A less-is-more approach to keep your meals variedand definitely not boring.

This helps me save time during the week without spending my entire Sunday cooking over a hot stove.

Remember: You dont have to prep the entire meal to get to reap the benefits.

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In fact, my ideal dinner involves a combination of pre-prepared and fresh items.

Choose versatile ingredients that can be used in multiple meals.

A classic example is a whole roast chicken (make it yourself or buy a rotisserie chicken).

Broth in Bowl on gray background, healthy food, top view.

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Plus, they can be stored separately so you might mix and match.

But , some foods just taste better freshlike pasta.

Cooking your food with more traditional heat sources will make it taste fresher and a bit less like leftovers.

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Try stir-frying day-old rice with fresh veggies or crisping up leftover chicken in the air fryer.

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3. a pasta to a casserole)orthe flavor.

Extra credit if you might do both.

soba noodles

I prefer glass (specifically,pyrex) for storing all of my meal prep.

Its also handy to have some smallmason jarson hand for things like salad dressing and pickles.

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Frozen beef steaks on brownish packaging paper. Light effect.

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