After a long day of travelling up to the cottage, it’s understandable that you will want to sit back, relax and do absolutely nothing on your vacation. So, why not also take a vacation from cooking by making some meals ahead of time! Here are our suggestions for pre-made food to help make your cottage vacation even more relaxing.
Breakfast:
Making breakfasts ahead of time means more time for spending your mornings outside, with a coffee, watching the sunrise. Muffins are easy to grab and go for parents and children, and loafs are an easy option to quickly whip up the day before leaving. Here are some of our favourite make-ahead breakfast recipes.
Blueberry-lemon streusel crunch muffins
Wild blueberry buttermilk cinnamon loaf with variations
Corn flour and cranberry scones
Lunch/Dinner:
Pre-made meals don’t have to stop at breakfast. If you’re arriving at the cottage around lunchtime, having a pre-made lunch is easy and can also be a healthier alternative to road trip fast food. You can also prepare for dinner by putting Mairlyn Smith’s marinated chicken in a cooler to have ready to cook upon arrival. Make-ahead lunch and dinner means less time at the grocery store and more time by the water.
2 different marinades to spice up your chicken this summer
Treats:
There’s nothing better than indulging a little when on vacation. These treats are great for making in advance and easy to grab throughout the day when curbing a sweet tooth. Try the chickpeas or beet brownies for healthier alternatives.
Sweet and spicy maple-cinnamon roasted chickpeas