Tuesday, October 31, 2023

My secret to non-boring weeknight meals

Meal prep — but make it *actually* fun!
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Main Course
My secret ingredient to exciting meal prep
It was around 2014 when I got super into big-batch food planning. Mason jar salads, large pots of quinoa, sheet pan vegetable and chicken roasts –– you name the trend, I probably tried it. My typical weekly meal prep consisted of batches of rice, roasted broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and chicken (thighs over breasts every day). This went on for years. I switched up the main ingredients every so often, but eventually I got bored of the same old flavors and eating stopped being exciting for me.
So, what re-sparked my flame? It wasn't until the pandemic that I found new meal prep inspiration within cookbooks to plan out my breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Sure, there are endless recipes on the internet, but what I appreciate about cookbooks is that they're carefully curated collections of meals that the author rigorously tested before ultimately deciding to share them with us. So while I was stuck at home, I hung out in my kitchen trying delicious-looking recipes from my various cookbooks. I experimented with unfamiliar ingredients, discovered new combinations of flavors, and expanded my meal prep menu.
 
 
 
 
Tell us: Do you have any favorite cookbook or meal prep hacks you love to use? Email me your recommendations, and I'll respond when I can!
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It's been great writing to you again! Any and all feedback is always appreciated, so keep your emails coming. I'll be back on Thursday to talk about my favorite grocery store staple that my co-workers are sick of hearing me talk about in Slack.
Until next time,
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Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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