Thanksgiving is next week in the US- and I wanted to give you some tried and true chef hacks- whether you’re hosting or just contributing a side- for this year’s turkey dinner. So hit play for some quick tips for an easier, more delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

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Introducing A La Minute: short and sweet episodes delivered in a flash to give you a quick bang for your buck with tips for making healthy meals happen in your busy mom life, in less time than it takes to fold a load of laundry. Order up!

As a busy mom, getting dinner on the table can feel like a feat- so I’m all for anything that makes dinner feel less of a stress, and sometimes, that includes using shortcuts for easier meals. So what shortcuts do I use and keep on hand as a chef (and which will I never use?!)? Keep listening! 

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We travel… a LOT. We travel at least once a month for my daughter's sailing and I also work as a travel chef throughout the summer and occasionally throughout the school year. This means I’ve had to learn how to balance my desire to stay healthy and strong with oftentimes being away from home, and out of my routine. One of the biggest questions I get asked when I share our travels is how I stay healthy on the road, so today I'm sharing some of my best tips for traveling like a healthy mama. 

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It's that time of the year again when life just feels extra full. Every night of the week we seem to have something going on, from swim class to sailing practice, tutoring or art club- I'm sure many of you can relate! And with the busyness comes dinners at odd times, whether extra early or extra late- so I like to be prepared as much as possible so we can eat the delicious, real food melas we love and keep our tiny athletes fueled well. So how do we do it? Meal prep, of course! But not any meal prep- because this mama is not about to spend hours in the kitchen every weekend. Here's how I prep for busy weeks in less than two hours a week.

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You asked... I'm answering! Today I'm answering your questions via voicemail and DM on low-effort dinners, cooking with frozen veggies and more.

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Recipes Mentioned:

⁠Egg Roll in a Bowl⁠

Skillet Orange Chicken & Broccoli

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma & Veggies

Sheet Pan Rosemary Garlic Chicken & Cinnamon Honey Root Vegetables

Beef & Butternut Chili

⁠⁠White Chicken Chili ⁠⁠

⁠⁠Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef Stew⁠⁠

⁠Comfy Chicken Noodle Soup⁠

Tex Mex Turkey Taco Pie

Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Bake

⁠Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Bake ⁠

⁠Easy Shrimp Fried Rice ⁠

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We all have those seasons where life just feels like a LOT. You feel like you’re running around every which way without a second to take a breath- maybe it’s a heavy season of sports and after school activities for your kids, or maybe you or someone you love is dealing with an illness or a big life transition- cooking is the last thing on your mind, but you don’t want the expense- for your wallet or your health- of relying on takeout all the time. So what do you cook- how do you feed your family WELL when life feels overwhelming? 

Recipes Mentioned:

White Chicken Chili

Green Chile Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef Stew

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Burger Salad Bowls

Caesar Salad (with perfect pan seared chicken)

Comfy Chicken Noodle Soup

Greek Chicken Bowls

Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Bake

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

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Happy FALL! From make-ahead breakfasts to cozy work lunches and dinners from soups and stews to salads and sheet pan meals, I'm simplifying fall cooking for you, by giving you some of my favorite fall staples to cook in Autumn. 

Recipes Mentioned:

Apple Coconut Spice Breakfast Cookies 

Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal Cups

Instant Pot Apple Spice Steel cut oats 

Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes 

Almost Autumn Farro Salad

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Sheet Pan roasted veggie + sausage bowls with creamy honey mustard dressing

Apple Walnut Dill Chicken Salad

Butternut, Kale and Chickpea curry

Cold Weather Cobb Salad

Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken & Cinnamon-Honey Roasted Vegetables

High Protein Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Crust shepherd’s pie

Beef & Butternut chili (bean-free)

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef stew

Comfy Chicken soup

Moroccan Chickpea stew

Sweet Potato, Kale and White bean soup

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What makes food taste good? It's not about fancy ingredients or perfect knife skills- it's about understanding the foundations of flavor. In today’s episode, we’re chatting the three foundations of flavor- taste, texture and temperature.

These mini-episodes coincide with the Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge happening this month- but don’t worry, if you haven’t joined, these are still applicable to making your everyday cooking faster, better and more delicious- so grab your apron, and let’s dive in to this week's tip to getting the outcome you want from your food- choosing the right cooking method.

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How do you make those potatoes actually crispy, and how do you get your meat fall-off-the-bone tender? Is it possible to cook vegetables until they're cooked, but not mushy? It all comes down to the RIGHT cooking method.

These mini-episodes coincide with the Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge happening this month- but don’t worry, if you haven’t joined, these are still applicable to making your everyday cooking faster, better and more delicious- so grab your apron, and let’s dive in to this week's tip to getting the outcome you want from your food- choosing the right cooking method.

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These mini-episodes coincide with the Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge happening this month- but don’t worry, if you haven’t joined, these are still applicable to making your everyday cooking faster, better and more delicious- so grab your apron, and let’s dive in to this week's tip to making meals faster, mise en place.

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