I prep our meals on Sundays. Takes me about 4 hours (family of 6), but it saves me a ton more time (& reduces stress!!!) throughout the week. My husband BBQ's 12 lbs of chicken. I add different sauces/seasonings & slice/cube/shred before putting it into Tupperware. Half goes in the fridge & half goes in the freezer. I also brown up ground turkey for a quick spaghetti night & make a casserole dish of enchiladas. I use the crockpot to make a big batch of bean soup, cook our rice & steam our veggies for the week. I portion out all my husband's meals so he can grab & go his lunches & dinners. When the kids & I sit down to eat I usually just have to heat something up or throw it on our countertop grill for a minute. I'd never make it through all the games, practices, homework, projects, youth group meetings & babysitting jobs without ordering pizza if I didn't meal prep. As busy as we are, I've been able to lose & keep off about 50 lbs. Love your videos! Love, love, love meal prepping!!!
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This is so important for busy moms, the boiled egg trick is a good one! Thanks! I usually make my boiled eggs deviled for a quick snack but I can see the advantage of leaving some for salads and such. I like to do my preps when my kids go to bed and usually do one every night. My favorite is chicken stock and is a must have in the fridge/freezer at all times. I also enjoy having clarified butter, roasted red peppers, minced garlic, and much more. All these little preps helps make fresh veggies from the garden taste so much better, of course, not much is needed when it's fresh picked!
Loved the video! I'm a young single dental resident with just a few hours on Sunday to meal prep, so this really helped! Do you have any videos on options for people who don't have a family to feed? I find that I'm discouraged from meal prepping or cooking because I end up with WAY too much food. Thanks again!
Dani, I draw little faces on our hardboiled eggs before I put them in the fridge. This allows my family to know hard vs uncooked eggs. Skinny sharpies are gems.
the link to this video appeared in an email 2022! first Dani you are delightful and I love your enthusiasm! you have inspired me to me to batch prep - my go to veggies are carrots and celery cauliflower and peppers, wash them, cut them up and in the fridge for quick veggies & hummus, or ready to cook in dishes - such a time saver, I batch prep my overnight oats making my mornings easy! I usually cook up two chicken breasts and that will do me for 3-4 meals in the week - could be stir fry could be a chicken salad- could be something else I haven't thought of yet, last weekend I made a big pot of hot & spicy chili (great when it's -40 out there!) and I usually roast up some sweet potatoes. I love this idea, it reduces the workload during the week and makes creating healthy meals fast & easy!
This is very helpful. I bake bread weekly and avoid the preservatives. My little ones are in the Peanut Butter and Jelly stage, so that appears to be a weekly sandwich. This week I made tuna and it usually does not last, but it is a change. I need to incorporate more veggies and this video gave me some ideas on what I might do for a weekly prep. Thank you.
Your videos have been life changing for me! The concept of nourishing and taking care of myself using food never crossed my mind! Where did you get the containers that you keep your crudite in, please?
In the colder months, I like to make a week's worth of steel cut oats in the crockpot. Each morning I scoop out one cup and add my other ingredients to it. For salads, I used to make one huge salad and keep in the fridge, but now I cut up everything and keep them in individual containers and construct my salad daily as well. I also make 1 carb for the week, this week it was quinoa with onion and mushroom. Fish is on tap for this week and I like to cook it daily.
daniel3484 Yes, that's what I do...for that exact reason! I use one cup of steel cut oats and 4 cups of water in the crockpot. I have a ceramic pot, so I spray cooking spray on it prior to adding the ingredients...otherwise it will stick. I set it on high for 4 hours (my settings) and only cook them for about 2.5 hours. I like them to be a little "loose". In my opinion, they are only good in the fridge for 1 week. This amount lasts me for 4 days. I have to add a little more than 1 cup (uncooked) in order to get 5 days worth...at 1 cup cooked servings.
Hi I am a new subscriber Thank you for the meal prep tips. I do the boiled eggs in advance too. I usually draw faces on them afterwards before placing them in the fridge so that my family knows which ones are not boiled ( I have a husband and two adult sons The faces are necessary)
Love your plan ahead idea. This will save a lot of time. What is your recommendations for food storage containers? I plan on following your food prep organization method.
Hi Dani, Love this veggie prep idea! Do you prefer hard texture veggies (carrot, celery, bell pepper, radish) instead of delicate ones (lettuce) for a longer storage time? Another question is about cauliflower, I found it is easy to go gray if I wash and prepare in advance. Any suggestions? Thank you.
+B Yan Yes, the harder veggies tend to last longer. Hmm... I haven't experienced the cauliflower going gray... maybe it was still too wet when you stored it.
Lovely! I'do this too! It has helped me to drop alot of weight and keept it off! Only that I don't eat meat! Or eggs! But vegetables, fruits, are always ready set go!
I have been doing the clean eating and meal prep for 3 weeks now and I feel so much better! I swear my thinking is so much clearer too. I think the fast food industry is poisoning America. I love your channel, keep up the good work!!
I found this really great and helpful! My only concern/question is how long will the salad jars keep for? When I buy lettuce usually it goes bad in a few days! Any pointers on how to keep things fresh?
I love the idea of putting the salad in the mason jar but I worry that the veggies will get mushy. I make your fresh pico recipe about 4 times per week because my son can't eat his eggs without it. Also do you pre cut your tomatoes or do you cut them up as you need them? Thank you so much.
This is easily what I have the most trouble with. Excellent video! Can't wait to see how you do your rotisserie chicken. My husband is not a huge fan of chicken so I'll add other kinds of meat to my list. Thanks Dani!
Great video, very helpful - thank you! The thing I like most about them is how practical they are. Not too fancy or hard, you really make it simple for us. Thank you! One thing I've been wondering about in terms of time saver meals is make ahead crockpot dishes. Curious about your thoughts on crockpot food.
Very informational video. Just to follow up on a question someone else asked 5 months ago. "I found this really great and helpful! My only concern/question is how long will the salad jars keep for? When I buy lettuce usually it goes bad in a few days! Any pointers on how to keep things fresh?"
+Kadie Anna They will last for a few days. Because the ingredients are so fresh and delicious, they won't last very long... I would eat them within the week :)
I usually make your recipe for zucchini chocolate gluten free muffins on Sunday. My hubby & I eat them for breakfast everyday. Sometimes my son eats them too.
Having hard boiled eggs on hand sounds very convenient! Why have I been boiling them as needed?! I also wonder if you use canned or dried garbanzo beans?
I'd like to see an episode about anti-inflammatory foods and eating in general. I've got pretty bad arthritis, with a lot of pain, & would appreciate that kind of video. Thank you so much. I'm really enjoying your channel (and I'm a subscriber. So, again, thanks.
+Susannah Ayres-Thomas That's a great idea, since many people suffer from arthritis. I will add that to the list. Thank you for subscribing... happy to have you :)
Dani- *really* like your recipes and no nonsense vibe. HOWEVER, I can't believe you are still making hard boil eggs like my grandmother! :-) Have you not heard of the foolproof method of steaming the eggs for 13-14 minutes (depending on if you like them a little softer -13 or harder -14) and THEN plunging them into the waiting ice bath for 15 minutes or so. 100%! Shells come off in seconds, easy peasy. It took me 57 years to find this method of making hard boiled eggs. Smack my forehead!
Dani Spies?!! I thought you were off of youtube? I followed you many years ago! God I loved your "quick bites"! You look great, I'm so glad I found you again! 😁😁
I always make sure I have bread, peanut butter, and jelly available for sandwiches. (My go-to bread is Dave's Killer Bread- the Powerseed variety, though there's a sprouted grain bread at Trader Joe's that's also good). I also like keeping frozen broccoli, green beans, and California blend veggies in the freezer. When I can, a box of Annie's Whole Wheat Shells and White Cheddar is also a good pantry staple. One of my favorite ways to meal prep- when I have a little extra cash- is to order a meal subscription box like one from HelloFresh. Since it's just me, I can get at least two meals out of each recipe. The recipes are usually pretty clean, though I do make occasional substitutes when it comes to grains. If the box comes with white flour pasta, I swap it out for whole wheat. If it has white tortillas, I'll either look for whole wheat tortillas or opt for butter letuce. It helps me find new recipes and keeps me from getting bored. I also go through phases where I eat the same few things over and over. (Right now, I'm addicted to Fage 5% with fruit, honey, and sliced almonds. A few months ago, all I wanted was mashed avocado on lightly salted brown rice cakes).
Hi Dani! I just stumbled onto your RUclips channel today and must say..."Wow! You are awesome!" :) Quick question: Can you tell me where you got those clear, square containers that you store your go-to veggies in? I'm actually looking around for something that will keep my veggies fresh all week and those look perfect! Thanks so much for your posts! I'm an official subscriber!
Great video, Dani! I have used your salad trick since you posted it last time. It works wonderful! I usually have cooked rice in my refrigerator for the week also!
Hi, Dani. I love these ideas; and I'd really like to try the meal prep and salad jars. I know some other subbies asked, but I can't find the answer: How long do the salad jars keep in the fridge? Thanks for the great videos and info!!
I love these kinds of videos! Totally random question but I love the big rectangular containers you had the veggie in. Are they glass? Where did you purchase them? They would be perfect for our family. All my containers are small
Washing grapes and leaving them in a bowl in the fridge. I also enjoy snacking on edaname or veggies and hummus. It's also a must to have homemade chicken stock, which I make in the crock pot over night
Yeah, I put it on low one evening and late afternoon or early evening the next I strain and use as normal. We drink it like warm beverage. I found doing it until early evening gives it a nice jelly nutrition part once cooled
Dani I absolutely Iove your channel is really helpful and one of my favourite. I have a question my greens always looks withered after a few days and I washed, dried and stored i don't know what I do wrong, it could be my knife? I read it should be a ceramic one or maybe I should change my plastic tapers for a glass ones?
I would add some ingredients that are found in pasta dishes to the grocery shopping list. Ricotta cheese, a block of parm for grating, a ball of mozzarella, some quality organic marinara, and large shells or manicotti OR zucchini that I can slice with my mandolin and roll up like lasagne noodles.I also always keep a jar of minced garlic on hand, and some frozen shrimp. Those ingredients are fantastic together. Quick and easy to mix and match with the green peppers she already mentioned pre-slicing.
Hi Dani, Do you froze the vegetables,meals etc? Well, I normally try to prep food but I put in the normal fridge and after 2 days they're not very good to eat. I think If I froze them so that can prepare at anytime would be nice and look like it's fresh. :)
Do you think you can make a video clean and health meal for one week or if not one day like from breakfast , lunch for kids and dinner meals. I am trying but don't know where to start they like food with flavor that is savory I also have picky eaters I would love any advise you have to share. Thanks so much
I like the ideas you had for using your chopped veggies :) . Of coarse that strawberry stuck out to me Lol. my favorite thing about your chanel is that you demonstrate for a family and I find its hard to find a chanel That's clean, healthy, and involves the family !!
i subscribed your channel love it but how about boiling vaggies and put the refrigerator are they ready to go or should i put them in the microwave to heat up little bit
DimplesDeep1 Salmon - you can do a simple baked salmon - whisk a little evoo, lemon, garlic salt and pepper - marinate salmon for a bit and then bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes! PS - did you ever see my brussels sprout + grapes video? I made your request!!
I'm a bit concerned about the cut veggies. Don't they go bad super fast once they're cut? Especially for example bell peppers. And carrots kind of dry out... have you ever experienced any of that?
***** Dani, a tip on the drying out... put water in the box with the veggies =) as far up as it can go without spilling all over the place, they keep wet, crispy and awsome all week after u peel them :D
put water in the box with the veggies =) as far up as it can go without spilling all over the place, put the lid on and they keep wet, crispy and awsome all week after u peel them :D i do that with peeled carrots all the time cause i love them with hummus but i dont eat it if its not already made cause im lazy like that :D
I found your channel recently, and loveeee how easy, simple and realistic your recipes are. Learning a lot from watching your videos. I watched your Target Grocery haul and was inspired to go grocery shopping but at Aldis with more of a “healthy “ and “clean” mindset. Thanks
Hi Dani, I love your recipes and follow them quite often. Unfortunally in The Netherlands most ingredients are much more expensive than in the USA. I got one question, is that video of roasting a chicken already up? The one you mentioned in this video. Really looking forward for it as it looks amazing!
Hi Dani! I'm extremely new to this. 3 days to be exact. Trying to go through all your videos, which are great. Hope you can reply soon to my question. Do you have a recipe for how to make almond butter or what kind to buy?
Is there an additional or better benefit to doing salads in mason jars? I've been doing meal prep for awhile now and I've always prepped my salads in BPA free plastic containers but I've noticed on several blogs and channels that there is a trend now in doing them in mason jars.
Hey! I just started watching your videos and I've got to try preparing everything in advance, because I'm suuuuper lazy when it comes to chopping everything up before cooking. Once I chop and it gets going it's okay, but otherwise I just don't cook and buy myself some fast food. I have one question, though. How long do you keep the chicken in the fridge? It's an amazing idea, but I am going to be cooking for myself and don't know, whether I can eat it up before it spoils.
Two questions. 1) What do you use to store all those fresh cut veggies in? Those containers look perfect, are they called something special? 2) I know you aren't adding any dressing to those jars, but I would be concerned about the ingredients in the jar turning mushy or bad. Is that any issue? How long can I refrigerate those salad jars once made? Also, LOVED your breakfast idea about the toast with coconut oil and sliced hard boiled egg on top! I've got to try that! :) Thanks!
Thank you so much this is going to help so much!!!!! 😊 great 💡 idea!!! It also helps me out so I won't go for something unhealthy. Thank you again "D" 💓 💖
I'm a bit worried about cut veggies going off after a few days and contaminating the other veggies they are in with. also - how many nutrients are lost from cut veggies compared to keeping veggies whole and cutting at the point of cooking or eating?
I usually make hard boiled eggs and steel cut oats ahead of time. We also prep 1-3 meals over the weekend and store them in the fridge or freezer. I used to do it when I was single and for the first few months of my marriage, but once I got pregnant (and now 4 months postpartum) the hubbs has been doing it. I can't wait to get back at it though, now that I'm a SAHM.
I love meal prepping. But the food keeps turning bad. I like to use sectioned plastic containers so it's easy for the kids to take to school. But I get discouraged when food turns bad within 3 days or so. Any suggestions?
I prep our meals on Sundays. Takes me about 4 hours (family of 6), but it saves me a ton more time (& reduces stress!!!) throughout the week. My husband BBQ's 12 lbs of chicken. I add different sauces/seasonings & slice/cube/shred before putting it into Tupperware. Half goes in the fridge & half goes in the freezer. I also brown up ground turkey for a quick spaghetti night & make a casserole dish of enchiladas. I use the crockpot to make a big batch of bean soup, cook our rice & steam our veggies for the week. I portion out all my husband's meals so he can grab & go his lunches & dinners. When the kids & I sit down to eat I usually just have to heat something up or throw it on our countertop grill for a minute. I'd never make it through all the games, practices, homework, projects, youth group meetings & babysitting jobs without ordering pizza if I didn't meal prep. As busy as we are, I've been able to lose & keep off about 50 lbs. Love your videos! Love, love, love meal prepping!!!
P.S. The key to making meal prep less of a chore is good music in the kitchen! : )
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This is so important for busy moms, the boiled egg trick is a good one! Thanks! I usually make my boiled eggs deviled for a quick snack but I can see the advantage of leaving some for salads and such. I like to do my preps when my kids go to bed and usually do one every night. My favorite is chicken stock and is a must have in the fridge/freezer at all times. I also enjoy having clarified butter, roasted red peppers, minced garlic, and much more. All these little preps helps make fresh veggies from the garden taste so much better, of course, not much is needed when it's fresh picked!
Lots of great ideas! Thanks for sharing:)
I'm binge watching your videos, taking notes as I go :) I wanted to leave a comment cause your channel is life changing!
That's awesome! I'm so happy you enjoy the channel and videos. Thanks for teh feedback :)
Loved the video! I'm a young single dental resident with just a few hours on Sunday to meal prep, so this really helped! Do you have any videos on options for people who don't have a family to feed? I find that I'm discouraged from meal prepping or cooking because I end up with WAY too much food. Thanks again!
Dani, I draw little faces on our hardboiled eggs before I put them in the fridge. This allows my family to know hard vs uncooked eggs. Skinny sharpies are gems.
+Deb B lol love it!
the link to this video appeared in an email 2022! first Dani you are delightful and I love your enthusiasm! you have inspired me to me to batch prep - my go to veggies are carrots and celery cauliflower and peppers, wash them, cut them up and in the fridge for quick veggies & hummus, or ready to cook in dishes - such a time saver, I batch prep my overnight oats making my mornings easy! I usually cook up two chicken breasts and that will do me for 3-4 meals in the week - could be stir fry could be a chicken salad- could be something else I haven't thought of yet, last weekend I made a big pot of hot & spicy chili (great when it's -40 out there!) and I usually roast up some sweet potatoes. I love this idea, it reduces the workload during the week and makes creating healthy meals fast & easy!
This is very helpful. I bake bread weekly and avoid the preservatives. My little ones are in the Peanut Butter and Jelly stage, so that appears to be a weekly sandwich. This week I made tuna and it usually does not last, but it is a change. I need to incorporate more veggies and this video gave me some ideas on what I might do for a weekly prep.
Thank you.
I am all about clean eating this time of the year, Nice video fellow Tastemaker!
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I LOVE both of your channels!! So inspiring!!! Thank you both!! 🤗💕
Your videos have been life changing for me! The concept of nourishing and taking care of myself using food never crossed my mind!
Where did you get the containers that you keep your crudite in, please?
In the colder months, I like to make a week's worth of steel cut oats in the crockpot. Each morning I scoop out one cup and add my other ingredients to it. For salads, I used to make one huge salad and keep in the fridge, but now I cut up everything and keep them in individual containers and construct my salad daily as well. I also make 1 carb for the week, this week it was quinoa with onion and mushroom. Fish is on tap for this week and I like to cook it daily.
Sound great!
About the steel cut oats. So, you just cook a big batch and refrig 'em? I just bought some and i cant give a half hour to them in the mornings.
daniel3484 Yes, that's what I do...for that exact reason! I use one cup of steel cut oats and 4 cups of water in the crockpot. I have a ceramic pot, so I spray cooking spray on it prior to adding the ingredients...otherwise it will stick. I set it on high for 4 hours (my settings) and only cook them for about 2.5 hours. I like them to be a little "loose". In my opinion, they are only good in the fridge for 1 week. This amount lasts me for 4 days. I have to add a little more than 1 cup (uncooked) in order to get 5 days worth...at 1 cup cooked servings.
I wish I had you as a mom growing up! Your kids are very lucky! Thank you for sharing :)
Hi I am a new subscriber Thank you for the meal prep tips. I do the boiled eggs in advance too. I usually draw faces on them afterwards before placing them in the fridge so that my family knows which ones are not boiled ( I have a husband and two adult sons The faces are necessary)
Annie S hahahahaahhahahaha Males are really wired differently. I cracked up at your comment.. Thanks for the laugh!
Lol thats a cool ideal almost like Humpty Dumpty 😁
Love your plan ahead idea. This will save a lot of time. What is your recommendations for food storage containers? I plan on following your food prep organization method.
loved the mason jar idea for salads! great information
Such a good approach to prep head-start ingredients. Not as daunting as full meal prepping!! Thanks for your super ideas!
Hi Dani, Love this veggie prep idea! Do you prefer hard texture veggies (carrot, celery, bell pepper, radish) instead of delicate ones (lettuce) for a longer storage time? Another question is about cauliflower, I found it is easy to go gray if I wash and prepare in advance. Any suggestions? Thank you.
+B Yan Yes, the harder veggies tend to last longer. Hmm... I haven't experienced the cauliflower going gray... maybe it was still too wet when you stored it.
So inspirational! You should do house management masterclasses, I imagine your organize everything neatly in your house ^^
Thank you for sharing :D
Lovely! I'do this too! It has helped me to drop alot of weight and keept it off! Only that I don't eat meat! Or eggs! But vegetables, fruits, are always ready set go!
Your channel has been such an inspiration to me. Thanks so much for all you create for others!
I have been doing the clean eating and meal prep for 3 weeks now and I feel so much better! I swear my thinking is so much clearer too. I think the fast food industry is poisoning America. I love your channel, keep up the good work!!
+Sarah Robertson Thank you! I am so happy to hear that and to have you as a viewer :)
+Clean & Delicious thank you!
Like going back to look at these older C&D videos.
Her food prep is so amazing. I mean i really need 2 do this..!! 💖💖👏👏💃
I'm new to clean eating and I really like your videos! You make everything seem so simple and easy! Thank you!
Have you produced any cookbooks? It would be really great to have one with breakfast, lunch, dinner, packed lunch and snack ideas. Love the videos x
Working on it :)
I like that you put the veggies in the jars, I'm a beginner I want to learn how you do everything :) cause subway and fastfood is getting old
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I really Liked the Video Dani.. Do we have to freeze the hard boiled eggs and the roasted chicken?
your kitchen is so clean..I love it
I found this really great and helpful! My only concern/question is how long will the salad jars keep for? When I buy lettuce usually it goes bad in a few days! Any pointers on how to keep things fresh?
Check her Facebook posts, I asked the same thing.
I love the idea of putting the salad in the mason jar but I worry that the veggies will get mushy. I make your fresh pico recipe about 4 times per week because my son can't eat his eggs without it. Also do you pre cut your tomatoes or do you cut them up as you need them? Thank you so much.
This is easily what I have the most trouble with. Excellent video! Can't wait to see how you do your rotisserie chicken. My husband is not a huge fan of chicken so I'll add other kinds of meat to my list. Thanks Dani!
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This is what I need! Please do more of these food prepping for the week videos.
Great video, very helpful - thank you! The thing I like most about them is how practical they are. Not too fancy or hard, you really make it simple for us. Thank you!
One thing I've been wondering about in terms of time saver meals is make ahead crockpot dishes. Curious about your thoughts on crockpot food.
LOVE the crockpot!! I would like to share some recipes this year….
Thanks for explaining how the veggies can be used all week long in various ways other than just eating them raw. That was very helpful!
Erin Johnson :)
Yes, I need to boil eggs to have on hand! Thanks for all your suggestions!
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Danni, I love your videos. I would love to see what amounts of food you buy at the store to make this prep for the week!! thank you!!
Great tips, love how easy and practical they are.
Very informational video. Just to follow up on a question someone else asked 5 months ago. "I found this really great and helpful! My only concern/question is how long will the salad jars keep for? When I buy lettuce usually it goes bad in a few days! Any pointers on how to keep things fresh?"
+Kadie Anna They will last for a few days. Because the ingredients are so fresh and delicious, they won't last very long... I would eat them within the week :)
I usually make your recipe for zucchini chocolate gluten free muffins on Sunday. My hubby & I eat them for breakfast everyday. Sometimes my son eats them too.
How long do your jar salads keep for in the fridge and the boiled eggs ? Love your ideas
This was such an helpful video :) I just have one question, are the quantities you show for yourself alone or for the whole family ?
That is for my whole family (2 little kids, myself and hubby!)
very good.I prepare my lunch on a weekly basis too because it is easy and ready when i come home
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What a great video. Just simple things that we just don' think of. I have been doing some of these, I love the chicken and eggs ideas. Thank you!
You are very welcome!
Having hard boiled eggs on hand sounds very convenient! Why have I been boiling them as needed?! I also wonder if you use canned or dried garbanzo beans?
kkz201 I use canned garbanzo beans….. dried are amazing but these days time isn't always on my side:)
I'd like to see an episode about anti-inflammatory foods and eating in general. I've got pretty bad arthritis, with a lot of pain, & would appreciate that kind of video. Thank you so much. I'm really enjoying your channel (and I'm a subscriber. So, again, thanks.
+Susannah Ayres-Thomas That's a great idea, since many people suffer from arthritis. I will add that to the list. Thank you for subscribing... happy to have you :)
I've never thought of boiling eggs and then putting them back in the fridge again! 😮
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Dani-
*really* like your recipes and no nonsense vibe. HOWEVER, I can't believe you are still making hard boil eggs like my grandmother! :-)
Have you not heard of the foolproof method of steaming the eggs for 13-14 minutes (depending on if you like them a little softer -13 or harder -14) and THEN plunging them into the waiting ice bath for 15 minutes or so.
100%! Shells come off in seconds, easy peasy.
It took me 57 years to find this method of making hard boiled eggs. Smack my forehead!
Really enjoyed this video . Can you share the link to where you purchased the containers for your crudités?
Dani Spies?!! I thought you were off of youtube? I followed you many years ago! God I loved your "quick bites"! You look great, I'm so glad I found you again! 😁😁
I always make sure I have bread, peanut butter, and jelly available for sandwiches. (My go-to bread is Dave's Killer Bread- the Powerseed variety, though there's a sprouted grain bread at Trader Joe's that's also good). I also like keeping frozen broccoli, green beans, and California blend veggies in the freezer. When I can, a box of Annie's Whole Wheat Shells and White Cheddar is also a good pantry staple.
One of my favorite ways to meal prep- when I have a little extra cash- is to order a meal subscription box like one from HelloFresh. Since it's just me, I can get at least two meals out of each recipe. The recipes are usually pretty clean, though I do make occasional substitutes when it comes to grains. If the box comes with white flour pasta, I swap it out for whole wheat. If it has white tortillas, I'll either look for whole wheat tortillas or opt for butter letuce. It helps me find new recipes and keeps me from getting bored. I also go through phases where I eat the same few things over and over. (Right now, I'm addicted to Fage 5% with fruit, honey, and sliced almonds. A few months ago, all I wanted was mashed avocado on lightly salted brown rice cakes).
I really enjoy your videos! Your tips and your cooking style are worth trying. Saludos desde Buenos Aires!
Great video helped me a lot in starting on Clean and Delicious plan!
Hi Dani! I just stumbled onto your RUclips channel today and must say..."Wow! You are awesome!" :) Quick question: Can you tell me where you got those clear, square containers that you store your go-to veggies in? I'm actually looking around for something that will keep my veggies fresh all week and those look perfect! Thanks so much for your posts! I'm an official subscriber!
+Shayla Jackson Bed Bath and Beyond - they are the OXO brand. :)
Great video, Dani! I have used your salad trick since you posted it last time. It works wonderful! I usually have cooked rice in my refrigerator for the week also!
Yes the salad jars are great:) Glad you liked the video.
Thanks for a great video. Just wondering how long the salad in a jar last?
Hi, Dani. I love these ideas; and I'd really like to try the meal prep and salad jars. I know some other subbies asked, but I can't find the answer: How long do the salad jars keep in the fridge? Thanks for the great videos and info!!
+Jill Farr They should last about a week, but the sooner they are eaten, the better ;)
I love these kinds of videos! Totally random question but I love the big rectangular containers you had the veggie in. Are they glass? Where did you purchase them? They would be perfect for our family. All my containers are small
They are plastic and I buy them at Bed Bath and Beyond:)
Washing grapes and leaving them in a bowl in the fridge. I also enjoy snacking on edaname or veggies and hummus. It's also a must to have homemade chicken stock, which I make in the crock pot over night
Yeah, I put it on low one evening and late afternoon or early evening the next I strain and use as normal. We drink it like warm beverage. I found doing it until early evening gives it a nice jelly nutrition part once cooled
Sounds delish! I love homemade stock as well, but don't allays get to make it.
Dani I absolutely Iove your channel is really helpful and one of my favourite. I have a question my greens always looks withered after a few days and I washed, dried and stored i don't know what I do wrong, it could be my knife? I read it should be a ceramic one or maybe I should change my plastic tapers for a glass ones?
Make sure they are super dry! Line your container with a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture and make sure the container is Air Tight!
I would add some ingredients that are found in pasta dishes to the grocery shopping list. Ricotta cheese, a block of parm for grating, a ball of mozzarella, some quality organic marinara, and large shells or manicotti OR zucchini that I can slice with my mandolin and roll up like lasagne noodles.I also always keep a jar of minced garlic on hand, and some frozen shrimp. Those ingredients are fantastic together. Quick and easy to mix and match with the green peppers she already mentioned pre-slicing.
Dani do you have any tips on washing and cleaning organic leafy greens especially kale? They are such a pain! :/
Hi Dani,
Do you froze the vegetables,meals etc? Well, I normally try to prep food but I put in the normal fridge and after 2 days they're not very good to eat. I think If I froze them so that can prepare at anytime would be nice and look like it's fresh. :)
Hi Dani, I loved this video. I'm trying to start meal prepping to save me some time. I'd like to try the salad jar idea- how big are the jars you use?
Jane Ganpatsingh The jars I have are the standard jar, maybe 12 ounces. They are not the big ones, althought I'm sure they would work too!
Dani, what are your thoughts on veggie pasta as a quick prep for the week item?
Do you think you can make a video clean and health meal for one week or if not one day like from breakfast , lunch for kids and dinner meals. I am trying but don't know where to start they like food with flavor that is savory I also have picky eaters I would love any advise you have to share. Thanks so much
Dani, another great video! The boiled egg is a great idea. I'm definitely going to incorporate that into my weekly meal plan. Thanks Dani!
awesome!
I like the ideas you had for using your chopped veggies :) . Of coarse that strawberry stuck out to me Lol. my favorite thing about your chanel is that you demonstrate for a family and I find its hard to find a chanel That's clean, healthy, and involves the family !!
i subscribed your channel love it but how about boiling vaggies and put the refrigerator are they ready to go or should i put them in the microwave to heat up little bit
Thanks Dani! do ya have any ideas for fish...like salmon? I don't eat chicken or any other meats other than fish. Thanks again.
DimplesDeep1 Salmon - you can do a simple baked salmon - whisk a little evoo, lemon, garlic salt and pepper - marinate salmon for a bit and then bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes! PS - did you ever see my brussels sprout + grapes video? I made your request!!
I'm a bit concerned about the cut veggies. Don't they go bad super fast once they're cut? Especially for example bell peppers. And carrots kind of dry out... have you ever experienced any of that?
After a few days - they do dry out a little bit but for me the convenience of having them prepped and ready to go is worth the trade off;)
***** Dani, a tip on the drying out... put water in the box with the veggies =) as far up as it can go without spilling all over the place, they keep wet, crispy and awsome all week after u peel them :D
put water in the box with the veggies =) as far up as it can go without spilling all over the place, put the lid on and they keep wet, crispy and awsome all week after u peel them :D i do that with peeled carrots all the time cause i love them with hummus but i dont eat it if its not already made cause im lazy like that :D
How about putting them on damp paper towels?
Clean & Delicious Where did you get your crudité containers?
I found your channel recently, and loveeee how easy, simple and realistic your recipes are. Learning a lot from watching your videos. I watched your Target Grocery haul and was inspired to go grocery shopping but at Aldis with more of a “healthy “ and “clean” mindset. Thanks
Hi Dani, I love your recipes and follow them quite often. Unfortunally in The Netherlands most ingredients are much more expensive than in the USA. I got one question, is that video of roasting a chicken already up? The one you mentioned in this video. Really looking forward for it as it looks amazing!
Roos Goorman Omg!! Thanks for the question and NO! It's not, I need to get on that. Thanks for the reminder;)
***** Looking forward to it! Thanks!
I just love you and your great ideas. Why aren't much more popular?
I don't know! Spread the word - share the love!! LOL
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pre-made, salad bases...good idea. I really like quinoa salads. Super easy and you can put any combo in it.
I love quinoa salads…. so good!
I just found you today, while I was trying to figure out how to cook a spaghetti squash. You're great!
Thanks, I will be incorporating this asap I definitely love your salad ideas. I'm going to add black beans in some of mine 😋
This was great information. Thank you! I do this already, but it's good to share with others.
Thank you for this great video! Could you please do a cold weather meal prep video as well?
Hi Dani! I'm extremely new to this. 3 days to be exact. Trying to go through all your videos, which are great. Hope you can reply soon to my question. Do you have a recipe for how to make almond butter or what kind to buy?
I don't have recipe to make it - but I typically raw or roasted (unsalted) almond butter at Trader Joe's. Hope that helps!
Thank you!!
do you use any special containers to store your veggies?
How long do the salad jars keep in the fridge? I really wana try that without wasting a bunch of salad ingredients..
If we boil egg in advance and safe for future use its York turn black.. Please suggest if it is not happening with urs.
Is there an additional or better benefit to doing salads in mason jars? I've been doing meal prep for awhile now and I've always prepped my salads in BPA free plastic containers but I've noticed on several blogs and channels that there is a trend now in doing them in mason jars.
Tee Jay No - I just think they look really pretty - that's it!
So how long do a prepared salad last in a jar? It sounds like an awesome idea, I'm just thinking the cucumber and carrots get dry pretty fast...
If you use nice hearty veggies and keep the jar closed they last a solid 5 days - if not more...
Then I will definitely try the salad-in-a-jar tip, feels like such a smart way to ensure you eat more veggies in the week!
You mentioned a couple of things you put into your kids lunch box. You should do a video all about what you put in your kids lunch box.
can you please add links to the boxes you use for the chopped veggies? and the salad jars?
What do you use for dressing on the salads? I love your videos!
It depends on the salad, but here are 3 simple dressings that you can try: m/2015/04/27/clean-eating-salad-dressing-3-ways/
Hey! I just started watching your videos and I've got to try preparing everything in advance, because I'm suuuuper lazy when it comes to chopping everything up before cooking. Once I chop and it gets going it's okay, but otherwise I just don't cook and buy myself some fast food.
I have one question, though. How long do you keep the chicken in the fridge? It's an amazing idea, but I am going to be cooking for myself and don't know, whether I can eat it up before it spoils.
+Valeriya Tyagnorenko Happy to have you! Cooked chicken will last for about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Thank you! I'll keep it in mind :)
Your channel really motivated me to change my eating habits
Two questions. 1) What do you use to store all those fresh cut veggies in? Those containers look perfect, are they called something special? 2) I know you aren't adding any dressing to those jars, but I would be concerned about the ingredients in the jar turning mushy or bad. Is that any issue? How long can I refrigerate those salad jars once made? Also, LOVED your breakfast idea about the toast with coconut oil and sliced hard boiled egg on top! I've got to try that! :) Thanks!
I have a feeling this channel is going to save my life! #superexcited
Yay!! Welcome :)
Super work, super ideas, super video🙏.
Thank you Dani Spies,
Does very much of that end up going bad? Or do you tend to eat it all?
I am loving this!! Recipes are great. Thanks so much!
+Cathy Tudhope Awesome! Anytime :)
Thank you so much this is going to help so much!!!!! 😊 great 💡 idea!!! It also helps me out so I won't go for something unhealthy. Thank you again "D" 💓 💖
I'm a bit worried about cut veggies going off after a few days and contaminating the other veggies they are in with. also - how many nutrients are lost from cut veggies compared to keeping veggies whole and cutting at the point of cooking or eating?
I usually make hard boiled eggs and steel cut oats ahead of time. We also prep 1-3 meals over the weekend and store them in the fridge or freezer. I used to do it when I was single and for the first few months of my marriage, but once I got pregnant (and now 4 months postpartum) the hubbs has been doing it. I can't wait to get back at it though, now that I'm a SAHM.
I love meal prepping. But the food keeps turning bad. I like to use sectioned plastic containers so it's easy for the kids to take to school. But I get discouraged when food turns bad within 3 days or so. Any suggestions?
Thank you dani, much appreciated.
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Love your content so much. Thank you. Please reconsider doing the background music, hard to listen to. Thank you. Much love from Melbourne xx