Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

Before we get to the show notes, don't miss Meal Prep Monday host Allison Schaaf's free live workshop on how to make meal prep faster. You can sign up here: prepdish.com/workshop Have you ever used freezer meals? In today's episode Allison talks about her experience with freezer meals after her second son was born last fall. She discusses which meals worked the best, which were family favorites and when exactly she found them to be most useful. Freezer meals can be a lifesaver postpartum but they're also great after a planned surgery, during a busy season at work, or even when you have family come visit and don't want to be stuck in the kitchen. 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 Crockpot Freezer Meals here: https://prepdish.com/offers/crockpot-freezer-meals/ Get your free Breakfast Hash freezer meals here: https://prepdish.com/offers/free-breakfast-hash-freezer-meals/ Moroccan Breakfast Hash: https://prepdish.com/recipes/moroccan-inspired-spice-blend-breakfast-hash-recipe/ Sweets, Beets & Kale Breakfast Hash: https://prepdish.com/recipes/sweets-beets-kale-breakfast-hash/ Episode 52 (Freezer Breakfasts): https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep52/ Episode 42 (Meal Prep Before Baby): https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep42/

Before we get to the show notes, don't miss Meal Prep Monday host Allison Schaaf's free live workshop on how to make meal prep faster. You can sign up here: prepdish.com/workshop How's your kitchen looking these days? Do you have any kitchen maintenance tasks you need to take care of? In today's episode, Allison shares 3 kitchen maintenance tasks that make a huge difference in your day to day cooking. If you invest in quality kitchen pieces, it's super important to take care of them so you reap the benefits! These kitchen tips can help make your weekly meal prep that much smoother. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Boos Oil for Cutting Boards: https://www.johnboos.com/Items_page.asp?s=r&SalesCode=&Prod=2&Page=29&Group=50&hdg=Boos%20Mystery%20Oil%20%20&nsf=True&nsfc=False&csa=False Knife Sharpening by Mail: https://knifeaid.com Shun Knives: https://shun.kaiusa.com/

There's no doubt that wholesale stores like Costco offer great prices, but how do you work the items you buy into a healthy meal plan? Can Costco work with the Prep Dish meal plans? In today's episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares details about her first trip to Costco, as well as her strategy for Costco Meal Prep. She shares her favorite items so far (listed below) as well as general Costco meal prep tips like what to stock up on and what to buy in smaller quantities from your regular grocery store. Please share your Costco Meal Prep tips and questions in the Prep Dish Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537447836539716/ Allison's Costco Pantry Essentials (so far!): Grains (rice and quinoa) Rao's Marinara Whole30 Compliant Buffalo Sauce Olive Oil Coconut Oil Almond Butter Freezer Items: Organic Ground Turkey Organic Ground Beef Organic Chicken Frozen Berries 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: Episode 15 - 3 Foods From Scratch / 3 Foods Not: https://prepdish.com/podcast-show-notes/ep15/ Thrive Market: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8743240-13895805 ( Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce: https://www.primalkitchen.com/collections/sauces/products/buffalo-sauce This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish!

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/