Easy Prepwith Heather

The menu

79 dinners. Planned around you.

Each week Heather picks from this menu based on your tastes, then preps it in your kitchen. Many dishes can be made gluten-free or dairy-free.

BBQ Chickpea Sloppy JoesCrock potGluten-free optionDairy-free

Hearty chickpeas, peppers, onion and carrot simmered in a sweet and smoky barbecue sloppy joe sauce with warm hints of cinnamon and thyme. Spooned onto soft buns with cool coleslaw, it satisfies every bit as much as the classic.

3-4 hrs low

BBQ · Sandwiches & sliders

BBQ Chickpea Sloppy Joes

Saucy, smoky, a meatless crowd-pleaser

Barbacoa BeefCrock potGluten-free optionDairy-free option

Chuck roast braised low and slow in a bright sauce of green chiles, lime, cumin and a whisper of clove until it pulls apart at the touch of a fork. Tucked into warm tortillas with melted cheddar, it is taco night at its most generous.

9-11 hrs low

Mexican · Tacos & wraps

Barbacoa Beef

Slow-braised, chile-kissed, made for tacos

Baked Mac and CheeseFreezer mealGluten-free option

Elbow pasta folded into a velvety sharp cheddar and colby jack sauce, warmed with a touch of Dijon and paprika. It bakes up golden at the edges and creamy all the way through.

65 min bake

Comfort classics · Casseroles & bakes

Baked Mac and Cheese

Golden, bubbling, unapologetically cheesy

Basil Tomato SoupCrock potGluten-freeDairy-free option

Tomatoes and sweet red pepper simmered gently with a touch of honey, then blended until velvety and finished with fresh basil and cream. A bowl of pure comfort that begs for a crisp grilled cheese alongside.

5-6 hrs low

Comfort classics · Soups

Basil Tomato Soup

Silky, sun-ripe, finished with fresh basil

Beef Enchilada CasseroleFreezer mealGluten-freeDairy-free option

Seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn and peppers layered between corn tortillas with rich enchilada sauce and a generous blanket of cheddar. Finished with crisp lettuce, tomato and sour cream, it is a fiesta in a single pan.

75-80 min bake

Mexican · Casseroles & bakes

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Layered, saucy, crowned with melted cheddar

Beef StroganoffCrock potGluten-free optionDairy-free

Chuck roast braised with mushrooms, onion and Worcestershire until meltingly tender, then shredded and folded into a creamy sauce with wide egg noodles. Rich, cozy and wonderfully old-fashioned in the best way.

6 hrs high

Comfort classics · Pasta

Beef Stroganoff

Tender beef, mushrooms, silky egg noodles

Broccoli Cheddar SoupCrock potGluten-free optionDairy-free option

Broccoli, sweet carrots and onion simmered in a buttery base, then blended and enriched with sharp cheddar and cream. Thick, golden and every bit as indulgent as the bakery-cafe favorite.

6-8 hrs low

Comfort classics · Soups

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Velvety, sharp cheddar, pure comfort

Beef PicadilloCrock potGluten-free optionDairy-free

Ground beef slow-simmered with blistered cherry tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green olives and a touch of honey for that classic sweet and savory balance. Finished with a shower of green onions and wrapped in warm tortillas.

4-6 hrs low

Latin American · Tacos & wraps

Beef Picadillo

Briny olives, sweet tomatoes, savory beef

Beef TacosCrock potGluten-free optionDairy-free option

Ground beef slow-cooked with salsa and a warm blend of chili, cumin, paprika and oregano until deeply seasoned and juicy. Spooned into tortillas with plenty of cheddar, it is the effortless taco night everyone looks forward to.

5-6 hrs low

Mexican · Tacos & wraps

Beef Tacos

Bold spices, easy taco night

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