go on and on about this sauce. So simple but so flavorful! It coats the pork chops perfectly.
Whether you're making subs or spaghetti, these classic oven-baked meatballs are perfect for all of your favorite recipes. They're perfectly juicy and flavored with delicious seasonings and parmesan cheese!
This banana cream pie recipe uses a lot of standard baking ingredients, so you’ll likely have most (if not all) of them ready to go!
This cranberry sauce recipe is so simple to make and doesn’t last long. It is simple to make and adds so much color and zest to all your holiday dishes!
Honey chipotle wings are sweet and spicy and pack a punch of flavor! You will definitely want to serve them as an appetizer on any game day, and they will be the hit of the party!
Tomato pie is fresh and delicious and goes with just about anything. It’s a great way to use up all of those tomatoes that are exploding in the garden
There is something about warm, cozy bread pudding that already makes me think of cooler weather. But then adding pumpkin and classic warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg takes it over the top! This classic baked dessert is so simple to make that it can be thrown together in less than 10 minutes.
A patriotic fourth-of-July triple berry pie made simple with easy ingredients! This berry pie is bursting with juicy flavor and almost looks too good to eat. It’s the perfect centerpiece for any summer celebration!
I can’t stop thinking about this incredible dessert! The combination of the flaky sweet crust with vine-ripened strawberries. My tastebuds were so happy when I took my first bite, and I’m so excited for you to make it.
Crispy air fryer jicama fries are a surprisingly tasty and healthy alternative to fries. Enjoy seasoned low-carb fries that are both nutritious and delicious!
Strawberries are the fruit of the summer! Take advantage of them being in season with this amazing strawberry tart recipe! It’s just as tasty as it is beautiful, so let’s dig right in to how to make your own.
As long as you’ve got some fresh oranges on hand, the rest of the ingredients are super simple! You probably have all of them in your pantry right now, so nothing’s stopping you from making a batch! You can thank me later.
Lemon pepper is one of my favorite seasonings to use and is so easy to make at home! It really takes this chicken dish to a whole different and delicious level.
Honey Sesame Chicken is sweet, savory, and the perfect meal for any night of the week. This easy dinner recipe is best served over rice for a filling and complete meal.
Learn how easy it is to make this Million Dollar Dip Recipe! It takes just 5 ingredients to make this simple yet incredible dip. The perfect appetizer for any event!
This Tuscan-inspired Salmon is a quick and easy 30-minute dinner recipe! The pan-seared salmon gets smothered in a creamy Tuscan garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
If you love brownies, then boy, do I have a treat for you! These salted caramel brownies are perfectly fudgy and moist brownies with an oozing salted caramel center. These will be one of the best brownies you sink your teeth into!
This Instant Pot quinoa is fluffy, easy, and better than rice! It’s filled with all sorts of health benefits so cook this up and makes the perfect side dish to go with any recipe for dinner or lunch. You will be thanking yourself later!
Quick and Easy Drunken Noodles are the perfect weeknight dinner! With the savory sauce coating each noodle, this dinner recipe will satisfy your Thai food craving. They're ready in 20 minutes and everyone will love them!
This Garlic Shrimp recipe is inspired by the flavors of Hawaiian food trucks! This quick and easy dinner recipe is cooked up in a dreamy garlic butter sauce and has such a deliciously savory punch of flavor that everyone will enjoy.
A classic comfort dish that your entire family will love is this homemade hamburger helper! Cheesy noodles, meat, and delicious flavor make this recipe a go-to for any family with picky eaters and busy nights.
I don’t think there’s anything quite as festive as this Easter bread. It’s bright, it’s colorful, and is perfectly soft and sweet – everything an Easter treat should be! The braided wreath shape is super easy to achieve and looks absolutely stunning after it’s baked!
These Reese's Peanut Butter Treats are the perfect combination of two favorites, peanut butter and chocolate. Made into the traditional egg shape, these treats are a popular commodity for the Easter season. Whether you choose to have them at room temperature or store them in the fridge and have them chilled, these are an excellent treat!
This Garlic Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is a quick and easy main dish that you can serve to your guests. The lamb is covered in a delicious butter spread that is packed with flavor from garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. You'll have the most perfectly juicy and tender rack of lamb that your guests will love.
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