Containers
If you're new to Prep Dish, you'll likely need to stock on nice glass storage containers to keep your meal prep fresh! I love the rectangle Glasslock containers, I'd stock up on several of these and/or just buy 4-6 of these large containers (I have a mix of small & large but definitely use more large-sized containers). Once you have your containers, I have a video on how to organize them or check out this system!
Waffle Maker
This is the waffle maker I use and with a little coconut oil added, it works great! I'm not aware of any waffle makers that have a “safer” non-stick surface. I honestly don't make pancakes very often, I'm more of a pancake girl, so I'm not too worried about it. But if someone has a recommendation, I'm all ears!
Meat Thermometer
The only way to know for sure your chicken (pork, turkey, etc) is cooked through!
Spiralizer
If you're doing a Paleo version or on the Whole 30, you'll want this spiralizer to make zucchini noodles in place of the rice noodles in recipes. (bonus, it's only $23 and my favorite model)
Food Processor (for Energy Bites & Nice Cream)
You can use a blender or food processor, but personally for these 2 recipes, I find the food processor works best. This is the model I've used for years.
Slow Cooker/ Crockpot
If you don't have a crockpot, here's one I recommend. I don't love the fancy digital models, I prefer the straightforward settings (plus they're way cheaper, currently on sale for $17.99!). The Chicken Pozole, Brisket, Kalua Pork & Picadillo could all be prepared in a slow cooker (especially convenient if you'r not home during the day).
Rice Maker
This doesn't apply to my Paleo or Whole 30 friends, but everyone else, if you are not using a rice cooker, this is a MUST-Buy for you! Before using a rice cooker, I used to burn my rice all.the.time. Seriously, these machines make it fool proof. It also works great for quinoa (on the menu week 1 & 2).
Just like with the crockpot, I prefer to the manual off/ on switch vs the digital versions and again, much cheaper that way! Make sure you get a stainless steel version vs non-stick to avoid harmful chemicals found in non-stick/ teflon.
If you're looking for knife recommendations, check out this post.
If you're looking for cutting board recommendations, check out this post.
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