Kitchen Prescription with Kelsey Nixon: Recent Episodes
Kelsey Nixon
In this cooking meets kitchen organization podcast Kelsey Nixon will help you get dinner on the table each week and discuss organizing, outfitting, and optimizing your kitchen for easy weeknight cooking. It's the podcast you listen to when you don’t know what to make for dinner! In each weekly episode Kelsey will share 3 super simple weeknight dinner recipes that are quick, simple, and loved by everyone at the table. Think sheet pan dinners, one pot meals, recipes that work for both parents AND picky eaters, and ideas that incorporate supermarket shortcut ingredients…like rotisserie chicken. In addition to recipes, Kelsey will cover time-saving kitchen organization tips that help you set up systems for success in your kitchen along with the tools and equipment you need to execute recipes in as few steps, ingredients, and dirty dishes as possible. Simply put, this podcast will help you get dinner on the table and solve your weeknight dinner woes!
When I started this podcast back in January 2022, my goal was to support you in creating a simple dinner system that made getting dinner on the table easier. In this episode, we're celebrating lessons I've learned along the way and highlighting my 5 all-star kitchen tools with a special giveaway.
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Beep beep, it's time to eat dinner on the go! This week I'm sharing my favorite ideas for cold and hot meals to feed your family during all of the after school activities at this time of year.
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It's been a few months of eating dinner earlier (right after school, actually) and I wanted to share an update if you've been curious. Also, to celebrate my 40th birthday I did a wardrobe update in this week's Gimme 5!
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This week I'm dreaming of cooler temperatures and I'm printing out my Fall Pantry Cheat Sheet. The school year is well underway and my family is turning to recipes that just really hit the spot, including 5 new recipes for September, my birthday month! Join me in celebrating!
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I'm back in my kitchen office to answer your questions. This week we discuss the benefits of early dinner time, how to cook chicken you will actually love to serve, and my favorite school lunch items from Trader Joe's.
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Have you noticed your reciepts adding up lately? I wanted to share with you the weekly system I use to keep meals cooking and money from running out the door to the shopping cart every week. If you're ready to start a new practice in the kitchen this school year, let's get started!
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When your family is going through a period of transition, whether that is a change of season, big move, back from vacation, it can be daunting to get back in the rhythm of weeknight dinner. Let's break it down in this episode to help you establish a customized simple dinner system.
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Whether you’re embracing or avoiding the topic of back-to-school, we’re going to chat about a few very simple back to school traditions. Here are some managable recipes and ideas for transitioning back into the busiest time of the year.
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August is here and summer is coming to a close. This week I'm cheering on Team USA and sharing my favorite gold medal worthy lunch ideas for your whole family.
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Can you believe some people are already heading back to school? Today I wanted to share what meals are working for my family as we try to soak up what is left of the sunshine with nights at the pool and picnics on the beach.
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Summer hosting and festivities have my family gathered around the pool and the grill now more than ever. It's always my goal to give you the confidence and the tools you need to tackle weeknight meals. Here's my formula for weeknight grilling, including my favorite tools, marinades, recipes and serving suggestions.
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I'm back in the kitchen (and outside by the grill) to share how we'll be celebrating the 4th and answering your questions. Have you noticed the price of food going up? Do you wish you were more confident grilling this summer? This episode is for you!
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My oldest is turning 12 this week and I thought it was the perfect time to round up our favorite family food traditions around birthdays. Some of these have been tradtions since I was a child and I want to continue their legacy and document them in my recipe binder for our family.
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We're starting summer by trying to survive lunch - because that’s where I seem to get tripped up. Having the right amount of options in the house to please and feed everyone three times a day is tough, so here are my best tips.
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I'm packing up the car and hitting the road for our big family reunion. The best thing I'm bringing with me? The master plan for all of our meals and grocery shopping this weekend. This episode is full of my favorite solutions for feeding a crowd by the pool and on the go.
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Today we’re going to chat about how you can make cooking feel a bit more manageable this summer and discuss a handful of shortcut ingredients I always keep in my pantry that turn into quick and simple summer dinners.
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Planning a family reunion menu this month? Looking for inspiration to feed kids for lunch during the summer? I'm in my kitchen office to answer your questions this week and help solve your cooking dilemmas.
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I love a hearty salad any time of day, and I know some of you out there aren't convinced that salad can be a whole meal. In this episode I share how to design a meal based on a delicious, seasoned salad that the whole family will enjoy -- especially as we welcome warmer weather.
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I can't tell you the last time I was home on a Thursday night. My kids are involved in so many fun after school activities, but I was struggling to find the time to feed our family and cheer them on at the same time. In this episode I share the tips that worked to solve this weekly dinner pain point.
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It's May and Salad School is back in session! I'm excited to introduce new salad recipes, my best tips to making delicious greens, and the best secrets to achieve restaurant worthy salads at home. Are you ready to eat your veggies?
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What do I eat for lunch everyday? How does a salad swap work? What should I gift for Mother's Day this year? I'm back in the kitchen to answer your questions and share easy meals to add to your meal plan for the week. Let's get cooking!
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My allergies are telling me that spring has offically arrived, and I have the urge to organize my pantry. Listen in to this episode for my favorite seasonal shortcut ingredients and the recipes I love to feature them.
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With Mother's Day and spring birthdays fast approaching, I wanted to share my favorite tips for collecting and organizing family recipes. The meals our families love to share are about so much more than just food, they are the memories that connect us and our most treasured time together.
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A spring break "staycation" is here for my family, but I know we never get a break from deciding what to make for dinner. Let's discuss how we can calm the overwhelm through my meal prep formula.
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I'm back in the office again to answer your questions and provide solutions to solve your kitchen woes. Let's tackle "car dinner", investing in kitchen confidence, and how to take the overwhelm out of recipe organization.
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We’ve got family coming for both Easter and Spring Break so the next 10 days are going to be FULL. I’ve been thinking about my Easter plan for a few weeks now and I’m excited to break it all down for you in this episode.
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Do you feel bored with dinner? Are you stuck making the same recipes over and over again and looking for a way out? Let's get to the root of your boredom and try some new solutions at meal time. I've been in your shoes and know how frustrating this can be, are you ready?
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If you find yourself in the "blah" weeks between winter and spring, I'd like to encourage you to mix up your routine while keeping things simple. For me, that means shopping at one store and introducing some bold flavors to our weekly meal plan. Whether you're a devoted Trader Joe's shopper or looking for inspiration for your first trip, tune in to hear the 6 ingredients I swear end up in my red cart every trip.
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Today I'm in the kitchen to answer your cooking related questions and honestly, it's my favorite part of the job. I love to help people develop a simple dinner system to feed their loved ones. Let's tackle your questions, dive into my favorite new 5 ingredient recipes, and discuss items that made my life easier this week.
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Is there anything that’s better than someone bringing you dinner? I’m convinced that one of the best gifts you can give or receive is a home cooked meal. But sometimes that idea of doing this for a friend or family member in need can be overwhelming. I'm here to help you develop a system to support your people when they are going through a difficult season of life.
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Isn't it time to say "goodbye" to the old way of cooking? Trying to keep your screen on and squinting to see ingredients in an instagram reel caption, if you can even find where you saw it... Sound familiar? Let's gather and build a recipe binder that works for you and your family in this chapter of life.
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This week I helped my friend organize her pantry and I left feeling so inspired to share my pantry best practices with you. Part of my simple dinner system is shopping from my kitchen, and I can't succeed if I can't see where things belong. The first step, take everything out!
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Have you ever had the urge to stock your freezer to save you time in a stressful week or to bring meals to a loved one going though a hard time? The recipes I've developed for February are all about cooking once and eating twice to get the most out of your hard work in the kitchen. Plus, my favorite freezer meal prep tools!
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I've been on such a soup kick! I'm excited to share my formula for amazing homemade soups with you! If you have family members who aren't convinced that soup can be a full meal, I'm here to change their minds one bowl at a time.
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Do you find meal planning to be overwhelming? It's the same feeling as when you look in your closet and feel like you have nothing to wear... decision fatigue! Let's chat today about how to set yourself up -- and your recipe binder -- for success in 2024.
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Welcome to 2024! Let this podcast be the soundtrack to planning simple + delicious meal habits that your family can stick to in this season of life. Today I'm sharing the one change I'm making to our dinner routine to ease the burden of dinner drama in my house.
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Are you preparing to host over the holidays, or looking for a way to help your family as you stay with them for Christmas? THIS is the episode to listen to while you make your last minute grocery shopping list and pack the car.
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As we are officially halfway through December, I plan to get into the kitchen and make some sweet and savory gifts to give. Do you have a tradition of gifting something homemade for the holidays? Here are my favorite ideas to get you started, along with 3 recipes for your meal plan this week!
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Have you heard of a Favorite Things Party? This time of year I love to share what made my life easier since so many of my friends have given me gems of ideas from their lives. From kitchen tools to morning routines, I pull back to curtain to show you what has kept me going in this chapter of life.
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If you've been as busy as I have this week, running between festive functions and putting up decorations, then this episode is for you. I'm sharing my advice for embracing soup season and tips for how to get dinner on the table this December for your family.
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Have you ever found yourself standing in a loved one's kitchen, with empty hands and no idea how to help out? Listen up! Let's talk more about preparing for the holiday season this week as I share my best tips for how to be an ideal guest at Thanksgiving.
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This week I'm sharing highlights from organizing my mother's new kitchen and my first time at Pinners. I'm also playing an encore of last year's episode that has every tip you need to enjoy hosting Thanksgiving this year. Have you started your Thanksgiving prep yet?
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We're kicking off the holidays with my favorite tips for hosting. Is looking at your family calendar already causing panic? This episode will give you everything you need to be a confident host and actually enjoy the season of giving this year.
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This week I'm celebrating the launch of my first product, The Recipe Binder, and sharing the story of how it all came to be. I'm so excited to bring you this dinner fatigue solution, a tool designed to help you establish meal planning habits that stick.
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Making dinner easier shouldn't be a secret. This week I'm sharing how I solved all of the kitchen frustrations in this chapter of life with this simple dinner system and a physical hub for my recipes + meal planning.
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When life feels extra crazy and you feel like you’re never home, this is the episode to get you through dinner without scrambling. Dinner in the car, on the beach, or the baseball bleachers, let's get creative about how (and where) to feed our people.
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There are lots of kitchen items I buy from physical stores and small businesses but sometimes Amazon is exactly what I need to help me get dinner on the table. This week I'm sharing my rockstar kitchen items from Amazon + 3 recipes for your meal plan.
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Do you like to cook but hate deciding what to make?
This week I'm sharing my system for fighting fatigue in the kitchen. Let's get inspired again by planning some theme nights, sticking to favorites and even planning some "Restaurant Rescue Meals" together.
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Making meals on a busy weeknight can be a hassel. This week I'm sharing the 5 tools I call my BFFs in the kitchen. Are you ready to be inspired by the 5 ingredient recipes on this week's meal plan and to take inventory of these kitchen essentials? Let's get started!
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Your favorite meal planning podcast is back from summer vacation with new tricks to get weeknight dinner on the table! This week I share my love for 5 ingredient recipes and why you should jump on the 5 ingredient train with us over in Recipe Club.
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Is there anything better than someone making YOU dinner?
In this episode I share my thoughts on Mother's Day along with my best suggestions for dropping off meals for family, friends, or someone you know in need. Learn how to start a meal train, what to make and what to bring it in -- I'm so excited to share this with you this month! Have you tried my Baked Ziti recipe yet?
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I can’t believe that we’re wrapping up the complete kitchen refresh this week! As you know I’ve opened every single cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in my kitchen to show you the kitchen products and tools that I swear by in addition to a deep dive on how I like to organize each space to maintain some sort of order in the kitchen.
**We’re just about to wrap up our final week focusing on storage and cleaning. I want to run through each day and discuss the highlights when it comes to my recommendations and questions I’ve received from both Recipe Club members and other on instagram.
Let's clean it up!**
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I’ve had a blast taking you through an in-depth tour of my kitchen this month where I’m opening every single cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in my kitchen to show you the kitchen products and tools that I swear by.
This week we continue with part 3, in which we tackled:
- Baking supplies
- Measure Drawer
- Mixing Drawer
- Baking Dishes
- Small Appliances
- Oddly Shaped + Big
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**As you know… this month I’m opening every single cupboard, cabinet, and drawer in my kitchen to show you the kitchen products and tools that I swear by. I’m also doing a deep dive on how I like to organize each space to maintain some sort of order in the kitchen.
We’re just about to wrap up week two with a bang and it’s been a blast. I want to run through each day and discuss the highlights when it comes to my recommendations and questions I’ve received from both Recipe Club members and others on instagram.
Buckle up and let's get started!**
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**I have a theory that the ease of cooking weeknight dinner is far more impacted by the things contained behind your kitchen cabinets and in your kitchen drawers that what it looks like on the outside. Not only that but the importance of those things having a designated space where they live in order.
This week kicks off The Complete Kitchen Refresh, are you in?
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It’s Spring! Or is it…it seems like most of my family and friends see that the calendar indicates spring, but really it still feels like winter where they are. Even in here in California where we usually have very little to complain about when it comes to the weather…it has been unseasonably cold and rainy. Regardless, it's time to shake off that dinner rut and dive into a Complete Kitchen Refresh!
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I’ve moved 8 times in the past 14 years. That’s a lot…The one good thing about this is that it means that I’ve lived in and cooked out of 8 different kitchens in adulthood. Today I'll be sharing with you some tips for moving into the new heart of your home that you may not have ever thought of, along with three simple meals for your family this week!
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I've been a devoted fan of Trader Joe's for well over a decade and since February is the month of love I've dedicated this month to TJ in my Recipe Club. On today's episode I'm sharing with you all of my favorite items that land in my cart. If you're a TJ newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll find something new to try so tune in!
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At least once a year, I like to do a deep dive in my fridge, freezer, and pantry. Clean out anything that’s expired, unused, or quite frankly forgotten about. Today I'll be sharing the step-by-step process I like to follow when it comes to cleaning out these spaces along with three simple recipes for your meal plan this week.
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We're in a busy chapter of life at my house and in this episode I'm sharing with you the list that saves dinner for my family from falling into stressful chaos each week. Greatest Hits aren't just for music anymore! I'm setting my family up for success while I travel for work this week with three simple recipes from Recipe Club that will work for your family too.
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It’s a new year and there’s lots of talk about resolutions, goal setting, even “words” for the year. It’s a great time for resetting and self reflection – I happen to love it, but whether your personality loves the practice of goal setting or not, I think this is a great time to think about whether or not you’re satisfied with your routine surrounding cooking and breaking bread with your people. So today we’re going to chat a bit about how you could re-establish some habits or systems to make dinner time feel a bit easier, plus 3 simple recipes for you meal plan this week!
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We are smack dab in the middle of the holidays – cookie exchanges, choir concerts, class parties, work celebrations, favorite things parties, etc…you get the idea. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve started to get a handful of questions that I thought would be really helpful to share here on the podcast.
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Many of us have a tradition of making something in our kitchens and gifting it to neighbors, friends, teachers, etc. But it’s not hard for that tradition to feel a bit overwhelming during the holidays, so we’ll break down some easy recipes, packaging suggestion, and maybe even a few corny tag lines you could use this week.
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Most of the messaging out there surrounding Thanksgiving is all about how to host Thanksgiving. But I'm convinced that it’s just as important to be a good guest as it is a good host. So, in today's episode we’re going to break down some do’s and don’ts of being a guest a Thanksgiving this year... bring those potatoes already warm!
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It’s official…with us crossing the line from October to November, the holidays are here. Every year on November first I begin thinking about Thanksgiving. It’s arguably the most memorable meal of the year and for as wonderful and tradition filled as it is, it can also be incredibly overwhelming and stressful. (especially if you’re hosting) So today we’re going to dive into the steps I always take to set myself up for success when it comes to your Thanksgiving Feast.
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Recipe Club is turning ONE! Can you believe it? Recipe Club has represented a HUGE shift in my career that has been motivated by genuinely helping those of you who have followed and supported me for so many years. It was one year ago that I officially put a stake in a ground and made a massive change to build a business that was focused on helping people get dinner on the table. I’m excited to share the story with you…and teaser, it involves a member of N’Sync and Wilson Phillips. Plus 3 simple and delicious meals to add to your menu for this week!
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Sometimes you really don’t want to cook — either because you’re too tired or simply don’t like cooking — but whether you like it or not, you still have to feed yourself and your family. What you need to make this bearable is a simple plan, and a handful of satisfying meals that don’t require a ton of effort. In this episode, I share my tips for breaking that dinner frustration.
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Last week we talked all about the benefits of family dinners and in order to ensure more of those in my own home we've decided to make a game of it that I'm calling Dinners to Disney. On this episode you'll hear 3 simple meal ideas to add to your menu this week and how my family and I have developed the system to spend more time together each night and look forward to a fun outing together.
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If you've been with me on this journey for a while you'll know a little bit about why I value breaking bread with my family at the dinner table. Today, we're diving deep into the importance of family dinner and the research behind why it is so beneficial for everyone in your household. I invite you to incorporate some of our family traditions and recipes at your table this week.
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This week is all about my favorites from Costco. I've been a member for years, nearly decades, and I can't wait to share with you the secret to making a quick and easy weeknight dinner for my family using 5 or 6 Costco staples. Although I usually get our order through delivery, you can't beat the samples and the occasional Hot Dog... even Julia Child was a fan! What are your go-to Kirkland products?
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Whether she's making a Recipe Club recipe, a classic family recipe from scratch, or boxed mac and cheese and chicken nuggets…this week's episode is all about the 3 essential tools Kelsey uses every single night when preparing dinner. Also, the dinner your family will love to enjoy... Salsa Chicken Skillet!
Put on your parka, this week Kelsey is diving into the Freezer! Martha's favorite Sloppy Janes and Breakfast Tacos will help simplify your meal plan as we continue to adjust to the end of Summer. Have you ever thought to label your freezer drawers? Grab a marker and get started!
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This week Kelsey‘s kids are heading back to school so that means it’s time to dust off the lunchboxes and get packing. Have you ever thought of having your kids pack their own lunch? Kelsey talks about that controversial topic and shares three easy recipes to avoid burnout at the dinner table.For full recipes and links, check out the show notes:https://kelseynixon.com/podcast028/
This week Kelsey is joined by minimalist living expert and host of the Live Free Creative podcast, Miranda Anderson! You'll take away the three recipes on Kelsey's meal plan for the week and a new strategy Miranda uses in her family of meal planning once a season. If you're tired of meal planning decision fatigue, this may be the solution! Tune in for this fun and insightful conversation about meals that work for families with young kids and keep everyone happy at the dinner table.
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It's time for another Mail Bag episode! This week you asked Kelsey about breakfast ideas to excite kids, snacks to feed the neighborhood, and the best purchases for cookware and knives. She answered and also shared three simple recipes for the week, including an irresistible Strata!For full recipes and links, visit the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast026/
Grab your red shopping cart, this week Kelsey will take you down the aisles of Trader Joe's to shop for her new Summer favorites! Add the ingredients for three simple dinners to your list and hear what freezer treat Kelsey can't resist.For a complete list of recipes and links visit: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast025/
Hot Oven + Summer Temperatures = Recipe for Disaster! This week Kelsey shares her secret to a cool (and calm) kitchen during the hottest months of the year. You'll take away some delicious recipe ideas for the week, including a slow cooker chicken with herb couscous. Interested in all the benefits this small appliance can offer? Tune in to hear more!
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This week it's time to fire up the grill, maybe with Kelsey's delicious Steak and Chimichurri recipe? In this episode she shares the story of her biggest grilling mistake and all the essential tools you need to have success making dinner outdoors. Have you ever wondered what to look for in a grill brush? Tune in to find out more!For full recipes, shopping links and more, visit the show notes:
This week Kelsey reflects on a whirlwind weekend in The Big Apple and her favorite place to spend the afternoon in Central Park. Warm weather brings potlucks and picnics! Kelsey shares her best practices and how to avoid everyone bringing brownies and hummus. Looking for a new recipe? The meal plan this week includes a 5 ingredient pasta salad and Kelsey's favorite pantry ingredient, can you guess what it might be?
For full recipes and show notes, visit: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast022/
This week Kelsey tackles snack strategies for her kids when school is out of session. In this episode you'll learn the secret to making delicious taquitos at home, Costco fridge favorites, and how to combat the question of "can I have a snack" right before dinner time. What was your favorite snack as a kid?
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*This week brings with it lots of changes for Kelsey, with two kids finishing up school and the youngest packing her first lunch box. The Mango Lime Chicken shared this week might be the most delicious recipe shared in Recipe Club so far! Meal Planning and Meal Prepping are often used interchangeably but in this episode you'll learn the differences and how to make them work to your advantage.
For full recipes and tips, visit the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast020/*
This week, Kelsey shares how her toddler, Penny, got into another very sticky situation before diving into three kid-approved recipes to simplify your holiday weekend. There's been several DMs on Instagram lately asking about the best knives to keep in your kitchen and how to make them work for you. Let's discuss the essentials when it comes to knife shopping, chopping, and sharpening!For full recipes from this episode, visit the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast019/
In this week's episode Kelsey recaps loosing her voice and her new favorite home remedy to get back to normal. You'll be excited to make 3 simple recipes, including crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders! Do you have a Cast Iron but rarely use it because you're unsure how to care for it? You're not alone! Kelsey gives simple tips to keep your cookware heirloom-quality for years to come.
For full recipes and show notes, visit: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast018/
*In this week's episode, Kelsey kicks off the second busiest month of the year with a weekend away with dear friends and the restorative power of surrounding yourself with chosen family. You'll learn 3 simple meals for the week, including Kelsey's favorite take out dish turned sheet pan dinner. Speaking of sheet pans, get ready for the best tips and recommendations for elevating your next oven meal.
Get the recipes at the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast017/*
In this week's episode, Kelsey shares the power of pretend picnics and the simple joy of bringing your own ballpark food to family events. Speaking of simple, you'll learn three recipes for the week (Hello, Antipasta Pizza!) and the Bin-Dinn system that has saved Kelsey's kitchen from total chaos for years.For full recipes and more, visit the show notes:https://kelseynixon.com/podcast016/
In this week's episode, Kelsey shares one of her favorite childhood treats with her 3 kids. She also shares thoughts on manageable birthday parties and working on another cookbook. Get ready for 3 recipes to kick off your week and 3 tips to make dinner easier this week. Have you set your alarm yet?
For full recipes, visit our show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast015/
In this week's episode, Kelsey shares her craving for routine and weeknight dinner, along with plans for a casual Easter picnic. Tune in for 3 easy weeknight recipes, including crowd-pleasing ham sliders. Have you been considering adding an air fryer to your culinary tool kit? Kelsey shares all of the ins and outs of this small appliance craze -- are you sold?For full recipes, links, and show notes from this episode: CLICK HERE
This week Kelsey shares the best meals they had during spring break in Disneyland and Utah, along with some fun dinning experiences for her kiddos. Curious about grain bowls? Kelsey shares her Rainbow Buddha Bowl recipe and the ultimate formula to mastering this quick weeknight dinner method.For full recipes and more, visit the show notes:
In this week's episode Kelsey shares her favorite Disneyland snack and asks for your suggestions on road trip essentials. Look forward to 3 delicious, easy meals to prepare during spring break and Kelsey explains the magic of grocery mobile order and delivery. If you have yet to jump on the bandwagon for online grocery shopping, consider this your sign.
For recipes, links, and details from this episode, visit the show notes:
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This week Kelsey tackles that rising grocery prices we are all struggling with and sharing 3 simple recipes to save your sanity during spring break. Travel plans, cooking segments, and the recipe passed down from Kelsey's grandfather are all featured. Shopping your kitchen is the key to your meal plan moving forward, are you ready to dive in?
For recipes and more links, visit the show notes: https://www.kelseynixon.com/podcast011
In this week's episode Kelsey shares the first signs of Spring at her house and what that means for kitchen cleaning and organization. You'll learn 3 easy recipes to put in your weekly rotation and the dishwashing products that have been making clean up SO much easier.
For full recipes, links, and show notes visit: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast010/
In this week's episode Kelsey shares the very sticky situation her kids created and some simple meals made with delicious staples she always has in the kitchen -- plus, the best burger Kelsey has ever had! In the second half of the episode, she'll give you all the details of what is in the cupboard pantry, freezer and fridge and how to turn those ingredients into easy and delicious meals for your family.For full details and recipes visit the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast009/
In this week’s episode Kelsey shares thoughts about the importance of the family dinner table, especially given all that is going on in the world. The recipes for the week includes the best chicken marinade for summer and the only dish Kelsey uses her Instant Pot for. Are you a meal planning fan? If yes, Kelsey will give you tips to step up your game. If no, by the end of this episode you'll be inspired and ready to give it a shot!For full recipes and links visit the show notes: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast008/
In this week’s episode Kelsey shares what it's really like being backstage on the Rachael Ray Show and her story sharpening pencils for Martha Stewart. Looking for quick meals? Think Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteaks, Noodle Bowls and Pork Tacos. If it's time to upgrade your cookware or you have questions about Staub vs. Le Creuset, tune in!Get full show notes, recipes and product links here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast007
In this week’s episode Kelsey shares her love for an easy Costco Rotisserie Chicken, especially in this busy season of life. Learn tips for shredding a chicken in a flash and simple recipes for your week. Kelsey sits down for a special Kitchen Prescription with recipe tester, cookbook author and entrepreneur Caroline Chambers. They discuss what working motherhood can look like, recipe testing, freezer meals, and why the fish spatula is the most underrated kitchen tool.Get full show notes and more information here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast006
In this week’s episode Kelsey discusses how to serve dinner when everyone isn’t home at the same time and favorite comfort foods to make a double batch of and freeze. Kelsey also answers callers questions about freezer meals + organization and how to deal with kids who want to snack right before dinner.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast005
In this week’s episode Kelsey discusses grown up grilled cheese, her family Valentine’s Day traditions and the key to making restaurant quality steak at home. Maybe this year you’ll opt for a sweetheart meal at home? Kelsey also chats with one of her favorite accounts on Instagram, the Female Foodie – Brooke Eliason! They discuss Kelsey’s interactive cookbook DVD, traveling the world with little ones, and the value of sharing family dinner. Brooke is also the February guest recipe contributor on Recipe Club, featuring her recipe for 30-minute Meatballs. They finish by discussing Brooke’s #1 tip to make dinner time easier and the kitchen tool essentials they’d be lost without.Get full show notes and more information here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast004
In this week’s episode Kelsey dives into the magic of a good grain bowl and a 5 ingredient meal that everyone will enjoy. She also shares the story of the time she served Chicken Piccata to Guy Fieri. Kelsey talks Kitchen Prescription with Betsy's Best Bets, an amazing mom and sister in law! Betsy shares about the challenges of feeding busy teenagers and her incredible baking station. They also discuss their shared love of Betsy's roll recipe and Kelsey's sheet pan pretzel chicken. Are you hungry yet?Get full show notes and more information here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast003/
In this week’s episode Kelsey discusses 3 easy recipes for meal planning this week including her most popular recipe ever, a dinner that’s simple to deconstruct for picky eaters, and a chicken soup that will hit the spot for anyone in your house that is feeling under the weather this month. Kelsey also brings on her first guest (her sister Kylie!) who discusses how exhausting it is to feed 3 small kids night after night, yet how rewarding it feels to make a meal she’s proud of instead of frozen nuggets. (both agree that there’s a time and a place for nuggets!) They discuss their mutual love for “the world’s greatest pan” and how they both think you can never have too many “bins” in your kitchen. They finish by discussing Kylie’s biggest ever food fail that they’ll never stop laughing about!Get full show notes and more information here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast002/
In Kelsey's first officially episode of Kitchen Prescription she shares her story as it relates to food and family and why she feels so passionately about the family dinner table. After meeting Kelsey, she'll walk you through 3 simple weeknight recipes suggestions for the week and discuss her own current "Kitchen Prescription" that is working well for her family. This includes kitchen organization tips that are making her life easier with 3 young kids, the kitchen tools she can't live without right now, and a handful of kitchen systems that make getting dinner on the table feel more manageable.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://kelseynixon.com/podcast001/
Welcome to Kitchen Prescription with Kelsey Nixon! In this cooking meets kitchen organization podcast I’ll help you get dinner on the table each week and discuss organizing, outfitting, and optimizing your kitchen for easy weeknight cooking. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.