If there is one universal truth about cooking, it is this: eating is fun, but the cleanup is awful.
We have all done the "Meal Prep Shuffle." You cook a big batch of lasagna in a huge casserole dish. Then, you scoop it onto a plate to eat. You scoop the leftovers into a plastic container. Later, you move it from the container to a plate to reheat it.
By the end of the week, you have washed the casserole dish, three different plates, the plastic container, and a serving spoon. It is exhausted just thinking about it.
But what if you could skip the middleman?
With Good For You Borosilicate Glass Containers, you can unlock a workflow that busy professionals and parents swear by: The One-Container Method. Here is how to cut your washing up in half.
The Secret: Not All Glass Is Created Equal
Before you try this with just any old jar you have in the cupboard, a warning: standard glass shatters in the oven.
Most cheap glass containers are made of soda-lime glass, which cannot handle extreme heat changes. However, our containers are made from High-Borosilicate Glass. This is the same durable material used in laboratory beakers. It is designed to withstand temperature change, meaning it can go from the freezer to the oven without cracking.
How the 'One-Container' Workflow Works
Instead of cooking in a big pan and portioning it out later, you treat your meal prep containers as mini baking dishes.
Step 1: Prep Directly in the Glass
Skip the mixing bowl. Toss your veggies, olive oil, and seasoning right inside the glass container. Or, layer your lasagna noodles and sauce directly into the base.
Step 2: Bake (Without the Lid!)
This is crucial. The glass base is oven-safe up to extreme temperatures, but the plastic lids are not! Place your open glass containers on a baking tray and slide them into the oven.
- Tip: You can cook 5 different lunches at once on a single rack.
Step 3: Cool and Clip
Once your mini casseroles or roasted veggies are cooked, let them cool on the counter. Then, snap on the leak-proof lid. You have just bypassed the "transfer to Tupperware" stage entirely.
Step 4: Reheat and Eat
When lunchtime rolls around, pop the lid off and stick the glass container in the microwave or oven. Because glass is non-porous, you can eat directly from it without worrying about scratching the surface or tasting "plastic" flavors.
3 Meals You Should Bake In Your Containers
Ready to try it? Here are three ideas that work perfectly with this method:
- Individual Shepherd's Pies: Layer cooked mince and veggies at the bottom, top with mashed potato, and bake until the top is crispy.
- Roasted Chicken & Veg: Place a chicken thigh and chopped root vegetables (carrots, parsnips) in the container. Drizzle with oil and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Berry Breakfast Crumbles: Fill the container with frozen berries, top with oats and honey, and bake for a warm, comforting office breakfast.
Summary: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Your meal prep containers should work as hard as you do. By using them as cookware, serving ware, and storage all in one, you save time, water, and sanity.
Ready to upgrade your kitchen routine? Shop our full range of Oven-Safe Glass Containers today and discover the joy of an empty sink.