Kitchen Prescription with Kelsey Nixon

Making meals on a busy weeknight can be a hassel. This week I'm sharing the 5 tools I call my BFFs in the kitchen. Are you ready to be inspired by the 5 ingredient recipes on this week's meal plan and to take inventory of these kitchen essentials? Let's get started! Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram ( @KelseyNixon ) for more great content!   See omnystudio...

Your favorite meal planning podcast is back from summer vacation with new tricks to get weeknight dinner on the table! This week I share my love for 5 ingredient recipes and why you should jump on the 5 ingredient train with us over in Recipe Club.  Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram ( @KelseyNixon ) for more great content!   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Is there anything better than someone making YOU dinner? In this episode I share my thoughts on Mother's Day along with my best suggestions for dropping off meals for family, friends, or someone you know in need. Learn how to start a meal train, what to make and what to bring it in -- I'm so excited to share this with you this month! Have you tried my Baked Ziti recipe yet? Looking for more recipe...

I can’t believe that we’re wrapping up the complete kitchen refresh this week!  As you know I’ve opened every single cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in my kitchen to show you the kitchen products and tools that I swear by in addition to a deep dive on how I like to organize each space to maintain some sort of order in the kitchen.  We’re just about to wrap up our final week focusing on storage and c...

I’ve had a blast taking you through an in-depth tour of my kitchen this month where I’m opening every single cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in my kitchen to show you the kitchen products and tools that I swear by. This week we continue with part 3, in which we tackled: Baking supplies Measure Drawer Mixing Drawer Baking Dishes Small Appliances Oddly Shaped + Big Ready to dive in?  Join Recipe Club...

As you know… this month I’m opening every single cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in my kitchen to show you the kitchen products and tools that I swear by. I’m also doing a deep dive on how I like to organize each space to maintain some sort of order in the kitchen.  We’re just about to wrap up week two with a bang and it’s been a blast. I want to run through each day and discuss the highlights when...

I have a theory that the ease of cooking weeknight dinner is far more impacted by the things contained behind your kitchen cabinets and in your kitchen drawers that what it looks like on the outside.  Not only that but the importance of those things having a designated space where they live in order. This week kicks off The Complete Kitchen Refresh, are you in? Sign up for daily refresh emails her...

It’s Spring! Or is it…it seems like most of my family and friends see that the calendar indicates spring, but really it still feels like winter where they are. Even in here in California where we usually have very little to complain about when it comes to the weather…it has been unseasonably cold and rainy. Regardless, it's time to shake off that dinner rut and dive into a Complete Kitchen Refresh...

I’ve moved 8 times in the past 14 years. That’s a lot…The one good thing about this is that it means that I’ve lived in and cooked out of 8 different kitchens in adulthood. Today I'll be sharing with you some tips for moving into the new heart of your home that you may not have ever thought of, along with three simple meals for your family this week! Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club...

I've been a devoted fan of Trader Joe's for well over a decade and since February is the month of love I've dedicated this month to TJ in my Recipe Club. On today's episode I'm sharing with you all of my favorite items that land in my cart. If you're a TJ newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll find something new to try so tune in! Looking for dinner solutions and my Ultimate Trader Joe's Guide? Join Rec...

At least once 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. Today I'll be sharing the step-by-step process I like to follow when it comes to cleaning out these spaces along with three simple recipes for your meal plan this week. Ready for the solution to your dinner time decision fatigue? CLICK HERE...

We're in a busy chapter of life at my house and in this episode I'm sharing with you the list that saves dinner for my family from falling into stressful chaos each week. Greatest Hits aren't just for music anymore! I'm setting my family up for success while I travel for work this week with three simple recipes from Recipe Club that will work for your family too. Interested in...

It’s a new year and there’s lots of talk about resolutions, goal setting, even “words” for the year. It’s a great time for resetting and self reflection – I happen to love it, but whether your personality loves the practice of goal setting or not, I think this is a great time to think about whether or not you’re satisfied with your routine surrounding cooking and breaking bread with your people. S...

We are smack dab in the middle of the holidays – cookie exchanges, choir concerts, class parties, work celebrations, favorite things parties, etc…you get the idea. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve started to get a handful of questions that I thought would be really helpful to share here on the podcast. Looking for easy weeknight meals? Check out Recipe Club ! Looking for more recipes? Check out...

Many of us have a tradition of making something in our kitchens and gifting it to neighbors, friends, teachers, etc. But it’s not hard for that tradition to feel a bit overwhelming during the holidays, so we’ll break down some easy recipes, packaging suggestion, and maybe even a few corny tag lines you could use this week. Ready to solve the challenge of weeknight dinner fatigue? Join Recipe Club!...

Most of the messaging out there surrounding Thanksgiving is all about how to host Thanksgiving. But I'm convinced that it’s just as important to be a good guest as it is a good host. So, in today's episode we’re going to break down some do’s and don’ts of being a guest a Thanksgiving this year... bring those potatoes already warm! Interested in more easy, weeknight meal ideas? Check out...

It’s official…with us crossing the line from October to November, the holidays are here. Every year on November first I begin thinking about Thanksgiving. It’s arguably the most memorable meal of the year and for as wonderful and tradition filled as it is, it can also be incredibly overwhelming and stressful. (especially if you’re hosting) So today we’re going to dive into the steps I always take...

Recipe Club is turning ONE! Can you believe it? Recipe Club has represented a HUGE shift in my career that has been motivated by genuinely helping those of you who have followed and supported me for so many years. It was one year ago that I officially put a stake in a ground and made a massive change to build a business that was focused on helping people get dinner on the table. I’m excited to sha...

Sometimes you really don’t want to cook — either because you’re too tired or simply don’t like cooking — but whether you like it or not, you still have to feed yourself and your family. What you need to make this bearable is a simple plan, and a handful of satisfying meals that don’t require a ton of effort. In this episode, I share my tips for breaking that dinner frustration. For recipes and lin...

Last week we talked all about the benefits of family dinners and in order to ensure more of those in my own home we've decided to make a game of it that I'm calling Dinners to Disney. On this episode you'll hear 3 simple meal ideas to add to your menu this week and how my family and I have developed the system to spend more time together each night and look forward to a fun outing t...

If you've been with me on this journey for a while you'll know a little bit about why I value breaking bread with my family at the dinner table. Today, we're diving deep into the importance of family dinner and the research behind why it is so beneficial for everyone in your household. I invite you to incorporate some of our family traditions and recipes at your table this week. For...

This week is all about my favorites from Costco. I've been a member for years, nearly decades, and I can't wait to share with you the secret to making a quick and easy weeknight dinner for my family using 5 or 6 Costco staples. Although I usually get our order through delivery, you can't beat the samples and the occasional Hot Dog... even Julia Child was a fan! What are your go-to K...

Whether she's making a Recipe Club recipe, a classic family recipe from scratch, or boxed mac and cheese and chicken nuggets…this week's episode is all about the 3 essential tools Kelsey uses every single night when preparing dinner.  Also, the dinner your family will love to enjoy... Salsa Chicken Skillet! For full recipes and product links, visit https://kelseynixon.com/podcast30/ Look...

Put on your parka, this week Kelsey is diving into the Freezer! Martha's favorite Sloppy Janes and Breakfast Tacos will help simplify your meal plan as we continue to adjust to the end of Summer. Have you ever thought to label your freezer drawers? Grab a marker and get started! Check out Recipe Club, links and more by visiting the show notes:  Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club!...

This week Kelsey‘s kids are heading back to school so that means it’s time to dust off the lunchboxes and get packing. Have you ever thought of having your kids pack their own lunch? Kelsey talks about that controversial topic and shares three easy recipes to avoid burnout at the dinner table. For full recipes and links, check out the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast028/ Looking for mor...