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The Meal Prep Batch Cooking Strategy: Beating Takeout Temptation

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Published in Life Hacks

After a long, exhausting workday, the thought of cooking a meal from scratch can feel completely overwhelming.

That moment of fatigue is when expensive food delivery apps and drive-thru windows win your business.

Spending fifty dollars on quick convenience food happens effortlessly when your refrigerator holds no ready-to-eat options.

Dedicate two hours on Sunday afternoon to batch-cook a massive pot of chili, grain bowls, or shredded chicken.

 

Portion the meals into microwave-safe containers and store them front and center in your fridge or freezer.

When weeknight fatigue hits, you have a hot, homemade meal ready in minutes that beats takeout for speed and price.


 

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