Meal Prep Monday Podcast™
Allison Schaaf
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™ brings you 10 minutes of actionable meal prep advice, helping you answer the dreaded "What's for Dinner?" question with ease. Host Allison Schaaf is a personal chef, dietitian, mom and founder of meal planning website PrepDish.com. Listen along as she teaches you how to save time, money & energy through meal prep. Her healthy gluten free, paleo & keto meal plans have helped thousands! And in this podcast, she's sharing all of her time saving tips and tricks with you! Tune in every Monday to up your mealplan and mealprep game!
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Mar 30, 2020 • 11min
Stocking for COVID-19 3 Must Have Pantry Items (and 3 I skip!) l Ep #19
In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares 3 pantry items she always stocks and 3 she skips. Get tips on how to stock your pantry to cook healthy and tasty meals for your family during this challenging time. Also make sure to download a free full week's grocery list and menu based on pantry and freezer ingredients below! 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: Free Pantry / Freezer Meal Plan: https://prepdish.com/offers/meal-plan-freezer-pantry-friendly/ *Recipes with Pantry Ingredients* Paleo Granola Recipe: https://prepdish.com/paleo-grain-free-cherry-vanilla-granola/ 4 Recipes from Pantry Ingredients: https://prepdish.com/recipes-from-pantry/

Mar 23, 2020 • 12min
Creative Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Use What You Buy l Ep #18
Today Allison Schaaf is sharing tips on how to actually use everything you buy for your meal plan. You know all of those odds and ends hanging out in your refrigerator after you make a recipe? A carrot here, half on onion there, all of that adds up! Get tips on ways to repurpose leftovers, how to meal prep scraps for later use, and surprising ways to use parts of fruits and veggies you may not even know are edible! 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 To shop resources mentioned in this podcast visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/ *Recipes to use up leftovers* Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipe https://prepdish.com/easy-stir-fry-sauce-recipe Purple Haze Smoothie Bowl https://prepdish.com/purple-haze-smoothie-bowl-recipe/ Sweet Potato Frittata https://prepdish.com/sweet-potato-frittata/ Sweet Potato & Pear Soup https://prepdish.com/sweet-potato-pear-soup/ Gluten Free Pizza Soup https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-pizza-soup/

Mar 16, 2020 • 8min
6 Prep Ahead Brunch Ideas l Ep #17
Listen in as chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares how to meal prep brunch so you can enjoy time with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen. She shares 6 easy, super customizable brunch concepts to help you create a brunch meal plan that's perfect for 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 Find our breakfast bundle with more make ahead brunch recipes here: https://prepdish.com/breakfast *Meal Prep Friendly Brunch Recipes* Paleo Cherry Vanilla Granola https://prepdish.com/paleo-grain-free-cherry-vanilla-granola/ Massaged Kale Salad https://prepdish.com/massaged-kale-salad/ Gluten Free & Paleo Banana Nut Muffins https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-paleo-banana-nut-muffins/ Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe https://prepdish.com/healthy-tropical-green-smoothie/ Asparagus, Bacon, & Feta Frittata https://prepdish.com/asparagus-bacon-frittata-with-feta-frittata/

Mar 9, 2020 • 7min
Cooking with the Seasons l Ep #16
In this episode host Allison Schaaf shares her strategies for crafting a seasonal meal plan. She covers everything from how to know what's in season to varying cooking methods by time of year. She also shares a beginner's tip to help you get started with more seasonal meal prep right away. 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

Mar 2, 2020 • 9min
3 Foods From Scratch / 3 Foods Not l Ep #15
Chef, RD, and meal prep expert Allison Schaaf recognizes that not all foods need to be made from scratch. After all, part of a successful meal plan is making sure you have time to actually prepare everything! In this episode she shares 3 foods she always makes from scratch and 3 foods she buys, and the reasons why. We hope these tips make your next 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 To shop resources mentioned in this podcast visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/ Check out Thrive Market for their marinara and other clean pantry staples: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8743240-13895805 (<- affiliate link) Here is Allison's favorite mayo, Primal Kitchen: https://www.primalkitchen.com/collections/mayo *Pancake Recipes* Gluten Free Banana Pancakes https://prepdish.com/gluten-free-banana-pancakes/ Plantain Pancakes https://prepdish.com/prep-dish-plantain-pancakes/ *Popsicle Recipes* Watermelon "Mojito" Popsicles https://prepdish.com/watermelon-mojito-popsicles/ Fantastic Fudgesicles https://prepdish.com/fantastic-fudgesicles/ Whole Fruit Popsicles https://prepdish.com/summertime-sweet-success-whole-fruit-popsicles/
Feb 24, 2020 • 10min
3 Tips for Picky Eaters l Ep #14
Join host Allison Schaaf as she shares her top 3 strategies to encourage picky eaters to try new foods. This is one of our most requested topics! Use her tips to help you get mac and cheese off the weekly meal plan for good. She talks about what kind of language to use around food and how to involve kids in meal prep to encourage positivity around meal time, rather than a daily battle. Family meal time really can be fun again! 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 For the kids cooking class I mentioned, go here for a free first class for Meal Prep Monday listeners: https://kidscookrealfood.com/prepdish (<- affiliate link) To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, like Ellyn Satter's books, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/
Feb 17, 2020 • 7min
10 Water Alternatives l Ep #13
In this episode meal prep expert Allison Schaaf shares 10 creative ways to add flavor to your water. After all, healthy drinks are an important part of a successful mealplan! From sparkling mocktails to cozy after dinner drinks, she's got your hydration needs covered and it's never been tastier. Whether you're doing Whole30 like Allison just did or are just looking to switch up your healthy beverages, we hope you love these tips and incorporate them in your next meal plan! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, like the SodaStream, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/ Check out our Whole30 compliant meal plan here!

Feb 10, 2020 • 7min
My Favorite Kitchen Tool (That You Probably Don't Own!) l Ep #12
This is a kitchen tool I use multiple times a day, but find most kitchens don't have! Listen in as host, chef & dietitian discusses this surprise tool. It has a variety of uses, all of which can help you speed through your next meal prep session! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/

Feb 3, 2020 • 11min
5 Ways to Add Flavor to Your Food l Ep #11
Learn tips & tricks for adding healthy flavors to your meals. Host, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf reviews her favorite flavor enhancing hacks including the use of: - Citrus- Vinegars - Herb & Spice Blends - Fresh Herbs- SaltUse the above hacks to enhance the flavor at your next meal prep session! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE (flavor-packed) meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 for your free mealplan Moroccan spice blend https://prepdish.com/moroccan-inspired-spice-blend-breakfast-hash-recipe/ To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/

Jan 27, 2020 • 10min
Top Sources for High Quality Ingredients l Ep #10
Learn how to source better quality ingredients AND save time! Whether you're looking for grassfed & pastured meats, sustainable seafood, organic pantry items or even clean wines, this episode has you covered. Host, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf talks through her favorite resources for ensuring she has high quality ingredients for her weekly meal prep. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE prep ahead mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/ Get a copy of my pantry inventory spreadsheet- Pantry inventory spreadsheet Grocery Delivery Options- https://prepdish.com/grocerydeliveryoptions/ Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/


