How to Meal Plan

[@OddNiffer]

I always clean my kitchen WHILE I'm cooking. I put the food in for 20-40 minutes to cook and instead of going on the computer I get the cleaning out of that way so I don't have to worry about it after dinner.

[@walqqr1]

i love it, i do it too.

[@kaleidoscopicepic14]

When I was home, I made myself a book of recipes I like from the cookbooks my parents use - I use my collection of recipes to figure out what I want to eat when I'm not sure, so that I know what to get when I go to the grocery store. I also like to look up what fruits and vegetables are in season, and then find recipes that use those. Fresh vegetables (and lots of herbs and spices) make food taste good without too much fat & sugar :)

[@SpeedOfTheEarth]

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[@kalenproductions6807]

Crock-pots and slow cookers are a god send! You can turn the food on before you leave for work and come home to cooked food!

[@Jemima1377]

Always make one or two portions extra - either you can have them the next day (maybe even take them with you as a lunch) or you can freeze them for later. Thawing your own home-cooked meal does kind of count as 'cooking' IMO, because that's exactly what you did - just a couple weeks ago. ^_^

[@Slyvester27]

Jemima1377 What do you find freezes well? I freeze a lot of soup but I don't know what else to make for the freezer.

[@Jemima1377]

Well, if you're going to freeze a home-cooked meal, make sure, none of the ingredients you used were frozen before - so: fresh only (especially goes for meat/fish - anything that spoils easily - some frozen herbs or peas aren't that big a problem). Don't freeze anything, where the consistency of a vegetable or fruit is key to the tastiness (like cooked asparagus) - when you freeze food the cellwalls break down, so something that started out crunchy might end up mushy when thawed again. The more water content it had, the more it will change consistency. Therfor, anything that's supposed to be on the mushy side is great for freezing! ^_^ Curries, sauces, roasts, soups... - all great! =) Sometimes, you can 'save' the consistency afterwards by either heating and stirring (e.g. homemade tomatoesauce will look like it has split when first thawed but will be totally fine once heated and stirred back together, same goes for a couple of creamy soups) or baking to make it crispy again (think: anything with melted cheese on top - instead of using the microwave, put it in the oven at least for the last couple minutes - it will warm and crisp up again.) You can also freeze half finished/half raw foods (like a casserole, lasagne,... - make two out of the same ingredients (good way to not waste packaged food as well! There is often more in one package than goes into one receipe...), just instead of putting both into the oven, put one into the freezer instead! (You can line that dish with aluminum foil first, so you can get your dish back, when it's frozen solid after a couple of hours. ^_~) Lasagne is quite a bit of work to cook up, might as well double the amount and get two out of it! ^_^ Just adapt the cooking time accordingly and if you can, let it thaw before putting it in the oven. Also: you can freeze 'parts' of meals. Say you buy marinated meat or something on sale - you can portion that up either raw and freeze part of it or cook it all and then freeze single portions. It's a lot easier to just have to cook some rice/quinoa/couscous/pasta and some veggies (jared, canned, frozen or fresh) and just heat up the protein to make a finished meal! =) If you're in a pinch for time, just throw the meat in the microwave, soak couscous and spices in boiling water for a few minutes and heat up some canned pre-cooked veggies - boom: dinner in 5 minutes. Pretty much fast-food. ^_~ Try and use the same things for different meals. Like: make a batch of a mixed pan with veggies and pieces of meat in a sauce and then freeze in generous portions. Thaw them and put them in a bake with pasta and some herbs, in tacos with fresh avocado/joghurt, on rice with soma asian sauce, in an omlett, savoury muffins, a wrap with fresh salad... - it's nice to have things like that as a base to fall back on. ^_^

[@blubimnotafish]

Goulash, lasagna and curries freeze well enough :) (and with goulash and curry I just freeze the "sauce" bit, so I only need to boil the rice when I plan on eating it)

[@FieryKitsune1]

It's also good for when you're hungry and you need food now, instead of going through the process of cooking your food first.

[@kujmous]

says "high five", does "big, giant hug" I like her style. It resonates with me. Well done episode, too!!!

[@Emmuki091]

the tupperware is the best thing you can have in your kitchen, it serves as a container but is also a reminder that it is never too much if you can keep it and eat it the next day

[@deeyoyo1]

tip for washing your dishes!!! when you're cooking, make sure you have soapy water ready so you can immediately wash your dishes as soon as they've been used!

[@Jessicanana89]

I have a bad habit of buying way more food than one person could ever eat. Especially fresh food with a short shelf life. I'll buy a bag of baby spinach for one specific recipe, and then never touch that bag again until it goes bad. So I guess another good tip would be to buy ingredients that can be used in many recipes, rather than just one.

[@Slyvester27]

Spider The other way to work around the problem is to use the salad bar. I also cannot eat a bag of spinach but I can eat a small container of it off the salad bar.

[@thatjillgirl]

This was my first big grocery lesson when I started buying my own groceries. I lost so much produce. My personal work around is figuring out which produce items go bad the fastest and which ones can last quite a bit longer, then I eat them in the appropriate order. I try to grocery shop once a month, so usually the first half of my month period has more fresh items and the second half has more canned or frozen items, with a few fresh items that last forever (like apples). Also I had to figure out which things go in what refrigerator drawers. That can make a big difference.

[@Xapper0]

What kind of apples do you have that last forever? 0.0

[@AnnekeOosterink]

You can buy bulk if you have a freezer? Buy the spinach, use it and cook the rest for a very short while. As in plunge it in boiling water for a minute or so. Cool it, bag it and freeze it. Done. Frozen spinach. Make a pasta sauce with spinach, serve some spinach with fish, etc.

[@JRCSalter]

Like she said in the vid, don't shop while hungry. But I would say that if you are cooking just for yourself, it may be useful to ask, 'Can I freeze this?' If you have leftovers, or can cook a large batch, freeze it to use another day. Also, some things go in everything. Spinach is great in sandwiches, and can be used as a nice side salad for most things you cook. Not to mention that it can be put in almost anything, pasta, curry, stew, casserole, whatever. On the other hand, if you are buying specifically for one recipe, ask yourself, 'Can I leave this out?' e.g. if the recipe said to put the fish on a bed of spinach, there really was no need to buy the entire bag. Just serve it with some peas or something.

[@nayelym7886]

"oh balls" lmao

[@brandilyon]

might i also suggest mind over munch here on youtube? she's a meal prepping genius. 5 different meals for every day of the week? budget shopping- $50 a week? $30 a week? 1 hour meal prep if you're short on time? she's got it all covered in addition to super healthy and easy but delicious recipes, bento boxes, and all sorts of other resources. totally recommend her!!

[@thatjillgirl]

"Knock back a shot of whiskey before you do the dishes." WHY HAVE I NEVER THOUGHT OF THIS.

[@jaquicx9500]

thatjillgirl Just wash the knives first 😂

[@AnnekeOosterink]

And to prevent eating the same 5 things over and over again, plan a few new recipes to try out every other week or so, that way you can add to your repetoire and eat a variety of meals. I have a good 10 recipes I know by heart, but I scan through recipe sites or those free magazines from supermarkets that are half ad, half recipes for new ones. That way you can also try out new dishes that you might never eat again, so you can be a little adventerous. If it's good it goes in your recipe folder, if it's bad you never have to eat it again. :)

[@hyenaedits3460]

Pinterest is great for that! I'm still learning to cook but I've saved so many recipes to try once I've learned the basics.

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Basics are good to know indeed! Gordon Ramsey has some great vids on his youtube channel with tips. :)

[@isilzhamir3725]

I like to try out new recipes on the weekends, when I'm not working, so if they take longer than I expect, I don't have to worry about taking up my whole evening. Then I can decide if I like them well enough to make on a work night.

[@Velociter]

Before watching this video I spent $300+ on fast food each month. Cooking your own meals at home really saves you money and is WAY healthier. Thanks for teaching me something that nobody even told me about.

[@mirpandas]

URGENT Request!! Can you make one about organizing/planning out chores to keep a tidy home? I work in the medical field on graveyard shift and my apartment is an absolute mess. I hate living like this but I'm so exhausted when I'm home. I also live alone which for some reason the stupid part of my brain thinks its okay to be a little messy since no one else is around. I need a gameplan!

[@learnhowtoadult]

It might not come out right away, unfortunately, but I'll go ahead and put this request in our spreadsheet! -Sarah

[@mastelsa]

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[@SarahDavisSings]

mirpandas Try planning in 15 minutes before work to do what you can in a room. Rotate the room each day. As far as motivation, maybe find another living-alone friend to message before/after pics, questions, complaints, friendly competition trash talk, etc to each other.

[@missccarr89]

mirpandas check out 'Clean My Space' videos, I'm sure she has some good tips :-)

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

I have more energy when I first wake up so I try to tidy/clean my house in 10 minutes each morning. Then when the house gets messy again I either get up and try to keep it clean or figure it's fine, I'll do it tomorrow.

[@maryjohnson9337]

I just meal planned for the first time and am in LOVE with it. I did all my cooking on Sunday and now am just eating the results. It's so nice to not have to stress about making dinner or having to go buy it, because if I just made it there would be a LOT of PB&Js and microwave soups

[@SquiggsMitchell]

lol I was waiting to hear a Blue Apron sponsor

[@kaseybasler4500]

Ok

[@mastelsa]

One of my standbys is a large pot of soup. I'll just throw some veggies in a pot with some seasoning, some type of broth or tomato sauce, and some combination of beans, barley, pasta, rice, and/or meat, any of which can be leftovers from previous meals! The possibilities are endless! If you're advanced in your cooking skills or feel like doing something fancy, you can experiment with stuff like using thickeners, making homemade noodles/dumplings, cold soups, blended soups... there are so many things to try and so many ways to learn! Since my fridge is small, I store the soup in a tall pitcher so that it uses vertical space, and ladle out a portion to take to work in the morning.

[@fasteddievids]

Thanks Tina!

[@FilbieTron]

Thank you!! I struggle with this so damned much 😞 I think keeping my kitchen clean and lowering my expectations will help!

[@roshid6119]

I was just discussing meal planning with my mum today, I'm the one that tells her to stop buying food we won't eat and to start a meal plan, this is what I'm going to do over the weekend when I have time! thanks everyone xxx

[@Erinawesome17]

One extra quick tip when you are cooking is to clean as you go, So while you are waiting for something to cook clean the rest of the items you used to cook with this way there will be less dishes after dinner is over and the dishes that do need to be cleaned sill wont seam so overwhelming.

[@ollieprosser-floe9776]

Can you make a video on how to make a budget please?

[@learnhowtoadult]

Mike & Emma made this fabulous video about budgeting a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH7PloSlqdNgpaM If you want a different take on budgeting, check out this video The Financial Diet made about budgeting in a spreadsheet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ucqXx8p7J3iK8 But if those videos don't wind up answering any questions you have, let us know and we can see if there's another angle to take on the subject :) -Sarah

[@christinemcandrews9626]

This this would be a good

[@ollieprosser-floe9776]

Thanks this really helped 😀

[@shima-m]

Elen Prosser-Floe also check out "the financial diet" KZbin channel . It's also an offshoot of dftba

[@Mykasan]

i used to ate the same thing everyday on the week, loving it. i'm a simple girl. i cooked on the weekend and reheat my meals. Unless i needed deserts, sauce or dough (i usually froze them) that's how i got track of my portions and my healthy diet. I lost weight like that.

[@PatrickAllenNL]

I took the advice to knock back a shot of whiskey every time I start doing the dishes. And you are so right...now I love doing the dishes so much I do it 15 times a day.

[@Alverant]

Sunday evenings I make a big batch of food to take to work. One batch usually lasts four days so I can go out on Friday. What I usually make is: 1 lb ground or diced meat 4 carrots diced 2 onions diced 4 ribs celery diced other veg spices Which meat and other veg you use varies depending on what's on sale. Remember, you can freeze meat so don't be afraid to buy the value pack. Just be sure to bundle together and freeze what you won't use right away. The other veg can be squash, greens, cauliflower, green beans, etc. Frozen veg works too (one package of chopped spinach works well for this). You want to switch things up so you don't have the same thing each week. Stews are also good during colder months.

[@ArtichokeHunter]

As a freebie-only couponer, I play Chopped basically every time I cook, and it's kind of fun, but also I just have trouble making decisions. There are just too many options of what to cook! It's nice when I have perishables that I need to use up, because at least that sets a limit if I have to use that ingredient. I'm just really bad at committing to making something more time-intensive for several meals when I could just whip up some pasta or a quesadilla or something and eat RIGHT NOW.

[@MedousaChan]

I don't really meal plan, but I make sure I always have things I cook often with. I stock up on pastas, rice, veggies, garlic and spices/herbs to make sure I can put a relatively balanced meal every night. :) I never follow recipes completely, so it doesn't really matter what I have, as long as I can create something with what I have.

[@stephthebard9037]

Here's a few tips that I found by accident. 1) My roommate and I sometimes have the problem of not eating all of our leftovers. So I've started once a week or so to include a meal with leftovers that can be re-purposed in another meal. Ex: Make Tacos on Tuesday, or whenever live your best life. Use any leftovers of your protein of choice and cheese to make enchiladas or make some rice use all the leftovers for burrito bowls... although I'm always a fan of just more tacos too. 2) This one sounds obvious but it goes along with the first one, if you're planning your meals for a week plan a day to eat your leftovers. Or take them for lunches on different days. It saves valuable fridge space and you don't end up wasting food. (Side note, I hate cleaning the fridge of old containers that become "science projects". So anything I can do to avoid it I do.) Hope this helps someone!

[@nataliecarrington2550]

A tip I learned when I was just starting out: when going grocery shopping, round the price of everything you pick up, up to the nearest dollar to keep a running total in your head - you'll end up spending quite a few dollars less than you thought, by the time you get to the check out. Also, if you don't have a car, keep some money aside to get a cab home with your groceries :)

[@gungho3]

Hopefully, I won't forget about the sriracha.

[@Artofcarissa]

You can find meal planning templates as well. I shop for groceries biweekly and make sure I have enough simple meals as well as enough leftovers to sustain me

[@gypsyrose636]

great advice, I really enjoyed watching the bloopers at the end perfectly imperfect in every way

[@jonathant.1580]

I use step 2 in everything I do.

[@Belovelyava]

Yes, Siracha!!!! Thank you for this video!

[@loganl3746]

I cook for my family cuz my parents can't (and I just love to cook), and one thing I'm trying out and finding helpful is keeping an inventory of what ingredients you have, especially if your freezer is somewhere besides your kitchen. I have a google doc that I can just edit to keep it updated. I can also access the list when I'm away from home so I don't accidentally buy doubles

[@99sins]

Some great tricks are to learn how to make homemade versions of easy-cup meals like Cup-O-Noodles. Just buy some mason jars and look up some recipes and you can just fill up your jars ahead of time and just add hot water when you don't feel like cooking. You get way more delicious and healthy instant noodles/ramen/soba/etc. (and you get to show off the ones you bring to work). Also buy a brush with an elongated neck for washing dishes. That way as soon as you're done pouring your food you can do some pre-cleaning on the dirty dishes so all it takes is about 5 to 10 seconds of using the sponge and rinsing it off per dish.

[@luthien2531]

What I like to do is to make a family sized meal that easily reheats. That way I get leftovers for dinner or lunch for that week without a ton of effort. My favorite recipes have been homemade pasta sauce and oven baked fajitas.

[@Magpiecheek]

Double the meat! I got this tip from Clutterbug and yeah, totally brilliant. If you buy chicken for one meal, plan to have another meal with the leftover chicken (cooked or uncooked). So, I made some roasted chicken breasts and thighs one night, now I can make chicken burrito bowls another night this week.

[@KunoichiN3rd]

Some beginner meal planning tips: *Steamers are GREAT. Not only do they cook rice wonderfully, but you can also use the little shelf to simultaneously cook food (even still frozen) like fish and veggies. Any spices or sauces you add to said meats and/or veggies go down into the rice. So bonus! This is especially great if you're cooking for yourself. Steamers can also be used to make soup and even pasta (so I've heard--haven't personally tried it). *Some places have little menu pads that you can use to plan out your weekly meals. I got mine from World Market and do meal planning for my whole household every Sunday when I'm sipping on coffee. *It's helpful to take a cookbook with you to the grocery store--especially if you have one with an index sorted by ingredients. Then, if something is on sale, you can take a minute to flip through your cookbook and find a recipe that sounds good! (You can also do this with AllRecipes.com, but I personally like having the book with me.) *Check out farmers markets before going to the store. Sometimes they're cheaper or will actually bargain with you! Then whatever they don't have, get at the store. *Try to stay on the outer areas of the store as much as possible. It's an easy way to keep you from getting too many high-preservative foods. *That being said, though, it's not all bad. Buitoni, for example, has really good easy-to-cook pasta dishes that, again, is great if you're just feeding yourself! *Cooking is DEFINITELY good podcast time. Plus, Hank and John will always remind you if something is burning. ;) *Leftovers are your friend!! Last night's dinner often makes for a good lunch today! I plan for leftovers in my menu, and it is great! *Bonus adulting tip! Some grocery stores have credit cards that can help you build credit AND save on groceries. My only credit card is the Kroger 123 Rewards Card (not a sponsor--haha), and I use it just for groceries, gas, and any big expenses like maybe plane tickets. I pay it off every month, but I get bonus savings on Kroger brands, get personalized coupons and even checks every month, and a magazine with recipe ideas! It's great, I love it, and I have a great credit score because of it! *And finally, clean as you cook! I learned this trick from my mom, and it's great to know that when I sit down to eat, all I have to do later is take care of the dishes I'm using right then. Hooray for adulting!!

[@Laurlaurpep]

KunoichiN3rd thank you so much

[@jessicawatson7360]

Do an inventory of your fridge, freezer and cupboards when making your meal plan to cut down on waste.

[@chillsahoy2640]

The hardest part for me is actually gauging the portions. This just takes time and practice until you can eyeball how much you'll need for a single meal but until then, expect to sometimes end up with sparse meals you'll need to complement with a snack later, or with very large meals where the extra will have to go in the fridge or freezer. Speaking of snacks! Try to keep 'naughty' foods for treats, and mostly snack on healthier things. Find snacks that are healthy and that you actually enjoy. For me that would be carrots, some fruit, raisins, nuts, etc.

[@georgied23]

I'm going to university next academic year so this is really useful!!!!! Could you make a video on how to budget? I want to be able to save money each week/month but I'm not really sure how to start.

[@learnhowtoadult]

Hi Georgina! Elen Prosser-Floe asked a similar question (seems topical!), so I'll pull my response from there :) Mike & Emma made this fabulous video about budgeting a few years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH7PloSlqdNgpaM If you want a different take on budgeting, check out this video The Financial Diet made about budgeting in a spreadsheet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ucqXx8p7J3iK8 But if those videos don't wind up answering any questions you have, let us know and we can see if there's another angle to take on the subject :) -Sarah

[@georgied23]

How to Adult thanks a bunch!!! I'll check them out and see how it goes.

[@uperscors]

If getting to do the dishes isn't your thing I'd also recommend breaking tasks like dishes into smaller bits; such as "I will only wash the forks and spoons." because you are actually more likely to trick yourself into doing the whole task once you have the sink full of water and the plates are But, if you do only manage to do the spoons then at least you have managed to progress which is always good.

[@DomyTheMad420]

My "trick" for keeping the kitchen clean: clean everything up decently every 2 days! -Make food "quickly" (because you had a long day), leave everything covered (prevent bugs) but don't waste let that food get cold! Let future-you deal with that. -clean the 2nd day whilest preparing the meal/oven/pizza, finish up as you set the fire to low to give yourself an extra 5 minutes. -A small extra burst of effort leading to a more satisfying meal knowing you left the kitchen 99% clean *and* have a delicious meal! Saving at least 30% effort in the long run! I'd say 50% but someone'd prove me wrong..

[@lemonlemonster]

I found putting a meal plan on my phone I was more likely to forget about it. Having a chalkboard/whiteboard so I was always walking by it helps me a lot more. I will say, on the other hand, having shopping lists on my phone do help. There are two types of shopping lists I use: stuff I always get/is cheapest at a certain store, and specific ingredients I have to remember to pick up. Stuff Thats Cheapest lists goes in the Notes app organized by store, and the specific ingredients list goes in the Google Keep note I share with my husband. Also, for starting off, it helped me to attack one meal at a time. So rather than planning all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the week, just attack your dinners. I usually have similar things over and over for breakfast and lunch, but for some reason adding those into planning as well was too overwhelming for me.

[@flufflepuffle]

I'm actually cleaning the countertop (just finished the dishes) while listening to this lol. 😆 One part down, the rest of the owl to go.

[@darkmage07070777]

One thing I've found to help save food is to concentrate on making *dinner* varied and interesting, whereas breakfast and lunch can both be same-old for a good long while. This allows me to go look around for who has the best deals on my preferred breakfast and lunch foods so I can save a few dollars. You can also probably go lean on one of those two meals just fine, whether it's rushing out the door with a bagel for breakfast or eating a simple sandwich at your desk. If you do either of the above, though, you NEED to make sure your dinner is extra portioned and tasty to compensate, or you'll end up going hungry and unhappy throughout your time and quit. Finally, for those who hate veggies (like me - super bitter taster, here) or other important foods (got a friend who despises fruits of all things), I've got a few tips: 1) Experiment with cooking or preparing them in different ways then you've experienced before. When cooked normally, I dislike spinach about as much as Garfield the cat (yep, the only food besides raisins he hates - feel free to check!), but give me a pile of fresh Baby spinach and a little Honey Mustard drizzled over it, and I'll eat it just fine. And while onions pieces on burgers or pizza are nasty, I do like pan-seared chunks on my grilled kebabs! 2) Look for lesser known varieties of a vegetable. I was convinced I hated all squash near the end of high school thanks to butternut, only to discover I liked banana squash when a friend made some years later. But you are an adult, so feel free to ban one or two if you absolutely must (still hate butternut), so long as it's *only* a few so you can still easily get proper nutrition. 3) If you just can't stand it in any way but really need it in your diet, try and hide it in something. If you have a blender, you can puree just about anything and add it into either a chili, pasta sauce or curry without altering the taste. Going back to the spinach, I could just throw it into a big bowl of cheese and have some spinach-cheese dip as a side dish to something.

[@lindsayhickman9604]

Could you make a video about like trying to find hobbies after college? I've got lots of friends starting their first real jobs and like all they do is work go home and sleep...also maybe about depression and how to handle like medical expenses?

[@learnhowtoadult]

Hi Lindsay! We have a few videos you might be interested in. We recently uploaded this video about getting involved in your local community: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6WyiauiiqplkMk We also have this playlist about mental health topics: kzbin.info/aero/PLvdeRYvP0yPUhhd40mNCvMAv0Y1ILUxvS ...But when tackling depression, probably one of the *most* helpful things to do is to reach out to a licensed therapist. There are a good amount of them out there willing to work with your price range, and most insurance plans these days cover mental health services. It can seem kind of scary at first (it was for me), but once you find someone you're comfortable with, they can be a great asset in battling depression. Sorry I came 3 days late to your questions, but I hope this helps! -Sarah

[@anthropomorphisis]

Saaame on the sriracha! Not for me but the bloopers were awesome!

[@nikkidancergirl]

this video came at just the right time lol i've been meaning to start meal planning, but didn't have an actual plan haha

[@hyenaedits3460]

Additional tips if you have hypoglycemia: *PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN! It's a slow-burning energy source that doesn't cause a crash like sugar does, though sugar is good if you need energy quickly. Meat and beans are the best sources. *Plan for smaller, more frequent meals. 5 or 6 a day. *Eat something small before you start cooking so you don't make bad decisions because your blood sugar is low.

[@startrek2365]

Step 3 is KEY so much of a big deal.

[@JRCSalter]

This is how I work: I use my freezer. A lot. I spend a few hours in the kitchen one day every two, three, or four weeks, and I cook loads of stuff. Then I portion them out into takeaway tubs or freezer bags, and keep them in the freezer until i want them. Most stuff can be taken out and put in the oven or a pan to heat up whenever you want. Yeah, it means you may have to wait an hour or so for food, but you don't need to think about cooking after a long day at work. Bulk it out with cheap veg. When making a stew, curry, lasagne or something, add in loads of inexpensive stuffs to make it go further. My mum used to get a 500g pack of diced beef and make enough stew for six of us, simply by adding in a bunch of carrots, potatoes, swede, and whatever else she had lying around. Chop up everything. I like sausage casserole, but most people would leave the sausages whole, so you'd need roughly two for each portion. If you chop it all up , you'll find you don't worry about it too much and you can probably get another two or three portions out of a batch. Always look in your fridge to see if there is anything that can be used. If possible, do not throw anything away. Most veg can go in a stew with little effect on the outcome, so that's a great way to use up anything left in the fridge. Also, if you made too much for a Sunday roast, then put all that in a casserole, or stew, bubble and squeak, or whatever. Just do not throw it away. All in all, I think i spend around £30-£40 on food a month, while only cooking for about six-eight hours total, and I still manage to eat well.

[@JRCSalter]

I should probably mention, this is all just for me. It gets exponentially more complicated the more people you are cooking for, but many of the same things still apply.

[@pandasan67]

DAMMIT, I needed this for my lesson on meal planning earlier today!

[@vannagrace101]

The biggest thing that helped me meal plan is getting a pad that goes on the fridge that I write down all the meals for the next week on.

[@suziequzie]

#3 I really need to get on top of.

[@Andrew_Kono]

aye, that's a nice Hawaiian elf schefflera. I noticed it when you touched it. LOL.

[@liwymi]

I'll be sending this to my boyfriend... for step 3 in particular!

[@JD..........]

2:57 was NOT expecting that! X-D

[@unepommeverte17]

i used the mealime app for a week (three meals, since i was only cooking for myself and had some busy evenings), but realized too late that when it gave me the three meals, they might have been in a specific order for a reason. instead i started with the third one it gave me, then the second, then realized that the salmon it had me get for the first meal probably wasn't safe to eat a week after buying it. oops. also the tofu fried rice thing it had me make for the second meal made me sick the second time i ate it :( then i started working after having been unemployed for a while and realized i wasn't actually very hungry for dinner very often, so i kinda gave up. except today i do want dinner and i have no reason not to cook the frozen salmon i still have except that i have no vegetables to put on it ugh

[@PunkIsNotDead94]

Hey everyone at How To Adult, how about making a video about dealing and overcoming depression?

[@dancenow1337]

Step 1: Love yourself and don't buy class 1 carcinogens like processed meat.

[@lauralaabs7917]

I am allergic to capsaicin. So no Sriracha for me! Wasabi, ginger and hot mustard.

[@mirandamcdowell879]

Bless this video, oh my gosh like a giraffe sized amount of stress has gotten it's leggy butt off my chest :)

[@valjoy1507]

I save Dear Hank and John for when I have to clean. It is the best.

[@rayy2670]

I constantly fail at meal planning, I'm not always hungry and I plan way too much and too complicated stuff.

[@megashley1963]

I tend to listen to/watch youtube videos when I'm doing chores. Guess who happened to be doing the dishes when this video came on?

[@eaglebreath5]

Here I am thinking about meal planning and realizing I eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch most days.

[@jbecn24]

Why you fn hatin on Sriracha! Shits versatile...

[@CGlacia]

I was kind of expecting this video to have /r/MealPrepSunday kind of advice, to be honest, or advice about meals that work well in packed lunches.

[@jemraiomawe2169]

What is sriracha?

[@radicalbacon]

it's this garlic chili hot sauce with just a bit of sugar in it. It's Thai, but the most popular brand in the US is made my an ethnic Chinese man who lived in Vietnam and then became a refugee.

[@LyeriaAurion]

Imagine ketchup but spicy peppers instead of tomato

[@BloomerMedia]

How to Adult is like the dad I never had...

[@garcia95ism]

how about a how to clean the bathroom

[@morganelliott6165]

I literally avoid cooking because I hate doing dishes so much. And by doing dishes, I mean loading and unloading the dishwasher...

[@cupfulofeathers]

Cooking pro tip: freeze things and be creative with leftovers. You'll save a lot of money!

[@inkliizii]

"Oh balls!"

[@jaredgulaga8367]

We are not friends.

[@ziljianqisti]

trying so hard not to call her Dora

[@tacojefe]

I find it difficult to cook meals for just one person without wasting food..

[@tm0446]

Well, I suppose that before anything, I'd have to learn how to cook...hmm.

[@Justistified]

5 to 10 foods I can cook... 1. instant noodles 2.....

[@kaseybasler4500]

Ok

[@sarahjoyce3]

You're precious

[@Dayglodaydreams]

We aren't whiping down counters everyday at my house.

[@BigBoyBlue]

Get a Crockpot / SlowCooker. GG EZ Meal Plan.

[@Nathar45]

A lot of this is about smart cooking habits, not really meal planning. I'm not saying that's not worth a "how to", just that the title and the contents are a bit off.

[@Nathar45]

I was expecting strong tips about some of the following: - balancing nutritients - pairing meals, so ingredients are never wasted - ingredients that fit in many different meals - base spices and ingredients that are a strong foundation, thus simplifying the grocery list for all days ...I know that ain't easy, but it seems more fitting for the title you posted :)

[@bookishfaerie]

Nathar45 mind over munch has a lot of that stuff in her basic meal planning videos

[@these2menrgannadoit]

My meal plan: Literal 50 lb. tubs of lard. p.s. please do more vids on body positivity

[@crazycatlady39]

0:31 If you are a healthy dinner wizard, please advertise your services. Quite a few people will hire you! Lol!

[@chaseis1badmonkey]

Don't forget the sriracha? No, you need a variety of hot sauces

[@pjkrumholtz8491]

She reminds me of Velma from a scooby doo lmao

[@McMahJoh]

She pronounced techweatos differently than I do.

[@michelleabraham8327]

How to manage through an airport

[@filmbrophobic]

did she say kale

[@curiousKuro16]

Don't fret dear, I don't like Sriracha either.

[@chesh1rek1tten]

I don't like Sriracha either =)

[@tithonb.9755]

Is there a better feeling than eating a pizza without a guilt knowing that it wouldn't mess up your fitness plans? *Agoge Diet*, thank you for everything!

[@yetinother]

+

[@jimyu9147]

Cleaning cooktop is the worst thing ever.

[@sumayya003]

You're great and everything but can we please see Michael and Emma again? I miss them so much!

[@jaredgulaga8367]

I will literally pay you to stop making videos.

[@kindlamb774]

Jared Gulaga hell yah brother

[@Twenty_Five55]

AGREED MAN