Plan Prep

Use your weekend Power Hour to prepare these cozy and delicious meals for the rest of the week.

Mayes offers up even more delicious twists on soul food classics and go-to comfort food meals.

Bring on the cheesy casseroles, soups, and stews.

Prep deviled eggs ahead and save on time!

Look to Kardea Brown’s top-five essential Gullah recipes for meal inspiration. Okra soup, hoppin' John, and red rice are just a few of many recipes Brown has come to know by heart!

Liz Moody shares her favorite healthy dinners that are short on time, but big on flavor.

It's stacked with super-cozy winter meals.

This one-week meal plan is stacked with meals that can be prepped in advance for easy and seriously satisfying dinners.

While most meal prep plans are often built around couples or families, this is perfectly catered to one.

This is my go-to when I'm craving wholesome, feel-good meals.

Or anyone that doesn't have a lot of time on their hands.

Meals that will both warm you up — and fill you up.

Easy meals plans shouldn't leave you with a sink full of dishes.

I'm making pantry-friendly, big-batch meals at the beginning of the week that can also be lunch for the next couple of days.

High-protein curries, soups, and skillet meals for the week.

Low carb? No prob! This easy meal prep plan shows you what to eat, and how to prep it ahead.

Actually, some of these recipes only call for 3 or 4 ingredients.

"Never invite more people than you have coasters for is always a good rule of thumb!"

A little bit of meat, a lot of filling vegetables, and tons of flavor!

It's my go-to meal-plan strategy for cooking during holiday season.

Make delicious and filling fall-inspired meals in as little time as possible.

Set yourself up for success during the busy holiday season.

Three words: Thaw. The. Turkey.

Here's what you need to know as we head into cookie season.

This easy weeknight meal plan is designed for solo cooks and won't leave you eating leftovers all week.

Here's a step-by-step guide (grocery list included!) to prepping a delicious Thanksgiving menu in just three hours on the Sunday before the big day.

You'll wish you thought of these sooner!

For years I had heard that the way to get the fluffiest, lightest mashed potatoes did not involve a masher, a wooden spoon, or (shudder) a food processor. The magical tool was a food mill. Last year I finally acquired one and I can say that the stories are true; for the lightest, fluffiest potatoes, a food mill is the way to go. I am a big fan of this food mill made by OXO. It’s dishwasher-safe, which is a major bonus when you’re talking about mashed potatoes and other purées.

Feeding a family on a budget? No problem.

20 guests? No problem!

All of the cozy fall flavors without the extra carbs.

This a lazy meal prepper's dream and all it takes is 1 hour.

A week's worth of low-cal meals that won't leave you hungry.

Here's how to incorporate the festivities of fall into a week of delicious and filling meals you'll have on repeat.

Here's how to tackle this short-term problem while we wait for long-term change.

All the cozy fall vibes, without breaking the bank.

Let the sheet pan do all of the heavy lifting with these easy meals.

Everything you need to plan and prep a week of air fryer dinners.

"I aspire to be this put-together," one commenter said on TikTok.

Because the last place I want to be at the end of these warm summer days is standing at the stove.

Ease back into the routine with this simple meal plan.

You'll get so much flavor in every dish!

Your stove deserves a vacation too.

Tasty meals that have limited steps and ingredients, flavors the kids won’t whine about, and easy cleanup.

Summer isn't over just yet! Use up all of your fresh summer produce with the easy-to-follow meal prep plan.

A week's worth of light-yet-satisfying dinners on the grill, plus easy breakfasts and lunches.

Curious about the Mediterranean diet? Here's a week's worth of meals to get you going.

How well do you know your peaches?

Because a sticky, opaque pickle jar does NOT look great on a holiday table.

This meal plan is loaded with fresh, seasonal produce.

These mains, sides, and desserts improve as they hang out in the fridge — maybe while you hang out at the pool.

This easy meal plan covers all the bases!

Meal prep an entire week of tasty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners all in just an hour-and-a-half.

These veggie-heavy dinners are a natural fit for summer.

Put the best of the season's produce to good use.

Because you don't HAVE to spend a small fortune on a Dutch oven. In fact, you really just need to spend $45.

Keep cool this summer and make these delicious, filling meals.

One power hour session on Sunday sets you up for a week of no-prep skillet meals.

A vegetarian meal plan that's adaptable for the whole family.

These wholesome meat-free dinners are loaded with veggies and guaranteed to fill you up.