Easier Meals

It's getting too hot to turn on the oven, and come Thanksgiving freeing up some space in there is handy too. Anne talks through making a bone-in turkey breast in the crockpot with a honey maple glaze that you can get ready fast and then walk away from. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Turkey Breast (bone-in and about 6 poun...

Anne talks through making a batch of homemade taco seasoning so you don't have to worry about running out of seasoning packets, and can customize it to your family's tastes. The printable version is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what Anne's base uses: 1/3 cup chili powder blend, 2.5 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1....

We're almost at Mother's Day, so today Anne is talking through an extra easy meal. One that you prep by just discarding the cardboard and plastic packaging! We're going over how to properly heat- and reheat- the La Terra Fina Quiche . You'll find it in a two pack at Costco and single pack at other grocery stores. If you want printable detailed instructions those are linked above, but if you're mak...

Anne talks through these super simple asian steak bites . You quickly marinate the steak with mushrooms in your favorite store bought asian inspired sauce. Then just cook on a sheet pan for a quick and easy dinner. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 lb steak bites Produce: 8 oz mushrooms Inside Aisles: 1/2 cup Gyoza sa...

Anne talks through this quick to prep garlic parmesan chicken legs , which are great for nights where you're busy but home since bone-in chicken does take some time to cook through. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Meat: 2 lbs drumsticks Dairy: 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt, 2 oz parmesan cheese Produce: 4 cloves garlic Inside...

Anne talks through this super fast air fryer tilapia with a parmesan breadcrumb coating. Between a quick prep and quick cooking fish, this is a busy night meal for when you need to be eating in a hurry. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Seafood: 1 lb tilapia filets (or other white fish, but keep in mind thicker fish will take...

Anne talks through making these Petco park-inspired nachos with tri tip , along with a simple 2 ingredient cheese sauce, sour cream, bbq sauce, and of course, nacho chips. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: green onions, any other toppings you like such as avocado Dairy: 4 oz cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup milk (or swap bot...

For Easter Monday, Anne talks through how to make these traditional Greek Easter cookies , that are perfect paired with tea or coffee. Fair warning, while the recipe isn't particularly challenging, rolling out and shaping the cookies by hand does take some time, so this recipe is more fun to make with family and friends. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery...

This episode features a recipe developed by pastry chef and cookbook author Kimberly Houston of Coach Chef Kim . Anne talks through making these fun and easy bunny cinnamon rolls with just a can of refrigerator section dough and some fun decorations like sprinkles. The full original instructions with photos are linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Refrigera...

Anne talks through using up leftovers in these simple salmon spring rolls , along with cooking the salmon if you need to. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside aisles: Spring Roll Wrappers (rice paper), Sweet Chili Sauce (or other favorite sauce) Produce: Carrots, Cucumber, Spinach, Avocado Meat: Leftover salmon (or bake fresh...

Anne talks through assembling this fun fruit rainbow with a few cloud options including a simple 3-ingredient yogurt dip, plus how to make those berries last longer. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Fruits: Approximately 1 cup Strawberries, 2 Clementines, 1 Banana, 1/2 cup Green Grapes, 1/3 cup Blueberries, 1/4 cup Blackberries Y...

Anne talks through making this easy honey soy pork tenderloin in the sous vide, but feel free to use this marinade with other cooking methods as well. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb) Marinade: Low sodium soy sauce (1/3 cup), honey (2 tbsp), black pepper (1/4 tsp), garlic (4 cloves) Searing: 1...

This episode features a recipe developed by cookbook author Marlynn Schotland of Urban Bliss Life . Anne talks through making this easy shrimp lo mein with a simple 4 ingredient sauce that comes together faster than you can call in and pick up takeout. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1/2-3/4 lb shrimp Produce: 1 clov...

Anne talks through this dump and go slow cooker balsamic chicken that is fast to prep (no, we're not browning anything) and then ready at dinnertime. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on Produce: 1 onion, 8 oz white mushrooms (whole) Inside Aisles: Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, chicken...

Anne talks through this air fryer pork tenderloin , along with how to make it in the oven instead. With a 3 ingredient marinade (plus salt and pepper), this is fast to get marinating, and slicing before cooking makes it fast to cook too. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Pork tenderloin Inside aisles: Olive oil, Dijon m...

Anne talks through these easy Hasselback style potatoes that cook right in your slow cooker. Keep them on warm and serve with toppings for an easy baked potato bar at the Super Bowl, or eat them with almost any main entree for an easy side dish. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 6 small-medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs...

This episode features a recipe developed by personal and pastry Chef Molly Pisula at Vanilla Bean Cuisine . Anne talks through making these light but satisfying tilapia foil packets with vegetables . If you're a fan of fish, easy prep, and minimal clean up, this dish is for you. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 4 serving...

Anne talks through making this warm and cozy sausage potato casserole in the slow cooker, along with some common ingredient swaps you might want to make. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 14 oz Keilbasa (or other smoked sausage) Frozen: 32 oz bag hash brown potatoes (diced not shredded) Produce: 1 small onion Dairy: 8 oz che...

Leftover steak is great in a lot of dishes, but tacos might be the easiest. Anne talks through how to add seasoning and reheat it to get some tri tip tacos on the table fast. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Tri Tip Seasonings: Chili powder, cumin, and salt

When it's too cold to grill or your apartment doesn't allow grills (been there!) making tri tip in the skillet is fast, easy, and delicious.  Anne talks through preparing the meat, cooking it, and slicing. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Tri Tip Roast (whole) Seasonings: Garlic powder, salt, and pepper Searing Fats: Oil (a...

Boneless short ribs need to be cooked low and slow to become tender. Usually that means they're well-done, but with sous vide we can hold a medium-rare temperature overnight and turn them into a steak-like meal the next day. Anne talks through the simple prep so you can enjoy this more budget friendly cut in a new way. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list he...

When you have leftover mashed sweet potatoes or sweet potato casserole and are over eating them as-is, they make a great star ingredient in these easy sweet potato muffins . Anne talks through how to make them with leftover or plain sweet potatoes, so you can turn yours into an on the go breakfast or tasty afternoon snack. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocer...

These ground pork meatballs use typical Italian seasonings for a quick and easy dinner that bakes fast and preps faster. Anne talks through making them, freezing them, and tips along the way. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 lb lean ground pork Cold: 1 egg Inside Aisles: Breadcrumbs (plain), Italian seasoning, onio...

This episode features a recipe developed by Jessie Johnson at Life As A Strawberry . Anne talks through making Jessie's creamy spinach chicken pasta . If you like creamed spinach you're sure to love those core ingredients with pasta and rotisserie chicken to make it a satisfying meal. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 2...

Anne talks through a simple sweet potato side dish that starts by slicing sweet potato circles for roasting. Then it's made extra delicious by caramelizing the brown sugar on top at the end of cooking. Perfect for a smaller crowd on Thanksgiving if you have the oven space, or as an easy side dish any night of the year. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list he...