Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

Discover creative homemade food gift ideas perfect for Mother's Day, including granola, spice blends, muffins, nut butter, and breakfast cookies. Learn the benefits of making your own gifts and explore different variations and recipes. Find out how to make a versatile and healthy homemade food gift. Share your own ideas and suggestions for homemade gifts.

This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! In today's episode, Prep Dish founder and mom of 2 Allison Schaaf shares her Montessori-inspired approach to getting kids in the kitchen, including the Montessori kitchen tools she loves for her 3-year-old and 17-month-old. Montessori Kitchen Tools: Handwashing Station - Even with a step stool and sink extender, it was hard for our toddler to wash his hands. We bought a Montessori hand washing station and he can now do it independently. Learning Tower - This has probably been the best purchase. We have a folding one so that it's not in the way when it's not in use. This allows the kids to help when I'm doing my weekly meal prep or cooking. Real Cutlery & Dishes - Our kids were always wanting to use our "real silverware" so we got them smaller stainless steel cutlery and it's working quite well. We've also begun to use small stainless steel or glass cups. Helping with Small Tasks - My 3-year-old loves to help crack eggs and my 17-month-old loves helping with trash and compost. I always try to allow them to help in whatever way they can when they want to. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Kids Cook Real Food: https://kidscookrealfood.com/prepdish How to Teach Kids to Cook - 3 Healthy Recipes for Kids to Make: https://prepdish.com/recipes/how-to-teach-kids-to-cook/ Montessori Hand Washing Station: https://www.etsy.com/listing/992867513/luca-montessori-furniture-kitchen-sink?click_key=c982c259ff164b28e5196327fab31f0dfe177365%3A992867513&click_sum=65dc63b5&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=handwashing+station+for+kids&ref=sr_gallery-1-30&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&frs=1 Collapsible Learning Tower: https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Classic-Kitchen-Helper-Write/dp/B000SQNAQC?th=1 Stainless Steel Kids Cutlery: ​​https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SF7K8WF?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=prepdish-20&linkId=000b6a1f1c29422bd4d5608b6eb8a3fb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Stainless Steel Cups: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0918NW389?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=prepdish-20&linkId=a9d6ed904df5249eb77fc308c6ee3b8b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Small Glass Cups: https://www.amazon.com/Vikko-Glasses-Perfect-Children-Portions/dp/B083PQJ2N4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H3LYMXF8BI31&keywords=small+drinking+glasses+for+kids&qid=1647345175&sprefix=small+dringlasses+for+kids%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1 This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

With rising food costs, host Allison Schaaf knows that finding high quality, budget protein sources that won't break the bank is a real challenge. Prep Dish subscribers, make sure to check your subscriber newsletters every Friday for budget-friendly substitution ideas as well! Here are 5 Low Budget Protein Sources (Plus a Bonus!): Pork Chops - Make sure not to overcook them! Pork can be a little pink on the inside and still be safe to eat. According to the USDA, pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 F (https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2011/05/25/cooking-meat-check-new-recommended-temperatures) Ground Turkey - Use this anywhere you would use ground beef! Tacos, marinara, etc. If you make turkey burgers, use a recipe with some add-ins like feta cheese, etc., so they're not dry. Roasts - Roasts are budget-friendly, and also cut down on meal prep time! Since they make a lot of meat, it's easy to serve them twice in two different ways. Cod - Cod is more sustainable than a lot of other seafood and has a mild taste. It works well as an alternative to salmon and is a lot less expensive than something like sea bass or halibut. Make sure not to overcook! You can often find nice frozen cod. Beans & Lentils - Similar to a roast, you can make a big batch and use for multiple meals. You can also freeze extra. You can find a big bag of organic black beans at Costco. There is a huge variety of types of beans. Explore and find the ones your family likes the best! You can also use beans to stretch meals with meat. If you're making something with ground meat, add some beans to add extra servings. Bonus - Eggs! There's no reason to limit eggs to breakfast, think about serving for lunch or dinner for a great budget-friendly protein. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! My Experience with Imperfect Foods: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep72/ Cook Once, Eat Twice (Video): https://youtu.be/rJIlLjI4LM0 Backyard Chickens: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep28/ Grocery Budget Part 1: Money Saving Grocery Tips: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep116/ Grocery Budget Part 2: Reframing How You Think About Food Costs Rising: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep117/ Rosemary Pork Chops w/ Grilled Nectarines: https://prepdish.com/recipes/rosemary-pork-chops/ Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna: https://prepdish.com/recipes/paleo-lasagna/ Barbacoa (w/ Chuck Roast): https://prepdish.com/recipes/shredded-beef-barbacoa-lettuce-wraps/ Southwest Buddha Bowls w/ Chickpeas: https://prepdish.com/recipes/southwest-buddha-bowl-vegetarian-gluten-free/ Green Shakshuka: https://prepdish.com/recipes/green-shakshuka/

These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Whether your oven is broken or you just don't want to turn it on because it's too hot outside, these 5 recipes are perfect! Tacos - Tacos are a natural choice for the stovetop and there are so many variations! Use ground beef, ground turkey, ground pork or a big roast for carnitas. Mix up the veggies - I recommend trying poblanos! Stew in the Instant Pot - Imperfect Foods has some really good lamb stew meat. I combine it with root veggies and water or broth in the Instant Pot, sometimes with crushed tomatoes. Chicken stew is also great in the Instant Pot. Oatmeal - Steel Cut oats are great in the Instant Pot, especially with canned pumpkin and raisins! Hamburgers - These are great served with baked potato fries or sweet potato fries but if you don't have an oven, you can serve with a salad or sauteed veggies. Snapper in Crazy Water: This one is from the February Week 4 Super Fast Prep Dish menu. It was so good! If you're a subscriber or if you sign up for a free trial below, you can look it up in the archives and try it out! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Dragons Love Tacos: https://www.dragonslovetacos.com/ Slow Cooker Carnitas: https://prepdish.com/recipes/slow-cooker-carnitas-bowl/ Beef Fajitas: https://prepdish.com/recipes/beef-fajitas/ Imperfect Foods: http://imprfct.us/v/allison_8366 Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew: https://prepdish.com/recipes/beef-and-vegetable-stew/ Mediterranean Lamb Burgers: https://prepdish.com/recipes/mediterranean-lamb-burger/ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado (BLTA) Burgers: https://prepdish.com/recipes/blta-hamburger-recipe/ How to Make Bone Broth: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep48/ These show notes contain affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues her two-part series on the best way to organize photos. Here is the process she uses, inspired by the POP photo course linked below: Pick a day of the month to go through your photos. I always do it on the first of the month so I don't forget! Delete any random photos and screen shots you don't need. This is optional. Once a month, transfer photos & videos to a folder for photos and a folder for videos. Organize folders by year and month. You can also do additional folders for each month for photos you want to include in an album and for any special events and trips. Upload to an external hard drive and Dropbox or another storage site for backup. Create photo books. You can also use photo boxes. Have fun with projects! Annual family photo books, calendars for grandparents, anything you'd like to make! It's easy once the photos are organized. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! The Unhurried Life Podcast: https://jbrazeal.com/tag/podcast/ Check out the POP course: https://courses.jbrazeal.com/courses/photo-organization-plan?affcode=346371_gg9pblww This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! In part one of this two part series, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how she's tackled photo organization over the past year. From a game changing photo organization course to a change in mentality, Allison gives tangible tips on how to tackle photo overwhelm. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! The Unhurried Life Podcast: https://jbrazeal.com/tag/podcast/ The Unhurried Life Podcast Episode 21 - w/ Prep Dish! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-practical-meal-planning-with-allison-schaaf/id1486179222?i=1000469344129 The Unhurried Life Podcast Episode 31 - 3 Steps to Organize Your Photos: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-3-steps-to-organize-your-photos/id1486179222?i=1000476503514 Check out the POP course: https://courses.jbrazeal.com/courses/photo-organization-plan?affcode=346371_gg9pblww This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares her favorite recipe blogs, as well as those of the Prep Dish team. Don't forget, Prep Dish has a blog too! We add new content every Tuesday and you can find a lot of our favorite recipes there! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Prep Dish Blog w/ Search Feature: https://prepdish.com/blog/ Pinch of Yum: https://pinchofyum.com/ Cookie and Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/ The Kitchn: https://www.thekitchn.com/ Epicurious: https://www.epicurious.com/ Paleo Running Mama: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/ Trim Healthy Mama: https://trimhealthymama.com/ Skinny Taste: https://www.skinnytaste.com/ Skinny Taste Carrot Cake: https://www.skinnytaste.com/super-moist-carrot-cake-with-cream/ Against All Grain: https://againstallgrain.com/

In this podcast, the host shares easy and healthy travel food ideas. She discusses convenient grocery store options, including Walmart, and suggests snacks like blue corn chips and pre-chopped veggies. She also talks about Beatnik meatballs with sweet potatoes and spinach. The podcast explores various travel food options like pre-cut vegetables, eggs, and dining alone. It highlights the benefits of finding quick and easy meals at grocery stores instead of relying on fast food.

Chef, RD and mom of 2, Allison Schaaf, shares 3 surprising foods her toddlers love. This is a great reminder to keep an open mind when feeding your kids! Healthy Toddler Food is totally doable when you consider all the options. 3 Healthy Toddler Food Options My Kids Love: Sauerkraut: This is an excellent item to add to your meal plan because it's full of healthy probiotics. Meat on the Bones: This is great for baby led weaning too as babies and toddlers can easily hold it in their hands. Chicken wings and drumsticks are great for young kids. Sour Foods Like Lemons & Limes: There's an interesting study on how many kids love the sour flavor profile. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! There's No Such Thing as Kid Food: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning/theres-no-such-thing-as-kid-food-what-to-feed-kids/ Baby Led Weaning at 9 Months: https://youtu.be/0QXlAkiod7I Baby Led Weaning at 10 Months: https://youtu.be/BzjAQgRSAVY Baby Led Weaning Meal Prep: https://youtu.be/skJNbWY4KXE 2021 Kids' Favorite Recipes: https://prepdish.com/roundups/2021-kid-favorites-healthy-recipes-kids-love/

In part two of this series on grocery budget, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about how to reframe how you think about food costs rising. While rising food costs are concerning for many, it helps to remember your why for buying high quality food. Health, enjoyment, family time - whatever your reason, keep it in mind. Buying high quality food is an investment in your health. Health conditions can be very costly so if you can take steps today to help avoid future health problems, it is a worthwhile investment. There are ways to keep costs down without skimping on quality. Using everything you purchase and not being wasteful with the food you purchase are excellent steps to take. Processed foods, restaurant meals, and even meal kits have to take costs into account which means they're going to fill those meals with cheaper foods. At home, you can choose to have a vegetable-heavy plate. That might cost a little more but if it's important to you, it's worth it. Reflect on your overall household budget. Keep in perspective how much of a difference a few extra dollars a week on groceries will make in your overall budget. Do you need to go to multiple stores to comparison shop every week or can you just look once and make an overall decision? You don't need to have an underlying guilt about your food purchases. Know that you're making an investment in your health and it is worthwhile. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! I Will Teach You to Be Rich Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-will-teach-you-to-be-rich/id1577864998