Saturday, March 28, 2026

5 Fresh Recipes to Meal Prep This Week

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Hi ,

Happy Saturday! I've been leaning hard into meal prep lately—my husband Alex and I are in the middle of a move, and I'm spending every spare minute packing.

When it comes time for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's way easier to grab something that I've already prepped than to start from scratch. If you're also loving make-ahead meals with fresh spring flavors, prep one (or more!) of these recipes this week:

5 Fresh Recipes to Meal Prep This Week

Breakfast Casserole

Our March cooking club recipe! It's a great brunch for a crowd, but I love it for meal prep too. L&L reader Melina wrote, "I'm on a savory breakfast kick and this recipe hit the spot. Easy to prep ahead of time for busy mornings."

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no-Bake Protein Balls

Each one of these balls delivers 5 grams of protein, so they're a satisfying snack to keep on hand. Peanut butter, oats, and honey give them a sweet, nutty flavor and delicious chewy texture.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Crispy roasted chickpeas, pickled onions, and fresh veg top a hearty base of quinoa. A quick garlic yogurt sauce ties it all together. L&L reader Em wrote, "Absolutely delicious and very easy to meal prep for lunches."

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carrot Ginger Soup

This refreshing soup is perfect for chilly spring weather! A budget-friendly reader favorite, it's easy to make with 7 basic ingredients. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for months!

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Peanut sauce

Short on time for meal prep? Even making one simple component can help you build quick, flavorful meals during the week. For example, stir together this creamy, savory peanut sauce to toss with noodles, drizzle over rice bowls, and use as a dipping sauce!

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Let's talk hard boiled eggs...

Passover and Easter are just around the corner, which means that many of us will be making hard boiled eggs this week.

For such a simple food, they're surprisingly tricky to get just right. Find all our best tips and go-to method in this recipe:

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Wishing you egg success! For more holiday recipe inspiration, check out these Easter round ups:

Have a delicious week! Happy cooking, Phoebe

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This probably isn’t what you think

Reset & Flourish

I was thinking this morning about who these meal plans really help the most.

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🙋🏻‍♀️ You're constantly thinking about what you're going to make, but never actually feeling ahead.

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For years.

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