Weekly Food Prep: Simple Homemade Meals to Save Time All Week
The food I prepared for my family this week:
Sunday food prep doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing to be helpful. We don’t prep every meal, label every container, or eat the same thing all week. Instead, we focus on a handful of foods that give us options, so weekday meals feel easier and more relaxed.
Our Sunday Prep Rhythm
Here’s the order that works best for us:
- Start the chili on the stove and crock pot buffalo chicken chicken
- Bake bread while those cook
- Roast sweet potatoes and sausage
- Make pickled onions and granola
- Clean as we go
Total time is usually 4-5 hours, and it saves so much time during the week.
A big pot of deer chili went on first. Chili is one of those meals that somehow tastes better as the days go on, and it works for:
- Quick dinners
- Leftover lunches
- Freezer meals for later
We portioned some for the fridge and froze the rest.
This is a small prep that makes a big difference. Pickled red onions add brightness and flavor to almost anything:
- Sandwiches
- Bowls
- Chili
- Eggs
They take just minutes to make and instantly upgrade simple meals.
Fresh sandwich bread is a staple around here. Having it baked and ready means:
- Easy school lunches
- Toast for breakfast
- Quick dinners when paired with leftovers
Once it’s sliced, the week feels halfway handled.
🍠 Sweet Potato + Sausage
This one-pan prep is a workhorse. Roasted sweet potatoes and sausage can turn into:
- A quick skillet reheat
- A breakfast hash with eggs
- A base for bowls or wraps
Simple ingredients, lots of flexibility.
Buffalo chicken is one of our favorite “prep once, eat many times” proteins. We use it for:
- Sandwiches
- Wraps
- Bowls
- Easy dinners on busy nights
Homemade granola makes mornings smoother:
- Yogurt bowls
- Quick breakfasts
- After-school snacks
I hope this is a good reference for you and your family!
Have an amazing, restful, productive week <3
