Category Archives: Make Ahead

2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 7 (February 5-11)

Posted on February 5, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

I’m still having trouble with the fact that it’s already February – anyone else?  That cheesy saying about the days being long but the years being short….it is oddly true. New format for this week, in addition to the blog … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 6 (January 29 through February 4)

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

So it’s going to be February this week?  I literally had to check 3 times.  That just seems….wrong.  I mean, wasn’t it just Christmas?  Why is life rushing by so fast?  I mean, it’s basically 2019 now, right?  Oh whoops, … Continue reading →

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Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This recipe is inspired by one I found in the the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook – the Make-Ahead Cook (affiliate link), which I highly recommend.  So many great strategies for make and prep ahead meals that make getting dinner on the table … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Mason Jar Salads

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

It’s already heating up here in Phoenix, it’s like we didn’t even get the mild winter we usually get this year, so I’m sick of hot lunches suddenly, and craving a salad.  I came up with these for this week … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This is an easy weeknight side dish that is even better if you make it ahead!  I prefer to use beans cooked from dried to reduce sodium, but use organic canned (drained and thoroughly rinsed) when pressed for time!  We … Continue reading →

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Egg White Breakfast Sandwich Variation

Posted on September 17, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

We did a whole “make your own pizza” thing here last night with some extended family, and I had a pile of leftover peppers and onions I wanted to use up.  And I also had a package of english muffins … Continue reading →

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Guacamole Costs Extra….Prep Ahead Chicken and Rice Bowls

Posted on September 17, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I don’t know why, but whenever I make anything Mexican or Southwest themed and rice is involved, I always think of Chipotle and how every single time when you ask for guacamole, they remind you it costs extra.  So, on … Continue reading →

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My Take on Korean Rice Bowls

Posted on September 3, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

Recipes for Korean Rice bowls abound across the Internet, and they are all delicious, in my experience.  But naturally, I am incapable of just following a recipe and had to create my own.  But credit should definitely be given to … Continue reading →

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Make Ahead Lunches (Subtitle: Why I Sometimes Don’t Eat Lunch – Part 2)

Posted on August 9, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I won’t bore you again with the details of how the planets must align perfectly in my planning and prepping if I’m going to eat lunch on a daily basis, but if you’re interested in reading more, you can find … Continue reading →

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How I Prep Lunches Ahead (Subtitle: Why I Sometimes Don’t Eat Lunch – Part 1)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

Wow.  I started this one so long ago, I’m not totally sure what I was going to write about. You know how there are all those studies about kids taking too much time off in the summer and losing the … Continue reading →

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