Tips To Kick Weekly Meal Planning Up A Notch

Make Use Of The Freezer

Meal planning can be much simpler and cost-effective if an individual makes use of their freezer, especially if they are only cooking for themselves. Using the freezer means you can buy meat in bulk when it's on sale, portion it out, and freeze it. You can also freeze leftovers of most dishes (e.g., pasta, spaghetti, even soup) to defrost on busier days. Furthermore, you can prep vegetables and other ingredients for a meal well in advance and freeze them, so they do not go bad before you have to cook them.

There is more to meal planning than just writing things down and deciding what to eat. Continue reading to learn how meal prep comes into the equation.