5-Day Meal Plan Using Your Slow Cooker

CloseAfter a long day of work or school, wouldn’t it be nice to find a healthy, delicious dinner ready and waiting? Well, thanks to the slow cooker, you’ll have exactly that. With this five-day meal plan, all you have to do is load the ingredients in the morning and return hours later to a filling, tasty meal. This meal plan is intended to serve four people each night (with plenty of leftovers for lunches throughout the week)....

January 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2280 words · Adam Rodriguez

5-Day Meal Plan: Dinner Tonight, Lunch Tomorrow

Close With this #DinnerTonight #LunchTomorrow meal plan, you’ll cook once and eat twice. This meal plan maps out 7 days of delicious dinners, plus 5 days of quick and easy lunches for the work week made using dinner leftovers. By making a little extra at dinner each night and packing it up before you go to bed, you’ll give yourself at least 10 extra minutes each morning to enjoy a cup of coffee and ease into the day....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · William Fletcher

5-Ingredient Black Bean Patties

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 25 minsServings:6 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2(15 ounce) cansno-salt-added black beans, rinsed2large eggs½cupwhole-wheat panko breadcrumbs2tablespoonsvegan Worcestershire sauce2teaspoonsground cumin¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Sara Wilkerson

5-Ingredient Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese

Close Photo:Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:1 Active Time:5 mins Active Time: 5 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonblackberry jam1teaspoonwhole-grain mustard1/2teaspoonfinely choppedfresh rosemary2sliceswhole-grain sandwich bread, preferablycountry-style3slicesBrie cheese(2ounces)Cooking spray...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Courtney Quinn

5-Ingredient Chocolate-Peanut Butter Nice Cream Sandwiches

Close Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 50 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 50 minsServings:12 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:2 hrs 50 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2largebananas, sliced and frozen⅓cupnatural peanut butter3tablespoonsoat milk or other nondairy milk, such as almond, plus more if needed⅓cupmini nondairy chocolate chips12chocolate graham cracker sheets (6 1/2 ounces)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Kimberly Ingram

5-Ingredient Dinners Packed with Veggies (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

CloseOur column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit.Sign upto get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday!Whenever friends ask me how I manage to get dinner that’s both healthy and delicious on the table quickly, I always say that I rely onnutritious convenience itemsthat help make cooking a breeze....

January 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3305 words · Amber Burke

5-Ingredient Honey-Ginger Chicken

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½tablespoonshoney1 ½tablespoonshoisin sauce1 ½teaspoonsrice vinegar¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces2tablespoonscanola oil, divided1(2-inch) piecefresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 781 words · Jasmine Weber

5-Ingredient Miso-Glazed Salmon

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½tablespoonsred miso1tablespoonlime juice, pluswedges for serving2teaspoonslower-sodium soy sauce1teaspoonground pepper1teaspoonhoney4(5-ounce)skin-on salmon fillets, patted dry¼cupthinly sliced scallions (optional)...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Ronald Acosta

5-Ingredient Peanutty Soba Noodles

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(9.5-ounce) packagesoba noodles½cupsmooth natural peanut butter2 ½tablespoonschile-garlic sauce1teaspoongrated lime zest3tablespoonslime juice1cupfrozen shelled edamame, thawed...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Sonya Campbell

5-Ingredient Roasted Lemon Chicken & Vegetables

ClosePhoto:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoActive Time:20 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoCook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1/4cupchopped fresh herbs, such asoreganoor thyme, divided2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1/2teaspoonsalt, divided1/2teaspoonground pepper, divided5cupscubedroot vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots and/or turnips1largered onion, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges4 bone-in,skinless chicken thighs ( 1 1/2-2pounds)1lemon, cut into 8 wedgesDirectionsPreheat oven to 450°F.Combine 2 tablespoons herbs, 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1206 words · Nathan Cross

5-Ingredient Spaghetti with Zucchini & Parmesan

Close Photo:Rachel Marek Rachel Marek Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8ounceswhole-wheat spaghetti¼cupextra-virgin olive oil1poundzucchini (about 2 medium), grated2largecloves garlic, minced½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper½cupgrated Parmesan cheese2tablespoonslemon juice Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8ounceswhole-wheat spaghetti ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 1poundzucchini (about 2 medium), grated 2largecloves garlic, minced...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Cheryl Garcia

5-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-Ups

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Rachel Marek Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1tablespoonlemon zest1tablespoonItalian seasoning¼teaspoongarlic powder¼teaspooncrushed red pepper15-ounce block feta cheese, cut into 16 cubes (1-1½-inch)Cooking spray1mediumzucchini (6 ounces) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil 1tablespoonlemon zest 1tablespoonItalian seasoning ¼teaspoongarlic powder...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · John Martinez

5-Spice Chicken Noodle Soup

Close Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 ½cupswater1 ¼cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth2green onions, thinly sliced2teaspoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce2clovesgarlic, minced¼teaspoonfive-spice powder⅛teaspoonground ginger2cupschopped bok choy1mediumred sweet pepper, thinly sliced into strips2ouncesdried somen noodles, broken into 2-inch lengths, or 2 ounces dried fine noodles1 ½cupschopped cooked chicken...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Carol Keith

50 Ideas for Using Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning

Sometimes, the grocery gods give us a solution to a problem we didn’t even know we had. Enter Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning. This blend is a divine mixture of black and white sesame seeds, dried minced garlic and onion, sea salt flakes and poppy seeds. The concoction’s salty, savory flavors are reminiscent of your favorite bagel variety but jive with a lot more than the crusts of white bread....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1763 words · Mark Brown Jr.

50 Inspiring Omelet Filling Ideas

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe Best Cheeses for an OmeletThe Best Meats for an OmeletThe Best Vegetables for an OmeletThe Best Herbs for an OmeletOther Delicious Omelet FillingsDelicious Omelet Combinations to Try In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The Best Cheeses for an Omelet The Best Meats for an Omelet The Best Vegetables for an Omelet The Best Herbs for an Omelet Other Delicious Omelet Fillings...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Amy Hutchinson