Meal prepping is the ultimate way to treat your future self to a hassle-free lunch or dinner, but to feel the full benefit, your equipment needs to be able to keep up. That means the appliances, containers, and measuring tools you use need to have batch cooking in mind. Luckily, QVC's kitchen range has everything you need to help you meal prep like a champ. Here's where to get started.
tl;dr
- From food storage options to a portable air fryer, QVC's curated choices will make your meal prep simpler than ever.
- QVC makes shopping more enjoyable by combining convenience with inspiration and entertainment and letting you shop across TV, digital, and mobile.
- With top-rated products from brands like Ninja, KitchenAid and Caraway, you'll be sure to get a premium experience with your next meal prep.
Get storage that holds up
Meal prep relies on containers. Each one needs to survive the freezer, stay microwave-safe for reheating, and hold up in the dishwasher. Glass containers are your best bet – they're robust and durable, and buying packs of them, like JoyJolt's five-piece storage set, means you're covered for all your weekday meals. Each container holds 35 oz (4.4 cups), the whole set is dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe, and they stack neatly. If you're batch cooking larger meals rather than multiple smaller ones, the Caraway glass food container holds 6.6 cups (52.8 oz) with the same freezer-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe build.
Batch cook like a pro
The beauty of batch cooking is making multiple meals ahead of time, but that often means sautéing, frying, or baking different components for different meals all at once. If you don't want to repeatedly wash trays or stand over pans for hours, a multipurpose air fryer like the Ninja Crispi lets you manage multiple steps with ease. Its 4-in-1 Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry, and Recrisp functions mean the same basket can go from frying onions to cooking carbs without you needing to switch pans or pull out extra equipment. Since it comes with both a 4-qt and 6-cup container, you can also have one basket cooking while the other's in the wash.
Let a blender handle the repetitive stuff
Smoothies, sauces, and dressings are meal-prep staples, and a dedicated blender beats doing them by hand. The KitchenAid Pure Power blender runs on a 1200W motor with 10-speed control and pre-programmed settings for smoothies, ice crushing, and self-cleaning. Plus, it's rated for hot and cold recipes, so soups are as easy as shakes.
Measure once, prep faster
Repeating the same recipe five times makes reliable measuring tools more important than you may realize. RSVP's set of six stainless steel spoons covers 1/8 teaspoon up to a full tablespoon for spices and seasonings. For larger quantities, the 10 Strawberry Street Sliced Apple Measuring Cups run 1/4 cup to 1 cup and make portioning multiple servings quicker.
Virtually try before you buy
Meal-prep gear gets used often enough that it's worth choosing brands with a track record, as well as ones you can see in action first. QVC's lineup leans on trusted names like Ninja, KitchenAid and Caraway, all viewable in use on the QVC television channel, the website, or the app.
