Meal Prep Magic

  

I received a copy of this release from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Title: Meal Prep Magic: Time-Saving Tricks for Stress-Free Cooking, A Weelicious Cookbook

Author: Catherine McCord

Publisher: Abrams

Release Date: 4.4.23

Publisher’s Summary 

Become a faster, healthier cook with secrets from Weelicious founder and meal prep genius Catherine McCord

With celebrated cookbook author and Weelicious founder Catherine McCord's step-by-step process, your kitchen will be beautifully organized and fast, healthy family meals will be at your fingertips—starting with 100 of her favorite recipes. McCord believes that success in the kitchen comes down to two things—organization and meal prep—and she’ll show you how to master both in Meal Prep Magic .

One step beyond the ideological approach of Marie Kondo and The Home Edit , McCord brings you a practical guide to organizing the most important space in your home and using it. If you’ve ever lost leftovers to the back of the fridge, failed to find a spice that you know you bought, or faced a cabinet full of mismatched Tupperware, her advice will forever change your relationship to your kitchen.

After showing how to maximize your space for efficiency, McCord offers up her favorite family recipes. Including tried-and-tested secrets for saving time, these recipes are easy to prep ahead, make entirely ahead, contain basic ingredients that are always in your pantry, and/or strategically employ your freezer, air-fryer, Instant Pot, slow cooker, and more. Think grab-and-go breakfasts like Raspberry Creamy Chia Puddings, creative packed lunches including easy-to-assemble Salad Jars, healthy snacks like air-fryer crispy artichokes, and irresistible dinners that are even better leftover, such as lemony chicken thighs with lots of herbs.

By following McCord's simple strategies for meal prepping, you’ll always have food on-hand to enjoy throughout your busy week, limiting your trips to the grocery store and time spent in the kitchen. Eat healthy meals you love, while saving time, money, and your sanity. Never again stress out about what to make for dinner! Meal Prep Magic is a lifesaver for any and all home cooks, busy parents, and fans of Weelicious and McCord's popular book Smoothie Project .

My Review

Some people may know former model, actress, and television hostess Catherine McCord from her Weelicious website and socials, but I know her from my favorite cooking show Guys Grocery Games. She always has great insights for stretching a dollar, using pantry items, and how to sneak in extra vegetables. You can just tell that she's a mom who is constantly cooking for kids. 

In Meal Prep Magic she shares how she successfully makes healthy and delicious meals while "saving time, money, and your sanity" through organization and meal prep. In addition to tips on organization, McCord shares 100 recipes complete with full-page color photos to help you get started with your meal prep routines. If you are overwhelmed with the idea of meal-prepping, this book would be a great place for advice and inspiration.