Meal Prep Nook

Prep Basics

How to plan, shop and batch-cook a week of dinners in a couple of hours.

Fresh carrots, beets and herbs in a wooden basket on a rustic table

Printable

Beginner's Meal Prep Grocery List (Printable)

A printable starter grocery list for meal prep, organized by store aisle, with pantry staples, flexible proteins and produce that lasts all week.

Updated · 6 min read

Low-cost staples on a wooden board: potatoes, an onion, garlic, fresh cilantro and whole spices

Budget

Budget Meal Prep: Feeding Two for $50 a Week

How to plan a week of dinners for two on about $50, with a sample menu, the cheapest high-value ingredients, and honest notes on what changes the total.

Updated · 6 min read

Four meal prep containers filled with rice, roasted vegetables, chickpeas and herb falafel

Start here

How to Meal Prep for the Whole Week in 2 Hours

A realistic two-hour Sunday routine for five weeknight dinners: how to plan, shop, run the oven and stove at once, cool food safely, and pack it.

Updated · 8 min read