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Hey, Iโ€™m Annie

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Sweet Peas & Saffron was started in 2012 as a way to document kitchen experiments and share all things sweet, savory, and indulgent.

Over time, Sweet Peas & Saffron has evolved into a blog 100% focussed on make-ahead, meal prep recipes. I eventually realized that the food that helped my family the most was the type of food we could prep ahead and store in the fridge or freezer for easy breakfasts on the go, portable work lunches, and busy weeknight dinners (aka: meal prep!).

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Whatโ€™s To Love About Meal Prep?

It reduces meal-related stress

It saves us money (and wastes less food)

It saves our family time, especially on busy weekdays

It encourages us to eat healthier food

My Strategy: Focus On One Meal At A Time!

If you are new to meal prep, I highly recommend you pick one meal that gives you grief, and focus on prepping those meals ahead. Once you are confident with that meal, add in some others!

Is it breakfast?

Prepping your breakfasts ahead makes getting out the door in the morning easy peasy!

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Is it lunch?

Prepping your lunches ahead will save you money and help you eat healthier!

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Is it dinner?

Spending some time prepping dinners (or even single ingredients) ahead will make getting your meal on the table so much easier!

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Deniseโ€™s Favorites

These are the recipes I come back to time and time again!

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50 minutes mins

Moroccan Instant Pot Lentils

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45 minutes mins

Herb & Zucchini Egg Bake Recipe

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15 minutes mins

Easy Homemade Protein Bars (Cinnamon Roll)

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Easy Red Lentil Dal Recipe

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47 minutes mins

Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

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40 minutes mins

Caprese Chicken Salad Meal Prep Bowls

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1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Instant Pot Lasagna

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30 minutes mins

Maple Ginger Cashew Chicken Stir Fry (30 Minutes)

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7 minutes mins

Air Fryer Croutons (best texture!!)

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40 minutes mins

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

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