Meal-prep models--methods and plans for efficiently planning, shopping for, preparing, and storing multiple meals at once--vary widely in taste, complexity, and effort. The approach America's Test Kitchen takes in this well-organized, recipe-rich plan, which is heavy on American family favorites for omnivores, and differs from the field in their trademark way by explaining the why behind their suggestions, in addition to the thorough and conversational how for which they are known. Each week's plan includes four recipes with suggested fifth "pantry recipe" options, a structure that allows for the kind of flexibility that makes meal planning sustainable. Recipes all have photographs, are easy to follow, and are crafted so that all the dishes of the meal can hit the table at the same time. Essential preface guides on pantry staples, storing food for freshness, food substitutions, and tips on meal construction provide the down-to-earth home-ec instruction of a previous generation, but updated with a contemporary awareness. Rigorous indexing assists home cooks in quickly making the most of what they have on hand. Highly recommended for all cookbook collections.