Category: Meal Prepping

Fall is here! Temperatures outside have started to drop a little, so it is actually pleasant to sit outside in the evening. Usually, this causes dinner to land on my table later than normal because I like to enjoy the fresh air. Having items in the fridge that are already chopped, sliced and thawed causes […]

Let’s do this! The Menu Monday – Keto pizza with homemade pizza sauce and salad Tuesday – Baked Pesto Chicken with roasted asparagus and salad Wednesday – Sausage and Pepper Sliders Thursday – A Lucky Chicken from Costco because we were lucky to have dinner Friday – Leftovers Saturday – Cube Steak with Gravy, roasted […]

I have been out of town a lot during the summer. It’s fun to get away for awhile to regroup and refresh. Everyone needs it now and then. Coming back home with a fresh perspective is important for motivation and getting things done. Getting back into a routine seems satisfying after being away. For me, […]

Experimenting with my new Harvest Right freeze dryer has been a lot of fun. This is the first time to freeze dry any kind of meat. I had a lot of deli meats in the freezer, so I thought this would be a good type of meat to start the process. Preparation Fold the slices […]

I haven’t meal-prepped for most of the summer due to vacation and other traveling. I am still on the go, but I have been home long enough to have a week of normal routine. The Menu Monday – Barbacoa Beef in the Slow Cooker, Yellow Squash in a Red Pepper Sauce, Salad Tuesday – Chicken […]

This was a good week of menus and getting things done! The Menu Monday – Chipotle Tamale Pie, Salsa Tossed Salad Tuesday – Leftovers Wednesday – Keto Buffalo Shrimp, Fried Eggplant Thursday – Seasoned Pork Chops and Chicken, Salad, Faux Mac ‘n Cheese Friday – Oven Baked BBQ Brisket, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, […]

Last week I went out of town by myself, so my family had to fend for themselves for all their meals. I didn’t do any meal prep for them, but I gave them some guidance on what was in the freezer that was easy to prepare. I am back at it this week, feeling renewed […]

The Menu Monday – Grilled Thighs and Drumsticks, Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Feta and Mint, Salad Tuesday – Low Carb Fettuccine with Instant Pot Ragu, Salad, Roasted Broccoli Wednesday – Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Asparagus Stir Fry Thursday – Leftovers Friday – Chicken Almondine, Italian Spinach, Salad Saturday – Moroccan Style […]

The Menu Monday – Thai Shrimp Unkebobs, Roasted Broccoli, Cauli Rice Tuesday – Something from the freezer Wednesday – Something from the freezer Thursday – Leftovers Friday – Keto Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza, Salad Saturday – Hamburgers Sunday – Instant Pot Chicken Marsala, Cauli Rice, Salad, Asparagus Breakfast – Baked Avocado Eggs, Pistachio Granola, […]

I have been meal-prepping for over two years and cannot believe I didn’t start it sooner. Every week, I am grateful that I do not have to scramble to figure out what to eat for any meal. It is all planned out and the components are ready to go. Some things are made beforehand, so […]