We love to talk about all the ways to be a great Thanksgiving host, but what about being a great guest? In this episode, we dive into all the different ways you can help take some of the burden off your host to make the big meal better for everyone.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we're in November, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I'm here with this episode to help you get a head start so you're ready to go on the big day. In this episode, I get into my approach with the very first things you need to do when you start planning.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Favorite things parties are very common these days, but I recently attended my first Trader Joe's themed favorite things party and absolutely loved it. In this episode, I share all my personal favorites plus all my new discoveries thanks to my friends.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is always the time of year where things seem to get crazy, but that doesn't mean family meals together have to fall by the wayside. One of my favorite ways to keep family dinners steady is prepping in the morning. In this episode I dig into the best recipes to help you get a head start on dinner.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going all in on Halloween this year, including the food! I'm sharing my favorite Halloween festive recipes that my kids look forward to every year. Tune in for inspo on making food a core part of your spooky season celebrations.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soup season is upon us! I love how versatile soup can be and want to get into the basics of what makes soup taste delicious, as well as the essential tools you need to make these soups. Stick around for 5 different soup recommendations that I'll be making for my family this fall.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I may or may not have recently had a tiny little mid-life crisis surrounding my wardrobe. While going through my clothes, I realized there's lots of similarities between meal planning and closet planning and a lot of the same principles we talk about in the kitchen can be applied to what we wear.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I started this podcast back in January 2022, my goal was to support you in creating a simple dinner system that made getting dinner on the table easier. In this episode, we're celebrating lessons I've learned along the way and highlighting my 5 all-star kitchen tools with a special giveaway.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beep beep, it's time to eat dinner on the go! This week I'm sharing my favorite ideas for cold and hot meals to feed your family during all of the after school activities at this time of year.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a few months of eating dinner earlier (right after school, actually) and I wanted to share an update if you've been curious. Also, to celebrate my 40th birthday I did a wardrobe update in this week's Gimme 5!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm dreaming of cooler temperatures and I'm printing out my Fall Pantry Cheat Sheet. The school year is well underway and my family is turning to recipes that just really hit the spot, including 5 new recipes for September, my birthday month! Join me in celebrating!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm back in my kitchen office to answer your questions. This week we discuss the benefits of early dinner time, how to cook chicken you will actually love to serve, and my favorite school lunch items from Trader Joe's.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed your reciepts adding up lately? I wanted to share with you the weekly system I use to keep meals cooking and money from running out the door to the shopping cart every week. If you're ready to start a new practice in the kitchen this school year, let's get started!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your family is going through a period of transition, whether that is a change of season, big move, back from vacation, it can be daunting to get back in the rhythm of weeknight dinner. Let's break it down in this episode to help you establish a customized simple dinner system.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’re embracing or avoiding the topic of back-to-school, we’re going to chat about a few very simple back to school traditions. Here are some managable recipes and ideas for transitioning back into the busiest time of the year.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August is here and summer is coming to a close. This week I'm cheering on Team USA and sharing my favorite gold medal worthy lunch ideas for your whole family.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you believe some people are already heading back to school? Today I wanted to share what meals are working for my family as we try to soak up what is left of the sunshine with nights at the pool and picnics on the beach.  Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer hosting and festivities have my family gathered around the pool and the grill now more than ever. It's always my goal to give you the confidence and the tools you need to tackle weeknight meals. Here's my formula for weeknight grilling, including my favorite tools, marinades, recipes and serving suggestions.  Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm back in the kitchen (and outside by the grill) to share how we'll be celebrating the 4th and answering your questions. Have you noticed the price of food going up? Do you wish you were more confident grilling this summer? This episode is for you! Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My oldest is turning 12 this week and I thought it was the perfect time to round up our favorite family food traditions around birthdays. Some of these have been tradtions since I was a child and I want to continue their legacy and document them in my recipe binder for our family.  Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're starting summer by trying to survive lunch - because that’s where I seem to get tripped up. Having the right amount of options in the house to please and feed everyone three times a day is tough, so here are my best tips. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm packing up the car and hitting the road for our big family reunion. The best thing I'm bringing with me? The master plan for all of our meals and grocery shopping this weekend. This episode is full of my favorite solutions for feeding a crowd by the pool and on the go. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re going to chat about how you can make cooking feel a bit more manageable this summer and discuss a handful of shortcut ingredients I always keep in my pantry that turn into quick and simple summer dinners. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planning a family reunion menu this month? Looking for inspiration to feed kids for lunch during the summer? I'm in my kitchen office to answer your questions this week and help solve your cooking dilemmas.  Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.