The below items are recommended kitchen tools for use in the Prep Dish Challenge. All links are directed to Amazon for your convenience.
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!
Labels
If you buy nothing else, I highly recommend buying a set of labels to use for leftovers meal portions you'll be storing in the freezer.
Quality Chef's Knife+ Larch Bamboo Cutting Board
This duo is a must to keep Prep Day quick!
Meat Thermometer
The only way to know for sure your chicken (pork, chicken, etc.) is cooked through!
Slow Cooker
(can use for Tuscan Chicken – week 3)
If you don't have a slow cooker, here's one I recommend. There are multiple meals in the challenge that can easily be prepared in a slow cooker (and limit the time you are in the kitchen for prep day).
Instant Pot
(Can use with Tuscan Chicken – week 3)
The Instant Pot cooks things in half the time it takes on the stove top. It works much like a slow cooker, but opposite…fast!
Microplane/Zester
To easily zest citrus, I love using my microplane. Quick and easy!
Juicer
(use with Tzatziki Sauce- week 2 and Cilantro Lime Dressing – week 3)
To optimize your citrus juice (and make your life easier), I recommend a hand juicer. And it keeps the seeds out too!
Some other favorites of mine include:
Spiralizer
(use with Spicy Pork & Rice Noodle Bowl- week 3)
If you're on the Whole 30, you'll want this spiralizer to make veggie noodles. (bonus, it's under $20 and my favorite model)
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. This challenge uses rice & quinoa as an option so it's a perfect time to try it out!
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 additional knife recommendations, check out this post.
If you're looking for additional cutting board recommendations, check out this post.
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