Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

What do you do when you have a meal plan in place, but don't have time to actually do the meal prep? Today busy mom of 2 Allison Schaaf shares creative ways to outsource your meal prep. You don't have to do it all! While there are certainly lots of things you do to make meal prep faster, today's meal prep tips focus on who might be able to take a little bit of the work off of your plate. If you're not a Prep Dish subscriber, make sure to download your free Prep Dish meal plan to put these tips into practice this week! 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: Hiring a Personal Chef - 3 Things to Consider: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep65 Kids Cook Real Food - https://kidscookrealfood.com/prepdish This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

Have you ever dreamed of hiring a personal chef? Host Allison Schaaf started working as a personal chef all the way back in high school and went on to run a successful personal chef business for over 10 years after college. In today's episode Allison shares the top 3 things you should consider when hiring a personal chef (or starting a personal chef business!) From pricing structure to culinary focus, she shares all the details and helps you think of questions you might not know to ask. Does the chef charge per hour, per meal or per month? Do they cook in your home or deliver the meals? Do they fully cook the meals or just prep them for you? When making a choice as important as who is going to feed your family, you need to ask the right questions! And hey, if a personal chef isn't in the budget for you right now, it's still fun to listen along and day dream. And remember, Prep Dish is happy to take the meal planning part off of your to do list - just sign up for a free trial here! https://prepdish.com/subscribe/free-trial/ 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

If anyone has experience with outsourcing meals, it's chef and RD Allison Schaaf. She started a successful personal chef business, used to work as a consultant for frozen meal companies and now runs the healthy meal planning service, Prep Dish. In this episode, Allison walks you through 5 options for outsourcing your meals. Whether you're thinking of trying a meal planning service, wondering if "healthy" meal delivery kits are really healthy, or curious about the difference between a personal chef vs private chef, this episode has the answers! No matter what your budget, time restrictions or current life circumstances are, knowing the details of the options available to you can help you make the best decision for how to feed your family. 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: Meal Planning Websites - Are they worth it? https://youtu.be/0sB6d4iBa10 Lessons from a Personal Chef: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep34/

Do you love the idea of meal prep but simply don't have 3 hours to spend in the kitchen each week? Today, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf gives you a behind the scenes look at how the popular Prep Dish Super Fast menus are created. She shares 3 tips that can help you spend as little as one hour prepping meals for the whole week. If you're interested in trying out the Prep Dish super fast menus, make sure to sign up for the upcoming February Super Fast Challenge! 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: February Super Fast Challenge: https://prepdish.com/shop/challenge Whole Roasted Carrots recipe: Preheat the oven to 325-350 F. Drizzle whole carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 1 hr - 1 hr 15 min, or until totally cooked through and tender. Free Pantry / Freezer Meal Plan: https://prepdish.com/offers/meal-plan-freezer-pantry-friendly/

Meal Prep Monday was recently named the #1 Meal Planning Podcast to follow in 2021! https://blog.feedspot.com/meal_planning_podcasts/ Thanks so much to our loyal listeners and to everyone who has shared with a friend. In today's episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how she manages meal prep even with two kids under two. Whether you have a newborn at home or are just in a really busy season of life, these tips make weekly mealprep manageable. From tips on freezer meals to how to fit in meal prep when you don't have a big chunk of time, incorporate these simple ideas to make your meal plan easier. 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: Prep Dish February Super Fast Challenge: https://prepdish.com/shop/challenge Streamline Your Morning with Freezer Breakfasts: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep52/ Types of Meal Prep - It's Not All or Nothing! : https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep45/ 1 Hour Easy Meal Prep - Super Fast Menus: https://youtu.be/Ne4K2yUSNJo Reflections on Family Mealtime from a Newish Mom: https://youtu.be/X541AO3wHWs Freezer Meals - How to Make Healthy Crockpot Freezer Meals: https://youtu.be/ieCdoloa_Ds Make Ahead Freezer Breakfasts Video: https://youtu.be/Fz9H-r91a08

Getting kids involved in the kitchen is one of the very best ways to encourage children to eat a variety of healthy foods. But where should you start? What types of tasks can young kids help with? In this episode, chef and mom of 2 Allison Schaaf, shares 3 practical tips for including kids in your weekly mealprep. From helping you craft the meal plan to learning early knife skills, your kids can begin to see themselves as an important part of the meal planning and prepping process. This is a great one for any of you out there with a picky eater at home! 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: Kids' Favorite Prep Dish Recipes: https://prepdish.com/roundups/kids-favorite-recipes/ Tips for Picky Kids: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning/tips-for-picky-eaters/ Kids Cook Real Food: https://kidscookrealfood.com/prepdish This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

Whether you're completely new to mealprep or you got off track over the holidays, these 6 practices will help you meal prep consistently all year. Chef, RD and mom of 2 Allison Schaaf shares how she's kept meal prep up through different life stages and how you can be flexible, but still consistent. From having a solid grocery shopping system to taking the time to savor and reflect on the benefits of your meal prep efforts, these small actions can make all the difference. 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: All about my pantry inventory system (get the spreadsheet I use!): https://youtu.be/z8KrgLzFNb4 Trello Project Management & Planning App: trello.com Meal Planning 101 - The Grocery List: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning/grocery-list-tips/ Meal Planning 101 - Prep Day: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning/prep-day-tips/

Are you thinking of doing a January reset but aren't sure what to eat on Whole30? In today's episode chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares her Whole30 tips, as well as pros and cons of the program. She's completed Whole30 multiple times and will help you set yourself up for success. The best thing you can do to prepare for Whole30? Meal prep of course! Just as with any healthy eating program, planning and meal prep are essential. If that feels overwhelming, check out the Prep Dish Whole30 compliant reset meal plan here: https://prepdish.com/shop/specialty/reset/. It has some of the best Whole30 recipes (think sesame roasted halibut with broccoli and cashews, grilled chicken w/ pineapple salsa...). Plus, it has a Whole30 grocery list to make this as easy as possible for you. No more Googling each ingredient to see if it's compliant! Whether you're looking to determine a food sensitivity or kick start healthy habits for the new year, Allison's tips and personal experience can help! 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: Prep Dish Reset / Whole30 Meal Plan: https://prepdish.com/shop/specialty/reset/ Whole30 Compliant Prep Dish Recipes: Eggs Baked in Avocado: https://prepdish.com/recipes/pack-more-produce-into-your-breakfast-eggs-baked-in-avocado/ Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps: https://prepdish.com/recipes/chicken-salad-lettuce-wraps/ Guacamole Stuffed Mini Peppers: https://prepdish.com/recipes/stuffed-mini-peppers/ Red Pepper Soup w/ Sweet Potatoes: https://prepdish.com/recipes/red-pepper-soup/ Slow Cooker Chicken Verde: https://prepdish.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-verde/

In this last episode of 2020, chef, RD and mom of two Allison Schaaf guides you through a reflection on your meal planning and cooking experience this past year. Before making goals for 2021, it's important to reflect on what (if anything!) you'd like to change. Is your current grocery shopping method working for you or do you often find yourself running out of something mid-week? Are you satisfied with your meal planning in terms of both health and ease? These are the kinds of questions Allison will walk you through today to help you determine goals for the year to come and improve your meal planning and meal prep process. 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: All about my pantry inventory system (get the spreadsheet I use!): https://youtu.be/z8KrgLzFNb4 Thrive Market: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8743240-13895805 Butcher Box: http://butcherbox.com/prepdish US Wellness Meats: https://grasslandbeef.com/?affId=188645 Dry Farm Wines: http://dryfarmwines.com/prepdish Vital Choice: http://www.gopjn.com/t/TUJGRkdLSkJGTklLRkpCRklNR0pM Kids Cook Real Food: https://kidscookrealfood.com/prepdish Family Dinner - How to Make it Work at Every Stage: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning/family-dinner/

Are you intimidated by cooking with wine? Can you even cook with wine if you're cooking for kids? In today's episode Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares her favorite ways to cook with wine including a simple way to pair wine with dinner, what kind of wine she uses and what to avoid! Adding even a splash of wine to a simple dish can add so much depth of flavor and these tips will help you get there to make your next meal plan even more delicious! 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: Poached Pears Recipe: https://prepdish.com/recipes/poached-pears/ Dry Farm Wines: http://dryfarmwines.com/prepdish A discussion with Dry Farm Wines founder Tod White: https://blog.primalblueprint.com/episode-112-todd-white-dry-farm-wines/ This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish!