GoodCook Meal Prep Containers Save Me Hundreds of Dollars on Takeout

I’m not above admitting it: Of all my New Year’s resolutions, I’m only sticking to one. I’m allowed takeout or delivery just once a week. Living in Washington, D.C., a city with a phenomenal food scene, this would be a lot harder without GoodCook’s Meal Prep Containers.

Each of GoodCook’s space-saving sets is under $30 — some as affordable as $9 — and includes up to 60 pieces. Plus, they boast features I love: They’re BPA-free, embossed with measurements for easy portioning, and dishwasher- and freezer-safe. It only takes me 30 seconds to load and label a GoodCook container, and since I can refrigerate or freeze leftover dinners easily, I get the satisfaction of saying “no” to my delivery app. A worthy investment, if you ask me. 

Best GoodCook Meal Prep Containers

• Made for Bulk Prep: GoodCook EveryWare Extra-Large Square Containers, Set of 2, $9
• GoodCook 4-Cup Meal Prep Bowls with Lids and Dressing Cup, Set of 10, $12
• One-and-Done Set: GoodCook Meal Prep 60-Piece Container Set, $27, originally $32
• GoodCook 2-Compartment Food Storage Container Set with Snap-Shut Lids, Set of 10, $13
• Double the Compartments: GoodCook Meal Prep Rectangle 2-Compartment Containers, Set of 20, $12, originally $13

GoodCook Meal Prep 60-Piece Container Set

Cover all your bases with this 60-piece set of food storage containers. The smallest size is perfect for portioning out snacks, while the medium size makes packing lunches a breeze. All of the containers in this set are chic, standard rectangles, which is more useful than you’d think: Unlike with curved, oblong models that are popular, I can stack these in my freezer or fridge without wasting space.

GoodCook 4-Cup Meal Prep Bowls with Lids and Dressing Cup, Set of 10

One of the trickiest things about packing salads or grain bowls? Dressing your salad without letting the whole thing go soggy. These prep bowls come with separate dressing tubs, so you can tuck your vinaigrette in with your greens until you’re ready to eat. The domed, clear lid offers just enough extra space to toss the salad until you’re satisfied that every leaf is coated.

GoodCook EveryWare Extra-Large Square Containers, Set of 2

As someone who’s constantly baking, these extra-large containers are a game-changer. They’re perfectly shaped to hold bars, like fudgy brownies and buttery blondies, and deep enough for me to stack multiple layers of freshly baked cookies (or freeze cookie dough balls for later). And, they’re big enough for bulk batches of rice or farro that I can chip away at all week.

GoodCook Meal Prep Rectangle 2-Compartment Containers, Set of 20

Leftover roast chicken and helpings of pasta get scooped into these containers and frozen. When I’m pressed for time later on, thawing them is miles simpler — and usually faster — than waiting for food delivery. This set is also my secret for meal trains: It’s easy to fill the larger compartment with chicken chili and the smaller with hunks of Southern cornbread so new parents and friends in need can simply heat and eat.

GoodCook Meal Prep 3-Cup Square Containers, Set of 20

While I always keep masking tape and a Sharpie handy in the kitchen, I may start keeping a dry-erase marker in my utensil jar, too. The lids in this 20-piece set have a reusable section where you can write out the contents of the box (or even a sweet little note). Then, it can be erased so you can reuse the container.

GoodCook 2-Compartment Food Storage Container Set with Snap-Shut Lids, Set of 10

These petite containers are the ideal size for snacks. Send them to school filled with pretzels and fruit for kids, take them on a hike or road trip, or simply pre-fill them with yogurt and granola for breakfast on autopilot. The compartments are equally sized and have embossed measurements to make portioning a breeze.

GoodCook EveryWare 40-Piece Food Storage Container Set

For a variety of container sizes in a single pack, start here. These sturdy storage tubs start small enough for dressings and garnishes and grow in size to hold whole meals or sides. I love that the “Click and Fresh” lids audibly let you know when each container is properly sealed, which will keep leftovers fresher for longer.