"I don't follow a meal plan guide, per se, but I am a fan of overcooking on Sundays to have at least a couple of leftover options for our lunchboxes and dinners through Wednesday (that's the goal, at least)," says former Senior Lifestyle Editor Hana Asbrink. Here are my colleagues' best tips for quick and easy meal planning, for work-from-home lunches and weeknight dinners alike:ĭon't underestimate the importance of storage vessels.įor pre-prepped lunch and weeknight dinner components, having containers you can see right into that stack well will facilitate super easy grab-and-run-with-it dinner riffs. And by bringing colorful, wholesome, photo studio-ready meals to the office, they were also saving money from buying lunch at the cafeteria or one of the chain quick-service spots on the block. I realized that their secret was creating a weekly meal plan so that they could have ready to eat meals for lunch and dinner. ( Sheet-pan chicken thighs! Chili! Once, I even heard someone mention a scallion crostata!)Įqual parts impressed and intimidated, I started to to pay close attention. These people were whipping up two-course meals like nobody's business. Slices of warm cake.Īnd the way they talked about weeknight dinners: good god. People would wander out of the team kitchen with hunks of perfectly charred meat that looked like Francis Mallmann had spent days roasting and plating them. Put on some music, listen to your favorite podcast or get the family involved to make the most of your time (a solo dance break never hurt anyone).My first week on the job, come noon, I'd encounter a sudden onslaught of salads composed so beautifully, I'd wonder if there was a farmers' market in the building I hadn't yet noticed. Make the experience enjoyable and something that you look forward to. Leftover Open Prairie products can be turned into many new dishes such as sandwiches, soups, pastas, tacos, omelets and more. It’s a great way to utilize all your groceries and reduce food waste. Repurpose leftovers:Ĭook enough to create leftovers the next day, then repurpose them in a new dish. Meals don’t have to be super complex! Stick to simple recipes that you can rotate and jazz up. Crisp, seasonal veggies and fresh herbs are the perfect wingman to a meaty main dish.
Nothing complements a protein-rich meal like healthy, flavorful, fiber-packed sides. Get the whole family involved by assigning roles to each person (prep, cooking, cleaning, etc.) and making a game out of it! Younger kids can help with counting out ingredients or pushing appliance buttons, while older kids can use tools like peelers and graters with appropriate adult supervision. From blogs to social media to our very own recipes pages using Open Prairie Natural Meats, there is no shortage of flavorful mealtime ideas that will inspire you to cook. There are tons of meal planning recipes and ideas online. Make a weekly menu:Įver wondered, “How do I organize my meal planning?” The answer is simpler than you think - create your own menu! Have fun, and be sure to get the whole family involved. You can save time on those crazy weeknights when time might be limited by doing some of the prep work in advance - like marinating meats, mixing spices or chopping veggies. Plan for the upcoming week by creating a weekly meal guide and purchasing the groceries you’ll need ahead of time.
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