Kitchen Prescription with Kelsey Nixon

Shortcut ingredients are such a big part of my cooking routine. In this episode, I dive into my favorite ingredients that I like to use in a pinch for making family meals a little easier, especially during this crazy transition time from Spring to Summer.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I like freezer meals, but I wouldn’t consider myself a die hard. I like to rely on them when I need some quick wins in the kitchen, and that’s exactly what I needed this month! In this episode, I dive into a few quick and easy freezer meals that can get you through this crazy busy month.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been there before. That feeling of dinner dread when you just don't feel like cooking even though you still have to make it. In this episode, I dig into a few different ways to help you get out of this rut when it inevitably hits you.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning how to make a great salad is a life skill everyone should nail down. Think about really great salads you’ve had. Maybe at a restaurant…potluck…what was it about it that you loved so much? In this episode we go through a few easy tips to help you take your salads to the next level.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recipe binder we built has been around for over a year now and we think it's a good time to do a check in episode talking you through how to get the most out of your binder with a few different suggestions and tips.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter dinner may not be as hyped up as other famous holiday feasts, but there are a few ways to make it feel special. In this episode, I dig into a gameplan for planning your whole Easter meal to make sure your covered.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least twice a year, I like to do a deep dive in my fridge, freezer, and pantry. Clean out anything that’s expired, unused, or quite frankly forgotten about. I usually do one of these in the springtime, right before the end of school year craziness sets in. In this episode, I dig into my system for how I approach a deep spring cleaning and share tips on how you can make your life easier wi...

In this week's episode, I chat about a few different hacks that genuinely help me get dinner on the table including a hack involving potatoes that I shared on Instagram this week that people went crazy for.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While not a landmark holiday, I love St. Patrick’s Day! In this episode, I’m going to run through a quick roundup of silly traditions you can carry out in addition to a roundup of fun recipes you can make on or leading up to the holiday.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’re trying to save on groceries (and let’s be honest aren’t we all right now?!) or simply trying to waste less food at home, one of the most beneficial habits I’ve developed is what I call shopping my own kitchen. In this episode, I dig into how to make your food go further with this beneficial habit.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

We are in the thick of slow cooker season! For most of you it’s smack dab in the middle of winter with colder temps and a desire for easy set it and forget it comfort foods. In this episode, I walk you through my slow cooker cheat sheet and talk about how I developed and tested these things to make these recipes even easier.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting together with the ENTIRE family is always fun and exciting, but planning the meals can feel overwhelming and stressful. I’m excited to break it down for you and offer a manageable way to approach this situation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love to talk about all kinds of kitchen tools that make life easier on the show, but this week we're digging into what I consider the most essential tools. These are the items in my kitchen that I truly couldn't live without.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many different factors that go into getting the most out of your kitchen. In this episode, I dive into some of the most important elements you need in order to make your kitchen more functional so that it's even easier to get dinner on the table each week.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best ways to show love to neighbors during hard or stressful times is making and dropping off dinner. In this episode I go through everything you need to think of when preparing these meals as well as the recipes I use the most when dropping off dinner.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the holidays all wrapped up, we're talking about getting back into your weekly dinner routines to kick off the new year. In this episode, I talk about how restarting these routines helps get my family back to the table on a regular basis for those weeknight dinners.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows the staple foods for Thanksgiving, but for Christmas there's a little more variety in what everyone choses to make. In this episode, I get into the menu for my Christmas this year and share tips for making your Christmas dinner special.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're deep into the holiday season now and I absolutely love to involve food in my gifting. In this episode, I get into how you can outdo the store bought gifts with simple and easy recipes from your kitchen.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December is one of the busiest times of the year and I'm here to help make sure you get the most out of your holidays. In this episode, I get into a few systems that help me make sure I have a plan for all the holiday festivities with my family.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big day is almost here and I'm getting so excited! In this episode, I open the mail bag to answer all of your last minute Thanksgiving-related questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love to talk about all the ways to be a great Thanksgiving host, but what about being a great guest? In this episode, we dive into all the different ways you can help take some of the burden off your host to make the big meal better for everyone.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we're in November, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I'm here with this episode to help you get a head start so you're ready to go on the big day. In this episode, I get into my approach with the very first things you need to do when you start planning.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Favorite things parties are very common these days, but I recently attended my first Trader Joe's themed favorite things party and absolutely loved it. In this episode, I share all my personal favorites plus all my new discoveries thanks to my friends.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is always the time of year where things seem to get crazy, but that doesn't mean family meals together have to fall by the wayside. One of my favorite ways to keep family dinners steady is prepping in the morning. In this episode I dig into the best recipes to help you get a head start on dinner.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going all in on Halloween this year, including the food! I'm sharing my favorite Halloween festive recipes that my kids look forward to every year. Tune in for inspo on making food a core part of your spooky season celebrations.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.