Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies. Wendy Jo Peterson

or pick up Gluten-Free Cooking For Dummies by Danna Korn and Connie Sarros (Wiley).

      Here’s what the week looks like:

       Monday: Serve Carnitas (Chapter 11) and Zesty Cabbage Slaw (Chapter 17).

       Tuesday: Serve Sage-Spiced Chicken and Butternut Squash (Chapter 14) with quinoa.

       Wednesday: Serve Cilantro Shrimp with Spicy Guacamole and Chips (Chapter 16). Also, transfer Hearty Chili with Beans from the freezer to the refrigerator for Thursday.

       Thursday: Serve Hearty Chili with Beans (Chapter 7) and corn chips. Also, transfer the Butter Chicken from the freezer to the refrigerator for Friday.

       Friday: Serve Butter Chicken (Chapter 15), Cilantro Lime Rice (Chapter 17), and Lemony Broccoli (Chapter 17).

      

To prep for this week, do the following on Sunday:

       Bake the pork for Carnitas and refrigerate for Monday.

       Prepare Zesty Cabbage Slaw and refrigerate for Monday.

       Cut up the butternut squash (or buy previously chopped butternut squash) and refrigerate with the defrosted chicken for Tuesday.

       Prepare and freeze Hearty Chili with Beans for Thursday.

       Prepare and freeze Butter Chicken for Friday.

       Prepare and freeze rice for Friday.

       Wash and chop broccoli for Friday.

      

If you’re looking for ideas for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, check out the following:

       Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats, made with gluten-free oats (Chapter 6); Overnight Oats, made with gluten-free oats (Chapter 6); Wild Blueberry Smoothie Bowls, made with gluten-free granola or omitted (Chapter 6); and Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs (Chapter 6)

       Lunch: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls (Chapter 8); and Korean Spiced Bowls, made with tamari in place of soy sauce (Chapter 8)

       Dessert: Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Chapter 19); and Peanut Butter Cereal Bars, made with gluten-free cereal (Chapter 19)

      

When preparing foods for a gluten-free diet, always read labels.

Lower-Carb Meal Ideas

      Carbohydrates are an important component of a well-balanced eating plan, but some people want or need to focus on higher-fiber options, like legumes and whole grains. The meal plan in this section is meant to support a person living with diabetes or following a lower-carb diet, while encouraging more vegetables at a meal and a higher-fiber diet. To jumpstart planning meals, consider combining protein foods with loads of fresh vegetables and a sprinkling of whole grains.

      Here’s what the week looks like:

       Monday: Serve Tortilla Soup (Chapter 12).

       Tuesday: Serve Chicken Korma (Chapter 15), Garlicky Greens (Chapter 17), and Asian Pickled Cucumbers (Chapter 17).

       Wednesday: Serve Shredded Buffalo-Style Chicken Wraps (Chapter 12) with fresh berries and almonds. Also, transfer the Chicken Cacciatore from the freezer to the refrigerator for Thursday.

       Thursday: Serve Chicken Cacciatore (Chapter 15) with Grilled Balsamic Asparagus (Chapter 17). Also, place the ground beef in the refrigerator to defrost for Friday.

       Friday: Serve Pan-Fried Burgers with Creamy Feta Green Salad (Chapter 16).

      

To prep for this week, do the following on Sunday:

       Roast or purchase one or two rotisserie chickens, shred the meat, and refrigerate for Monday and Wednesday.

       Place the ingredients for the Chicken Korma in a dish and refrigerate for Tuesday.

       Wash the kale for Tuesday.

       Prepare the Chicken Cacciatore and freeze for Thursday.

       Wash and prep the asparagus for Thursday.

      

If you’re looking for ideas for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, check out the following:

       Breakfast: Chimichangas (Chapter 6) with blackberries and Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs (Chapter 6) and avocado toast

       Lunch: Beefy Chop House Salad (Chapter 8) and Canned Tuna Niçoise Salad (Chapter 8)

       Dessert: Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Chapter 19) and Grilled Peaches with Amaretti Cookies (Chapter 19)

Swapping Out Dairy

      Much like living with gluten intolerance, living with a dairy allergy can be challenging and scary. Dairy can sneak into foods as milk solids, whey, casein, or any packaged goods labeled “contains milk.” Meal planning for a dairy-free week can be as simple as taking a favorite dish and removing the cheese, butter, or milk. The recipes in this section are made without dairy, but you should still look for any labels that say “contains milk” if you have a food allergy.

Here’s what the week looks like:

       Monday: Serve Turkey and Vegetable Soup (Chapter