Years ago, I Googled a recipe for something and she popped up. It was the absolute most delicious meal I had made in a while and very easy to put together. I didn’t know who she was and had no intention of looking up more from her. So, I didn’t. To me, she was just another random person who offered recipes. Then, another day came and I googled for something and another one of her recipes popped up. Okay, I thought, looks good. And…sure enough, it was absolutely delicious and easy. That happened again and again. Long story short, over the last 5 years or so, the most delicious and easy meals I ever made all came from her recipes. Literally. Every. Single. Recipe. So, I decided to look into this “random” woman and see what she’s about. I didn’t realize she had such a following…but she does…and rightfully so. I just read the beginning of this cookbook and sifted through every single page. Here are my thoughts… 1.) What a beautiful and well thought out cookbook. She has a way of presenting each meal and making it look mouth wateringly irresistible. She also has a way of providing simple and clear instructions. Nothing about her meals or the prep feel overwhelming to me. 2.) I cannot WAIT to try every single recipe in this book. I legitimately already know that they will all be amazing. 3.) I always look for 1 star reviews when I really love something, to see what people could say. We’re all different right? She absolutely talks about meal prep. So, not sure what those people are talking about. And for the one person who talked about it having odd ingredients or ones that aren’t typically in your cabinet - that’s a you thing. I feel like the reason she got thousands of 5 star reviews are because her target audience are those who DO stock these kinds of foods or who want to. Every recipe looked delicious to me and none of the ingredients struck me as odd or silly to have. Lastly, you shouldn’t give her a 1 star for a damaged book. 4.) Try any of her online meals, any one of them, or 2 or 3. You won’t be disappointed and then if you so choose…buy the book! 5.) I feel like a fan girl. I really like Lisa, her story and her recipes. Thank you Lisa! Update: I’ve had this book for 4 days and have already made 3 of the meals. All delicious of course…and…my toddler loves them too! She just ate her entire bowl of the bean and artichoke soup! I honestly am excited to make her meals!

I really like this book. Lots of information on meal prep. Recipes are creative yet simple to make. Many beautiful pictures on every page. Information on how to store. Many tips scattered throughout the book. My only criticism is I fine the index difficult to use. Things are not where you'd expect them to be. And there are't any double listings like you find in other cookbooks. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in fresh, healthy food.

Very well written and colorful photos on each page

This is a spectacular resource for anyone who wants to improve their overall meal planning and pursue a healthy lifestyle! The recipes are tasty and easy to make once the prep has been done. I also have enjoyed reading about the author's health journey and ways to make this easier during busy weeks. The ingredients used are not overwhelming in number, processed, or hard to find, and she encourages the reader to work the recipes into their normal meal prep schedule. I also appreciate the photographs and easy prep instructions. Overall, a great read!

This is one of the most organized, helpful, well thought out meal prep cookbooks with stunning photos! I literally want to make every single recipe in this book, and it makes me happy that all of the recipes use every day ingredients. I also find it funny that a few reviewers have said it's not really a meal prep cookbook because there's straight recipes. Umm, that's literally what big-batch cooking is! It's meal prepping a single recipe to enjoy several times throughout the week. I'm constantly doing that with Lisa's recipe for chili or lentil soup. Single ingredient meal prep where you mix-and-match things (which the other reviewers seem to be alluding to) is only ONE way to meal prep. Big batch cooking and reheating leftovers is another way to meal prep. Lisa actually explains this on page 13-14 of the book (it seems many didn't actually read the intro). I have several meal prep cookbooks, including Skinnytaste Meal Prep, and that book only does straight recipes. Lisa did so much more! She breaks down individual ingredients and how to prep and store them, then tells you how to mix-and-match individual ingredients (or prepped ingredients along with some recipes) as she shows in her YouTube videos, and finally how to make big-batch recipes to enjoy for several meals. I personally love to have meals like these in my freezer! If ever there was a meal prep cookbook that *finally* knocked it out of the park with recipes that are healthy, delicious, and exciting, it's this one! Happy to buy more copies for Christmas gifts now.

Delicious, high quality and healthy recipes with visually appealing pics. Incredibly helpful tips on preparation, storage, nutrition, etc. Makes eating healthy fun and easily attainable.

I have made several of the recipes in this book, and every one of them has been so delicious. Lisa's instructions are easy to read and follow. Most of the recipes I have tried are Mexican or Indian dishes. The spices she uses are easily available, some from Amazon. The front part of the book is very informative and is easy to read and understand. Glad I bought it.

This is unlike any cookbook I've ever purchased (and I have a lot!). This book is organized, easy to read (as in the book lays flat), great print size, awesome pictures. The recipes are delicious and so easy to prepare. I love the way Lisa has put meal plans together and listed every ingredient. Her recipes are interchangable in that you cook fish and use it several different ways. There are no funky ingredients, mostly what you have in your pantry minus the fresh ingredients that make these recipes so delicious. If Lisa were to ever write another cookbook, I'd buy it in a second.