(Part 2) Top products from r/mealprep
We found 27 product mentions on r/mealprep. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer, Red
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
20-ounce capacity is the perfect size for personal portion lunches or for dipsBring the comfort of flavorful meals on-the-goDishwasher-safe removable container with spill-proof lidExterior doesn't get hot when in useEasy-Travel lid for portability
22. AMMEX X3 200 Industrial Blue Nitrile Gloves, Box of 200, 3 mil, Size Medium, Latex Free, Powder Free, Textured, Disposable, Non-Sterile, X3D44100-BX
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
AMMEX Industrial Blue Nitrile Gloves are constructed from lightweight 3 mil thick nitrile with fully textured grip, measuring 9.5 inches from fingertip to glove cuff.Industrial-grade nitrile gloves offer excellent elasticity, puncture resistance, and chemical resistance. Nitrile delivers a comfort l...
23. Cuisinart CPC-600 6 Quart 1000 Watt Electric Pressure Cooker (Stainless Steel)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
6-quart electric pressure cooker reduces cooking times by 70 percentBPA free.Push-button controls; easy-to-read digital display; precision thermostatSettings for pressure cooking, browning, simmering, sauteing, and warmingTimer; cool-touch handles; nonstick dishwasher-safe cooking pot and trivetMeas...
24. How to Cook Everything The Basics: All You Need to Make Great Food--With 1,000 Photos
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Houghton Mifflin
25. Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 16th edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
26. The New Fast Food: The Veggie Queen Pressure Cooks Whole Food Meals in Less than 30 MInutes
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
27. The Just Bento Cookbook: Everyday Lunches To Go
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Kodansha
28. Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine by Editors at Cook's Illustrated Magazine (Oct 1, 2011)
29. Effortless Bento: 300 Japanese Box Lunch Recipes
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
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30. Nordic Ware Egg Poacher Microwave, 2 Cavity, White
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Breakfast in minutesPerfectly cooks eggsTwo 3-inch cupsBPA and Melamine free, hand wash recommendedProudly made in the USA by Nordic WareIncluded Components: Nordic Ware Microwave 2 Cavity Egg Poacher
31. Pinnacle Insulated Casserole Dish with Lid 3 pc. Set 2.6/1.5/1 qt. Hot Pot Food Warmer/Cooler –Thermal Soup/Salad Serving Bowl- Stainless Steel Hot Food Container–Best Gift Set for Moms –Holidays
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
PINNACLE THERMO Insulated Bowls is the HEALTHY CHOICE! The Thermo Bowls Maintain Food Temperature Warm for up to 4 hrs. and Cold for up to 6 hrs. It’s HASSLE FREE and HEALTHY- Avoid Reheating -You Don't Need to Microwave and it Will PRESERVE THE FOODS ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS, VITAMINS AND TASTE *.B.P....
32. OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Fat Separator,Clear/White/Black,1 EA
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Constructed of heat-resistant plasticHeat-resistant strainer catches unwanted bitsStopper keeps fat out of the spoutShield prevents gravy from spilling over the topDishwasher safe
33. Cuisinart Griddler, Elite, Silver
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Six cooking options in one: contact grill, Panini press, full griddle, full grill, half grill/half griddle, top meltRemovable, reversible and nonstick grill/griddle platesDual zone temperature controlAdjustable top cover with 6 presets to top melt and lock for storage. LWH:14.65 x 16.22 x 8.11 inch...
34. Microwave Pasta Cooker - The Original Fasta Pasta - No Mess, Sticking or Waiting For Boil
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect al dente pasta everytimeSaves time, energy and waterNo boil overCooks evenly without sticking
35. Zojirushi Classic Bento Vacuum Lunch Jar - SL-GRE18
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A convenient, efficient way to keep foods hot or cold longer when transporting to places without microwaves or refrigeratorsMade from stainless steel with vacuum insulation; durable and will stand up to daily useEquipped with 3 lidded inner containers; offers ample storage for food; includes a forke...
36. Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler 3-Pack Red/Green/Yellow
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Handy set of 3 peelers in different colorsSuper-sharp carbon steel blade cuts better that most other peelers and stays sharpErgonomic design works in right or left handCarbon steel horizontal Y blade with convenient potato eye removerHand washing recommendedDo not wash in dishwasher. Peelers are NOT...
37. Igloo The Boss Playmate Cooler
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
1 selling cooler in its categoryPatented tent shaped locking lid helps prevent spills. Interior Dimensions ( L x W x H ) - Top - 12.5 x 8.63 x 8.63 inches. Bottom - 12 x 8.13 x 8.63 inchesDiamond plate exterior is constructed of impact-resistant plastic with a rugged texture and appearanceLid swings...
38. Sistema To Go Collection Salad Compact Food Storage Container, 4.6 Cup, Blue | Great for Meal Prep | BPA Free, Reusable
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Food storage container keeps salad ingredients separate until you're ready to eatSalad container has a lid with easy-locking clips and extended flexible seal helps keep contents freshGreat for back to school, lunch, leftovers, and moreIncluded fork and knife fit into containerRemovable tray with fou...
39. McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, 16 Fl Oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Premium pure vanilla bean extract with a deep, rich taste and colorNo corn syrup, gluten free and Non GMO. Vanilla can also enhance the flavor of meat sauces, marinades and vinaigrettesEach batch blended for consistent flavor in every bottleA baker’s best friend: Even balances meat and seafood dis...
40. Zojirushi SW-FBE75XA Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, 25-Ounce, Stainless
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Durable and sanitary 18/8 stainless steel constructionVacuum insulation keeps foods hot or cold for hoursComes with a convenient extra long spoon, and tote bagEasy to fill and cleanEat or drink directly from the jar
I have a microwave at my office space rental, but I'm on the road a lot with my job, so I've looked into many different solutions. There are a variety of options available.
Non-electronic storage:
They make a squattier version of the Thermos you have from RTIC, which is what I sometimes use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DRP86T1
Spoon for size comparison:
https://i.imgur.com/AR4itKB.jpg
It's not so deep that I can't get a spoon in. It'd be nice if it were a little wider, but it does the job. A bit smaller than your Thermos at 17 ounces. Pinnacle Thermoware sells insulated a pretty nice insulated bowl set, if you specifically want a bowl shape:
https://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Serving-Salad-Soup-Dish/dp/B07RT1X47C/
If you need more food than just one bowl can hold, Ailijin makes a 2-bowl, single-tote insulated solution: (kind of a round bento-style)
https://www.amazon.com/AILIJIN-Leakproof-Insulated-Stainless-Portable/dp/B07QQ9JYG3/
If you need to heat up a soup before you go to put into an insulated storage container, I use one of these vented microwave mugs, so it doesn't explode all over the inside of my microwave when heating up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5IC478/
Electronic storage:
Beyond that, there are 3 common electronic options, depending on what power you have available: (12V in a car or an A/C wall plug)
The Crockpot unit is basically like your Thermos, except you plug it in to heat it, and it has a pretty nice wide bowl size. My buddy has one & it's pretty dang handy! My brother has the RoadPro, as he's on the road all day long, and it's super nice because it does a pretty decent job (heats up to 300F, basically like a mini oven), so you can heat up burritos, melt cheesy stuff like lasagna, etc.
The HotLogic is nice because instead of just being a mini portable crockpot, it's also a mini oven, and can be used from a wall plug, a newer-vehicle 2-prong car plug, or with a 75-watt (minimum) inverter. There's a good Facebook group available as well! It heats up to 218F & then holds the food at 180F, so it's more for reheating food than cooking food, like the RoadPro can do (HotLogic says you can cook chicken breast in it in about 2 hours, but ehhh...), but it's also a bit more versatile as you can plug it directly into the wall an hour before lunch & have your food ready to go without needing a microwave or toaster oven.
Homemade soup:
If you're into soup & haven't heard of Souper Cubes, it's basically a silicone ice cube tray with 1/2-cup & 1-cup markings (4 per tray) & lids, plus a wire frame around the top to hold it together, which makes portioning out bulk soup cooks super easy:
https://www.soupercubes.com/
I mean, just look at this insanity:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0cU_UFBSQp/
Also, if you're into making soups at home, the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) is my BFF...it makes cooking soup a lot faster & more automated (aka easier overall!). Poaching from another one of my posts, here are some soup ideas: (I use the IP for soups, stews, bisques, broths, stocks, etc.)
Some ideas for soup toppings & easy no-knead breads:
Also if you're trying to get more veggies in your diet, check out this master guide on making blended soups in the Instant Pot, definitely worth a read:
https://allthenourishingthings.com/make-blended-soup-instant-pot/
I tend to make soup about once a week in my Instant Pot at home, then freeze it in my Souper Cube containers, and keep a stash of different varieties in my freezer so I can just grab one & go. When you have a solid storage system setup (electronic or non-electronic), it makes the whole process pretty dang easy:
For me, it's really about nailing down a solid process & taking care of all of the little annoying details. Like you said, the tall insulated mugs are too small to get a spoon into & eat out of, so you have to find something better that meets the needs of your individual situation better. Then, setting up a system to support convenience means you can always have a variety of soups to grab before you leave the house, whether it's a can that you heat up in a vented mug & store in a food thermos or a frozen Souper Cube that you toss in a Crockpot Lunch Crock & plug in before lunch!
No one has mentioned it yet, but I learned a lot from cook books.
These are not just lists or recipes, but instruction about techniques and methods and processes.
Some good ones are:
Having an actual dead tree book can be more convenient in the kitchen than a laptop or mobile device with an ebook.
If you can find episodes of Good Eats by Alton Brown he is really good at explaining things. Videos can be good, but a lot of times but really only when you know what it is you're looking for. With a book it is going to give you topics that you might never have thought of.
But for reals now, you are going to get the best value learning how to cook the basics. Your Instant pot is AWESOME for cooking dry beans. Get pound of dry black beans and 3 pounds of water (obviously you need a good kitchen scale). I just put the inner pot of my Instantpot on the scale, dump in the beans, tare it, then pour water in with a big cup till I have 3 lbs. Put in 1/2-1 teaspoon of salt. I also add granulated garlic and powdered onion and some cumin but you don't have to. Set your instanpot to manual for 45 mins and wait. Let it naturally release, if you manually release the pressure the skin on the beans will break, to me it still tastes the same but you have far fewer whole beans. Now you have a weeks worth of delicious, healthy black beans. No need for overnight soak or anything.
Small white beans (a.k.a navy beans) can be cooked the same and they taste different but just as good. Or you can add the extra ingredients and make pork and beans.
You can cook pinto beans with the same basic recipe, and they taste great too. When you want to take the extra time, then with a slotted spoon dish the cooked beans into a large frying pan with some lard or shortening and make your own refried beans. You smash the beans with the back of the spoon or a spatula, and use the bean broth to add liquid till you like the texture.
If you can't tell I like cooking beans in my Instantpot. I have a rice cooker but you can cook rice in the Instantpot too. Beans and rice is healthy and cheap!!! (cook them separately and mix them after cooking).
Fall is in full swing which means it's PUMPKIN time! This muffins are made with coconut flour and almond flour and sweetened with monk fruit and allulose. So tasty and just 3g net carb, 1g of sugar, and 170 calories per muffin.
Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (includes pictures, tips, and full nutrition facts)
RECIPE: GLUTEN FREE & KETO PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
SERVINGS: 12 MUFFINS (170 CALORIES EACH)
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
BAKE TIME: 25 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
We were able to grab all of our ingredients from a local Walmart, but you can find the ingredients in most grocery stores or online on Amazon.
INSTRUCTIONS
Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I use 2 to 3 cups of rice which probably makes for about 10 - 18 servings. I typically have a bowl of rice every few days or so, which it's up lasting me about 2 weeks. If I'm sharing with a group it'll last less time of course. This is the exact cooker I have, https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPC-600-Electric-Pressure-Stainless/dp/B000MPA044/ref=sr_1_4?crid=22OPXIM6VHEJ1&keywords=pressure+cooker+cuisinart&qid=1562420388&s=gateway&sprefix=pressure+cooker+cuisinar%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-4 , but there are others out there. Instant Pot seems to be the most common one out there these days but I've had this one prior to that one came to the market.
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If you do get one, which you definitely should, i HIGHLY recommend checking out this website, https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/ . It's been a lifesaver in terms of cooking near-perfect meals, like rice, meats, etc. Their recipes are written using the scientific method, meaning they experiment with different techniques (quick release value vs natural release; more vs less time, etc). It's been hugely valuable in terms of getting your food to come perfect. I guarantee if you follow their instructions you'll come out with the same results that they do, or close to it. Serious eats also has some nice articles on pressure cookers.
I don't have exactly what you're looking for, but there are some pretty great bento books that let you make and freeze sides that you can mix and match with fresh or other frozen things to make a balanced, quick lunch in the morning. The two I have are Effortless Bento and The Just Bento Cookbook.
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I know that's not exactly what you mean, but it's the closest resource that I use.
This Tupperware! I loved it so much I bought 5! I’ve seen them everywhere from target, Tj Maxx, to even my local grocery store!
Sistema To Go Collection Salad Compact Food Storage Container, 4.6 Cup, Blue | Great for Meal Prep | BPA Free, Reusable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R97IJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RWhyDbZVDQWQP
I hate handling raw meat as well and how I get around it is I've purchased a container of the no-powder-latex-free gloves like you see at the doctor's office and wear them when handling raw meat.
https://www.amazon.com/AMMEX-X3D44100-BX-Nitrile-Gloves-Disposable/dp/B00CF4AFQI/
Then you 'proper' sterile removal technique I prefer the double fold:
https://youtu.be/dyLEd9cng5U?t=51
Just an idea; Also you can google easy meal prep ideas. I personally love these ones that are 'no cook' for lunches:
https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/lunch-box-recipes/
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Hope this helps!
The ones I have are the bento containers (Mr. Bento and Classic Bento). I also have this container here which will hold 25 oz. I like both, but enjoy my bento vacuum containers the most.
One of the best things I've ever purchased: Cuisinart Griddler Elite
Sure, there are cheaper versions of these things, but it's worth it.
Get one of these (or similar) fat separators. Put your pan drippings or whatever else in. It lets you pour out the liquid, while keeping the fat behind.
Or just heat it up, melt the fat, and enjoy the flavor!
Nordic Ware 64702 Microwave 2 Cavity Egg Poacher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004W4UR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l25YDb56HCDK0