Red Wine
TOAST
While the eggs
and bacon
cook, you have
time for
toasting.
BACON
Place 6 slices of
bacon on a double
layer of paper
towels. Microwave
on high until
crisp, about
4 minutes.
POACHED
EGGS
Crack 1 to 2 eggs
into a mug filled
halfway with water.
Microwave
on high for 1 to
1 1∕2 m i n u t e s.
IN ICE CUBE TRAYS
finely chopped garlic
pestos and other
oil-based sauces
(like chimichurri)
citrus juices
leftover egg whites
leftover wine
IN MUFFIN TINS
stock
chopped onions
cooked leafy greens
leftover chopped
vegetables
marinara sauce
gravy
IN GALLON-SIZE
RESEALABLE
PLASTIC BAGS
cooked rice
raw greens for smoothies
any fruit (freeze on
a baking sheet first)
leftover baked
goods
Instead of doing full-on meal prep, just freeze your leftover
ingredients—like that half of an onion on the cutting board or the
lonely lemon that needs to be used now. I ce cu b e t rays a re
great for stuff you use in small quantities. Muffin tins are great
for things that you want a little more of. And gallon-size
freezer bags are perfect for storing sides and sweets.
freeze
everything
For easy-to-peel
garlic, zap
whole cloves
in the microwave
on high for
20 seconds.
They’ll slip right
out of the skins!
WHIP UP A 5 - MI NUT E
BREAKFAST
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