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My meal prep routine varies week to week depending on how much free time I have on Sundays. But I’ve learned that even on weekends where I only have one hour, there’s a lot I can accomplish. When time is limited, I maximize my efforts by leaning on recipes and ingredients that require minimal prep and little to no hands-on cooking — allowing me to prep multiple things at once.

This Power Hour will help you prep a week of breakfasts and lunches and give you a major jump-start on dinner so you don’t have to start from zero every night. Ready to get started?

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If you find yourself with a huge stash of paper grocery bags — either from extra runs to the store, or from ordering a ton of takeout — sure, you could just recycle them, but there are plenty of ways to reuse them.

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I’ve been meal prepping for more than two years now, and I’ve found that the best lessons I’ve learned have come from tying on my apron, getting in the kitchen, and doing it week in and week out. When it comes to meal prep, experience really is the best teacher, and I’ve found my groove through lots of trial and error. Looking back on everything, here are some important lessons that I’ve learned along the way.

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Quick! Name a massive retailer that sells stylish furniture and fun kitchen tools and decor items — on the cheap. Did you think of IKEA? We don’t blame you (in fact, we kind of set you up for that with the title of this post). You could have said a few other stores, though. Drawing a blank to name some more? We’ve got you.

We rounded up this list of IKEA alternatives. While they’re not all exactly like IKEA, each retailer on this list can help you find good kitchen decor and accessories — for not a lot of money. Warning: Assembly still (sometimes) required.

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Welcome to Kitchn’s series Follow Her, where we highlight some of the coolest, most inspiring women in food you need to know about right now.

Despite what many people may think, Heather Tierney, the creative director and founder of The Butcher’s Daughter is not, in fact, the daughter of a butcher — although the story kind of fits.

Before she created the veggie-friendly, bi-coastal juice bar and café (which currently boasts four locations plus a food truck in New York and Los Angeles,) Heather had a meat-and-potatoes upbringing in the landlocked state of Indiana. After moving to New York City in her early 20s, she opened her eyes to a world of kale salad, fresh-pressed juice, and avocado toast. It didn’t take long for Heather to combine her knack for envisioning and designing spaces with her goal to create the best avo toast in the city. Thus, The Butcher’s Daughter was born.

Nowadays, Heather lives with her husband and 1-year-old son, Marley, in LA, where the plant-based options are even more plentiful. We caught up with Heather while she was in the middle of leather shopping to talk about her favorite fresh ingredients, what her early days of reviewing restaurants taught her about the hospitality industry, and why she’ll never get sick of avocado toast.

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Sometimes, words just aren’t enough. You need an expert in a video to hold your hand! When it comes to home improvements, YouTube is the best for watching experienced people walk through projects you might be afraid to tackle on your own. Seeing people do things in real time, talking through the process and addressing snafus as they come up, has given people all kinds of confidence to DIY.

If you’re thinking about tackling a little renovation, check out these YouTube videos to help you along the way.

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I actually don’t mind peeling potatoes (I find the process a bit therapeutic) — but then again, I’m usually only peeling a handful of them since I’m cooking for a small household of two. If you have to peel pounds upon pounds of potatoes for a large gathering (I’m looking at you, Thanksgiving), it can quickly take the better part of an hour.

But I know a little trick that will speed the process along. It’s about to make your life a whole lot easier — I guarantee it.

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Usually office kitchens are sad and disgusting. The Apartment Therapy Media office kitchen? It’s actually downright delightful! It’s well-stocked, flooded with sunlight, easy on the eyes, and it’s always so clean — mostly because we’re a company full of home experts and because we have a wonderful office manager. (Hi, Quin!)

Our office kitchen is so clean, I didn’t flinch the other day when our Staff Writer ate a piece of popcorn off the counter (hi, Lauren!) and I don’t even mind touching our communal sponge (something I usually hate doing or thinking about). Quin is pretty diligent when it comes to changing out said sponge, but there’s also one other thing our kitchen has that keeps that sponge in decent shape between uses. After seeing it in use at the office, I decided to get one for my own kitchen at home.

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When I am at my laziest, it’s almost guaranteed I’ll lean on pasta. There are always at least a few boxes to reach for in my pantry, and it’s the comfort food I crave after a long day. I want my pasta to come together without much effort and involve minimal cleanup. Of course, it also has to deliver serious satisfaction. These 10 recipes are just the kind I turn to.

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When do you usually go to Costco? Right after work? Every other Sunday? Whenever you actually have a free 15 minutes and happen to be on the right side of the highway? Obviously, there are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to figuring out the best time for you to hit the warehouse store.

If you’re trying to avoid the crowds, stock up on free samples, or get the best deal possible, though, we’ve got some suggestions for you.

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