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85 Meal Prep Ideas + Recipes

Get ideas for meal prep breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. A collection of the best recipes to meal prep successfully for you and you

My final post for now is going to be all about meal prepping. While summer is a time to have fun and hang out with friends, it is also a time that often involves also having to go to work. Even though I always thought I would have so much free time during the summer, I feel like I am often running around trying to get one thing done after the next. Therefore, sometimes we will forget about the most important thing... our meals! Meal prepping can be so beneficial especially when working a job that requires you to be at work all day. Often times we get so wrapped up in what we are doing, that we forget to eat. By packing a quick and easy meal, this helps relieve the stress and hassle of having to figure out a meal while at work as it is already pre made for you! Here I have linked plenty of quick and easy recipes that would be beneficial for meal prepping and save time when you are busy doing other things!

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Recipes - Watermelon Board

Today, I am going to be discussing one of my favorite summer foods and how to incorporate it into a bunch of different summer recipes. That food is... WATERMELON!! I feel as though this is the one food that no one can pass up, especially on a hot summer day. It leaves you feeling cool and refreshed, therefore making it such an easy ingredient in several recipes. For instance, it can be incorporated into salads or made into a fun, refreshing summer drink. Up above I have linked a website that provides numerous different ways in which watermelon can be incorporated into different dishes. Whether paired with appetizers, made into a juice, or mixed in with a salad, its flavor is easy to pair with almost anything!

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Another infamous meal of mine in which I eat almost every single day is a yogurt bowl. Yet again, this might seem like a rather simple "meal", but it never fails to get the job done. I myself am personally not really a fruit lover and am still able to enjoy a good yogurt bowl as there are so many ways to customize it.. and there are so many health benefits!! You can easily add several different types of seeds such as chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts, and so on without even being able to taste them! In my opinion, this is always the perfect way to start my morning. Additionally, you can make it sweet if you have more of a sweet tooth like me by adding things such as chocolate chips, honey, or cinnamon. All of these simple but flavorful ingredients can make or brake your entire meal. After all, breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day so you better start it off right!

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This week I am going to share a little more insight about my own eating habits. Although many might not agree with this, one of my favorite foods is actually a salad. However, I am not talking about just any salad, I mean a salad loaded with all different kinds of vegetables. Even if you are not the biggest vegetable lover, it is easy to customize as you can pretty much make up your own ingredients to your liking. Some of my favorite things to throw in a salad might be peppers, avocados, cucumbers, tomato, pumpkin/sunflower seeds, crutons, radishes, and other toppings as well. Additionally, I love making my own dressing as it truly just brings the flavor together perfectly. For instance, I will mix a little bit of balsamic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes maybe even a little lemon to create the perfect dressing. Next time you are trying to think of what to snack on, try a salad. They leave you feeling full but not overly full and are easy to share with a friend!

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Today, I will not be discussing a particular food, but instead a particular style... and that is tapas! While immersing myself in the Spanish culture for the past week, I have learned that several local restaurants serve tapas on a daily basis. Some of the most common tapas served are typically croquettes, a Spanish omelette, olives, ham, or cheese. In relation to the American culture, these could also be known as a form of "appetizer" as they can be shared with a large group of people. As these are typically just for "grabbing a bite to eat", they are commonly eaten either mid day, such as around 1:30-3 pm or closer to dinner time, such as 8:30-10:30 pm.

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Spanish Paella Recipe - Tastes Better from Scratch

You can make authentic Paella in your own kitchen with simple ingredients like rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood.

This week, I am going to discuss different cultural dishes. Being born and raised from a unique culture of my own, one of my favorite activities is to try food from other cultures. The past week, I have been on the week exploring different countries, cities, and towns, getting the opportunity to try all of their most famous dishes. One of them that I am going to focus on in today's post is paella. Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that includes rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood cooked in a large pan. While it typically includes these items, it can also be easily customized and made to each individual's liking. If you have yet to try it, you should definitely give it a try!

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Save This. You Are Going to Want Every Single One of These 30+ Summer Desserts

Looking for a delicious, easy-to-make summer dessert? Here are over 30 healthy summer desserts with everything from peach crisp and zucchini

Following along with the theme from earlier this week, now we are talking all healthy dessert recipes. As I have tried several of these recipes myself, several of them involve just 5 ingredients or less, many of which you will probably find in your home. In addition, several of these recipes are extremely refreshing, perfect for the summer! While you may not be the biggest dessert person, I guarantee there is at least one thing you will find that fits your preferred taste! This would also be the perfect activity to do with a friend, partner, or family member. So, take this as your sign to relax and enjoy a sweet summer treat!

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This week we will be talking recipes... now being home for the summer, I have been experimenting with a bunch of new flavors. As someone with an extreme sweet tooth, I am never able to end the day without a sweet treat. Additionally, one of my one of my favorite activities to do is bake. Today, I am going to share with you a new recipe that I have recently discovered and been LOVING... olive oil cake!! While it may not some appealing to all, all I have to say is don't knock it til you try it! This simple recipe only requires a few ingredients and tastes delicious! There are also several health benefits to an olive oil based cake, rather than using saturated fats, such as butter. Give it a try!!

I make this olive oil cake whenever I want simple, cozy dessert

Olive oil cake made in one bowl and ready to bake in under 10 minutes. Uses high-quality olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon, and pantry staples!

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Matcha and Beyond

Going along with my coffee post from earlier this week, an alternative thing that individuals often drink is matcha. While some may say it tastes like grass, I personally believe that it offers the perfect balance of sweetness as it is not overpowering. Additionally, it is early to customize as you can do with coffee as well. For instance, you can add a variety of flavors or cold foams in order to make it the perfect fit for you. It can be served hot or over ice and also provides several health benefits in which many individuals are unaware of. If you haven't gotten the chance to try it out yet, it is definitely worth it!

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This weeks post is going to be for my coffee lovers out there... I myself am a coffee connoisseur as I simply can't go a single day without starting off with a cup of coffee. While the true flavor of coffee can often be masked by the overpowering taste of syrups and sweeteners. However, this is not a negative thing as coffee can be made enjoyable for anyone. The one thing I love most about it is that it is so easy to explore new combinations of flavors to create a delicious drink. Nowadays, nearly any flavor can be made into a coffee syrup, making it easily customizable and enjoyable for all.

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Setting The Scene

I wanted to make this blog a place where there is a place for everyone. Where those who love to cook can find new recipes, coffee lovers can try new coffee orders, and where those who love a good sweet treat can discover their new favorite dessert. Therefore, I am going to have a different theme for each week. One may be based on coffee, or matcha, or dessert, or healthy alternative recipes, and so on. The opportunities are endless! Although several individuals may have their own opinions, I know one thing that we can all agree and come together on is food. Not only can food be a form of language, but a form of affection as well.

#letsgetstarted #freshandfun #foodie

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The Start of Summer

Summer is always a great time for individuals to explore new places and try new things... especially new foods. As a foodie myself, one of my favorite activities is to try new restaurants, cafes, or coffee shops. No matter what city I find myself in, I am always willing to explore and try new things and summer is the perfect time to do so! Therefore, this summer I will be keeping everyone up to date on the newest food trends and recipes so I can share my foodie knowledge. I hope you all enjoy and try some new foods of your own!

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