There are three times a year I have moms come to me more than any other time looking for advice on how to start (or re-start) a meal prep routine- back to school, the new year- and now- the start of spring. Today I want to share with you a different conversation on meal prep- we're talking about what it looks like to revolve and evolve your meal prep throughout the different seasons, and how my own meal prep routine has evolved over the years, so this is the last time you need to start or...

Welcome to a new monthly series where I share with you 10 weeknight meals my family is loving as of late (or are ongoing family favorites) that you can add to your meal plan, this month! -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. . Click here to get my free 30-day recipe calendar! Recipes Mentioned: Loaded Cobb Salads Buffalo Chicken Burgers Spring Chicken &...

Why is it that salads you get at a restaurant often feel so much more satisfying than the ones you make at home? I want to change that! We’re ditching the iceberg lettuce, sad tomatoes and dry shredded carrots- let’s make some satisfying salads this spring and summer, substantial enough for a whole meal for the whole family. -- Click here to grab all five salad recipes mentioned in this episode! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly...

If you’re feeling like everything that made sense about feeding your kids is all of a sudden different as they get older and their food preferences change, they can voice their opinion on food more and feeding them is both more free and frustrating that ever before… let’s chat. In today’s episode, I’m here as a mom- not a food expert- and we’re talking how we’re (practically) feeding our kids these days.  -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly...

Homemade french fries, roasted veggies, crispy tofu, crunchy salmon bites… the air fryer has taken the home cooking world by storm- but maybe you've been wondering... should I get one? Is it worth it, will I use it- and what for- or maybe you have one that's been collecting dust aside from the occasional frozen fries- in today's episode, I'm sharing the pros and cons of owning an air fryer, my favorite air fryer foods and recipes and whether or not I think you actually need one! -- Join the...

Good tools make working in the kitchen easier and faster- but I don't think you need dozens of pots and pans or cupboards brimming with gadgets to get there! If I were to start over in a brand new kitchen, this is all I would need and all I recommend for tools for easier, more efficient cooking. -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. See my full Amazon Kitchen...

Welcome to a new monthly series where I share with you 10 weeknight meals my family is loving as of late- that you can add to your meal plan, this month! -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more starting at just $3/month. . Follow me over on Instagram for weeknight meals all month! Recipes Mentioned: Comfy Chicken Noodle Soup Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Greek...

Is your kitchen set-up costing you time when you're cooking? It might not be something you've considered before, but the way your kitchen is organized can make a huge difference in how easily you move around your kitchen when cooking. An organized kitchen is a more efficient kitchen- so tune in for best tips and organization hacks for easier cooking. -- Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more...

I think most of us can agree we want to raise good eaters- and hopefully, kids who want to get in the kitchen and cook, too. Today’s guest is all about bringing kids in the kitchen, exploring global cuisines and introducing kids to new flavors and cultures.  Rowena Scherer grew up in Malaysia and her fondest memories are from when she cooked in the kitchen with her family. Years later, after working on Wall Street and living all over the world, she decided she wanted to create the same...

Have you’ve ever wished there was a guide to just throwing together simple ingredients and somehow it magically turning into a delicious (and balanced) meal?! If so... tune in to this week's episode! Bowls are my absolute favorite way to pack flavor and nutrition into a deliciously satisfying meal, customizable and simple enough for the busiest weeknights. In this episode, I share with you my secrets for a bowl that is both delicious and satisfying. -- Balance in a Bowl is here! This is the...

It’s that time of the year-  February can be dark, dreary and cold- at least in the northern hemisphere, and many of us are craving the brightness of spring- especially when it comes to flavors. But even if we’re not quite there yet with spring produce or the actual weather, I want to share with you how we can bring some much-needed brightness to our winter meals.  . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts...

We've all been there- you're bored, your family is bored, you've been making the same meals over and over again and your family is sick of them (or you just don't know what to cook!). Listen in for my favorite ways to get out of a recipe rut. . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for access to 200+ family-friendly recipes, weekly done-for-you meal plans, bonus podcasts and and more (starting at just $3/month). Mentioned in this episode: FREE Meal Planning Guide Anchor Meals...

Simple, nourishing recipes with BIG flavor are the name of the game for Kat Ashmore from Kat Can Cook. A classically trained chef who has worked with the likes of Matha Stewart (yes, that Martha), Kat is a wealth of culinary wisdom, but as a busy mom who is no stranger to shortcuts, she creates recipes that are nourishing, simple and full of flavor for her over 3 million combined followers on TikTok and Instagram. Her brand new cookbook, Big Bites, is a perfect example of her wholesome,...

It’s cold outside, which means it’s soup season… I LOVE a good soup. But a bad soup is… well, bad soup! Today I want to share with you secrets to making a GREAT soup- no more watery, bland soup in your house! Click here to get a clickable list of my favorite soup recipes Connect with Kris: Healthy Mama Kris Recipes The Healthy Mama Cooking Club (try it free for 7 days) Instagram: Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast Instagram: Healthy Mama Kris . Thanks to our sponsors: Get free...

Asian cuisines like Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and others have rich culinary traditions with incredible depth of flavor that takes someone dedicated to learning the beautiful complexity of Asian ingredients to truly create incredible Asian meals- which is why I am so thrilled to welcome this week's guest, Sophia Nguyen Eng on the podcast to share her experience cooking traditional Asian cuisine (from a real food perspective). Growing up in a Vietnamese family, Sophia noticed...

So many of you want to get into a meal prep routine this new year and for good reason- meal prep is a game changer for making meals easier, all week long. But one of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they jump into meal prep is going in too hard, too soon and prepping so much they overwhelm themselves and don’t want to prep again- or prepping things that don’t make enough of an impact on their daily life so they don’t WANT to go back and meal prep again- and that’s what I want to...

The new year is HERE! And if you’re like me, and you like to work on healthy habits over the new year (rather than grand resolutions that fall off in the second week), AND meal prep is one of those habits, this is the episode for you. I’m going to give you step by step how I recommend you start a meal prep habit in the new year (or any time, really).  Mentioned in this episode: Free Meal Prep Worksheet 25% off Healthy Mama Meal Prep using code NEWYEAR24 New Year Meal Planning Episode...

It's the end of the year and we definitely ended with a (delicious) bang! Here's what we ate (and what we spent on groceries) in the month of December 2023. Mentioned in this episode: Get 15% off through 12/31 on a yearly membership to the Healthy Mama Cooking Club FREE Meal Planning Guide New Year Meal Planning Episode (Spotify) New Year Meal Planning Episode (Apple) Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course . Previous What we ate & spent episodes: November 2023 October 2023 September...

The new year is upon us, and it's about the time we start making goals to eat healthier in the new year. If you've been around here long enough you know I'm not a fan of quick fixes or extreme diets- but I AM a huge advocate of small changes to eat more real, whole foods to nourish you and your family well. In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite simple ways to cook and eat healthier this new year (no diet culture bs included). As always, remember- this is NOT medical advice,...

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Fall out of your meal planning routine these last few busy months? Let me help you get back into it- with 5 steps guaranteed to simplify your meal planning this new year. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Links Mentioned: FREE Meal Planning Guide How I simplify meal planning in December (Apple) How I simplify meal planning in December (Spotify) How I stock my winter pantry (Apple) How I...

Winter is almost here, and with the change in the seasons often comes a change in how and what we cook. I love to do a pantry refresh around winter time and stock up on ingredients I use throughout the season. Here's what I stock in my winter pantry- plus favorite winter recipes and must-have winter kitchen tools. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Recipes Mentioned: Beef & Farro Soup Sweet...

It's holiday baking time, and as many of you know- baking is not my forte. I can make a mean Christmas cookie or banana chocolate chip muffins, and I love making pizza dough- but the science around baking (and the accuracy and patience required) is not where I shine. But it IS where today's guest, Lex Daddio of Daddio's kitchen does! Lex Daddio creates twists on classic baking recipes from her home kitchen as one half of Daddio's Kitchen with her husband Thomas (and her three little boys...

We had a delicious kickoff to the holiday season this year with travel, guests and a Thanksgiving meal for the books (you'll never guess who got some leftovers!). Listen in for what we ate (and what we spent) in the the month of November. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Recipes Mentioned: Homemade Slow Cooker Bone Broth Beef & Butternut Squash Chili Curried Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs...

The holidays are here, and I know for many of us the holidays bring a whole lot of activity- from school events to visiting family and friends– travel near and far, and all the fun and special holiday activities. It is fun and special- but it can also make meal planning more difficult and the mealtime juggle more stressful. So in today’s episode, I want to offer a wildly simple but effective tip to make your meals easier this holiday season. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the...