Between homework, after-school activities, and the holidays right around the corner, it’s a busy time of year.  So when it comes to getting dinner on the table, it’s hard to find the time to cook. Maybe you find yourself calling out for food or going through the drive-through more often than you care to admit. The good news? Getting a healthy dinner on the table doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. In this episode, I sat down with  Sarah Walker Caron, a writer, recipe developer, and founder of the blog Sarah’s Cucina Bella, where she shares quick and easy recipes and advice for home cooks. Sarah is also the author of 8 books including her latest title, "Disney Princess Tea Parties Cookbook." Sarah teaches us how to cook faster with her best kitchen hacks and food prep tips. She also explains how to multitask in the kitchen and transform leftovers in delicious ways, and she shares her favorite quick and easy meal ideas. Welcome 2:12 Let’s talk about your story! 6:55 What do you see as the biggest challenges parents have today when it comes to feeding their kids and cooking dinner? 10:45 What are myths about getting healthy meals on the table? 11:34 What are your best food prep tips to help us save time in the kitchen? 13:44 What are pro tips for setting up our kitchens? 14:47 If we’re trying a new recipe, should we wait until we have more time? 16:55 What types of foods can we purchase to save time? 20:44 What are ways we can multitask? 21:40 How can we use downtime when we’re waiting for water to boil or food to cook in the oven, for example? 22:13 How can we use leftovers in a way that everyone will enjoy? 24:37 What are your favorite products that make cooking faster? 26:20 Does cooking with your kids help you save time? 26:55 What are your favorite easy and quick meal ideas? 29:09 How can we speed up the clean-up time? 30:25 Do you have other insider hacks for how to cook faster? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Sarah mentions Melissa Clark, a food writer and cookbook author. Sarah talks about General Mills’ Tablespoon.com Sarah mentions her books, including "The Super Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook" and “Easy Frugal Cookbook.” Learn more about Sarah on her website. Follow Sarah on Instagram. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift.