--- title: Coq au Vin Blanc & Italian Meatballs Meal Prep | Houston description: Coq au vin blanc, Italian meatballs in tomato basil sauce, Mediterranean tomato lemon-poached cod, and sweet potato halves stuffed with chickpeas and spinach. canonical: https://personalchefana.com/portfolio/coq-au-vin-blanc-italian-meatballs-meal-prep-houston/ language: en-US --- Weekly Meal Prep · Houston, TX # French, Italian and Mediterranean meal prep around coq au vin blanc, tomato-basil meatballs and lemon-poached cod **Date:** August 11, 2026 **Service:** Weekly Meal Prep **Prep Time:** 5 hours **Dishes:** 10 ![Lemon-poached cod and blistered tomatoes sit between herb brown rice, stuffed sweet potatoes and mushroomy coq au vin blanc.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/lemon-cod-coq-vin-blanc.jpg) ![Dark cherries and tomatoes surround burrata and basil in the panzanella salad, with lemon-poached cod behind.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/cherry-panzanella-burrata-salad.jpg) ![Italian meatballs in tomato basil sauce frame two pans of lemony brown rice with parsley and lemon wedges.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/meatballs-lemon-brown-rice.jpg) What We Prepared ## Complete Menu Weekly Meal Prep · August 11, 2026 Proteins “Coq au vin blanc” French chicken stew Italian meatballs in tomato basil sauce Mediterranean tomato lemon-poached cod filet Dairy-free “Marry Me” soup with beans, dried tomatoes and spinach Salads Italian cherry panzanella salad with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, red onion, sourdough croutons and capers Starchy Sides Herbs & garlic lemony brown rice Chickpeas & spinach-stuffed sweet potato halves Vegetables Mediterranean roasted broccoli & feta Moroccan spiced cauliflower on a hummus pillow Oregano-roasted zucchini, bell peppers & red onions with burrata Created by Chef Ana ## Photo Gallery ![Lemon-poached cod and blistered tomatoes sit between herb brown rice, stuffed sweet potatoes and mushroomy coq au vin blanc.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/lemon-cod-coq-vin-blanc.jpg) Lemon-poached cod and blistered tomatoes sit between herb brown rice, stuffed sweet potatoes and mushroomy coq au vin blanc. ![Dark cherries and tomatoes surround burrata and basil in the panzanella salad, with lemon-poached cod behind.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/cherry-panzanella-burrata-salad.jpg) The sourdough croutons travel separately so they stay crisp until the salad is served. ![Italian meatballs in tomato basil sauce frame two pans of lemony brown rice with parsley and lemon wedges.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/meatballs-lemon-brown-rice.jpg) Italian meatballs in tomato basil sauce frame two pans of lemony brown rice with parsley and lemon wedges. ![Coq au vin blanc and tomato lemon cod anchor rows of meatballs, brown rice, vegetables and orange soup.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/coq-vin-tomato-lemon-cod.jpg) Coq au vin blanc and tomato lemon cod anchor rows of meatballs, brown rice, vegetables and orange soup. ![Roasted zucchini, bell peppers and red onion sit under burrata beside mushroom-rich coq au vin blanc and brown rice.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/coq-vin-zucchini-burrata.jpg) Roasted zucchini, bell peppers and red onion sit under burrata beside mushroom-rich coq au vin blanc and brown rice. ![Chickpeas and spinach-stuffed sweet potatoes border roasted zucchini, lemon brown rice, cod and cherry panzanella.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-meatballs/stuffed-sweet-potatoes-zucchini.jpg) Chickpeas and spinach-stuffed sweet potatoes border roasted zucchini, lemon brown rice, cod and cherry panzanella. Chef Ana's Perspective ## Chef's Notes Coq au vin blanc is a French classic, but using white wine keeps the chicken stew lighter in color than the traditional red-wine version. I braise it until the chicken is tender, then leave the mushrooms and carrots visible instead of blending them into the sauce. The Italian meatballs take the opposite technique: they finish directly in tomato basil sauce, with basil added across the top. **Read the full notes** The Mediterranean roasted broccoli & feta and oregano-roasted zucchini, bell peppers & red onions with burrata are the two dairy sides in this delivery. I kept the dairy-free “Marry Me” soup with beans, dried tomatoes and spinach in its own tubs because dairy free is a real constraint, not a garnish choice. For an allergy or dairy sensitivity, I would review those feta and burrata dishes first, then confirm the coq au vin blanc and tomato lemon-poached cod separately. Tomatoes do most of the color work here, from the Mediterranean tomato lemon-poached cod to the Italian cherry panzanella salad. I kept the seasonal panzanella raw with cucumbers, basil, red onion, capers and sourdough croutons, while the cod cooks with its tomatoes until they blister. One stays juicy and cool; the other collapses into the lemony cooking juices around the filet. 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