A busy dad shares his simple meal prep routine that saves time and costs about $2 per meal

Tim Laielli

• Tim Laielli, 34, freezer-preps 16-portion meals for his family to save time and money.
• Frozen food last a lot longer, and a chest freezer allows him to store many different meals at once.
• Buying ingredients in bulk is cheaper, and freezing gives his family more flexibility with meals.

For many parents, cooking for their family often involves some form of meal-prepping ...