🍲 Grandma's Secret to Sanity: 5 Easy Meals She Prepped for the Whole Week! ⏳

Life today is hectic, but back in the day, the women in our family were the original meal-prep masters! My grandma always knew how to make Sunday last all week, turning simple ingredients into comforting, satisfying dinners that saved time and money. 💰

Forget complicated trends! These five recipes are simple, budget-friendly, and taste exactly like a hug. Get ready to steal her best Sunday secrets and reclaim your weeknights! 👇

🥣 Meal 1: The "Always There" Lentil Soup

• The Comfort: This soup is cheap, packed with protein, and freezes beautifully. Grandma would make a huge pot on Sunday, and we'd have it for quick lunches or a light dinner all week long. It's truly a powerhouse meal! 💪

• The Prep Hack: Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery on Sunday. Let the soup simmer until the lentils are tender, then portion it into single-serving containers right away. Done!

🍝 Meal 2: The Easiest Baked Ziti (or Pasta Bake)

• The Comfort: Pasta bakes are the ultimate "make ahead" dinner. They taste even better the next day! Grandma would double the recipe and keep one casserole dish unbaked in the fridge. 🤫

• The Prep Hack: Assemble the entire pasta bake (sauce, noodles, cheese) in an aluminum pan on Sunday. Cover it tight and stick it in the fridge. On a busy Tuesday, just slide it right into the oven—no mess, no fuss! 🧀

🍗 Meal 3: The Versatile Shredded Chicken

• The Comfort: This isn't really a meal—it's a base for three different meals! Grandma would bake or slow-cook a whole chicken or several chicken breasts until they were falling apart.

• The Prep Hack: Shred all the chicken on Sunday night. Use one-third for chicken salad sandwiches on Monday, one-third for quick chicken tacos on Wednesday, and freeze the last third for soup later in the month! 🤯

🥕 Meal 4: The One-Pan Sausage and Veggies

• The Comfort: Simple roasting brings out the best flavors. Grandma loved Italian sausage and whatever hearty vegetables were in season (potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli).

• The Prep Hack: Chop all the vegetables on Sunday, but keep them separate from the raw sausage. On Monday night, toss the veggies and sausage together with oil and seasonings, spread on a sheet pan, and roast! A 30-minute dinner! ⏰

🍚 Meal 5: The Sweet Ending Rice Pudding (A nod to Abuela!)

• The Comfort: No meal prep is complete without a small treat! Making a batch of rice pudding (or another dessert that lasts) ensures you have a sweet reward ready every night. 💖

• The Prep Hack: Make your rice pudding on Sunday (using the secret ingredient, of course!) and portion it into small jars or containers. Grab-and-go dessert all week! 🍦

🌟 Meal Prep is Easier Than You Think!

Take a page from Grandma's book and turn your Sunday into a stress-free week! Enjoy the time, the savings, and the delicious comfort! ✨

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