Review & Recipe – Meal Prep Magic by Catherine McCord @weelicious @ABRAMSbooks #MealPrepMagic#cookbook #AbramsDinnerParty #partner

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Become a faster, healthier cook with secrets from Weelicious founder and meal prep genius Catherine McCord

With celebrated cookbook author and Weelicious founder Catherine McCord’s step-by-step process, your kitchen will be beautifully organized and fast, healthy family meals will be at your fingertips—starting with 100 of her favorite recipes. McCord believes that success in the kitchen comes down to two things—organization and meal prep—and she’ll show you how to master both in Meal Prep Magic .

One step beyond the ideological approach of Marie Kondo and The Home Edit , McCord brings you a practical guide to organizing the most important space in your home and using it. If you’ve ever lost leftovers to the back of the fridge, failed to find a spice that you know you bought, or faced a cabinet full of mismatched Tupperware, her advice will forever change your relationship to your kitchen.

After showing how to maximize your space for efficiency, McCord offers up her favorite family recipes. Including tried-and-tested secrets for saving time, these recipes are easy to prep ahead, make entirely ahead, contain basic ingredients that are always in your pantry, and/or strategically employ your freezer, air-fryer, Instant Pot, slow cooker, and more. Think grab-and-go breakfasts like Raspberry Creamy Chia Puddings, creative packed lunches including easy-to-assemble Salad Jars, healthy snacks like air-fryer crispy artichokes, and irresistible dinners that are even better leftover, such as lemony chicken thighs with lots of herbs.

By following McCord’s simple strategies for meal prepping, you’ll always have food on-hand to enjoy throughout your busy week, limiting your trips to the grocery store and time spent in the kitchen. Eat healthy meals you love, while saving time, money, and your sanity. Never again stress out about what to make for dinner! Meal Prep Magic is a lifesaver for any and all home cooks, busy parents, and fans of Weelicious and McCord’s popular book Smoothie Project .

 

 

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Review

 

I love to cook, and discovering new authors, recipes, techniques, and other helpful hints really goes a long way to improving my skills.

This book is good for a beginner cook since it starts with organizing your kitchen, purging what you don’t need (perhaps those old spices from lord knows when), to what staples you need to keep on hand.

The recipes included are a wide variety and range from simple to a little more complex. The dishes also range from breakfast items to dinner, with dessert thrown in as well. I think that almost anyone could master these dishes with a little practice and utilizing the tips she shares.

I have to admit that one tip, clean as you go, is a wise one. This way, there isn’t a sink full of dishes at the end of the evening.

One recipe I would like to try soon is the Cheesy Brown Rice Cakes. There are a few ingredients and looks to be one of the simpler recipes in the book.

 

 

Cheesy Brown Rice Cakes

 

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice (or any type of leftover rice)
2 large eggs, whisked
1/2 c grated mozzarella, cheddar, Gruyere or provolone cheese
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Olive, canola, avocado, or vegetable oil

 

Place the rice, eggs, cheese, and salt in a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of oil. Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 c measuring cup, scoop four portions of the rice mixture and place them in the skillet with space between them. Use a spatula to gently press down into a 1-inch thick patty. Cook for 4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy on both sides.

*For sweet rice cakes, omit the cheese and add 2 tablespoons brown or coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cook as directed and top with maple syrup and fresh fruit to serve.

 

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