Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

With rising food costs, host Allison Schaaf knows that finding high quality, budget protein sources that won't break the bank is a real challenge. Prep Dish subscribers, make sure to check your subscriber newsletters every Friday for budget-friendly substitution ideas as well! Here are 5 Low Budget Protein Sources (Plus a Bonus!): Pork Chops - Make sure not to overcook them! Pork can be a little p...

These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Whether your oven is broken or you just don't want to turn it on because it's too hot outside, these 5 recipes are perfect! Tacos - Tacos are a natural choice for the stovetop and there are so many variations! Use ground beef, ground turkey, ground pork or a big roast for carnitas. Mix up the veggies - I recommend t...

These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues her two-part series on the best way to organize photos. Here is the process she uses, inspired by the POP photo course linked below: Pick a day of the month to go through your photos. I always do it on the first of the month so I don't forget! Delete any random photos and s...

These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! In part one of this two part series, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how she's tackled photo organization over the past year. From a game changing photo organization course to a change in mentality, Allison gives tangible tips on how to tackle photo overwhelm. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: ht...

In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares her favorite recipe blogs, as well as those of the Prep Dish team. Don't forget, Prep Dish has a blog too! We add new content every Tuesday and you can find a lot of our favorite recipes there! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep...

In today's episode, host Allison Schaafshares her favorite easy, healthy travel food ideas, perfect for roadtrips or any travel. These ideas work best if you're staying somewhere with at least some kitchen facilities. Easy & Healthy Travel Food Ideas: Walmart grocery stores are great for road trips. They're easy to find, even in rural areas and provide a great way to get healthy snacks or meals in...

Chef, RD and mom of 2, Allison Schaaf, shares 3 surprising foods her toddlers love. This is a great reminder to keep an open mind when feeding your kids! Healthy Toddler Food is totally doable when you consider all the options. 3 Healthy Toddler Food Options My Kids Love: Sauerkraut: This is an excellent item to add to your meal plan because it's full of healthy probiotics. Meat on the Bones: This...

In part two of this series on grocery budget, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about how to reframe how you think about food costs rising. While rising food costs are concerning for many, it helps to remember your why for buying high quality food. Health, enjoyment, family time - whatever your reason, keep it in mind. Buying high quality food is an investment in your health. Health condition...

This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Today's episode of Meal Prep Monday is the first in a two-part series on grocery budget. Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to keep grocery costs down. From what to buy in bulk to how to stretch meat further to how meal planning can save money, these simple, practical tips can help you navigate rising foo...

Grab a piece of paper and a pen for this one because host Allison Schaaf is leading you through a reflection exercise to help you transform your mealtime routine. This works well as a New Years reflection or something to work through any time you're in need of a change! Try to choose just ONE thing to change today so it's realistic, not overwhelming. Here are some things to think about. Write down...

Want tips for healthy Hotel Room Food Ideas? Host Allison Schaaf shares her recent grocery order from a trip with two kids, staying in a hotel with a mini fridge. Whole Foods Grocery Order for Hotel Stay: Butternut Squash w/ Cranberries Bananas Pre-cut Watermelon Roasted Cauliflower Hard Boiled Eggs Mini Cucumbers - no chopping required! Raspberries Shredded Carrots Plain Yogurt Gluten Free Bread...

Ever wondered how much salt you should add to your food? As both a chef and an RD, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf has a unique perspective on the best way to salt food, from both a health and a culinary perspective. She shares her best tips today! *These recommendations should not be taken as medical advice and you should of course consult your doctor for any medical concerns related to salt. Mo...

Not sure how meal prep would fit into your life? We're talking meal prep basics today! Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to make meal prep and Prep Dish meal plans work for you. Specifically, she shares three effective ways of using these meal prep meal plans to fit into various lifestyles. 3 Ways to Use Prep Dish Meal Plans: Prep All at Once in a Weekly Prep Day - Set aside an h...

In today's episode, meal prep expert and Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf explains the basics of Prep Dish, a meal prep subscription service. Prep Dish offers weekly meal plans in a subscription-based service. Subscribers receive Gluten Free, Paleo, Low Carb and Super Fast meal prep meal plans every Friday. The meal plans include an organized grocery list, a detailed prep day plan and a "dish day"...

In this episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares the super fun story of how their new pet goat had a surprise baby! This episode is the perfect light listen during the holidays. We'll be back with more meal prep, meal planning and healthy cooking resources next week! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/pod...

Whether you're a cooking veteran or just getting into it, choosing the best pans to cook with can be overwhelming! There are just so many options out there. In today's episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares the only two pans she uses in her kitchen (plus a bonus!), and how to clean them. Nonstick pans contain chemicals that make them nonstick. If the nonstick coating starts to chip or degrade,...

Today's episode wraps up Allison Shaaf's miniseries on efficiency. Today's tips can be applied to meal prep, but they're also applicable beyond cooking. Have a Plan It's always worth it to take a moment and think about a task before you begin. You may even want to do a short meditation, or at least gather your thoughts, before beginning a project or work session. Determine the most important thing...

Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues her miniseries on efficiency today, focusing on batching. Batching Breakfast: You can approach this two ways. First, you can prep breakfast for the week ahead. Examples include a big batch of oatmeal, a frittata or prepping veggies for a quick breakfast hash. My favorite way to batch breakfast is to create some freezer meals! Smoothie bags are great for t...

Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares her best tips for efficient meal prep today. Even little time savings really add up from week to week! Here are the meal prep tips: Stop and Think: Take a moment before you begin and think through what you need to get done and what will take the most time. If something needs to bake for an hour, start with that right away! Batch Wherever Possible: Wash Every...

Today's episode is a little bit different! In honor of Thanksgiving, host Allison Schaaf is sharing the details of her daily gratitude practice, as well as other small ways she includes intentional gratitude in her life. Do you have a gratitude practice? We'd love to hear from you! Please share on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1537447836539716/ ) or Instagram ( https://www.instagram.c...

In today's episode host Allison Schaaf takes a break from meal prep talk to share the funny story of how her family acquired their new pet goat! Whether you live in the country and are interested in getting a goat or you just want to hear a funny story, this is a must-listen :) Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/...

In today's episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf is sharing ideas for healthy snacks. Specifically, these snacks are meal prep friendly and include plenty of protein, healthy fats and veggies to actually keep you full! Hard Boiled Eggs - These are so great for meal prep! Chopped Veggies - If you do nothing else, wash and prep your veggies for the week! It's SO much more likely you'll choose veggies...

In today's episode, meal prep expert Allison Schaaf shares her recommendations for the best storage containers for your weekly meal prep. She shares why, from both a taste and health perspective, you may want to rethink plastic bags and containers for food storage. Make sure to use tempered glass. This means you'll be able to put them in the freezer and the oven (although they can still break with...

Have you tried freezer meal prep? Here at Prep Dish, we've just wrapped up a freezer challenge, which was super fun! We strategically stocked our freezers with breakfasts and dinners to make the busy fall easier. Today, chef, dietitian and mom of two shares what exactly is in her own freezer right now! Breakfast Items: We rotate between oatmeal (hot or overnight oats), eggs with potatoes or sweet...

Add a little Halloween fun to your meal prep with one of these mostly healthy Halloween snack ideas! Host Allison Schaaf shares ten simple, non-candy Halloween food ideas, perfect for a party or for giving your kiddos an extra festive Halloween. Banana Ghosts (Boonanas!): https://prepdish.com/roundups/healthy-halloween-treats/ Apple Bites: https://ohsheglows.com/2012/10/15/3-ingredient-halloween-a...