If you're so over turning on your oven this summer, these caprese sliders might be just the lunch you're looking for. They're super quick since we're assembling as opposed to cooking. As always the printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Per 4 sliders (or 2 roll style sandwiches): Bakery: 4 small sandwich rolls (sliders or dinner rolls) Cold: 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese Produce: 2 on the vine tomatoes (about 8 oz), 1 handful fresh basil ...
Jul 14, 2025•8 min•Ep. 122
This week we’re making a quick but slightly fancy breakfast: Avocado Toast with Tomatoes, Balsamic, and Feta ! Similar to the smoked salmon version we chatted about a few weeks ago, this is pretty enough to be on a brunch menu, but fast enough to make on a weekday morning. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 2 slices: Bakery: 2 slices sourdough Produce: 1 large avocado, 4 oz grape tomatoes, lemon (for juice, can use bottle...
Jun 30, 2025•7 min•Ep. 121
It might not be officially summer, but it is officially hot outside, so Anne talks through an assembly style meal, Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Wraps. These are versatile so feel free to mix up the veggies, as long as you don't overfill the wrap, since we don't want it hard to contain everything. As always, the printable recipe card is linked above, but if you're making a grocery list here's what you'll want to have or grab for every 2 wraps you're making: Inside aisles: 10" (burrito size) torti...
Jun 09, 2025•10 min•Ep. 120
This week we’re roasting up a simple, sheet pan side that works with almost any meal— Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli ! It’s an easy, no-fuss recipe with crispy edges, tender veggies, and minimal cleanup. Great for weeknights or prepping extra sides for leftovers. As always, here’s your grocery list for quick planning: Produce: 1.5 lb baby red potatoes, 1 lb broccoli florets Seasonings: 1.5 tbsp oil (high heat like avocado or canola is best), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4...
Jun 02, 2025•9 min•Ep. 119
This week we’re making a crispy, cheesy flatbread that comes together fast—Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread! It’s a great way to use up cooked chicken and bacon, and it’s perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or even game day snack. As always, here’s your grocery list for easy prep: Protein: 3/4 cup cooked chicken (leftover or rotisserie) 4 slices cooked bacon Dairy: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Pantry: 2 naan flatbread 1/4 cup ranch dressing, plus more for drizzle (about 1/3 cup total) Optional T...
May 26, 2025•8 min•Ep. 118
This week we’re making a One Pot Caprese Pasta —a light, fresh dish that’s perfect for warm weather or when you’re craving something simple but satisfying. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a touch of balsamic come together in one pot for easy prep and easy cleanup. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for each serving: Produce: 10 oz grape/cherry tomatoes, 6+ leaves fresh basil Dairy: 4 oz fresh mozzarella (pearls for les...
May 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 117
This week we’re making a quick and fancy-feeling breakfast: Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast ! It’s one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together in minutes—perfect for a nutritious grown up breakfast on busy mornings or serving at brunch with friends. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for each serving: Cold/Deli: Smoked salmon (2 slices) Bakery: Sourdough bread (slice) Produce: 1/2 large avocado, 1/2 tsp lemon ju...
May 12, 2025•7 min•Ep. 116
This week, we're diving into a summer-ready favorite: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad ! It's cool, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or an easy dinner that won't heat up the kitchen. As always, the ingredients are below for your grocery list: Protein: 8 oz cooked chicken breast (leftover or rotisserie), 8 slices cooked bacon Dairy: 4 oz cheddar, cubed Produce: 2 Green onions Inside aisles: 8 oz dry pasta (I use cavatappi), 1/2 cup ranch, 1 tsp oil, plus salt for the...
May 05, 2025•9 min•Ep. 115
This week we're making an easy cheesy broccoli which comes together in the air fryer quickly, and takes just a few extra minutes in the oven. With a 2 ingredient cheese sauce, you probably have what you need, but as always, the ingredients are below for your grocery list. You'll need: Produce: 1 lb broccoli Dairy: 4 oz cheddar, 1/3 cup heavy cream Seasonings: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper...
Mar 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 114
Today we're cooking a flavorful pasta that pairs well with your favorite fish, or solo as a vegetarian dish, Lemon Caper Pasta . As always the full printable recipe link is above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside Aisles: 8 oz spaghetti, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup capers, salt and pepper (1/4 tsp each plus salt for the pasta water) Produce: 1 lemon (for juice and zest), 3 cloves garlic...
Mar 10, 2025•9 min•Ep. 113
This week we are getting out our sous vide cooker for an extra tender boneless pork loin roast . The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 3-4 lb boneless pork loin Produce: 4 Garlic cloves Inside aisles: 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp brown sugar, 1.5 tbsp dijon mustard, 1.5 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp oil Kitchen Consumables: Aluminum foil and paper towels Need a side? These mashed sweet potatoes have about the same cook time ...
Mar 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 112
This week Anne talks through making tri tip sliders with leftover steak and caramelized onions, along the best way to caramelize them relatively quickly. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 6 sliders: Inside aisles: 6 hawaiian rolls, 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt Produce: 1 small onion (6 oz) Dairy: 2.5 tbsp butter, 2 slices white cheddar Meat: 6 oz cooked tri tip Need to cook some tri tip? I've got you covered with ...
Feb 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 111
This week Anne talks through making a tasty chicken bacon ranch sandwich , including how to cook the chicken and bacon if you need to, though this is an ideal meal to use up leftovers! The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need per 2 sandwiches: Bakery: 2 sandwich rolls Meat: 6 oz cooked chicken breast (about 8 oz raw), 2 oz cooked bacon (6-8 slices) Produce: 1 medium to medium-large tomato, 1/2 avocado, 2 lettuce leaves Inside aisle...
Feb 17, 2025•9 min•Ep. 110
This week's episode combines a light protein with a rich and flavorful basting sauce -plus plenty of seasoning- for a delicious meal you can pair with rice or toss on your favorite salad. These garlic parmeasan chicken kebobs are easy to make in the air fryer or oven. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breast Dairy: 4 oz butter, 2 oz parmesan cheese Produce: Lemon (for juice, or use bo...
Feb 10, 2025•11 min•Ep. 109
With Super Bowl Sunday at the end of this week, today we're featuring a slider recipe that can be served as a hearty appetizer, or as a meal, with rotisserie chicken for ease. It's also a well loved flavor combination: Bacon Chicken Ranch Sliders. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Per 6 sliders (scale up for a crowd): Bakery: 6 slider rolls Dairy: 2 slices cheddar Meat: 4 oz rotisserie or leftover chicken breast, 2 oz cook...
Feb 03, 2025•7 min•Ep. 108
This week we have a delayed kick off to 2025 with a bit of balance- bacon and ranch, but also chicken breast and veggies in a chicken bacon ranch salad . Adding a bit of ranch to the chicken part way through cooking does give a nice finish to the dish, but if you have leftover chicken and want to swap that in, it's still going to be great. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Per 2 salads: Meat: 8 oz chicken breast, 8 oz bacon...
Jan 27, 2025•8 min
Holiday baking can be loads of fun, but no-bake treats like Christmas rice krispie treats are often faster if you need something last minute to fill out a dessert spread or bring to a party. A little food coloring and themed toppings give the classic treat a festive touch! The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside Aisles: 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 10 oz mini marshmallows, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp sprinkles, 1/4 cup holiday ...
Dec 23, 2024•9 min
Stuffed pork loin looks fancy, but it doesn't have to be hard! Anne talks through slicing it open for a spiral stuffed look that is not only nice visually, but keeps the filling evenly distributed and less likely to spill out. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 3 lb boneless pork loin Stuffing: 12 oz frozen spinach, 1/2 cup feta cheese Seasoning: 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp oil...
Dec 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 105
Ready for the holiday baking season? Today we talk through making a depression era family recipe that is perfect for the winter holidays- old fashioned ginger snaps ! The full printable recipe is linked above, and that page has step by step photos if you'd like visuals. If you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need for them: Baking aisle: All purpose flour (3 cups, spooned and leveled), Molasses (6 oz), Brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed), Granulated sugar (1/2 cup), Lard* (1/4 pound), B...
Dec 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 104
If you've been wanting to make a Standing Rib Roast (aka Prime Rib), the sous vide is fabulous for making it a consistent temperature edge to edge. If you don't have a sous vide or large enough equipment for your roast, Anne talks through using the reverse-sear method as well. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 3-4 lb Standing Rib Roast (Choice or Prime) Dairy: 4 oz butter Spices: 6 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp sea salt, 1 ts...
Nov 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 103
Anne talks through upgrading the usual chicken sandwich with apples for crunch. You can grab leftover chicken (or even turkey, 'tis the season), or cook up some in a skillet if needed. Fresh bakery rolls make this feel gourmet, but whatever bread you have will still make a tasty sandwich. The full printable recipe card is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 2 sandwiches: Bakery section: 2 of your favorite rolls (ie ciabatta, torta) Produce: Lettuce, 1...
Nov 18, 2024•7 min•Ep. 102
Anytime you have a ham bone or ham hocks, you've got the base for a great soup with homemade broth and minimal prep. This ham, potato, and green bean stew is especially perfect after holidays if you have a partial spiral ham hanging out in the fridge. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 lb diced ham, 1 ham bone or ham hocks* plus 6 cups water Vegetables: 1.5 lb red potatoes, 1 large onion, 12 oz green beans (fresh or ...
Nov 11, 2024•6 min•Ep. 101
In this episode we talk about some basic meal planning strategies and tips like using theme days and backup options to make figuring the plan out a little less work. Need a 7 day plan to get started? You can grab my free one here . P.S. You're doing a great job.
Nov 04, 2024•9 min•Ep. 100
This episode features a recipe developed by Mary at Life In The RV . Anne talks through this easy and delicious twist on the classic ham and cheese slider - making it on pretzel rolls! The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Cold Aisles: 1/2 pound thin sliced ham, 4 slices swiss cheese, 1/4 cup butter (unsalted preferred) Bakery/Bread: 1 package King's Hawaiian Pretzel Slider Buns Inside Aisles: 1 tbsp dijon mustard Love this epi...
Oct 28, 2024•6 min•Ep. 99
Got leftover meatloaf? Anne talks through making meatloaf sliders with them, complete with a quick homemade sauce if you don't have any of your glaze leftover. Want even less prep? Swap that glaze for your favorite bottle of BBQ sauce, which keeps the ingredients list short and sweet. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for every 4 sliders: Cold: Leftover meatloaf (6 oz per 4 sliders), Butter (2 tbsp) Inside Aisles: Slider rol...
Oct 21, 2024•8 min•Ep. 98
Anne talks through this one-pot chicken pasta dish that is similar to alfredo, but a smidge less indulgent. Creamy cheesy pasta is a kid-friendly food, and it's quick enough to make on busy weeknights. 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 breasts (boneless, skinless) Dairy: 2/3 cup heavy cream, 4 oz parmesan cheese Produce: 4 cloves garlic Inside aisles: 8 oz short pasta like penne, 14 oz can chicken broth, ...
Oct 14, 2024•9 min•Ep. 97
Anne talks through making some no-rice chicken stuffed peppers with Mediterranean flavors. They can be made in the oven or slow cooker after a little prep, and the stuffing mixture could be made ahead to save time on a busy day. These are great with a simple tzatziki sauce that you can make yourself or pick up at your grocery if they carry one. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 3 bell peppers, 1 lb roma tomatoes, 1...
Oct 07, 2024•8 min•Ep. 96
Pulled pork often makes a lot of leftovers, and you can only do sandwiches so many days before wanting a change of pace. Anne talks through using some in an easy pulled pork fried rice to mix up your leftover routine- especially if you have leftover rice from another meal too. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Cold: 1 cup leftover pulled pork, 2 cups leftover rice, 2 eggs, 6 oz (1.5 cups) frozen peas and carrots, 1 tsp garl...
Sep 30, 2024•8 min•Ep. 95
Anne talks through this toddler-friendly homemade oat bar that's lightly sweetened with maple syrup for a more mild flavor and sugar content than store-bought. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 1 overripe banana Cold: 2 eggs, 2 tbsp butter Inside Aisles: 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup* Spices: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/8 tsp salt *maple syrup...
Sep 23, 2024•7 min•Ep. 94
This week Anne goes through how to roast bell peppers in the air fryer or oven, so that you can make them yourself when you have some on hand you're not going to use up in their prime. Great in sandwiches or dishes like last week's mediterranean inspired orzo , they store great in the freezer for whenever you need them. The step by step printable is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list all you need are red peppers! There's no other ingredients, we're keeping it super simple....
Sep 16, 2024•9 min•Ep. 93
