Meal prep containers

Meal Prep Essentials

Recipes that store well, reheat beautifully, and make weekday lunches something to look forward to.

Smart meal prep is about choosing recipes that actually taste good on day three. These are our most reliable make-ahead options.

15 recipes in this collection

Close-up of a flavorful homemade chili dish garnished with fresh parsley, perfect for a cozy meal.

Classic Beef Chili

1h 45mEasy
Colorful Mediterranean quinoa bowl with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, feta cheese, and herbs

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

35 minEasy
Bowl of smooth roasted vegetable soup garnished with a swirl of cream and fresh herbs

Roasted Vegetable Soup

1h 5mEasy
Slow cooker pulled pork piled on a brioche bun with coleslaw and BBQ sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

8h 15mEasy
Savoury roasted chicken and potato dish served in a large skillet, perfect for family gatherings.

Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

55 minEasy
A fresh Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olives on a glass plate.

Caprese Pasta Salad

25 minEasy
Colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with spinach, feta, and rice in a baking dish

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Peppers

55 minEasy
A bowl of hearty vegetarian chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

1hEasy
Teriyaki salmon rice bowl with glossy glazed salmon, rice, edamame, cucumber, and avocado

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

25 minEasy
Grilled lemon herb chicken breasts with char marks on a white plate

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts

25 minEasy
Close-up of a flavorful Asian chicken dish with rice and spring onions in a black bowl.

Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

30 minEasy
Bowl of rich tortilla soup served with avocado slices, grated cheese, and bread.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

55 minEasy
Creamy butter chicken in a slow cooker with a side of naan bread

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

6h 15mEasy
A vibrant chicken shawarma platter with rice, vegetables, and a slice of lemon, presented on a colorful mosaic table.

Chicken Shawarma

40 minEasy
A bowl of chicken fried rice with fresh vegetables on a rustic wooden table.

Chicken Fried Rice

20 minEasy