☀️ Sunday Stories from the Kitchen
Sundays are my favorite kind of chaos — the kind filled with the smell of sautéed garlic, half-cooked rice cooling on the counter, and the gentle hum of the rice cooker in the background. It’s the day I reset our kitchen and prepare for the week ahead.
Because let’s be real, being a mom means juggling work, school, errands, and emotions (ours and the kids’ 😅). So if I don’t meal prep on Sunday, weekday dinners become a mini panic attack at 6 PM.
Here are 5 easy Filipino meal prep dishes that make my week smoother — delicious, practical, and full of that comforting lutong bahay flavor.
🍛 1. Chicken Adobo Strips
Make a big batch of adobo, slice the chicken into strips, and store it in lunch boxes. It reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day!
Tip: Use the leftover adobo sauce as a marinade for grilled veggies.
🍆 2. Ginataang Kalabasa with Sitaw
A creamy, veggie-packed dish that stays good for 3–4 days in the fridge. Pair it with fried fish or tofu for variety.
Prep hack: Use canned coconut milk and pre-cut veggies for faster cooking.
🍖 3. Pork Tapa
Marinate thin slices of pork in soy sauce, calamansi, sugar, and garlic. Freeze portions so you can cook them straight from frozen on busy mornings.
🍚 4. Fried Rice Packs
Make extra rice and turn leftovers into fried rice mixes (garlic, veggie, or adobo fried rice). Store in containers — instant breakfast or baon in minutes!
🥗 5. Malunggay Tinola Soup Base
Pre-make the broth with chicken, ginger, and green papaya, then freeze it. Add fresh malunggay and season when ready to serve.
Meal prep doesn’t mean losing the warmth of home-cooked food — it’s about giving yourself more time for cuddles, coffee, and calm. 💛
So this Sunday, turn on your favorite playlist, cook with love, and let next week’s meals take care of themselves.
