Family Meal Prep! Chicken Alfredo, Tacos, Chocolate Zucchini Muffins and More!

[@loveandlife4222]

Jen - to peel the mango 🥭 - do it like this! Cut down each side of the big pit. Then take a drinking glass and slide the mango down the inside of it with the peel on the outside of the glass. It will slide out and you will have a large piece to chop up. Then you can chop the rest of it off of the main piece. It’s very easy! And you don’t have to peel your mangoes.

[@amberrenee9048]

Can you do a "fridge tour" to show how you store everything?

[@Jen-Chapin]

Yes!

[@JoeHollywood22]

Yes, please

[@Jes40329]

I have been binge watching all your meal prep videos for days! I love them so much! So many great ideas.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you Jes!

[@onikacannon9685]

I find your voice overs to be so soothing

[@JoeHollywood22]

Me too!!

[@AJataglance4]

I am super impressed that you do all of this and work full time. I really need to get my life together😒

[@jillpill_au]

You’re a machine! Your husband is very lucky you do meal prep for him!

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you. I don’t always do this but did this time :)

[@bellepepperxx]

What a wonderful wife and mom to prep all this stuff for your family. Awesome!❤❤

[@angelastarr5120]

Came for the keto staying because of how awesome your meal prep videos are!

[@nacine]

That's how I found her. She's amazing I learned a lot from her.

[@_elommusk]

If you have a food processor, you can also blend your frozen bananas to make homemade ice cream! You can add milk, vanilla extract, honey, cocoa powder or whatever you want to add :) I would to see what your kids would think.

[@donnahumphrey6778]

Jen, I love your videos, you are so generous with your very limited time. Giving us great ideas that we can use in our own life. Why people ever criticize is beyond me! I just wanted to let you know that most of us appreciate you very much!

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you Donna!

[@cheri3434]

Hi Jen, I love your meal prep videos. Your voiceovers are so calming and clear. I have worked in the food industry (test kitchen recipe development) for over 30 years and feel your explanations and techniques are accurate and creative. Thanks so much!

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you!

[@sarahseguin4199]

If you wash the carrots before you peel them, you can save the peels to use for your veggie stock bag as well 😄

[@baileysonsteby7996]

Sarah Seguin that’s what I do and it adds really great flavor!!! 😍

[@nacine]

Yay! Meal prep!!! I did a meal prep video a fee days ago. I learned so much from you about storing my lettuce. Then one of my beautiful subs bought me a salad spinner! I've wanted one since I first found you on KZbin. Can't wait to use it this weekend when I prep again.

[@mrswebbshouse]

That's a great idea for the scraps! I was trying to figure out a way to save my scraps to use later. I'm going to start freezing them tomorrow! Awesome sauce!

[@kassc28]

I can never get enough of watching your videos. I get sooo many ideas from you! Thank you Jen!!

[@angelamullis7343]

First, I hope you are feeling better! It seems like these cooties are taking everyone out! Second, what an awesome idea on using leftover meatloaf. I never thought to freeze and use for chili or soup. Thank you for all of the great tips and tricks for meal prep. I've just begun meal prepping on the weekends and it has saved me a ton of time and $. You rock!

[@suecathcart4687]

It's really good that you are saving all the stuff to make your stock - I absolutely adore your videos - please keep them coming

[@maggiekh89]

Please do another day in the life soon. I love yours

[@jennifercastro3901]

I look forward to these meal prep videos every week! Love them!

[@jubee30]

Hey Jen, love your videos for meal ideas!!!! Can you please do a freezer tour and how you cook from ur freezer stash?!

[@britleastevens6028]

How do you defrost your rolls, bread, etc. without them getting those hard edges? How long do you typically store them?

[@Jen-Chapin]

Usually no longer than 6 weeks. Defrost at room temp

[@Brittanydianna]

I love your meal prep videos !! You give me so many ideas !

[@Amigameggy]

Thank you for posting so often! I don’t know how you do it, because I’ve seen your DITL videos. Just know your effort is very much appreciated!! 🤩

[@conniewach7872]

Great tips, good luck on your trip!

[@crafterdeidra]

I love watching your meal prep videos for dinner or lunch ideas. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@megjaeger-blinzler129]

When you pre wash your strawberries, how long do they last In The fridge? I've always thought you aren't supposed to wash them until you are ready to use them, but it would be such a time saver to do them in advance!

[@Jen-Chapin]

I would say 4 days max

[@sweetfavorsdesignercakes4813]

Thank you Jen for your videos! I too am a working mom and need to get ahead on the weekends! I just bought the planner you use- way better than using my girls old spiral notebooks!! 🥰

[@jenniferporter3826]

How long does the fruit last in the fridge after you’ve washed/cut them?

[@cindymoore9096]

I love the “meatloaf crumbles”! One of my favorite things to do with leftover rolls or french bread is to slather it with garlic butter and then freeze it wrapped in foil. Then just bake it off when you need some garlic bread. 😋

[@Jen-Chapin]

That is a fantastic idea!

[@MP-ii9uv]

Love your videos Jen! What containers are you using for this prep?

[@Jelezaramirchi]

because u cut all ur produce on kitchen bench...how do u clean the bench before cutting produce?

[@farmhousechronicles9586]

Ok. I have a fruit and veggies washing question. We absolutely cannot stand vinegar at all. Can you use lemon for everything? What do you suggest?

[@Jen-Chapin]

You could use lemon juice.

[@mayrabocanegra]

watched a video from you yesterday for the first time & this video came up on my feed today, just had to subscribe !

[@letrice2892]

I just discovered your channel and this is awesome i know this probably was an all day prep and thank u for sharing it with us and when i saw the meatloaf and brioche left overs i instantly thought sliders can be made out of those thats a great idea to save the left overs and use for another meal bcuz i also have a habit of throwing away left overs and not realizing it can be turned into another meal or added into one so thanks for the tip i will try to put that into practice

[@angieschermerhorn4264]

Love the idea of just having chopped veggies in a giant container for snacking. Its like having a veggie platter all the time. 💪🏼

[@elylopezgonzalez3668]

How do you wash your wooden counter? I see you chop right on it.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Mild cleanser or scrub with salt and a lemon

[@lynnkennon3162]

Love your videos ❤️ Any advice on how to get that waxy coating off of apples and cucumbers?

[@Jen-Chapin]

I have heard that vinegar and baking soda in water works well!

[@lynnkennon3162]

Jen Chapin Thank you! I’m going to try it this weekend.

[@nonafuller4844]

I will definately try IP tacos! As always, love watching you.

[@frugalfamilyof6946]

Love meal prep vids. Thanks for sharing xx

[@tjsgirl1117]

1st time subscriber here...love your channel!!!

[@nadinewalker9375]

Hey Jen, do you drain the grease from the ground beef before adding your other ingredients?

[@Jen-Chapin]

No, we get our beef from a local farmer and it is 95% lean

[@shondacheesecake]

I'd love to see a video on your favorite kitchen tools! You have the best stuff!

[@ItsCharlieBee]

For some Reason watching you chop your produce is so relaxing to me 😍

[@terriarheghan3676]

Great meals. Love how nothing goes to waste!!!!!

[@melodiethornock1406]

I learn so much from you. Thanks for all the great ideas

[@mahoganycharltonroland2843]

You should do a video on how to reuse leftovers for 2nd meals

[@saraht6558]

I saw the clear snap lid rubbermaid containers in Walmart a few days ago, almost bought them too.

[@jellybee3620]

Hi Jen! I love your videos! You can use rolled oats to bind the taco filling as well.

[@shaylaconner4011]

You're a beast with the knife! I mean that in a good way! This video is helping me so much! New subbie here!

[@deannasmith3612]

Jen where are the Turkey sticks you always buy from Aldi? I look every week and cant find them . I wonder if my Aldi does not have them. Thanks love your videos

[@Jen-Chapin]

They are in the aisle by the beef jerky

[@gracebarnes1109]

Put those carrot skins and scraps in your freezer bag as well! Also the green onion ends. They had a great flavor

[@sandynavoong]

Love your meal prep videos. Do you buy in bulk or get stuff on sale? Also, your puppers is so cute and pops up for favorites.

[@kaybanks8781]

Great video! Thank you.

[@danat_here2]

Finally giving up my non see thru Tupperware and going with the snaplock clear glass. So much easier to get clean and see what is in the fridge.

[@danaowens4894]

You give good ideas and I do some of that stuff that you're doing because I don't like to throw away food thanks so much

[@moongoddess8568]

Absolutely love your meal prep videos! #inspired

[@mamagoldielocks]

I'm a new viewer and love this video! I use leftover meatloaf crumbled up in pasta sauce. I like the chili idea!

[@Beachbum12351]

Love these videos, they make me hungry lol. Great food ideas! You should have a cooking show.

[@mendineland6598]

Great meal prep videos, thank you for the ideas...

[@conniewach7872]

Your muffins looked really good!

[@sheriharris7635]

The leafy part of the celery is good in salads.

[@katieg.6831]

Ok so like i said so so hungry!I love your tips you give and your honesty!You are an amazing working supermom with so much possitive energy!I also freeze my fresh parsley and dill.And lastly you could try with chicken breast or drumsticks the seasoning i make:lemon juice,olive,salt,pepper,oregano,garlic, mustard,honey,mix them well and i think you would Love it!love from Greece.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you Katie!

[@stephaniehays4527]

Ok,so I put a splash of vinegar while washing produce and I about crapped my pants!! , Especially strawberries, thanks for the tip!

[@cherylm4867]

Great video, Jen!!! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@Sarah79560]

Hi! Love your video as always. One tip in case you don't have the masa is to use crushed up corn chips to thicken chili or soup or anything that a corn flavor would work well with. It might add some additional salt, but as long as you adjust for that, it works great! :)

[@Jen-Chapin]

That’s a great idea!

[@NicoleHelen2424]

Your videos are so relaxing! Started watching for keto now I'm hooked, also go Hawkeyes 😊 🖤💛

[@nicoleelise9263]

I love the way you always mention doing your own research when it comes to food prepping and storing rather than just following whatever is trending on Pinterest. Lemon and vinegar are amazing natural cleaners. I have babies that crawl and put their mouths on my floor so I even mop using just hot water and lemon or vinegar and it cleans just as well as Lysol.

[@dianjohnson1]

Where my grandma lives in Indiana they call them “taco in a bag” and it was usually Fritos- soooo good! Lol they would sell them at the county fair, this CA girl loves them!

[@Jen-Chapin]

Fritos are good too!

[@gracebarnes1109]

The cores of the bell peppers would be good in the freezer bag as well. Plenty of flavor left in those.

[@SuperFairWinds]

It sounds weird but taco meat is also really good in mac n' cheese. Cousin tried it when we were in college and it is surprisingly great!

[@MsTheartofwar]

Jen I’m so glad you took people’s feedback to heart about wasting produce. I felt the same but I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.🥺🥺🥺

[@valentinebaby21479]

Luv yr ideas ❤️❤️ nvr thought of that with the meatloaf it’s genius!!!

[@enedinasanchez750]

I always look forward to your videos!!

[@moonlitmellie]

Looks great! I need to try adding masa to ground beef

[@sprinx99]

Love these ideas, I also noticed you are using less plastic bags. Great job!

[@pinkyplans4847]

New subscriber 🤗 Love your meal prep for families. I like how you showed how to with the Instant Pot. I just got one and I'm learning how to use it still lol Can you show how you make a chicken meal in the Instant Pot 😁 I also love how you list all the products you use. Thanks!

[@originalcaligirl7466]

Wow!! Looks good. Made some good stuff. Go girl Go!!! 😉👍

[@gglarue8806]

What brand of Alfredo sauce do you use?

[@Jen-Chapin]

Usually aldi or Prego

[@sweetbabiessweetlife5159]

Those mangos looked soo good 😍😋 great meal prep love these type of videos ☺️💜

[@Thatssoalethia]

I love the tips on freezing, you should do an entire video about how you can save food.

[@Jen-Chapin]

That’s a great idea!

[@morningrain2265]

Jen, what size are the flour and sugar containers

[@Jen-Chapin]

Oh I’m not sure I would guess a gallon? I got them at Walmart

[@wendelinharrison9571]

Very interested in the air fryer!!

[@katieg.6831]

Well i'm about to watch your video now that i 'm at work and i only have coffee and nothing else!I know that i will be very hungry cause i haven't eaten anything and it's 14:00 But of course i will watch it.I love your videos!love love from Greece!!

[@jpeachy4u482]

People have got to lighten up. I really enjoy your videos, I think you do great job. People should just appreciate the work you do for these videos and not look for things to criticize. Hope your trip went well. ☺

[@mommymeagan25]

That Pyrex bowl tho! ❤️❤️❤️ I love me some Pyrex! I believe we have at least 3 full primary sets!

[@wendelinharrison9571]

Meat loaf!!! Brilliant idea..chop and freeze! Great tip!👍🏻♥️🐾

[@kawaiisakura23]

You inspire me thank you ❤️

[@Jen5914]

Aww your sweet dog on cue every time you pulled out meat or cheese was right there to supervise!

[@arkeishasmith5946]

Great job Jen

[@kaylahawkins1288]

Oh yay!! I have been waiting on this video all week. I know you said your kiddos didn’t prefer these muffins but did you try them? If so what did you think? They looked really good but I’ve never had zucchini cooked in muffins before. I had been wondering about walking tacos myself lol. I thought that was what you were referring to but wasn’t sure. Great idea for leftover meatloaf!! I never would have thought of that! My kiddos love Alfredo...and I do too 😊 pasta is my everything 😂

[@Jen-Chapin]

I didn’t care for them much, I like plain zucchini bread better!

[@Darkyvarg]

I suggest you the following: when you place your food in such a bag, seal it but not completly - leave it a bit open and then lower your bag into a pot or sth with water - the water pressure will push air out of the bag. Then you can seal it closed, pull the bag out of water and voila.. :)

[@talesaproby5691]

U make this look fun 😆

[@millennialmommaker]

Just curious what the point of adding zucchini to it is?

[@shadowcat1201]

Zucchini adds a lot of moisture to baking and make the item super moist - avoids dry baking. Also zucchinis are healthy

[@beckiehubley5798]

Well...i consider it wasting zucchini unless you have too much to use otherwise. But, I LOVE zucchini...raw with hummus...breaded and fried... sautéed...steamed....

[@kellyb5980]

Wow not just great meal prep but also tips on freezing excess. It’s great to remind people about food waste it’s shocking how much food gets thrown away

[@annetherington800]

A lovely meal prep thank you love Annie sparkles uk 🇬🇧😘😘😘😘

[@Blessedgal_3897]

❤❤❤❤❤ As always super awesome. 😊😊

[@heatherhendricks3188]

Amazing, as usual!

[@antoninajucovscaia8439]

What about egg and sausage wraps for breakfast? I bet meatloaf would work great in this.

[@alexisrivas307]

Im new here. Ifound your channel over the weekend. I have been debating on getting an instant pot. I plan on getting version that is fully controlled from the touchscreen. Also I’m in agreement with your kids. I’m 30 years old and still don’t like zucchini bread. I’m not a big chocolate fan, but the banana and chocolate chip muffins sound interesting.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you and welcome!

[@anaaponte4836]

Have a safe trip