Meal Prep
Plan-ahead meals and batch cooking
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Crispy Baked Falafel – Homemade Recipe
Crispy Baked Falafel – Homemade Recipe — The Definitive Recipe This is my tested, perfected, and most-loved version of Crispy Baked Falafel – Homemade Recipe. I’ve made it at least 100 times over the past 3 years, and this is the one that consistently gets the best results. Here’s exactly what you need and how to make it. Ingredients List Protein (2 lbs): Crispy Baked Falafel — Choose fresh, high-quality meat. Vegetables (2 cups total): 1 onion (diced), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red bell pepper (sliced) Sauce (1 cup): 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 cups broth Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, and 1…
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Vegan Buddha Bowl – Rainbow
Vegan Buddha Bowl – Rainbow Simple. Delicious. Made with what you have. Ingredients 2 lbs main protein 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 red bell pepper, sliced Salt & pepper to taste Steps 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add protein, cook 3 min per side. Remove. 3. Sauté onion 3 min, add garlic 30 sec. 4. Add bell pepper 2 min. 5. Add soy sauce, scrape up browned bits. 6. Return protein to pan. Combine and serve. Tips • Don’t skip drying the protein — crucial for sear • Use a heavy pan…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – Juicy
My grandmother taught me to make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – Juicy when I was 12, standing on a step stool in her cramped kitchen. She’d say, ‘The secret isn’t in the recipe, it’s in the patience.’ She was right. This dish taught me more about cooking than any fancy culinary school course ever could. The Ingredients (Keep It Simple) You don’t need anything fancy for this recipe. Here’s what makes it work: Main protein: 2 lbs — Go for quality over quantity here. Vegetables: 1 onion (diced), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red bell pepper (sliced) Sauce: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey Seasoning:…
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Thai Green Curry – Chicken
Thai Green Curry – Chicken — The Definitive Recipe This is my tested, perfected, and most-loved version of Thai Green Curry – Chicken. I’ve made it at least 100 times over the past 3 years, and this is the one that consistently gets the best results. Here’s exactly what you need and how to make it. Ingredients List Protein (2 lbs): Thai Green Curry — Choose fresh, high-quality meat. Vegetables (2 cups total): 1 onion (diced), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red bell pepper (sliced) Sauce (1 cup): 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 cups broth Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp of…
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Homemade Beef Dumplings – Pleated
Okay, so here’s the thing about Homemade Beef Dumplings – Pleated. You’ve probably made a version of it before — maybe at a restaurant, maybe at a friend’s house. But have you ever made it at home and been surprised by how much better it is? That’s what I’m talking about. What Makes This Recipe Different Most recipes for Homemade Beef Dumplings – Pleated are either too complicated (12 ingredients you’ve never heard of) or too boring (just throw everything in a pot and call it a day). This version hits the sweet spot: simple ingredients, clear instructions, and flavors that actually surprise you. Ingredients You’ll Actually Use Main protein:…
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Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry
I discovered Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry on a rainy Tuesday in Seattle, tucked away in a tiny restaurant that only had four tables. The owner, Mrs. Park, had been making it for 30 years, and I’ve been trying to perfect my version ever since. What makes this dish special isn’t anything fancy — it’s the way the flavors build up over time. Why This Recipe Works Most recipes for Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry are either too complicated (12 ingredients you’ve never heard of) or too boring (just throw everything in a pot and call it a day). This version hits the sweet spot: simple ingredients, clear instructions, and flavors that…
