Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

Do you ever struggle with finding the motivation to meal prep? In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares tips for staying motivated, including keeping a positive mindset and creative ways to make prep time more fun. Listen to this one while you work on your weekly meal prep for some added motivation! 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 101 - The Grocery List: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning-tips-grocery-list/ Meal Planning Tips 101 - Prep Day: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning-tips-101-prep-day/ Meal Planning 101 - Dish Day & Family Meal Time: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning-tips-family-meal-time/  

With her combined background as a chef and RD, meal prep expert Allison Schaaf knows the importance of making veggies actually taste good. Get her 5 tips for how she makes a variety of vegetables a part of her family’s regular diet. From healthy snack suggestions to creative ways to use up extra veggies at the end of the week, her tips will have you upping your veggie intake with little effort. 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: Superfood Salad w/ Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette: https://prepdish.com/superfood-salad/ Strawberry Lemon Poppyseed Dressing: https://prepdish.com/strawberry-lemon-poppy-seed-dressing/ Sweet Potato & Pear Soup: https://prepdish.com/sweet-potato-pear-soup/ Grass Fed Beef & Mushroom Marinara: https://prepdish.com/spaghetti-squash-with-grass-fed-beef-and-mushroom-marinara-sauce/ Tropical Green Smoothie: https://prepdish.com/healthy-tropical-green-smoothie/ Purple Haze Smoothie Bowl: https://prepdish.com/purple-haze-smoothie-bowl-recipe/ Orange Carrot Smoothie: Freeze ½ banana and ½ orange ahead of time. Use a high powered blender to blend ½ cup milk of choice, ½ frozen banana, ½ frozen orange, 1 roughly chopped carrot, ½ oz (~ 7) walnuts, 1 tsp chia seeds, ¼ tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp honey (optional).  

Today Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares everything she’s doing in the kitchen to prepare for her second baby. From what she’s stocking in the freezer to what she’s eating today to prep for delivery, she shares it all. If you’re expecting a baby, or just want to go into the Fall with a prepped and stocked kitchen, these tips will 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: Almond Butter Energy Bites: https://prepdish.com/back-to-school-almond-protein-bites/ Crockpot Freezer Meals Free Download: https://prepdish.com/freezer-meals-download Crockpot Freezer Meals Video: https://youtu.be/ieCdoloa_Ds Make Ahead Freezer Breakfasts: https://youtu.be/Fz9H-r91a08 My Pantry Inventory System: https://youtu.be/z8KrgLzFNb4 Pregnancy Lessons Learned (2nd Trimester): https://youtu.be/-L_L_35S5fA Recipes with Dates: Strawberry Mojito Smoothie: https://prepdish.com/simple-strawberry-smoothie/ Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies: https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-peanut-butter-cookies/ AIP Baked Apples: https://prepdish.com/aip-baked-apples-recipe/ Carrot Cake Bites: https://prepdish.com/carrot-cake-bites/ Chocolate Bliss Energy Bites: https://prepdish.com/chocolate-bliss-energy-bites-2/ Avocado Pudding: https://prepdish.com/paleo-chocolate-pudding-parfait/  

Get meal prep expert and Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf’s top 3 tips for how to make a meal plan. She shares a behind the scenes look at her thought process for meal planning, including 3 things she always considers. With these tips, you’ll have a weekly meal plan that is seasonal, includes plenty of variety and saves you time and money. Who doesn’t want that? 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: Gazpacho & My Love for Cold Soup: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gazpacho-my-favorite-recipes-why-i-love-cold-soup-l-ep-27/id1488667608?i=1000475654196 Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: https://youtu.be/YyRuSfsbxXM How to Reduce Food Waste: https://prepdish.com/reduce-food-waste/  

Do you fall into the trap of cooking the same things every week? It’s easy to do when life gets busy! In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares her best tips to avoid the dreaded culinary rut. And don’t worry, she also talks about how to include new foods with picky kids (or picky spouses!) around. Including variety in your diet is so important for both nutrition and enjoyment so pick up that unfamiliar spice or that weird spiky fruit in the produce section and get started! 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: Moroccan Inspired Spice Blend & Hash: https://prepdish.com/moroccan-inspired-spice-blend-breakfast-hash-recipe/ Mediterranean Lamb Burger: https://prepdish.com/mediterranean-lamb-burger/ Tips for Picky Eaters: https://prepdish.com/tips-for-picky-eaters/  

Seafood is such a delicious and healthy source of protein, but many people never move beyond salmon in their home kitchens. Let’s face it, seafood can seem intimidating! In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares 3 of her favorite types of seafood that you may not have cooked before. These can seem intimidating, but are actually quite simple and often require nothing more than some simple salt and pepper. Liven up your next meal plan with one of these tasty choices! 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 (includes affiliate links): Vital Choice Seafood: http://www.gopjn.com/t/TUJGRkdLSkJGTklLRkpCRklNR0pM US Wellness Meats: https://grasslandbeef.com/?affId=188645 5 Tips for Choosing the Best Quality Fish: https://prepdish.com/5-tips-for-choosing-the-best-fish/  

Does batching have to be boring? l EP #38 Interested in batching, but not interested in eating the same thing every day? Learn how Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf uses batching in her house without repetitive meals. Batching can be an excellent tool for efficient meal prep but that doesn’t mean you have to have plain chicken and broccoli on the meal plan every day. These 4 tips will show you how to find a balance between efficiency and delicious meals! 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: Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: https://youtu.be/YyRuSfsbxXM My Favorite Freezer Labels: https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/erasable-food-storage-labels/12d?productId=10009870  

Do you get kitchen inspiration from your travels? Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares the culinary lessons she learned from her time in Puerto Rico, and how you can apply some of them at home. From fresh coconuts to plantains to giant avocados, Puerto Rico has some interesting ingredients, many of which you can find in the US. Get her tips for incorporating these lessons into your next meal plan! 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: Plantain Pancakes: https://prepdish.com/prep-dish-plantain-pancakes/ How to Chop Plantains: https://prepdish.com/chop-plantains/ US Wellness Meats: https://grasslandbeef.com/?affId=188645 (<- affiliate link) Dry Farm Wines: dryfarmwines.com/prepdish (<- affiliate link) Boozy Puerto Rican Rum Balls: https://prepdish.com/boozy-puerto-rican-rum-balls/  

Do like to batch? Chef and RD Allison Schaaf is a big fan and for good reason. Batching, whether in cooking or other areas of life, saves you so much time. In this episode, Allison shares 4 areas that people often overlook when batching in the kitchen. Think how nice it would be to pull delicious homemade pancakes out of the freezer a month from now on a busy morning. Or how nice it would be to have all of that fresh summer herb flavor packed into a sauce later in the year when herbs aren’t as abundant. Use Allison’s strategy to think through your next meal prep session and see what parts of your meal plan you may be able to double up on for later. Your future self will thank you! 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: Moroccan-Inspired Spice Blend: https://prepdish.com/moroccan-inspired-spice-blend-breakfast-hash-recipe/ Eggplant & Grass Fed Beef Lasagna: https://prepdish.com/eggplant-grass-fed-beef-lasagna/ Baked Polenta Casserole: https://prepdish.com/baked-polenta-casserole/ Chimichurri Sauce: https://prepdish.com/how-to-make-chimichurri/ Dairy Free Cilantro Pesto: https://prepdish.com/dairy-free-cilantro-pesto/ Gluten Free Romesco Sauce: https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-romesco-sauce/ Gluten Free Banana Pancakes: https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-banana-pancakes/ Prepping Ahead and Storing: https://prepdish.com/prepping-ahead-storing/  

In this episode chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares 5 delicious fruit-based desserts, perfect for summer. While some are as simple as fresh watermelon, others include grilled pineapple with coconut milk ice cream and a cherry mousse with a surprising secret ingredient. If you want to make a meal plan your family will really love next week, include one of these healthy dessert recipes in your meal prep! 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: 5 Fruits to Grill this Summer: https://prepdish.com/5-fruits-to-grill-this-summer/ Coconut Milk Ice Cream: https://prepdish.com/coconutmilkicecream/ Whole Fruit Popsicles: https://prepdish.com/summertime-sweet-success-whole-fruit-popsicles/ Watermelon “Mojito” Popsicles: https://prepdish.com/watermelon-mojito-popsicles/ Chunky Monkey “Nice” Cream: https://prepdish.com/chunky-monkey-nice-cream/ How to Make Coconut Milk Whipped Cream: https://prepdish.com/how-to-make-coconut-whipped-cream/ Cherry Avocado Mousse: https://prepdish.com/cherry-mousse-w-coconut-whipped-cream/