Why You SHOULDN'T Meal Prep!

[@DBZHGWgamer]

For me, the worst part about cooking is the cleanup, and there is nothing that can convince me to have to do that every day. If you find a really good meal to prep, it really isn't that hard to eat it every day for a meal a day, then just switch it up next week. Before I was meal prepping I was doing meal replacement drinks just because it took so much less effort.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Might not be hard for YOU, but it is definitely not the same for others

[@Sara-fp6xr]

I was just thinking... not hard for you... but after #3 I just can't. But I can freeze, that works.

[@sebastians.8991]

Oh man... me too, cleaning is the problem...

[@schiebs]

I have super duper many-times diagnosed adult ADHD and I found ways to make myself better or even outright good at cleaning. The key for me with cooking dishes is I constantly clean as I go, as soon as I'm done with something it goes in the sink and as soon as I have a second to wash some I go wash a few by hand and put them in the dish drainer. If I need a clean item of a utensil I already used, I wash the first one. This way, it never piles up, I never get intimidated, and since I stay more busy while things are cooking I don't get as bored!!

[@rebeccavesperas8274]

Key is to make a big batch of something you can freeze, eat it a couple of times and then grease a bunch. It leaves you spotty meals for the first little while but soon enough you then pull a variety of things down from the fridge as you go.

[@MandalaBunnyhome]

Great points, I've never liked meal prepping and I think a lot of people feel pressured into it. I usually just plan a few days at a time so I know what to defrost or how to manage leftovers, but beyond that I just go with what I feel like having.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Go wit da flo =)

[@mariocartel544]

I've never felt pressured into meal prep I find it saves me lots of time and money but I don't do it the way most people do, I can't stand there one day and make 15 meals in a row it would make me a little nuts lol. I make double of a meal and freeze the extra or if I don't double ill freeze leftovers immediately, that saves me an entire meal another day with almost no extra time and when it's just a single leftover portion it makes a good quick lunch and I dont have to eat the same thing over and over like I did when I just stuck leftovers in the fridge, I can decide to eat it next week if I want and it's still good and costs nothing extra to make it would have likely just been pushed to the side and eventually tossed otherwise. If I make banana bread I'll do 2 loaves and freeze the extra one, I also meal prep cookie dough and it saves on buying snacks or pre-made dough, just put however many we want to eat and bake as we go, I was making 18 cookies and tossing the leftovers and one day just thought why not just cook a few and freeze the extra to bake later so they're fresh when we want them? If I have something about to go bad I'll prep it and it lasts longer in the freezer, I got 3 dozen eggs for a great price but didn't notice they expired in 2 days until I got home so just made tons of French toast to toss in the freezer and slept in for a week because I could just heat it up quick

[@Icarus1234]

I am calling the meal prep police and reporting this blasphemy!!! But on a serious note. Excellent video. I have tried meal prepping before and failed to continue long term because of all the things you point out. My biggest problem was time. I don't want to spend half of my Sunday every week in the kitchen. I would much rather spend 20min in the morning and 30-40 mins in the evening everyday and enjoy the fruits of my labor right then and there.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Im with you!

[@dotastillthebest5474]

I don't get that point at all tbh. It's not like you need 6 hours to prep meals. I do meal prep every Monday and it usually takes me 2 hours and it saves a sht ton of time. 30-40 minutes each day is a lot of time if you add it up. The only negative part about meal prep is the freshness because I freeze everything for day 5+

[@BlackTieKitchen]

The same thing doesnt work for everyone. If that works for you, keep doing it!

[@SingingSealRiana]

@@dotastillthebest5474 really depends on your efficiency in planing, how fast you work and what you prep. Managing everything so perfectly timed, that it takes that little time is a skill

[@thebest934]

I meal prep every week and I was originally going to dislike this video but you brought up some valid points and the production value in this video was pretty good. Great job!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks

[@thenewguy9559]

Solid video with lots of good info! The way I plan for the week is I buy different proteins that are freezer stable in vacuum sealed bags. Like chicken thighs, steak, ground beef, roast, etc. Then I have the veggies and staples on hand for multiple meals throughout the week. We put chosen meals for the week on the calendar but, depending upon how busy things get, quicker, easier meals can be subbed if needed. It works for us and provides the variety we crave.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thats the key! Having solid backup plans! Glad you guys have a system that works 🙂

[@deliri0um]

when I used to go to school we had like a round of breakfast and a round of lunch for every day of the week and the dessert and they would all rotate differently so it was mix and match. I loved my elementary it had great food. my brothers was better tho cause they got his from a restaurant and they literally had ribs for lunch lol

[@rail7646]

my main reason to meal prep is the deletion of choice actually, to avoid making bad choices during the taxing week, if you stick to your every day nutrient dense food without thinking about it, while at first this kills some what of freedem it also gives you some other freedom, the freedom to not think about what do eat or what to do and keeps your more disciplined, I get your points, but as I undisciplined greedy foodie I'm happy with the limits that meal prep puts upon me.

[@The_Keto_Klingon]

My problem with meal prep is I find I don't want the meal once it's prepared. I would much rather prep ingredients that give me a variety of meals. Homemade yogurt is a great. I would recommend anyone who can get an Instant Pot with that function. Oh and, FIRST. No it doesn't matter but it's fun.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Haha, yay to 1st. And your problem has always been my problem too.. after eating one meal of something... The rest was bleh

[@The_Keto_Klingon]

@Black Tie Kitchen which in my carb addict days, wasn't too much of a problem unless the goulash started to build cities. But now it's all so filling.

[@carastone3473]

That’s just another form of meal prepping. 😃

[@TheOn3LeftBehind]

SAME! I need variety. I don’t know what I want until the day of, either lol

[@SingingSealRiana]

Downshiftology shares the approach if prepping ingredients, maybe worth a look ^^

[@igetnoslep]

Very good advice. I've failed at meal prep many times. I found simplifying what I eat without compromising variety was the sweet spot. I generally eat two meals a day, the first one is almost always the same with an easier alternate that uses most of the same ingredients for the I'm in a mood. Second meal varies but repeats weekly. The only time I'll meal prep now is if I'm making something that can i can portion out and freeze like lasagna or pizza 2.0.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Im glad you found a method that works for you! 😀

[@aneshaelizabeth]

I love this video. I used to do meal prep, but I found myself waisting food because I got tired of eating the same thing every day. So I started prepping different ingredients. I like doing it because it makes me feel like I’m on an episode of Chopped and I like to see what I come up with 😊 I also noticed that I’m not spending all day in the kitchen which is a plus.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Lol "today your ingredients are rice, poptarts, and... tripe!"

[@TheLily97232]

That's what my mom does for me too

[@ResilientIzShe]

Yeah, I've never tried it for that reason. I hate most leftovers

[@rasgotiriebud]

I actually do both. I prep for dishes throughout the week and meal prep for my meals to take to work for lunch. I make my meal prep dishes as a freezable version so I am able to rotate out dishes based on what I feel like eating that day.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thats a good way to do it!

[@Crokto]

Same. My staple is frozen vacuum packed seasoned chicken breasts, which I can throw in the sous vide and use in a low effort pasta dish

[@rasgotiriebud]

@@Crokto sous vide is next on my list to snag! Any pros and cons a first time buyer should be aware of? Thanks in advance!

[@Crokto]

@@rasgotiriebud ehhh don't spend too much maybe? I bought a very basic sous vide machine and vacuum sealer at the outset and haven't felt much of a desire to upgrade. All the sous vide has to do is heat and spin, so you don't need anything fancy. It doesn't even need to hold a super stable temperature cuz the water is such an effective heat sink. The most annoying part to me is keeping the food underwater, there's a bunch of solutions out there, my favorite is clipping weights on to the bag to hold it under. More generally, I would say the real killer feature of sous vide isn't that the food is going to be so much better than anything you could otherwise cook, but that it is an ultra reliable way to cook food, almost impossible to screw it up.

[@debbieforseth254]

I don’t want to eat the same meal 4-5 days in a row.

[@SamBiscuit-bn7jg]

I used to meal prep to a degree, and I totally feel you on the whole getting bored with the food thing. After the first time that happened I made sure to make stuff that could keep well frozen like my sausage casserole. Once I'd had enough of it, leftovers went in the freezer and I'd make something else and restart the cycle. Only once I got the taste back for something I'd already made, I didn't have to do nearly as much cooking. A bonus was that I didn't have to use the nasty work fridge at the time. I just pulled it straight out of the freezer on the way to work, and by the time lunch rolled around (as long as I kept it covered or in my bag) it would slowly thaw and be ready, but still chilled enough that I didn't have to worry about it going bad.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I had to do something similar with my meals way back when, so I follow your logic! I hate microwaved foods, so I would leave my food out of the fridge and by lunchtime, it would almost be at room temp - palpable enough to eat. Safe? Not 100%, but it was the only way for me to eat it lol

[@bladethorn]

Honestly this is so accurate. I precooked taco meat and made guacamole on Sunday. Chopped up everything else when I ate. Added like 5 ,minutes to the meal time but was way yummier to have fresh cut tomatoes. Also extends the shelf life.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yup! None of that prepped meals here 😂

[@TheCrisses]

Cookie Monster's meal plan: Macadamia Monday, Tea Biscuit Tuesday, Whimsy Wednesday, Tart Thursday, Financier Friday, Saturday is a break day where Cookie eats any type of cookies he wants, and Sugar Cookie Sunday.

[@dropboxmoabit384]

Man, straight to the point, informative, well structured, perfectly edited and narrated and fun at the same time. Immediate sub from my side!!!

[@Sunny-il1xm]

What helps me is to cook rice, quinoa or beans and place them in freezer bags, it's so easy to warm up in the microwave. I Keep frozen vegetables on hand. For meat, I cut up chicken, steak or portion out hamburger meat and freeze, it makes it easy to just warm up my veggies and grains and place my preferred meat in the air fryer or cast iron pan. I don't buy packaged salads, they're too expensive and they go bad easily unless I'm going to eat them within a day or two. It's too easy to get bored with your own cooking, but I told myself that I wouldn't be eating out as much this year. I just recently started making crustless pizza and it's so simple and quenches my craving for takeout pizza, easy to prepare and it's delicious and less fattening.

[@LoveWinsMovement]

Also I really appreciate your positive attitude! I know you are a creative artist-type dude but you are also clearly a man of conscience and compassion! 🥰

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks 😄

[@jamesdunn8013]

Thank you so much Black Tie, I have epilepsy and had to switch to a Keto diet and watching your videos have been so much fun and now I look forward to eating again thank you so much again.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Hopefully your epilepsy is mostly under control! I have a good friend of mine who is epileptic, so I know the troubles that go with it :/

[@jacobnieto8784]

This has been very helpful. I’ve always hit a wall of overwhelming mental distress. (Too much to do)

[@BlackTieKitchen]

when you get to the end of a long day and dont want a reheated meal... a small cooking can do a lot for relaxation

[@mikelindsey6407]

I am glad I'm not the only person that does it this way

[@alec187]

I grew up in a Filipino household where I had to prep and cook with my mom for my little siblings and the rest of the family much like this. I attest that this is the best way to ‘meal prep’. It makes it very easy to cook throughout the week, and you’ll always have freshly cooked meals everyday.

[@lizzie.136]

I tried meal prep a couple of times, my palate could never, I had to rebrand the dishes after the 3 day... add sofrito or rice, or something. This is great advice!

[@shoelessinorl]

Oh my god that is such great advice. I hate meal prepping and get bored with it quickly but I like the idea of prepping the ingredients for us. Great job as usual. Love the chicken. Thanks for sharing Gigi from Clearwater.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks!

[@TheOn3LeftBehind]

I love that you mentioned Greek yogurt is an alternative to sour cream. When I was on a much more strict budget I was having to think about creative ways to get multiple uses out of items, so I’d have Greek yogurt with add-ins for breakfast and then would use it as a sour cream replacement.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I LOVE Greek yogurt. Ive converted a few people to it's mystical powers lol

[@Cra2y_M3rmaid]

Thank God someone finally spoke some truth!🙌🏽🎉 Meal prepping sucks & I've failed to many times. Once I prep I may not want that food for that day...I go day by day.....since I fast I only worry about a very light breakfast & regular lunch.....works best! Lost 35lbs doing this along with fasting & stuffing my face with at least 64oz of water/lemon water...💪🏽🔥😈

[@chaserock4675]

Great ideas! My little girls get a kick out of funny parts you add. Thanks!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@astroworfcraig9164]

Great advice, especially since I discovered this over the past year as someone living the Keto lifestyle who hates to cook. I always have chopped onions and bell peppers on hand for quick casseroles or soups, most of which end up frozen for later use as I'm cooking for one. So, on any given day, I usually have three different casseroles and two kinds of soup frozen, ready to heat, without having to give up my Sunday for prep. I fill in with steak, pork chops, pork steaks, hamburger patties and chicken thigh and leg quarters and of course, bacon and eggs. Oh, and chaffles, too.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

The ol important chaffle

[@massages_for_world_peace8909]

What kind of casseroles do you make?

[@astroworfcraig9164]

@@massages_for_world_peace8909 Taco, chicken-broccoli-cauliflower rice, cheese burger, chicken alfredo, and corned beef and cabbage.

[@bernadetterocha3693]

This is really helpful. I can't do regular meal prep because I like variety. I can only do two days of the same food in a row.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Two days MAX. Day three... might as well flush it lol

[@wavewatcher_]

I was thinking of meal prepping and I saw this video I already prep my meat, chicken and fish in vacuumed portions on the fridge and I always have bags of different frozen vegetables as well. I’ll just keep doing what I do, thank you 😊

[@lakshmijayakumar2917]

Oh Man it’s really eyes opening information 😊thanks keep us posted

[@Danielle_1234]

Sous vide is the easiest 101 prep ticket and it makes freakishly good tasting meat. All you do is season your meat, vacuum seal it, and then put it in your freezer. When cooking you can take it directly out of the freezer and plop it in the water bath. Cooking from frozen just add 30 minutes unless it's super thick or thin meat. Meat can last indefinitely in a freezer though might start to lose an ideal taste after 3 months. This allows for variety. You don't have to plan ahead. You can have whatever kind of meal you want when you feel like it. For steak and salmon and similar, I'll setup some veggies and cook them in the oven, Meat and veggies, yum. For burgers I make iupin flour buns (taste better than normal store bought burger buns and less carbs than almond flour) and freeze them. This way I can have many meals off of one bake. To dethaw just throw them back in the oven for a second bake. I make lupin pasta (as good as any home made pasta, imo better than store bought) and lupin semolina pasta but the semolina one is a tad carb heavy a bit above almond flour. You can dehydrate them and they last forever like store bought so you can make in bulk. (Trader Joe's has really good pesto next to the cheeses.) I then will use sous vide to dethaw pesto and do pesto fettuccine. I also do a killer bolognese sauce (tomato meat sauce that slow simmers for 3 hours) which has carbs but the low carb noodles balances it. This is the ultimate prep item because it's an identical amount of work to make a years worth and freeze it. You can also can it and then store it at room temperature. I make different breads a sourdough and a white bread depending on my mood (I made bagels yesterday.) which is a week or two of ingredients at a time, though technically not prep. I want to make a super yeasty lupin flour double bake bread rolls in the future that will be and will be to die for. The only thing I do not prep is my lupin flour pizza. Using almond flour imo is a no no because it + tomato sauce is too many carbs, so I opt for the near zero carb dough. Everything from pizza to calzone to stromboli to Khachapuri I do not prep. Unfortunately, I've yet to make a proper 900 degree sicilian pizza because the allulose I use in the dough starts burning at like 450 or 475 degrees which I want to figure out. I think if I make a sourdough pizza dough then I can get around this limitation. ---- Prep makes the best tasting meals. The meals that were intimidating before cease to be. The best tasting recipes are slow cook often with a lot of steps, but when you make 6 months at a time, it effectively becomes effortless and suddenly you go beyond home cook to restaurant (honestly better) tasting food at home. Try making your favorite meal ingredients in bulk and then try freezing it. Without sous vide 3 days in the fridge will thaw frozen food and then whatever you make can typically stay in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks after that giving a window for when in the mood. imo sous vide is nicer. If your packaging is resealable glass you can throw it it into a water bath and in 30 min to 1 hour it will be a refridge temp ready to reheat or cook or whatever. If you want to try any of the baking based recipes I copied the youtuber I don't Sugar Coat's white bread recipe and modified it. You will want a stand mixer or a food processor with a dough setting as hand needing lupin flour is a pita. But it will make doughs that are like normal white flour, nearly identical. You can start having everything again and it will taste better than store bought. Also for sous vide Joule and Anova are the best and cheep. Have fun!

[@EllyLocasia-g3h]

best prep vid so far. i have the same sentiments with you! i have been preparing ingredients rather than the food itself. it makes food planning for the week much easier.

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

You are so much fun! I just can’t resist a recipe. I put them all in a notebook and go shopping in my recipes for my menu. Sometimes I just look at what I have a lot of. I love to have something quick in the freezer for when I don’t feel like cooking. And shrataki noodles in the freezer refrigerator are always good for a meal

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Those noodles can be a life saver - they work great for those late night carbonaras!

[@Eszra]

I did my first meal prep the other day. I had a great but exhausting day making 4 different meals. I have learned before that prep is important and depending on certain things i will be prepping as early as i can for meal prep.

[@Max-wl5ll]

Your channel is a lot bigger than it was the last time you popped in my recommendations. Congrats mate, keep up the good work! Shorts and tik toks will get you famous in no time you're talented.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks! Im just not a big fan of shorts/tiktok :/

[@Max-wl5ll]

@@BlackTieKitchen Yeah I get that, a lot of artists just don't vibe with tiktok and that's fine! I recommend you try it just for fun, the time limit is a great creative limit.

[@kbaz6658]

Lots of good suggestions! I have difficulty planning ahead. Like to make my hubby homemade frozen lunches so he doesn't eat processed food and can stay low carb. Most commercial frozen lunches are predominantly pasta or rice. It does take some time so started just loading up leftovers from dinners in the containers to keep him supplied. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yeah - every frozen meal is usually very carb heavy and the protein is usually lackluster :/

[@kbaz6658]

@@BlackTieKitchen The Thai meatballs with stir fry veg is one favorite when I take the time.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Also, 1 idea to meal prep and combat boredom, prep and freeze. I have histamine intolerance, so I have some restrictions and throwing things in the fridge or thawing and refreezing is just not an option. What I found was that I could prep a meal (usually in the Instant Pot anyway), we eat, or I eat and put the rest in freezable containers. Into the freezer it goes, and if I make to or 3 meals when my kids aren't home, I can alternate between them, or if they are, I can grab something from last week, and eat tonight's leftovers next week. Downside, everything has to maintain quality when frozen and heating from frozen rather than getting mushy or weird textures so it doesnt work with everything.

[@srice6231]

This is great because I never meal prep because I have the problem you talked about... Each day I change my mind on what I want and I end up wasting food.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yup! I hate hate hate throwing food away, especially knowing that there are people out there starving. Trying to minimize waste and still eat well isnt as simple as it's made out to be!

[@JimNyOOO]

100% agree. This is how I stuck to my diet. I prepped all ingredients not the meals. And I had fresh meals every day.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Glad that you came to the same conclusion!

[@Tchild2]

I love brown rice, turkey and a buttered steamed vegetable. I could and can, and do, eat this for days on end loving every bite.

[@icechoco_03]

Subscribed immediately after I saw the chicken 😂

[@makitawilliams3602]

I've attempted meal prep a few times but find it difficult. I like my food fresh and I don't want the same meal back to back to back. I rather plan out what I want to eat and go from there. That's also how I grocery shop

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Same!

[@metalgearfan9802]

I feel like the only thing that really makes sense to meal prep multiple meals of is various different types of homemade burrito's. Those make sense to make in bulk because you can just freeze them and have them ready to eat whenever you please. And they of course last relatively longer.

[@spaceyadra2922]

I use low-carb tortillas to make personal thin crust pizzas. I put the tortilla in the oven while it warms up, to dry it out a bit, and pull it before it starts to get color. load it up with toppings, then bake like normal. crispy, delicious, and custom for my tastes. I'm tinkering with making them into frozen pizzas but haven't nailed that yet. oh also, my PERSONAL WISH: could you try solving the potsticker/dumpling dough conundrum, you confident keto chemist? I can never get the stretch/chew/mouthfeel I want in a dumpling dough. appreciate everything you do!

[@toddshook1765]

Thanks for sharing your insight. I drive truck and to save time I prep a couple meals to make sure it’s ready so I don’t get that chili hot dog from truck stop. I do food prep so it leaves it open as my options. I like the idea if working from a framework to keep organized. Thanks again.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yeah - you have to do what works for you!

[@alabemos]

Thanks for the great video. Funny and useful info. Love your stare-downs with the chicken! I have one rule for leftovers. If I don't love it the first time, I throw it away. I don't freeze or save it. I used to save it, and then my freezer would be full of stuff I was never going to eat, or stuff would be below in the fridge until it spoiled. :( Now I just give myself permission to call it a failure and pitch it.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

That's makes sense

[@willyharris4199]

We do both at my house, I say we, my girlfriend does all the cooking and I eat it, through the week for my lunches i eat the thing everyday and have done for around 6 months and I love it, and then on Saturdays we plan what we’re having for our last meals throughout the week and she goes shopping on sundays, this way we very rarely waste and food and it seems to be cost effective that way

[@BlackTieKitchen]

If you can do it - meal prepping is amazing! I've just never been able to find a way that worked for me (and I tried it all)

[@trailtoimprove]

: ) I have been thinking about how to do something and just showed it to me with the pizza prep. Thank you

[@kellyfuechtmann3807]

This video was def for me! Much appreciated

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks!

[@deliri0um]

I wanted to start meal prep and I realized i dont wanna eat the same food that was in the fridge all day so i thought to myself ill just make simple things and then mix them when its time to eat. watching your video i realized we already do this lol. like we buy a giant batch of herbs then we wash chop finely and then put them in plastic bags in the freezer. same with meat but we add spice. same with garlic. all go in the freezer in flat plastic sheets. patties, cheese bread all of it are just sitting flat in my freezer.

[@bryanpaynechefbrybry1067]

Great episode as per usual Dennis.. Love the logic behind it. Until the next time my friend..

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks Bryan!

[@VictortheBrazilian]

this channel is totally underrated, Subscribed!

[@saeedahmed5429]

I never break my flow when meal prepping or start eating stuff that I shouldn't eat or over eat.

[@heybonbon8525]

I don't know if it's meal prepping but I do what I call a power cook and make a few different meals over the weekend and portion them out for the freezer so I can just grab one the night before for my lunch. I might have eggs for dinner or salad. I never eat the same thing all week due to the variety in my freezer.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

That's meal prepping for sure! 😄

[@heybonbon8525]

@@BlackTieKitchen good to know! It works for me 😊

[@J8n3eyr3]

I prep veggies as I bring them home from store. The best prices are buying in bulk - so I will cook big meals to portion and freeze the meat or pasta for quick add-ins later.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

And you can get great bulk pricing if you go to eth ic stores that are literally from farm to market!

[@stevenlord5730]

Your positivity makes me smile.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yay!

[@SeriousCakes]

I have a food prep day, I might make one or 2 things that day so I have a quick breakfast and lunch, everything else is splitting up meats (I buy in bulk if possible) and dry brining certain meats for meals that week. Last week I did a batch of chicken broth, a bunch of hard-boiled eggs for my mom, and buffalo chicken for my lunches. I like to have the same thing every day for breakfast (egg, steak, butter, coffee) but lunches and dinners I like to cycle through stuff.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Love that!

[@inesquintana7224]

Always enjoy your vids! Made your basque cheesecake this weekend for my mom’s birthday after everyone raved about it at Christmas!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

yay!

[@AdarableKitten]

I dont work on Sundays, that includes meal prep and any house work. so I get Sunday to myself and catch up on sleep. best to do all work on Saturday. as saterday is also laundry day. overall is a day to do a full week refresh.

[@campcookhenry]

I don’t meal prep all the time ,but living alone I get tired of leftovers and hey I can mise en place with the best , so it’s a mix ,but it works for me . I did enjoy your video,enough to thumbs up and subscribe, I’ll be watching

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks!

[@zsuzsannabak1530]

I agree. I do the same thing. I do cook the Quinoa or millet in advance though.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Woo!

[@AdamMarczak]

I'm a type of person who'd rather eat the same breakfast, lunch and dinner for a week than spend my time thinking and frustrating about what should I cook everyday, but your points are valid. Maybe I will try your method of making every day different cuisine day, and just prepping the ingredients, I just need to get better at cooking. Also, this was so fun to watch! Gymbro and cookie monster made my morning 😂

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I hear ya - i can eat some dishes for every meal (namely eggs and cheese... or pizza). But I agree - thinking of what to make each day is tiring and frustrating- which is why frameworks do well!

[@mariacheng4226]

I use your approach with my work clothes...same outfit day in and out

[@TheHardTruth101]

@Maria Cheng wtf 😳 😆

[@massages_for_world_peace8909]

An easy way to ease into variety is find ingredients that go into lotsa different meals. For example, most veggies you can chop all and roast some of them in bulk at the beginning of the week, then add the roasted ones to a salad one day, to rice a diff day for stir-fry, an omelet for a breakfast, then raw ones/any leftovers into a soup the last day. Chicken for ex can be on a salad, in a taco, in a sandwich, into enchiladas, on pasta, just served with rice and roasted veggies. If there's leftover bread from sandwiches, then we do french toast the next morning, or if it's really getting stale, then make crotons. Think about how you can make the ingredient once and all the ways you can think to eat it. :) Often any leftovers can just go into a stir-fry, omelet, salad, soup, or sandwich! :)

[@barbarasnow4304]

Love your Beast Mode aka Gibberos (?) at the gym 😂😂 And the chicken, rabbit and Cookie Monster - missed your videos! What do you put your onions in? Water and/or vinegar?

[@BlackTieKitchen]

It's a quick pickle! The video is on the schedule 😉

[@justinmckinnon2930]

love this! just started to get into nutrition and this is a very fascinating concept!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Learn as much as you can and dont be dogmatic!

[@EgonCom]

1:30 - Does peeping ingredients, make them more perishable/less tasty? I know that it's the same issue for when You prep whole meal - I'm asking as someone who haven't started doing preps yet.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

It shouldnt for most things. However, there are ingredients that will become more perishable because they oxidize when they hit air, such as avocados and apples. Youd have to cost them in some sort of citrus or mild acidic solution to counteract the reaction. For most things tho - it's a-ok

[@kristinj8271]

Great video!! Ty! Can you provide your mug cake prep recipe and the pizza prep recipe plz and pretty plz?

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I basically just mix the dry ingredients! I'll link to them in the description and here: Chocolate Mug Cake Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opPZoHiInreirpI Pizza 2.0 video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3_PmItoeq-YgNE

[@kristinj8271]

@@BlackTieKitchen Thank you! 😘

[@ShavaNerad]

I live with my son. We keep a special Google calendar with the default dinner of the day. But the default meal might be "dinner salad" which allows for a lot of variation. "Pasta day" (for him, he's not low carb. I have whatever over sorghum). "Chinese" -- omg so much freedom that allows me to get what's cheap that week for proteins and veg and so on. BTW, mise en place comes out in the automatic subtitles as misoplots. Not even miso plots. One word. (I have old-woman hearing and am often short on time, so I run videos on 1.25-1.50 speed with subtitles --- it's a you-be-you thing, but it gives me giggles sometimes).

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Haha the auto subtitles have definitely led to some interesting results before. And Chinese cuisine... I mean... That's a wide open option!

[@2sweetcaroline]

You always tickle my funny bone 🦴 I much prefer this idea. I definitely don’t like to eat the same thing every day. I find that a prepped meal is never as fresh as the day you prepare it. Not that I don’t like leftovers sometimes, but just not all week. Thanks for all your fun and inventive videos.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

100% leftovers are not the same as prepped meals. Maybe it's just the expectation? hmm 🤔

[@resamiller66]

I like your way of doing the prep. So many times I have planned what I'm going to eat the next day and then the next day I'm not in the mood for it. The way you prep would take care of that.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

100% it should help!

[@thetimeturtle]

the puppets randomly poppin is the reason why i sub

[@lesliebooth2833]

As much as I enjoy watching channels (obv yours) with a variety of recipes, I basically stick to the basics, basic chaffle, basic pizza chaffle, basic everything. My grocery list is basic, yeah, life is just easier and no wasted anything. I know what to expect, and I know I like whatever is on the menu. I will occasionally vary my options, but it’s a rarity. Thanksgiving and Christmas was a great time to try new and different keto-fied stuff, but normal days-normal menu. Go with what you know. And it’s just me so it works. This was a great vid!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yup! My grocery list doesnt change much either!

[@darleneh7740]

This make sense to me. Thanks for sharing this video and for the laughs ❣️😊

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks for watching Darlene!

[@seasonalliving2881]

The bits of humor totally made my day in this great video! 😃

[@kaizer-777]

I generally just cook several pounds of two types of meat (ground turkey, beef, chicken thighs, pork shoulder, etc.) and alternate making something quick with each (burger, burrito, just pour some sauce on it, etc.). Split these meals up with some whey-based concoction or some eggs, and I'm good.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

That's a good way to do it!

[@GyldanEdge]

Finally something that makes sense for how I think! Kudos

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yay!

[@YossDillo]

Well, I learned what meal prep is considered to be. I thought meal prep was, at least in part, prepping individual ingredients for long-term like I've seen my mother do. Why pre-make the same meal a dozen times and freeze it? Thanks for this info, and thanks for making the video so fun to watch! (also real talk, I want to make that pizza framework work now :D)

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Piiiiizzzzzzaaaaaa

[@ladyliberian3541]

It’s late night and I found you……… Nobody: Me: Seems like I’m the only one that preps different ingredients instead of meal prepping wonder if there is anybody on you tube who feels the same way. So 🙏 ❤❤❤❤

[@samY-de9dq]

This is my favorite video of the week I hope you get tons more subscribers and comments for this!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks! Just trying to get info out there!

[@tehreemazmat2929]

Cut vegetables don't stay fresh for thr whole week.... Freezing an thawing ruins textures. Also you need lots of storage space in yoir fridge to stock all the meals. I just dont understand meal prep but it helps to have a weekly menu, be stocked up, have designated places for everything, have some basic prep like frozen garlic paste cubes etc. But other than that i dont understand how meal prep like they show on social media could ever work.

[@startaplin9680]

I…would agree. Though I think meal prepping is very useful for people who have mental health problems and cannot - really, cannot have the motivation to do anything unless it’s for a very specific amount of time.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I wouldnt say they have mental health issues. Just masochist 😂

[@CarbageMan]

The big problem I have with the advance prep is extra cleaning it creates. If I prep on the fly and clean on the fly, I get it over and done once.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

100%

[@terryragus8205]

Very helpful, Dennis, thank you

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks for watching!

[@lionesskeepgoingforward]

The same thing been in my mind where I disagree about meal prepping. My point is: is meal prep healthy and fresh? I mean you're prepping in advance for entire week and store it in the fridge. When you eat straight outta fridge everyday, is that fresh healthy meal?

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Depends on your definition of fresh!

[@MartialistKS]

At first I was confused then I realized you were talking about doing full meal prep for the entire week, and yea I agree with you. Too much work on the weekend and then you're locked in for the week. No bueno. I'm very fickle with what I want to eat (especially dinner), I want to make the call the day before if not the day of. I meal prep for in-office day lunches but that's it. Otherwise like you say I just keep my fridge and pantry reasonably well stocked and then just come up with a rough idea of what I want to eat through-out the week. On the rabbit food, learning to make my own salad dressings has been a game-changer for me in the past year or so. I just buy bags of lettuce and make a dressing that sounds good at the moment in the food processor in < 5 min. Highly recommend.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Agree! I notice that my willingness to stick to a meal is linearly correlated with the time of day. Mornings are 100%, but by dinner... I'm at 5% lol I didnt mention it in the video, but I actually prefer veggies over salads - but never underestimate a good salad!

[@gj9933]

Yeah I grate a lot of cauliflower and put it in a container for cauliflower rice during the week .

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Frozen cauliflower works well too!

[@ravenswoodwitch58]

I been spending hours meal prepping and it's made me give it up.

[@scuanganation29]

Accurate af and makes a whole lot of sense. Thanks Dennis!!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks!

[@stuartpierce121]

Really like this idea! Thanks Dennis Jennifer 🤩

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks!

[@juniorsanchez7441]

Very well made video bro thank u for this!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks!

[@TheCatlady63]

I have tried and still do some meal planning in that I make a chili or curry etc use half and freeze the other half. But I think it just all comes down to planning. If I plan the meals on Sunday for the coming week I find things are less stressed. I hadn't thought about preparing the bulk of the meals but I might give it a try with the veg at least.

[@heidiw637]

I love to do batch cooking and keep servings in the freezer. This is a great option for "instant" meals when I don't feel like cooking or prepping. Soup is amazing from the freezer and I always have at least a few kinds in the freezer for quick & delicious meals.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I wish I had space in my freezer for soups lol. It can also be weird to eat soup in the heat that is usually prevalent here in FL lol

[@heidiw637]

@@BlackTieKitchen Very true! I live in blustery, cold wintery Michigan! So about 6 months of the year I'm good to go! LOL

[@ladybird761]

I like meal prep and works for me. During the week I don't have the time to cook and usually when I get home I'm too hungry to wait for the meal. If I don't have a prepped meal I go straight to the shop and buy something what's probably cost more, less healthy and pick up some snacks too which I try to avoid. Besides, I don't like to eat food what someone else made with ingredients I never saw and don't like my food to be touched. I'm picky. Prepping saves me time during the week, money, calories, guessing what's in my food, helps me to eat healthier and I can relax after work. And I don't mind to eat the same meal for days or even a week.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Im glad meal prepping works for you! It definitely can save money, especially since you can buy in bulk!

[@shadethedon8351]

What is the name of that board 😍 ?

[@cyndimoss426]

Love this video and just subscribed!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Awesome!

[@palomahealing5073]

I did it for a while, and I did get used to it..and I ended up liking the idea! Though it's true what you're saying..my most Favorite way. As it's just me alone, I make like.2-3 Casseroles where I take out a serving lasting me 4 days! I prefer that one!❤️

[@BlackTieKitchen]

I envy your ability to eat the same thing for four days!

[@AyaHauberk]

I loved everything about this video! Especially about how I also have salad rotting against my will.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Haha it DOES make for great compost tho... 😂

[@CactusBaby]

Thank you so much for this video! We were patiently awaiting your next one! The rabbit food in bulk always gets thrown out here, too. There’s always good intentions, but usually the same result in the end…Since November, we started buying the bag’s of salad and only one bag didn’t make it so far. lol Great advice! 🐜 🐜 🐜 🐔

[@BlackTieKitchen]

"The Bag That Was No More"

[@CactusBaby]

@@BlackTieKitchen 😂

[@yoelgoat]

Really nice video man, i understood everything you were saying but in some cases meal prep can really help. In my case my parents are working by the time i get home from school so I make my own food and instead of getting up really early or doing when I get home I do it every sunday so I can just pop it in the microwave and enjoy. Loved the video btw

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Of course! Have to find what works for you!

[@njcranes]

Great info! Thanks. I only buy Vanilla powder so I can "shake up" different styles, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, blueberry, etc

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yup! I used to do the same but realized I would usually end up adding cocoa to it lol. Youd be surprised how many things pair really well with chocolate protein powder! (Papaya, mango, and others!)

[@MikeKilo1969]

I buy six streaks every Friday, salt them and age them in the fridge until Sunday then I sous vide them. Meal prep complete. Every evening I start the grill, pull a steak, sear it, rest it, slice it and eat it.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

gas or charcoal?

[@MikeKilo1969]

@@BlackTieKitchen gas generally. I use an Uuni Pro pizza oven because it reaches temps of 700+ degrees and I can sear an inch and a half steak in about four minutes.

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Yeah, that sounds amazing lol

[@MikeKilo1969]

@@BlackTieKitchen and to your point, while the grill is heating and the steak is resting I have time to make the sides for the entree. Often a steak salad, but sometimes steak and eggs, steak and avocado, or just steak.

[@Jkend199]

A food youtuber that knows cooking shows should also entertain, one of my favorite internet shows dude, luv the cooking/recipes... and CHICKEN!!!

[@BlackTieKitchen]

Thanks James!