MEAL PREP WEEK!!!!!!

I get a ton of questions about Meal Prep.
Anything from........
-I don’t have time.
-I don’t know how to start.
-It’s to complicated.
-It cost to much.
-I don’t think my family will eat it.
-I will waste food.
Ok, so after these types of questions, I can’t help but answer.  So, this week we will cover your questions that I am asked the most often.  It will change everything and especially if you work full time.  Even if you are home full time with little ones, this will make your evenings go so much smoother!!!!!
I hope you will join in and post your questions, comments and ideas.  We will have a blast and get you ready.   YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!

Meal Prep Afternoon

Meal Prep Sunday

It has become a MUST in our house.  It MUST happen if we plan on making it through the week without making compromises in the drive thru or with delivery.
Therefore we MEAL PREP!!!!!
So what is on the menu???  I am venturing out and trying some new things but hear me out.....THEY ARE EASY!!!  I do not add a something complicated to Meal Prep day.  It must have been tried before or so simple that you CAN NOT mess it up!!!!!

Here is the list for today.......
Egg Cups (made yesterday)
Boiled Eggs for snacks
Deviled Eggs for the hubby. (Eggs are already cooked)
2 prepackaged salads from Sams ( I LOVE THEM)
Roasted root veggies (sweet potatoes and parsnips and carrots)
Quinoa
Pasta
Turkey Burgers on the grill
Chinese Shrimp/Roasted Tofu/Chinese Veggie Stirfry
Chicken Sausage (basil, garlic and spices) Grilled
Rice
Roasted pork tenderloin
Basic Grilled Chicken
Black Bean Soup-Made this yesterday-5 MINUTES!!!!


DO NOT let it overwhelm you!!!!  It sounds like a lot but if Hubby does the grilling, the rest is REALLY QUICK!!!!  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!

Sunday Meal Prep!!!!!!

 Sunday Meal Prep!!!!  

Staple of Roasted Veggies!!!!
Dice up your choice of veggies
Carrots, Onions, Pepper, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Mushrooms or any combination that you can think of.
Toss in a zip bag with a 1/4 cup of olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
(Add Herbs De' Provence , Taco Seasoning , Rosemary)
Any seasoning that you like!!!
Toss in bag to coat all the veggies and the seasoning is well coated on the veggies
Place on a baking sheet and roast at 425 for 25-35 minutes

ENJOY!!!!!!

Mexican Bake

1 pound of Ground Beef or Turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 can black beans
1 can diced tomatoes
2 Tablespoons of Taco Seasoning
3/4 cup of rice, uncooked
1 1/4  cup of water
1/2 cup salsa

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.  Brown meat with onions, peppers, and garlic.  Place in oven safe baking dish.  Stir in black beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, rice, water and salsa.  Mix well.  Cover and back for 1 hour and 15 minutes.  Set aside to cool.  Sprinkle with cheese when time to eat.  Add chips for a complete dinner.

Turkey Chili

1 pound ground Turkey
1 onion, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cans of diced tomatoes
2 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth
Salt and Pepper

Brown ground turkey with onion, garlic, and peppers.  Add in the rest of ingredients and stir well.  You can cook low and slow on the stove (couple of hours) or low and slow (6-8 hours) in a crock pot.
Serve with your favorite toppings...... cheese, avocado, chopped onions, jalapeno, chips, cornbread.

Sausage and Pasta

2 Hot Italian Sausage Links- Casing removed
1/2 onion, diced fine
1 tsp of olive oil
3 cups of Low Sodium Chicken Stock
4 1/2 ounces of pasta
Parmesan Cheese

Brown sausage with onions and olive oil.  Once browned, add pasta and chicken stock.  Cover and reduce heat to medium and cook approx 10-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve!!!!
** You can use mild Italian sausage if you prefer**


Hubby has tasted ALL of them and they are ALL Husband Approved!!!!!!!

Happy Eating!!!!!