The thing is, sometimes I'm just not craving that supposedly-well-thought-out meal I made earlier in the week. My preferences change by the day (I'm not the only one, right?) and I'll often find myself ordering takeout or cooking something else if I'm not feeling like eating the meal waiting for me in the fridge .
That being said, you'll be happy to know that one Women's Health reader totally changed the prep game with this new cooking tip. The trick? Instead of making full meals, try to make *parts* of dishes that can be combined to make something different each time. That way you're left with (wait for it) options!
Dont stress about having every single item prepped for an entire week. That can be overwhelming and lead to less thoughtful, bland meals. Instead, pack the freezer with palate-pleasing, buildable options by making curries, pestos, and pasta sauces. Freeze them in small portions; then, when youre ready, you have a plethora of options: Thaw and serve on rice, toss with noodles, or coat your fave greens and sprinkle with nuts or seeds. This makes for a more flexible dish with very little effort. Win-win! Kristen Kish, Arlo Grey Austin, TX
Sounds easy, right? That's because it is. Consider your Sunday cooking time seriously chopped in half (lol, get it? ~cooking~) and your palate faaar happier than it was before. Brb, gonna go ask my grandma for her secret sauce recipe ASAP. Need some inspo of your own? No worries, WH has looots of ideas . Happy eating!
This article originally appeared in the April 2020 issue of Women's Health.