Easier Meals

Anne talks through this simple dump and go crockpot lemon pepper chicken that uses just 4 ingredients and prepares in about the time of an average radio song. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Meat: 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 thighs) Produce: 1 lemon (or lemon juice) Spices: Olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoni...

Anne talks through making perfectly cooked teriyaki chicken . Using a sous vide machine ensures it won't be overcooked, and the simple teriyaki marinade uses ingredients you probably have. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Meat: Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless) Inside aisles: Soy sauce, Brown sugar Spices: Garlic, Gin...

Halloween is tomorrow! Which means lots of candy, fun costumes, and well, very little time for dinner. If you're at Costco to grab some candy bags today, I'd also recommend grabbing a take and bake dish, and today we chat about Costco's stuffed salmon . The full detailed recipe with temperature charts and other nerdiness is linked above, but there's no real grocery list, because the take and bake...

This episode features a recipe developed by Katy McAvoy at Mitten Girl . If you love bacon, and avocado, and pasta , you're in for a treat. This simple pasta dish uses all three, plus some other favorites like tomatoes and garlic for a delicious but easy meal. While we do have a bit of chopping it goes pretty quickly, and you can do it on the fly if it doesn't stress you out to race the pan. The f...

Anne talks through this slow cooker caprese chicken and pasta , which only has us putting 4 ingredients in our crock pot before walking away for a few hours. Cook up some pasta when it's almost done and you've got a complete, low effort dinner. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're putting your grocery list together, here's what you'll need: Inside aisles: 1 6-7 oz jar pesto Meat: 1...

Anne talks through a simple 4 ingredient weeknight dinner- lemon pepper chicken legs . Prepped fast and kid-friendly, for more time fighting over homework instead of 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 chicken legs (about 5 legs) Produce: 1 lemon, for juice (can sub the bottled stuff) Seasonings: 1 tbsp oil,...

Got leftover Salmon? Perfect! Anne walks through turning that into a caesar wrap along with a tortilla and Caesar salad kit. Quite possibly the perfect 5 minute lunch, it's a quick win at home or for packing. After all, there's no microwaving fish, so your coworkers won't hate you. The full printable recipe is linked above, but here's what you'll need to grab at the grocery store: Protein: Salmon...

Anne talks through a simple pot roast using Tri Tip along with onions and carrots, perfect for busy days where you need a slow cooker dinner that takes just a few minutes to prep in the morning. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Tri tip (about 2 lbs) Produce: 1 lb baby carrots, 1 large onion Inside aisles: 1 can beef broth,...

Mixing up your lunch doesn't have to be complicated. Anne talks through making a typical turkey sandwich on pretzel rolls , and where to look for them in your grocery store. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Bakery: Pretzel Rolls (pssst... you might find them on markdown outside of the bakery section) Cold: Turkey slices, Cheese s...

This episode features a recipe developed by Jenna Urben of The Urben Life . Nothing says easy like spaghetti and meatballs! On this episode, Anne walks through Jenna's recipe for baked meatballs , which happens to be gluten free, dairy free, and egg free.  There's no specialty ingredients though, you'll find everything you need in any major grocery store. The full printable recipe is linked above,...

Fall has two classic flavors: apple and pumpkin. Today we'll talk about the one you don't usually carve! Apple butter is easy and delicious, and a great way to use up apples when you end up with too many for eating as-is. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're going grocery shopping here's what you'll need: Produce: 3-4 lbs (approx) apples, 1 lemon Inside aisles: Brown sugar, reg...

Anne talks through this one pot pasta dish with kielbasa smoked sausage, onions, and a cheese sauce to bring it all together. Ready in half an hour, there are a number of ways to make it your own with what you have in your kitchen. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat & Dairy: 14-16 oz kielbasa sausage, 4 oz cheddar cheese, 1/2...

I'm visiting family this week, so we're skipping the intro and recipe. Instead, this 30ish second episode goes straight to reminding you that you're awesome, doing great, and deserving of rest. And it even features another voice, as my little wanted to record the last few seconds.

Anne talks through how to make this easy dessert on both the stovetop as well as the grill.  Either way, caramelized peaches are a simple and flavorful dessert that make the most of the summer fruit. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 3 peaches, 1 slice lemon (1/8) Cold: Butter Inside aisles: Brown sugar, cinnamon, and sal...

This episode features a recipe developed by Liz Marino of The Clean Eating Couple . Chicken Parmesan is classic comfort food, and this one pot pasta version is a delicious meal that comes together in under an hour WITH chopping. Anne even has some additional tips on cutting that time down if you need to (spoiler alert: rotisserie chicken ). The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're...

Anne talks through making zucchini and yellow squash in either an air fryer or oven for a side dish that's easily turned into a meal by serving it with your favorite pasta. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Vegetables: 2 yellow squash and 2 zucchini (normal, cucumber-ish size) Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Oil or co...

School is out, and the snack gremlins- er, children- are home. Anne talks through how to make banana based popsicles that have peanut butter so they aren't hungry for another snack quite as soon.  They also don't have a load of sugar, so kiddos shouldn't be bouncing off the walls after eating them. Well, not more than usual, anyway. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your g...

Anne talks through making a lazy lunch- honey mustard wraps with rotisserie (or leftover, or deli) , including tips for keeping the fillings and sauce from squeezing out. Great for a quick and satisfying meal that mixes up the usual sandwich a bit, feel free to deviate from the ingredients below and use what you have handy in your kitchen. If you want a printable recipe that's linked above, but if...

Easy day of, and even easier when prepared in advance, breakfast sandwiches are an easy and satisfying start to the day. Anne talks through making eggs that don't fall apart, as well as how to heat them fresh as well as from frozen for whenever you need this grab and go style breakfast. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Bakery: Cr...

Anne talks through making these sweet potatoes that cook and mash right in the slow cooker.  Perfect for summer barbeques, they don't need that precious grill space and are great for hosting or for bringing your crock pot along for the party! The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Produce: 3 lb sweet potatoes Dairy: 1 stick (8 tbsp) b...

This episode features a recipe developed by Kaylen Knight of Flavorful Eats . Chicken Adobo is a Filipino dish that braises bone-in chicken in a savory, tangy sauce with onions and garlic. Even if you've not had a lot of Filipino food, this dish uses ingredients you probably already keep in your kitchen and most certainly can find at any major grocery store. The full printable recipe is linked abo...

Anne talks through making a simple skillet hash with just 3 main ingredients (plus oil, salt, and pepper).  A flexible meal that allows you to switch it up based on what you have or like, it's an easy weeknight dinner that can also be a savory breakfast- perfect for using up any leftovers! The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce...

Summer is right around the corner, and with it, tomatoes! Maybe you grow them (good for you!) or maybe you rescue a bag from the markdown produce bin at your grocery store (hello twin!), but either way extra tomatoes are great for roasting and then serving with pasta for a simple meal. Anne talks through roasting in the air fryer and oven in this episode of Easier Meals. The printable instructions...

Want a lazy Sunday or holiday breakfast? The next time you find yourself in Trader Joe's, look for their chocolate croissants in the freezer section.  Anne talks through how to proof these, bake them, and serve them. These are also perfect for Mother's Day coming up, even the littlest kitchen helpers can put frozen croissants on a baking sheet! The printable instructions are linked above, but if y...

This episode features a recipe developed by  Susan Goldenberg of The Lazy Slow Cooker . Philly Cheesesteaks are a delicious dinner, and made in the slow cooker they're very easy too! Anne talks through making Susan's recipe along with some of the ways it's flexible, and reheating the leftovers so they're super tasty. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list...