Anne talks through a low prep one pot dinner, baked chicken and orzo with pesto. Using jarred roasted red peppers and store bought pesto, this comes together quickly and is hands-off once you pop it in the oven. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 2 chicken breasts (approx 1 lb) Dairy: 1/4 cup feta cheese Inside aisles: 1 can chicken broth, 8 oz orzo pasta, 6 tbsp pesto, 1 roasted red pepper (half a jar) Seasoning/oil: ...
Sep 09, 2024•9 min•Ep. 92
Anne talks through making your own homemade slow cooker Chex Mix , along with microwave instructions if you need a snack stat. For an after-school snack or football game food, the best part of homemade is being able to make a ratio that's perfect for your house. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Chex Mix: 3 cups wheat chex, 3 cups corn chex, 3 cups rice chex (yes, you can replace some cup-for-cup with your favorite mix-ins)...
Sep 02, 2024•8 min•Ep. 91
This episode features a recipe developed by Chelsea Mae Plummer of Mae's Menu . Anne talks through this easy homemade white cheddar mac and cheese with a sauce that you can put together while the pasta cooks. This creamy, cheesy pasta is a great kid-friendly comfort dish! The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 2 cloves garlic Dairy: 2 cups milk, 5.5 oz sharp white cheddar, 3 tbsp butter Inside Aisles: 12 oz small pasta ...
Aug 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 90
Anne talks through this easy weeknight pasta that comes together in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a "meatless Monday" this spinach mushroom pasta is light on prep, especially if you buy your mushrooms already sliced. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: Mushrooms (16 oz, or 8 oz if prefer less), Fresh Spinach (10 oz bag), 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic Dairy: 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 oz parmesan (plus extra for garnis...
Aug 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 89
Anne talks through baking or air frying premade Salmon Pinwheels both as fast as possible on the pan, or wrapped in a tin foil packet to steam. The nerdy temperature tables are in the full post linked above, but if you're making your grocery list all you'll need is: Cold section: Refrigerated salmon pinwheels Inside aisles: Cooking spray and/or aluminum foil They're also great garnished with lemon wedges if you want to grab one. Hope you enjoy!...
Aug 12, 2024•9 min•Ep. 88
Anne talks through an easy set-and-forget casserole you can make in the crockpot or bake up in a classic casserole dish. The chicken broccoli potato casserole doesn't use "cream of" soup, so if no worries if you don't have any in your pantry. 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 Produce: 1 lb broccoli, 1.5 lb gold potatoes Dairy: 8 oz cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream Inside aisl...
Aug 05, 2024•8 min•Ep. 87
This episode features a recipe developed by Deirdre of The Fiery Vegetarian . This week Anne talks through making a homemade curry with coconut milk and spices for a flavorful sauce that's great on rice, naan, and more. The recipe uses chickpeas for a perfect Meatless Monday meal that happens to be vegan making it a win for anyone with dairy sensitivities. While mild as written, you can also amp up the heat if you want to. The full written and printable recipe is linked above, but if you're maki...
Jul 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 86
Anne talks through making a refresing berry focused smoothie that is perfect for the summer heat. A copycat of blueberry bliss from Tropical Smoothie, you can leave out the sugar if not trying to mimic the takeout taste. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for a 14-16 oz smoothie: Fruit: 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 medium banana Sugar: 2 tbsp sugar (turbinado for the closest takeout taste), 1 tsp honey Ice: 1 ...
Jul 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 85
Summer is a time for easy, lazy, light lunches, like your favorite brand of frozen spring rolls . Anne talks through making them in the air fryer or oven so you can enjoy a crispy appetizer whenever the mood strikes. The full printable instructions are linked above, but if you're making your grocery list all you'll need is your favorite frozen spring rolls, and a bottle of dipping sauce if there isn't some included with your chosen spring rolls....
Jul 15, 2024•8 min•Ep. 84
Anne talks through making a quick light breakfast for when it's too hot to want anything else in the morning. The matcha is added last in this strawberry smoothie , and can be left out for littles who don't need the caffeine boost. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 a banana Cold: 1 cup milk of choice, 1 cup ice Inside Aisles: 1 tsp matcha powder, 1 tbsp maple syrup...
Jul 08, 2024•5 min•Ep. 83
Anne talks through caramelizing onions and mushrooms in a large skillet, a perfect summer cook out side. If you use cast iron you can even do it on the grill alongside the burgers or steaks you might want to have with them. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 2.5 lb onions, 24 oz mushrooms, 4 cloves garlic Dairy: 2 tbsp butter (or oil) Inside aisles: 1/4 cup white wine (or a splash of vinegar + water), 1 tsp salt, 1/...
Jul 01, 2024•8 min•Ep. 82
This episode features a recipe developed by Prajakta Sukhatme of Profusion Curry . Anne talks through making this easy and delicious pasta fresca - a vegetarian pasta dish with a balsamic cream sauce that's perfect for summer. The full original instructions with photos are linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside Aisles: 1 lb dry pasta, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp italian seasoning, salt & pepper to taste Produce: 1 red onion,...
May 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 81
It's getting too hot to turn on the oven, and come Thanksgiving freeing up some space in there is handy too. Anne talks through making a bone-in turkey breast in the crockpot with a honey maple glaze that you can get ready fast and then walk away from. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Turkey Breast (bone-in and about 6 pounds, defrost before cooking) Glaze: 1/2 cup Maple syrup, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp b...
May 20, 2024•7 min•Ep. 80
Anne talks through making a batch of homemade taco seasoning so you don't have to worry about running out of seasoning packets, and can customize it to your family's tastes. The printable version is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what Anne's base uses: 1/3 cup chili powder blend, 2.5 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp corn starch, 1 tsp salt...
May 13, 2024•6 min•Ep. 79
We're almost at Mother's Day, so today Anne is talking through an extra easy meal. One that you prep by just discarding the cardboard and plastic packaging! We're going over how to properly heat- and reheat- the La Terra Fina Quiche . You'll find it in a two pack at Costco and single pack at other grocery stores. If you want printable detailed instructions those are linked above, but if you're making your grocery list all you'll need is the quiche itself. For kitchen goods we'll use some aluminu...
May 06, 2024•8 min•Ep. 78
Anne talks through these super simple asian steak bites . You quickly marinate the steak with mushrooms in your favorite store bought asian inspired sauce. Then just cook on a sheet pan for a quick and easy dinner. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 lb steak bites Produce: 8 oz mushrooms Inside Aisles: 1/2 cup Gyoza sauce (look for soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in the top 5 ingredients), 1 tbsp oil (if not in th...
Apr 29, 2024•8 min•Ep. 77
Anne talks through this quick to prep garlic parmesan chicken legs , which are great for nights where you're busy but home since bone-in chicken does take some time to cook through. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list, here's what you'll need: Meat: 2 lbs drumsticks Dairy: 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt, 2 oz parmesan cheese Produce: 4 cloves garlic Inside aisles: 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper...
Apr 22, 2024•7 min•Ep. 76
Anne talks through this super fast air fryer tilapia with a parmesan breadcrumb coating. Between a quick prep and quick cooking fish, this is a busy night meal for when you need to be eating in a hurry. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Seafood: 1 lb tilapia filets (or other white fish, but keep in mind thicker fish will take longer to cook) Produce: Lemon (for 1 tbsp juice, bottled works too) Dairy: 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese...
Apr 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 75
Anne talks through making these Petco park-inspired nachos with tri tip , along with a simple 2 ingredient cheese sauce, sour cream, bbq sauce, and of course, nacho chips. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: green onions, any other toppings you like such as avocado Dairy: 4 oz cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup milk (or swap both of these for premade cheese sauce), 1/4 cup sour cream Meat: 6 oz leftover tri tip Inside aisles: ...
Apr 08, 2024•8 min•Ep. 74
For Easter Monday, Anne talks through how to make these traditional Greek Easter cookies , that are perfect paired with tea or coffee. Fair warning, while the recipe isn't particularly challenging, rolling out and shaping the cookies by hand does take some time, so this recipe is more fun to make with family and friends. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside Aisles: 7 cups All purpose flour, 1+1/8 cup sugar, 3 tbsp bakin...
Apr 01, 2024•12 min•Ep. 73
This episode features a recipe developed by pastry chef and cookbook author Kimberly Houston of Coach Chef Kim . Anne talks through making these fun and easy bunny cinnamon rolls with just a can of refrigerator section dough and some fun decorations like sprinkles. The full original instructions with photos are linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Refrigerated: Grands-style (5/roll) package of cinnamon rolls Inside aisles: decorations like spring sprinkle...
Mar 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 72
Anne talks through using up leftovers in these simple salmon spring rolls , along with cooking the salmon if you need to. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Inside aisles: Spring Roll Wrappers (rice paper), Sweet Chili Sauce (or other favorite sauce) Produce: Carrots, Cucumber, Spinach, Avocado Meat: Leftover salmon (or bake fresh with sweet chili sauce and let cool)...
Mar 18, 2024•8 min•Ep. 71
Anne talks through assembling this fun fruit rainbow with a few cloud options including a simple 3-ingredient yogurt dip, plus how to make those berries last longer. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Fruits: Approximately 1 cup Strawberries, 2 Clementines, 1 Banana, 1/2 cup Green Grapes, 1/3 cup Blueberries, 1/4 cup Blackberries Yogurt Dip "clouds": 5 oz greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, splash vanilla...
Mar 11, 2024•11 min•Ep. 70
Anne talks through making this easy honey soy pork tenderloin in the sous vide, but feel free to use this marinade with other cooking methods as well. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb) Marinade: Low sodium soy sauce (1/3 cup), honey (2 tbsp), black pepper (1/4 tsp), garlic (4 cloves) Searing: 1 tbsp neutral oil Single use items: Gallon ziplock, paper towels, aluminum foil...
Mar 04, 2024•11 min•Ep. 69
This episode features a recipe developed by cookbook author Marlynn Schotland of Urban Bliss Life . Anne talks through making this easy shrimp lo mein with a simple 4 ingredient sauce that comes together faster than you can call in and pick up takeout. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 1/2-3/4 lb shrimp Produce: 1 clove garlic, 1-2 green onions (optional), and 2 cups of your favorite vegetables, sliced thin (good opt...
Feb 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 68
Anne talks through this dump and go slow cooker balsamic chicken that is fast to prep (no, we're not browning anything) and then ready at dinnertime. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on Produce: 1 onion, 8 oz white mushrooms (whole) Inside Aisles: Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, chicken broth (or water + concentrate) Spices: Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Salt & Pepper...
Feb 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 67
Anne talks through this air fryer pork tenderloin , along with how to make it in the oven instead. With a 3 ingredient marinade (plus salt and pepper), this is fast to get marinating, and slicing before cooking makes it fast to cook too. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: Pork tenderloin Inside aisles: Olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce Spices: Salt and Pepper...
Feb 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 66
Anne talks through these easy Hasselback style potatoes that cook right in your slow cooker. Keep them on warm and serve with toppings for an easy baked potato bar at the Super Bowl, or eat them with almost any main entree for an easy side dish. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Produce: 6 small-medium russet potatoes (about 2 lbs) Dairy: 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter Spices: Garlic powder, salt, and pepper For a baked potato bar you'...
Feb 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 65
This episode features a recipe developed by personal and pastry Chef Molly Pisula at Vanilla Bean Cuisine . Anne talks through making these light but satisfying tilapia foil packets with vegetables . If you're a fan of fish, easy prep, and minimal clean up, this dish is for you. The full, printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for 4 servings: Meat: 4 tilapia fillets Dairy: 4 tbsp butter Produce: 1 large zucchini, 1 ear or 1 cup of corn, 2...
Jan 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 64
Anne talks through making this warm and cozy sausage potato casserole in the slow cooker, along with some common ingredient swaps you might want to make. The printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need: Meat: 14 oz Keilbasa (or other smoked sausage) Frozen: 32 oz bag hash brown potatoes (diced not shredded) Produce: 1 small onion Dairy: 8 oz cheddar cheese, 2/3 cup sour cream Pantry & Spices: 1 can chicken broth, 3 tbsp corn starch, 1 tbsp...
Jan 22, 2024•8 min
