The Ultimate Meal-Prep Cookbook - by America's Test Kitchen (Paperback)

About the Book

"Meal prep no longer means filling your freezer with boring casseroles, dipping into the same pot of beans every day for a week, or spending all day Sunday cooking. Instead, use these smart meal plans to customize fast, fresh dinners that fit your ever-changing schedule. We've done the work of building 25 weekly plans that minimize shopping and kitchen time and guide you through prep-ahead options, make-ahead options, and ingredient substitutions. So now you can reap the benefits to make your life easier, your grocery bill lower, and your dinners better"--

Book Synopsis

Turn meal prep aspirations into a reality with this 25-week meal planning cookbook--where 1 short grocery list gets you 5 weeknight dinners you can make in 45 minutes or less!

Meal prep no longer means filling your freezer with boring casseroles or spending every Sunday cooking. We've done the work of building 25 smart weekly meal plans that minimize shopping and kitchen time--so you make your life easier, your grocery bill lower, and your dinners better.

Includes features that streamline meal planning:
- Weekly grocery lists max out at a dozen items.
- Active cooking time for recipes maxes out at 45 minutes.
- Loads of pantry substitution suggestions let you adapt recipes for what you have on hand.
- 30 pantry meals make meal planning even more flexible

ATK's meal plan strategies are easy to put into practice:
- Prep your vegetables and grains for the week in a weekend "power hour."
- Prep bulk pantry ingredients ahead in a "pantry power hour."
- Cross-utilize fresh ingredients creatively to prevent food waste and dinner boredom.
- Make, store, and reheat full meals with no loss of flavor.
- Double meals or meal components to freeze half for later.

Plus, get insights on building and maximizing a diverse pantry; food storage strategies; essential meal prep equipment; and more! Full of smart, practical advice for saving time, money, and waste, The Ultimate Meal-Prep Cookbook makes meal planning accessible for everyone!

About the Author

America's Test Kitchen is well-known for its top-rated television shows with more than 4 million weekly public television viewers, bestselling cookbooks, magazines, websites, and cooking school. The highly reputable and recognizable brands of America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Illustrated, and Cook's Country are the work of over 60 passionate chefs based in Boston, Massachusetts, who put ingredients, cookware, equipment, and recipes through objective, rigorous testing to identify the very best. Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our fabulous team of test cooks!