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10 Simple Tips to Better Desk Lunches

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Make Big-Batch Dinners

To avoid relying on last-minute takeout, try making big-batch dinners so you always have leftovers for lunch the next day. This is a bit less labor-intensive than meal prepping, especially if you use your slow cooker or Instant Pot. You could make a huge batch of pork carnitas for dinner on Sunday, then turn the leftovers into pulled pork sandwiches, burrito bowls, etc. Here are more ideas of what to cook on Sunday and eat all week long.


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VIDEO: Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!