WEEKLY MEAL PREP GUIDE

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rice noodles

tofu, kimchi, scallion

peanut sauce

cabbage salad mix

with  kimchi vinaigrette

braised chickpeas

grilled market vegetables, feta, herbs

romesco sauce

market greens salad mix

with mustard-herb vinaigrette

coconut jasmine rice

classic hummus 

butter lettuces

with  rice wine vinaigrette

*for all of our sauces and dressings, we always recommend allowing them to come to room temperature (aka temper!) and shaking well before serving for best taste and texture.

**Nick+Marissa tip: toss any vegetables from your market bag with some vinaigrette before roasting in the oven for added flavor!  

*You can also use your vinaigrettes as a sauce and/or marinade for the grains or meats!

for finishing all of your creations like a pro!

marissa's crunchy mix*

*may contain nuts, sesame & wheat 

lemon wedges

mixed microgreens

*if you ever have vinaigrettes leftover from the previous week, you can use it to marinated your vegetables before grilling/oven roasting! 

carrots - mcginnis ranch

• snack: enjoy carrots raw, dipped in either sauce
• raw: dice and add to salads and grain bowls
• oven roast: toss carrots (whole or cut into smaller pieces) in olive oil, salt, and other desired seasoning, and place in a thin layer on a baking sheet. bake at 425 convection for 10-12 minutes until lightly caramelized/charred
• grill (our favorite method): toss carrots in olive oil, salt, and any other desired seasoning, and place on a hot grill (moving around as they char) for about 5-8 minutes

Delicata squash - green thumb

• prep: Trim the stem end of the squash, then slice the squash into ½ “ rings, discarding the end pieces. Using a spoon, scoop out the inside ‘guts’ of the squash, and discard
• oven roast: spread the squash on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake at 400 convection for 5-10 minutes, or until tender
• grill: toss the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper, and carefully arrange on a hot grill. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes, or until tender
• Enjoy on its own, or add to salads and grain bowls

gwen avocado - brokaw ranch co.

• dice or slice for salads and grain bowls
• slice and finish with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of salt, and enjoy as is

*Market vegetables should always be washed before eating.

crimson seedless grapes - tory farms

• enjoy as a snack
• raw: add to salad
• roast: toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper roast at 350F for 10 minutes, or until slightly shriveled. And add to salads or grain bowls

fuyu persimmons - k&j orchards

• dice/slice for salads and grain bowls
• enjoy whole as a snack

fuji apples - rainbow orchard

• enjoy whole as a snack
• dice/slice for salads and grain bowls

*Market fruit should always be washed before eating.

*a note on our weekly deliveries from monterey fish!

the fish delivered to you is handed to us fresh on monday morning (it's the last thing we add to your meal prep bundle). since monterey fish is a direct supplier working with boats as they come in with fresh seafood, this means thats the fish is almost always a few days fresher than if you purchased it at the grocery store. this means that it will typically remain fresh for a few days! 

if you are not sure that you'll get to your fish while still fresh, freezing is always an option. if you want to make sure it is still fresh, do what chefs do! a quick smell test. if the fish smells fresh and clean, that's your best indicator. 

long story short: seafood from monterey fish will typically stay fresh until at least wednesday or thursday, otherwise it will always freeze well!

brick chicken - olivier's butchery

herbs de provence marinade* contains light salt*

• oven roast: season chicken with a touch of additional salt, place on a sheet pan with a thin layer of oil, roast at 425 convection for about 25 minutes, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve

chicken breast - olivier's butchery

herbs de provence marinade* contains light salt*

• oven roast: season the chicken with a touch of additional salt, place on a sheet pan with a thing layer of oil, roast at 425 convection for 15-20 minutes (depending on size of breasts), let rest for 5 minutes, and serve
• pan roast: pat the skin of the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season the chicken with a touch of additional salt. Get a large saute pan very hot, then add a thin layer of oil, carefully add the chicken breast skin side down to the pan. Turn the flame to medium, and continue to cook the chicken breasts until the skin is a delicious golden brown, and the breast is at least 2/3 cooked. Flip the breast over, and either continue cooking in the saute pan for about 5 minutes, or transfer to a sheet pan and finish cooking in a 400F oven for about 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

stir fry beef - olivier's butchery

korean style marinade (contains salt)

• stir fry: drain excess liquid, heat a thin layer of oil in a saute pan over high heat, and stir fry for 3-4 minutes (or until cooked to desired temperature). Feel free to saute along with other vegetables to complete your stir fry.
• serve: spoon over rice, (or other grains) or scoop into lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps!

halibut  - monterey fish co.

• oven roast: season halibut with salt and desired spices, place on a sheet pan with a thin layer of oil, and bake at 400 convection until desired doneness in achieved (depends on thickness of piece and personal preference), about 6-12 minutes
• pan sear: season halibut with salt and desired spices, heat saute pan with a thin layer of oil, carefully add fish to the pan and sear on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes (until a golden crust is achieved on one side), then flip and saute the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or to desired doneness
• finish with a squeeze of lemon

*the pin bones have been removed from the fish, but we cannot 100% guarantee removal of all bones. we always advise caution when consuming fish, in case of bones.

bulgur wheat

curry spiced butternut squash, cashew, yogurt

coconut curry sauce

butter lettuces

 with coriander vinaigrette

braised beans

artichoke, almond, feta, red onion, olives

whipped feta dip

little gem lettuces

 with red wine vinaigrette

quinoa

extra virgin olive oil

classic hummus

chicory mix 

 with sherry vinaigrette

*for all of our sauces and dressings, we always recommend allowing them to come to room temperature (aka temper!) and shaking well before serving for best taste and texture.

**Nick+Marissa tip: toss any vegetables from your market bag with some vinaigrette before roasting in the oven for added flavor!  

*You can also use your vinaigrettes as a sauce and/or marinade for the grains or meats!

for finishing all of your creations like a pro!

marissa's crunchy mix*

*may contain nuts, sesame & wheat 

lemon wedges

mixed microgreens

*if you ever have vinaigrettes leftover from the previous week, you can use it to marinated your vegetables before grilling/oven roasting! 

broccoli crown- iacopi farm

• snack: trim off ends, cut into quarters through the core, and keep cutting into smaller florets; dip into either sauce
• raw: trim off ends, cut into quarters through the core, and keep cutting into smaller florets; add to salads & grain bowls
• oven roasted (broccoli steaks): trim off ends, cut in half making two large "steaks;" place on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and any desired herbs/spices; roast at 450 convection until golden brown/cooked through, about 15-20 minutes (check by poking the core with a fork or knife; it should be tender); if it starts to get too charred in the oven while cooking, feel free to flip the steaks halfway through or cover with tin foil until done
• oven roasted (florets): trim off ends, cut into quarters through the core and keep cutting into smaller florets; toss with olive oil, salt and any desired herbs/spices, and spread onto a sheet pan in a single layer; roast at 450 convection until golden brown (5-10 minutes); finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon

fairytale eggplant - zuckerman ranch

• snack: roast ahead of time (using a method below), and enjoy dipped in either sauce. Like crudite, but cooked
• oven roast: trim the stem off the top, and halve or quarter the eggplant. Toss with a touch of olive oil and salt (be generous with the salt). Place on a sheet pan, and roast at 375-425F convection, until golden brown
• grill : cut like above, and toss with olive oil and salt. Grill mostly on the cut side (not the skin side) until you get some char marks (~5 minutes). Then flip over, and cook for about a minute on the skin side
• finish with a squeeze of lemon!

purple sweet potato - gg farm

• oven roast: peel the potatoes, and leave whole, or cut into smaller pieces. Toss with olive oil and salt (feel free to add any other spices in your cabinet). Place on a sheet pan, and roast in a 400 degree oven until fork tender. May take 10-20 minutes.
• grill: peel the potatoes, and leave whole, or cut into smaller pieces. Toss with olive oil and salt (feel free to add any other spices in your cabinet). Grill over medium high heat until charred and tender (about 5 minutes per side.) If the potatoes start to get too charred, but are not cooked yet, remove them from the grill and finish cooking in the oven.

gwen avocado - brokaw ranch co.

• dice or slice for salads and grain bowls
• slice and finish with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of salt, and enjoy as is

*Market vegetables should always be washed before eating.

crimson seedless grapes - tory farms

• enjoy as a snack
• raw: add to salad
• roast: toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper roast at 350F for 10 minutes, or until slightly shriveled. And add to salads or grain bowls

cape gooseberries - tierra farms

• snack: enjoy as a snack (peel back husk and eat whole)
• raw: add to salads and grain bowls (peel back husk and cut into halves or slice into thin rounds)

*Market fruit should always be washed before eating.

*a note on our weekly deliveries from monterey fish!

the fish delivered to you is handed to us fresh on monday morning (it's the last thing we add to your meal prep bundle). since monterey fish is a direct supplier working with boats as they come in with fresh seafood, this means thats the fish is almost always a few days fresher than if you purchased it at the grocery store. this means that it will typically remain fresh for a few days! 

if you are not sure that you'll get to your fish while still fresh, freezing is always an option. if you want to make sure it is still fresh, do what chefs do! a quick smell test. if the fish smells fresh and clean, that's your best indicator. 

long story short: seafood from monterey fish will typically stay fresh until at least wednesday or thursday, otherwise it will always freeze well!

brick chicken - olivier's butchery

green goddess marinade* contains light salt*

• oven roast: season chicken with a touch of additional salt, place on a sheet pan with a thin layer of oil, roast at 425 convection for about 25 minutes, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve

chicken breast - olivier's butchery

green goddess marinade* contains light salt*

• oven roast: season the chicken with a touch of additional salt, place on a sheet pan with a thing layer of oil, roast at 425 convection for 15-20 minutes (depending on size of breasts), let rest for 5 minutes, and serve
• pan roast: pat the skin of the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season the chicken with a touch of additional salt. Get a large saute pan very hot, then add a thin layer of oil, carefully add the chicken breast skin side down to the pan. Turn the flame to medium, and continue to cook the chicken breasts until the skin is a delicious golden brown, and the breast is at least 2/3 cooked. Flip the breast over, and either continue cooking in the saute pan for about 5 minutes, or transfer to a sheet pan and finish cooking in a 400F oven for about 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

beef filet (tenderloin) - olivier’s butchery

black pepper, thyme, olive oil (marinade contains a touch of salt)

• pan sear: season with salt (marinade contains no salt), heat a saute pan over high heat with a thin layer of oil, carefully add steak and turn heat to medium-high, sear each side for 3-4 minutes (or to desired doneness), and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
• grill: season with salt (marinade contains no salt), cook for 4-5 minutes per side (or to desired doneness), and let rest for 5 minutes before serving

salmon  - monterey fish co.

• oven roast: season salmon with salt and desired spices, place on a sheet pan with a thin layer of oil, and bake at 400 convection until desired doneness in achieved (depends on thickness of piece and personal preference), about 6-12 minutes
• pan sear: season salmon with salt and desired spices, heat sauté pan with a thin layer of oil, carefully add fish to the pan and sear on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes (until a golden crust is achieved on one side), then flip and cook on other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or to desired doneness
• finish with a squeeze of lemon

*the pin bones have been removed from the fish, but we cannot 100% guarantee removal of all bones. we always advise caution when consuming fish, in case of bones.