The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy Moms

The new year is HERE! And if you’re like me, and you like to work on healthy habits over the new year (rather than grand resolutions that fall off in the second week), AND meal prep is one of those habits, this is the episode for you. I’m going to give you step by step how I recommend you start a meal prep habit in the new year (or any time, really).  Mentioned in this episode: Free Meal Prep Work...

It's the end of the year and we definitely ended with a (delicious) bang! Here's what we ate (and what we spent on groceries) in the month of December 2023. Mentioned in this episode: Get 15% off through 12/31 on a yearly membership to the Healthy Mama Cooking Club FREE Meal Planning Guide New Year Meal Planning Episode (Spotify) New Year Meal Planning Episode (Apple) Healthy Mama Meal Prep Course...

The new year is upon us, and it's about the time we start making goals to eat healthier in the new year. If you've been around here long enough you know I'm not a fan of quick fixes or extreme diets- but I AM a huge advocate of small changes to eat more real, whole foods to nourish you and your family well. In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite simple ways to cook and eat healthier t...

Fall out of your meal planning routine these last few busy months? Let me help you get back into it- with 5 steps guaranteed to simplify your meal planning this new year. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Links Mentioned: FREE Meal Planning Guide How I simplify meal planning in December (Apple) How I sim...

Winter is almost here, and with the change in the seasons often comes a change in how and what we cook. I love to do a pantry refresh around winter time and stock up on ingredients I use throughout the season. Here's what I stock in my winter pantry- plus favorite winter recipes and must-have winter kitchen tools. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a...

It's holiday baking time, and as many of you know- baking is not my forte. I can make a mean Christmas cookie or banana chocolate chip muffins, and I love making pizza dough- but the science around baking (and the accuracy and patience required) is not where I shine. But it IS where today's guest, Lex Daddio of Daddio's kitchen does! Lex Daddio creates twists on classic baking recipes from her hom...

We had a delicious kickoff to the holiday season this year with travel, guests and a Thanksgiving meal for the books (you'll never guess who got some leftovers!). Listen in for what we ate (and what we spent) in the the month of November. Get 15% off plus special bonuses when you join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club with a yearly membership now through December 31! . Recipes Mentioned: Homemade Slow...

The holidays are here, and I know for many of us the holidays bring a whole lot of activity- from school events to visiting family and friends– travel near and far, and all the fun and special holiday activities. It is fun and special- but it can also make meal planning more difficult and the mealtime juggle more stressful. So in today’s episode, I want to offer a wildly simple but effective tip t...

It's our third annual bonus podcast gift guide featuring my husband Nick, where we stay up too late, sip whiskey and share our unique and favorite gift ideas- this is part 2, where we share our favorites for the foodie and the outdoor lover. Click here for the full 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Post Click here for the full Amazon List Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for we...

It's that time of the year again... it's our third annual bonus podcast gift guide featuring my husband Nick, where we stay up too late, sip whiskey and share our unique and favorite gift ideas for her, for him and the kiddos (stay tuned for Part 2 where we share gifts for the foodie and the outdoors lover!). Click here for the full 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Post Click here for the full Amazon List...

The holidays are here, and whether you’re a first time host, a seasoned host or a guest, it’s always nice to have some easy holiday apps up your sleeve. So in today’s episode I want to share ten of my favorite easy apps- with 5(ish) ingredients or less. Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for all 10 of the recipes as well as weekly meal plans, access to over 110 recipes...

One tip I consistently share in all my cooking classes- the number one thing that will make you a more efficient cook is mise en place. Not sure what mise en place is or how exactly to go about it? Tune in to today's episode where I break this essential cooking habit down. Links Mentioned:  Beef and Farro Soup . Thanks to this week's sponsors: Get free breakfast for life with HelloFresh with code...

You asked for it-- we’re talking about my favorite dinner shortcut- rotisserie chicken, and alllll the ways you can use a rotisserie chicken for easy dinners.  Rotisserie chicken is probably the most versatile shortcut you can use– it’s why I love it so much! We grab a rotisserie chicken from Whole Foods probably 2 times a month. It’s inexpensive and great to use in multiple meals. Often, we’ll ju...

October was certainly a delicious one in our house- with lots of new fall recipes paired with family favorites, celebrations with friends and more. Tune in for what we ate, spending $650 on groceries for the month. Try out the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for 1 week free! Links Mentioned: Healthy Mama on a Budget Course White Chicken Chili Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Beef & Butternut Squash Chili...

We love the slow cooker in the fall and winter, but I know the same old stuff can get boring. Luckily, there are so many ways you can use your slow cooker to make meals easier this fall and winter. So in today’s episode, I’m going to give you over 25 ideas for meals- and some snacks to boot, you can make in the slow cooker this cool weather season.  Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your...

It’s that time again– fall gets busy with school functions and sports games, sometimes we just need to get dinner on the table- and fast. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite shortcut dinner options to keep on hand or grab quickly at the grocery store, for nights you just can’t even… but you don’t want to grab takeout. Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order Try ou...

One of the most common questions I get on meal planning is how to make choosing meals for your plan easier. The other thing I get asked often is how to cook without a recipe. Now I can’t tell you exactly what meals to choose for your family-but I can help you to simplify the process of choosing meals for your meal plan and help you to figure out what to cook, if you’re not interested in cooking wi...

If you are looking to spend less time in the kitchen and still feed your family delicious, nourishing meals, I am here to help. Let’s talk do-able strategies for reducing your time in the kitchen with day to day meals.  Try out the first week of the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for free (starts at just $3/month!) Thank's to this week's sponsor! Get 50% off your HelloFresh Order Links Mentioned: Rice...

I spent nearly three weeks away traveling in Germany and (mostly) Austria, in the month of September so I thought I'd record a special edition 'What We Ate' episode with what we ate in the weeks leading up to my trip, and the foods I enjoyed while traveling. Then, I had my husband on to share a (slightly silly) recap of how he managed meals for himself and the kids- breakfasts, school lunches, din...

The kids are back in school- maybe some of them for over a month, now- and with a shift in routines also often means a shift in our budget, with extra activities, school pictures (WHY are they so expensive?!), and of course- school lunch packing, weeknight dinners and alllll the snacks. Add onto that the cost of groceries these days, and it can feel like a strain on your wallet with the extra expe...

This past spring, we brought back the Healthy Mama Grocery Guide Series, and after MANY requests, I’m sharing my healthy mama favorites at COSTCO! I’ll be sharing my favorite costco items, what I think is worth it- and what I don’t.  Click here to download the printable Healthy Mama Costco Grocery Guide . Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at just $3 a month for weekly meal plans, access...

If you or someone close to you is about to have a baby or anticipating a big life change, one of my favorite ways to prepare ahead in the meals department is to stock the freezer with staple recipes that will carry you (or them) throughout the busy period. It not only saves time but it also saves a ton of money on takeout or meal delivery kits. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing how to freezer pre...

If you’ve been trying to get into a meal prep routine but it’s not working for you- you either spend WAY too much time in the kitchen, you’re through the food by Tuesday or it’s going bad in your fridge at the end of the week... It might be the WAY you’re meal prepping. So in this week's episode, we're talking all about the three styles of meal prep and which one might work best, for you. Learn mo...

So you wanna meal prep… where do you START? Last week I shared my one hour meal prep process. This week, I’m sharing the five essentials I prep every week- and I think you should too, especially if you’re just starting out. Learn more in the Healthy Mama Meal Prep Master Course or the NEW 1-hour Meal Prep Mini Course (use code PODCAST for 10% off!) Links Mentioned: How I meal prep in just one hour...

We're finally back home after a summer of travel, and I'm back with another installment of What we Ate & What We Spent for August 2023. We (intentionally) went over our usual grocery budget, this month with a re-stock month after a summer away. Listen in to hear how much we actually spent, and what we enjoyed eating, this month. The Back to School Sale is here! Get 40% off my best-selling Meal Pre...