Publisher's Synopsis
Contrary to popular belief, date-night cooking is better without the fussy techniques or expensive ingredients we often associate with "romantic" food. Instead, a successful date-night dinner hinges on three simple things: a killer cocktail, delicious food that doesn't weigh you down, and a menu that looks impressive but is actually easy to pull off-ideally with at least one element that can be made in advance.Meal prepping is a fine art, and there are many ways to skin the orange. The two main methods include: As the name suggests, partial meal prep means you prepare most of your meal beforehand, but it still leaves you with a little work to do before it's complete.So you might cook up a big batch of grains or a wholesome salad that you can dip into and transform into a variety of culinary masterpieces as you see fit.Partial prep doesn't take a big chunk of time to get started with, and it gives you a little more room for creativity when it comes to meal times.The downside is that it requires a little more time and effort in the moment to complete your meal before you can tuck in.If you go the whole way and prep your entire meals, the big plus point is that there are no steps required prior to cooking. You can just heat and eat whenever you feel, and you're good to go.Sure, you need to set aside a bigger chunk of time initially. However, in the grand scheme of things, you're cutting down your total time in the kitchen.In terms of what you actually eat: These could be homemade meals you've already portioned out yourself, or ones bought and stored in bulk. It's a great option if you're looking to maximize the amount of time saved and minimize the number of decisions you need to make in a day.Nothing says love than having a wonderful time while eating a delicious meal. What could beat that is that feeling of accomplishment knowing you prepared that awesome meal that made your date swoon so much. Meal prep can make that happen and you would have more time to prepare for your date as you have already prepared the meal prior to date nigh
