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Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Elements in Cooking: Fat l EP#262In episode 262, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues on her 4-part series on Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat based on the book by Samin Nosrat. Today is a deep dive into cooking with fat, including Allison’s 5 take aways from the book. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Allison’s favorite olive oil → https://kasandrinos.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=1439 * *affiliate link, we appreciate your support! Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo...2025-02-1710 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Alkaline Diet w/ Dr. Darin Ingels | EP#249In episode 249, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Dr. Darin Ingels, an expert in Lyme Disease and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Ingels is a naturopathic doctor focused on environmental medicine and works with people who have autoimmune disease, Lyme, autism, and more. Allison and Dr. Ingels discuss their work putting together Prep Dish’s alkaline meal plans and how the alkaline diet is a way to use food as medicine. They also cover what constitutes an alkaline diet and how to test if your body is more alkaline, acidic, or neutral. Dr. Ingels also gives de...2024-11-1822 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Habit Refresh - Using Prompts to Make it Easy | EP#232In episode 232, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf shares a refresh on using prompts to establish healthy habits. How do you remember to fit in fitness, nutrition and other health goals? In this episode Allison talks through specific ways she makes new habits easy. Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: Instagram (@prepdish) Resources mentioned in this podcast: Episode #77 for more details on using prompts to establish habits PrepDish.com/MPM...2024-07-2213 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Schaaf Homestead Update | EP#231In episode 231, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf provides updates on their little homestead- chickens (including the addition of guinea hens!) bees goats food forest lettuce grow Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Resources mentioned in this podcast: Episode #98 for more details on beekeeping Lettuce Grow Affiliate Link - https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2166235&u=3239009&m=132170&urllink=&afftrack=2024-07-1509 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™7 Meal Time Lessons w/ 3 Kids | EP#229In episode 229, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses lessons she’s learned to create a more enjoyable mealtime with 3 kids. Any time we enter a new stage or phase in our home life, it is important to re-visit mealtimes to ensure everything is going smoothly. This episode covers 7 lessons Allison has learned over the past few months as a family of 5! Have a plan Breakfast matters (to me) Grocery delivery Let kids help! Timing matters Baby moments are fleeting Squeeze in meal prep Want to learn how to meal prep to make mealtime EASY? Go to...2024-07-0111 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Best Small Kitchen Appliances: Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot | EP#221In episode 221, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses some of the best small kitchen appliances and compares the Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot to help determine which one can work best for you in your kitchen. While the majority of Prep Dish customers either have an Instant Pot or a Crock Pot, you certainly do not need to have both in your kitchen. Allison discusses how each kitchen appliance can be most useful when cooking up family meals, and notes that timing is what really matters. If you have time in...2024-05-0608 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Kitchen Questions: Blender or Food Processor? | EP#219In episode 219, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues the meal prep basics series by addressing a common question: what’s better to have in your kitchen - a blender or food processor? Though Allison does have both tools in her kitchen, she advises that just having either a blender or a food processor is necessary. But which one to choose? A lot depends on what you’ll be whipping up in the kitchen. Blenders work best for recipes with mostly liquid ingredients. If you’re mixing up smoothies, marinades, dressings, homemade nut milk, or soups, then a blen...2024-04-2208 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Kitchen Skills: Keeping Your Knives Sharp | EP#218In episode 218, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses basic kitchen skills in a month-long series and shares some of the best ways to keep your knives sharp. One of the number one items on Allison’s list of kitchen equipment must-haves is a good quality knife, and she encourages meal preppers to upgrade their kitchen knives. Some brands Allison has in her kitchen include Wusthof, Shun, Nakano, and Eberhard Schaaf. Allison notes that the best way to find the right kitchen knife for you is to put it in your hand and see what feels most...2024-04-1508 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Healthy Flavorful Meals w/ Michelle Dudash | EP#217In episode 217, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes cookbook author, chef, and seasoning mix creator Michelle Dudash to chat about healthy flavorful meals. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian, personal chef, seasoning mix creator, and one of Allison’s earliest mentors when she started her career. She is the cookbook author of Clean Eating for Busy Families and Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook, created her own seasoning mix line, SpiceKick Seasoning Mix, and loves helping people get delicious, healthy meals on the table. Allison and Michelle discuss what inspired the begin...2024-04-0826 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Working from Home Clothes: My “Uniform” | EP#216In episode 216, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares about clothing management and how her working from home clothes evolved into a new uniform. Allison enjoyed many benefits from streamlining her closet during a home renovation, and maintained a smaller wardrobe even afterward. She notes that many of us have a go-to wardrobe for working at home or in the office. Allison finds that when she changes into her work clothes and maintains a simple skincare routine to begin her day, she feels more put together and productive, which often leads to having a productive day....2024-04-0108 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Clothing Management: My Rent the Runway Review | EP#215In episode 215, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about how she manages closet clutter and shares her Rent the Runway review after trying the service for a year. While renovating their home, part of the plan was to include Allison’s master bedroom closet. Allison discovered that the Rent the Runway service wasn’t just relegated to fancy dresses for black-tie events, but that the service also offers clothing rentals for everyday outfits and she decided to give RTR a try. She streamlined her closet and made a commitment to minimize additional clothing purchases while using t...2024-03-2515 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Home Habits for Simple Management | EP#214In episode 214, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, discusses some key takeaways she’s gained from the book Home Management Plain and Simple, and notes home habits she’s incorporated into her daily routine for simple management. Allison has implemented home habits such as: Each time she takes a bathroom break, she will clean or tidy something. Using a timer for her own household tasks, or as a means to make a chore fun with the kids (think of a “beat-the-clock” game to get the job done before the timer runs...2024-03-1810 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Home Routine Tips for House Management | EP#213In episode 213, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf highlights daily home routine tips inspired by Kim Brenneman’s book Home Management Plain and Simple. Allison includes Kim’s daily house management recommendations along with what works in her own home in her current season of family life. In Kim’s home, Monday is dedicated to taking care of laundry. Allison’s personal hack for laundry is having multiple washing machines in the house and batching all of her clothes cleaning, drying, and putting away on the same day. Tuesday is a kitchen day, where a batching practice (lik...2024-03-1112 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Best Digital Planner Apps for Household Planning | EP#211In episode 211, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, discusses the best digital planner apps for home planning and management with her husband and shares what has worked well for them to navigate their family’s schedules, trips, and activities. Allison and her husband use Google Calendar as an invaluable shared digital planning resource to help them ensure everything at home runs smoothly. With this tool, Allison’s husband is able to share the details of his work schedule, but Allison is able to pull up his calendar notes as needed without overwhelming her own calendar. This s...2024-02-2612 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Allison’s Favorite Classic Planners | EP#210In episode 210, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf reviews some of her favorite classic planners that she’s used over the years to manage family, work, and personal goals. Allison has used and enjoyed several different types of paper planners to help her keep track of important details and work through longer-term achievements. Why switch through multiple planners over the years even when she finds one she enjoys? Allison can’t resist trying something new and mixing up her planning routine! Different planners each offer a unique approach and have features that work best for the variet...2024-02-1914 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Schaaf Family Update! Plus, What’s Next for Easy High Protein Recipes at Prep Dish | EP#208 In episode 208, Allison Schaaf introduces the newest little recipe tester and family member in a personal update, and discusses a look ahead at high protein recipes support at Prep Dish. The Schaaf family is officially a family of five! Allison is pleased to introduce their newest baby boy, Tovin, who came to the family through adoption in December. Everyone is adjusting nicely and there will be more family updates to come in future months, through Miscarriage Hope Desk, Substack, and the Meal Prep Monday Podcast. Allison is also looking forward to sharing more on a me...2024-02-0512 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Easy High Protein Lunch Ideas | EP#207In episode 207, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares several of her easy high protein lunch ideas to wrap up the January Meal Prep Monday protein series. These suggestions offer some simple streamlined approaches to achieving your protein health goals and keeping you satiated through your afternoon. Allison’s approach to lunch focuses on a solid protein base and working around the base for sides and meal accompaniments. This often means setting aside some protein from the night before, usually doubled in the previous night’s recipe to have the next day as leftovers. Th...2024-01-2911 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Protein Rich Breakfast Ideas | EP#206In episode 206, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf highlights seven protein rich breakfast ideas in the January protein series to help you reach your health goals in the new year. Each of these protein-packed breakfast options offer at least 30 grams of protein, which is the baseline recommended for each meal for optimum health benefits. Ideas include: Shakshuka Cottage Cheese Bowls Traditional English Breakfast plate Overnight oats Chorizo, eggs, & plantains Egg-free Hash Smoothies with a protein base Allison provides a detailed desc...2024-01-2210 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Special Bonus Menus: Introducing High Protein Diet Recipes with Prep Dish | EP#203In episode 203, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about a month-long focus on protein and introduces some special new January bonus menus packed with high protein diet recipes. There has been a lot of discussion recently about the health benefits of increased protein in our diets. Working off of advice from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Forever Strong and Dr. Attia’s book Outlive, along with feedback from the Prep Dish community, Allison set out to create a new Prep Dish menu bonus that focuses on protein for optimum health benefits. Allison...2024-01-0113 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Merry Christmas! What’s Ahead for the Meal Prep Monday Podcast in 2024 | EP#202In episode 202, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, wishes you a happy holiday and discusses some of the content you can look forward to on the Meal Prep Monday Podcast in the upcoming year. Listeners can look forward to interviews with special guests who are subject matter experts in different health and nutrition-related fields. The Meal Prep Monday Podcast will also dive into some similar topics as a mini series relating to the interview content. Allison, who appreciates the benefits of batching tasks for work, managing her family’s schedules, meal prep, and other healthy habi...2023-12-2507 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Pet Update at Our House - Could the New Guy Be the Best Family Pet? | EP#201There’s a new pet at the Schaaf house! Find out who the latest animal is in episode 201, where founder of Prep Dish and small hobby farm owner Allison Schaaf shares about her current menagerie and reveals whether their newest addition could possibly be the best family pet. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks...2023-12-1810 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Journaling Items Gift Idea - My One Line a Day Practice | EP#200In episode 200, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her experience with the One Line a Day Journal and suggests a unique and meaningful gift idea for your wish list, or to give to others! Allison shares insight into her nearly daily practice over the past five years with the One Line a Day Journal, which is a treasured gift she received from a friend. The journal offers enough room to write about one sentence for each day in the year, and is structured so that you can see what was written on that same day from ye...2023-12-1109 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Simple Prep Tips - Preparing for the Holidays | EP#199Join Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf for episode 199 as she shares some of her favorite easy prep tips about preparing for the holidays. As we head into the beginning of December, it can feel like we’re already in the thick of holiday season, but there is still a lot we can do to prepare ahead and make time together with friends and family more relaxing, enjoyable, and easy. Allison recommends focusing on these key categories for the month ahead as well as daily schedules: Food Prep: not only preparing menus for upcoming events and...2023-12-0411 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Happy Thanksgiving - How to Practice Gratitude Daily | EP#197In episode 197, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, shares a routine that she and her husband started several years ago when they discovered a wonderful way to practice gratitude daily. The Schaaf household has expanded to include two children, and Allison’s family practice of gratitude has evolved as well. The day ends with the family gathering together and sharing 2-3 appreciations about each of the other family members from the day. Sometimes sweet surprises in what the kids have remembered even pop up in this special family routine! Allison offers this g...2023-11-2007 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Healthy Screen Time - How We Navigate a Limited-Screen Lifestyle | EP#196In episode 196, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, chats about her experience with healthy screen time and how she navigates a nearly screen-free environment with her young kids. One way Allison maintains a limited screen environment is that she and her husband do not have a TV in their home, which has helped eliminate the temptation to turn it on. While Allison and her family do turn to the computer for occasional help answering her sons’ big questions about the world, or to say hello on FaceTime to far-away family and friends, Allison offers several othe...2023-11-1316 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Evening Hours and Morning Hours - Making a Daily Routine that Works for You | EP#195In episode 195, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about recently noticing how her morning and evening routines differ and discovering what could be switched for a more productive day. She also gives tips for making a daily routine that maximizes your morning and evening hours. With the change of seasons and moving from a summer schedule into a fall and school schedule, Allison took a look at her typical morning and evening routines to see if anything needed to shift to optimize her day. Knowing her own sleep personality chronotype based on information shared by...2023-11-0613 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Advantages of Meal Planning: Tips to Add Variety to Your Meal Prep | EP#194In episode 194, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses one of the advantages of meal planning, and how it provides many opportunities to add variety to your meals. Allison offers seven top ways to diversify your plate such as: Think Seasonally: Looking to produce that’s harvested in the fall and winter can lend to cooking up more soups, stews, and chilis when the temperature drops, and doing more grilling, or making a summer salad the basis of your meal in the warmer months can add some seasonal variety to your meal prep. Cha...2023-10-3010 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Allison’s Top Tips for Flying with Kids | EP#193In Episode 190, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, chats about a recent vacation she and her family took to Panama and offers her best tips for flying with kids. Pro tip: snacks are essential! Allison’s top tricks for a better flying experience with kids include Having age and experience in your corner. The more children are exposed to air travel, the easier flying becomes. And as children get older, they tend to have (and create) an easier experience with air travel. Going on longer flights from the start helps make the shorter trips more...2023-10-2312 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Gluten Free Foods and Drinks I’m Currently Loving | EP#192What are some of host and dietician Allison Schaaf’s current favorite gluten free foods and drinks? Allison discusses her top picks in episode 192! Highlights include: Siete Brand Enchilada Sauce. This brand has tasty tortillas and tortilla chips as well. Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce Holidaily Brewing Co. Big Henry IPA LMNT electrolyte in the Chocolate flavor, prepared warm with a splash of your favorite milk! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text th...2023-10-1608 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Task Batching Healthy Habits - Should You Reevaluate? | EP#191In Episode 191, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses batching her fitness routine, and the option of making adjustments when enthusiasm dwindles. Many healthy habits can work well if they are batched. Allison has talked about the importance of strength training and incorporating this healthy habit into her life with this approach. For a while, Allison was batching her weightlifting with a trainer and this worked great. But, as seasons of life evolved, Allison found herself feeling lukewarm about her scheduled strength training. After an honest discussion with her coach, the strength training goals were approached...2023-10-0912 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Be Our Podcast Guest, Miscarriage Hope Desk, and Memoirs to Read | EP#190Before diving into her recommended memoirs to read this fall, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf announces an exciting opportunity for Prep Dish customers to share their meal prep stories, and offers a support resource for October’s National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Episode 190. Announcement: You’ve used Prep Dish in your home, now we’d love to hear from you on the Meal Prep Monday Podcast! Allison is opening up the opportunity to share your own personal experience with Prep Dish as a guest on her show. No previous podcast experience is required...2023-10-0219 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Easy Vacation Meals for Family | EP#189Episode 189 highlights easy vacation meals for family from Allison Schaaf, Prep Dish founder and travel enthusiast. Allison covers a recent trip to Panama that she and her family took and discusses ideas about how to handle meal prep and meals while traveling. She notes the benefit of splitting time between a hotel and an Airbnb as it relates to both local flavors and familiar tastes. Allison’s recommendations include: Using the “Find Me Gluten Free” app if you or someone in your family needs a Gluten Free menu. This app creates an easy way t...2023-09-2510 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Personal Update from Allison Schaaf - Our Animals! l Ep#167Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares a personal update on the many animals living at her country home. Chickens - We’re up to 19. We find that 15-20+ works well for us. We replenished with 12 baby chicks in the fall and they’re now almost fully grown. Goats - Our first goat was a surprise! She showed up at our house and we couldn’t find out where she came from and we kept her. We now have three goats. We may try to milk in the future if one of the females has a baby.2023-04-2414 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Why I Don’t Use an Air Fryer (Disadvantages of Air Fryer Cooking) l Ep#164Chef and meal prep expert Allison Schaaf shares the disadvantages of air fryer cooking and why she does not personally use an air fryer, despite its popularity. Disadvantages of Air Fryer (Allison’s Personal Experience) I couldn’t picture where an air fryer would fit into my cooking routine. Most air fryers have nonstick coatings. PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”) are contained in many nonstick coatings. Many studies show that PFAS can lead to serious health issues. I did find a glass air fryer, but didn’t love it. It only fits a small amount of food. F...2023-04-0310 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Easy Kids Lunch Ideas l Ep#157This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Today’s episode is all about a much requested topic - easy kids lunch ideas. Prep Dish founder and mom of 2, Allison Schaaf, shares her go-to kids’ lunches. No kids? No problem, these work great for adults too! If you’re looking for easy, healthy kids lunch ideas, leftovers are one of the very best options! Double or even triple a dinner recipe to have on-hand for lunches. That said, you likely won’t always have leftovers on hand. These are some great ch...2023-02-1312 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Miscarriage Hope Desk - Miscarriage Support & Resources l Ep#154Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares her other passion project today, Miscarriage Hope Desk. She founded Miscarriage Hope Desk after experiencing multiple miscarriages herself and strives to provide miscarriage support, science-backed articles and an extremely supportive community for anyone struggling with miscarriage or infertility. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Miscarriage Hope...2023-01-2304 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Strength Training (My Experience with Barbell Logic) l EP#137This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Prep Dish founded Allison Schaaf shares her recent experience with getting back into serious strength training. 5 Reasons to Love Barbell Logic I feel really strong! I’ve been doing this for 4 months and feel noticeably stronger. The accountability is awesome. They offer virtual one-on-one training. I love the challenge. It’s amazing to see the progression through weights and to know that a trained coach is setting safe and appropriate weights. I don’t have to think about it. There’s no decis...2022-06-2713 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Bonus! Prep Dish Picky Eating Challenge! (Helping Picky Eaters) | EP#133This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Today host Allison Schaaf shares an exciting upcoming challenge. Prep Dish is holding a 21-day picky eating challenge to help families transform mealtime. The challenge provides a concrete 4 step approach to how to address picky eating, as well as fun, hands-on activities to involve kids in the kitchen. Helping picky eaters is something Allison and the whole Prep Dish team are so passionate about! More Details on the Prep Dish Picky Eating Challenge The challenge will answer questions like: What kind...2022-05-3111 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™“I didn’t think they would go for it.” (How to prevent picky eating) | EP#132Chef, Rd & mom of 2 Allison Schaaf shares her personal experience with helping her kids learn to love surprising foods, just by giving them the opportunity to try them and avoiding too much commentary or judgment. How to prevent picky eating is an important topic and Allison’s perspective can help you re-think how you feed your kids. “I didn’t think they would go for it.” Are you deciding what your kids will eat before your child even gets their plate? Just because a child didn't like something one night doesn’t mean they won’t like it th...2022-05-3021 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How to Organize Photos Part 1 l EP#121These show notes contain affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! In part one of this two part series, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how she’s tackled photo organization over the past year. From a game changing photo organization course to a change in mentality, Allison gives tangible tips on how to tackle photo overwhelm. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Ge...2022-03-1414 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Grocery Budget Part 1: 7 Money Saving Grocery Tips l EP#116This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your support of Prep Dish! Today’s episode of Meal Prep Monday is the first in a two-part series on grocery budget. Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to keep grocery costs down. From what to buy in bulk to how to stretch meat further to how meal planning can save money, these simple, practical tips can help you navigate rising food costs while maintaining the quality and nutrition of your meals. Grocery Budget Tips: Just using a meal plan lowers food costs. It...2022-02-0714 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™What is Prep Dish? l EP#111In today’s episode, meal prep expert and Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf explains the basics of Prep Dish, a meal prep subscription service. Prep Dish offers weekly meal plans in a subscription-based service. Subscribers receive Gluten Free, Paleo, Low Carb and Super Fast meal prep meal plans every Friday. The meal plans include an organized grocery list, a detailed prep day plan and a “dish day” plan with the easy steps to complete each dish. Allison started this company to enable busy families to eat well, without the stress. Having done-for-you meal plans...2022-01-0308 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How to Start Beekeeping - 10 Considerations l EP#98Wondering how to start beekeeping? Are you curious about how much effort and expense are involved and whether or not it’s worth it? In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf teams up with her husband Brook Schaaf to share how they’ve started beekeeping and harvesting honey. They talk about how they got started, lessons learned and the benefits they’ve seen. Even if you don’t plan to harvest your own honey any time soon, this is a fascinating look into the world of beekeeping! Allison & Brook’s Beekeeping Insights:2021-10-0414 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How I started Prep Dish - 5 Tips From An Entrepreneur l EP #92Have you ever thought about starting your own business? In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about the lessons she’s learned from starting multiple businesses. Take a peek into the world of an entrepreneur and get 5 practical tips you can use in starting your own business (or deciding if you even should start one!) 5 Entrepreneurship Tips Solve A Problem Make sure your business answers a real problem people struggle with. It Takes Time You have to invest SO much time when first starting a business. It will also take time to s...2021-08-2311 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™5 Minute Exercise to Help You Start Meal Planning Today l EP #91In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks you through a 5 minute exercise to make meal planning super easy. No need to go through the Pinterest rabbit hole or get out the cookbooks. This easy meal planning strategy will save you so much time! Grab a pen and paper for this one if you can so you can do the exercise with Allison. Easy Meal Planning Exercise: Think of meals you’ve made over the past two weeks. Try to write down at least 3. Put a star by the ones...2021-08-1605 minMeal Prep Monday Podcast™Keep it Simple with Salt & Pepper l EP #86Today Allison Schaaf walks you through ten proteins that are totally delicious with just plain salt and pepper. Part of setting yourself up for success with cooking homemade meals is remembering that it doesn’t always have to be fancy or complicated. Keep your meal plan simple with one of these delicious proteins plus some salt & pepper: Salmon Chicken Drumsticks Chilean Sea Bass Chicken Wings Steak Burgers Lamb Chops Whole Roasted Chicken Tuna Steak Pork Chops Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR te...2021-07-1207 minMeal Prep Monday Podcast™Behind The Scenes - How Allison’s Eating (and Drinking!) While Breastfeeding l EP #85In today’s episode, host Allison Schaaf shares what she’s eating and drinking these days while breastfeeding her 7 month old son. From specific foods that support milk supply to just staying hydrated, these tips are great for any breastfeeding moms, or anyone looking for ideas on healthy snacks and beverages to add to your meal plan! Breakfast Oatmeal - Oats are great for milk supply! You can make a big batch in the Instant Pot to feed the whole family. Two favorite combinations: Pumpkin oatmeal (oats, can of pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ground flax, raisins, pean...2021-07-0515 minMeal Prep Monday Podcast™Tiny Habits - 10 Tiny Meal Prep Habits You Can Start Today l EP #84Today wraps up our Tiny Habits series! Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks through ten ideas for tiny meal prep habits you can start right away, in line with BJ Fogg’s concept of starting small. One Time Actions: Buy nice meal prep containers - (See Allison’s favorites here: https://prepdish.com/meal-planning/best-meal-prep-containers/ ) Choose a 1 hour block of time and mark it on the calendar for the next three months Ask family members which part of meal prep they can help with Sign up for Prep Dish! (com/mpm) Purchase a food processor to spee...2021-06-2808 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Tiny Habits - How can you make a behavior easier? l EP #76Continuing with the “Tiny Habits” theme, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about the Ability element of behavior today. Based on BJ Fogg’s book, Tiny Habits, “ability” refers to how easy/convenient versus difficult/inconvenient a behavior is. Allison walks you through questions to ask yourself to determine what is making a new habit difficult. She also goes through 3 strategies to make a new behavior easier. Why is a habit, such as meal prep, difficult? Think about these five questions in terms of meal prep: Do you have enough time? Is money standing in the way...2021-05-0314 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How I Use Imperfect Foods Delivery with Prep Dish l EP #72Before we get to the show notes, don’t forget to take advantage of our 2 week free trial to try out our brand new weekly Super Fast menus: prepdish.com/mpm Is Imperfect Foods worth it? In today’s episode, Allison Schaaf shares her review of the food delivery service including which Imperfect Foods items she purchases regularly. She also discusses how she uses the service to compliment the Prep Dish meal prep meal plans. From discounted produce to organic whole bean coffee to wild-caught seafood, Imperfect Foods delivery can be a great addition to your healthy meal...2021-04-0514 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Reflections on Postpartum Freezer Meals l EP #69Before we get to the show notes, don’t miss Meal Prep Monday host Allison Schaaf’s free live workshop on how to make meal prep faster. You can sign up here: prepdish.com/workshop Have you ever used freezer meals? In today’s episode Allison talks about her experience with freezer meals after her second son was born last fall. She discusses which meals worked the best, which were family favorites and when exactly she found them to be most useful. Freezer meals can be a lifesaver postpartum but they’re also great after a planne...2021-03-1510 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™My First Costco Trip & Costco Meal Prep l EP #67There’s no doubt that wholesale stores like Costco offer great prices, but how do you work the items you buy into a healthy meal plan? Can Costco work with the Prep Dish meal plans? In today’s episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares details about her first trip to Costco, as well as her strategy for Costco Meal Prep. She shares her favorite items so far (listed below) as well as general Costco meal prep tips like what to stock up on and what to buy in smaller quantities from your regular grocery store. Pl...2021-03-0110 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Hiring a Personal Chef - 3 Things to Consider l EP #65Have you ever dreamed of hiring a personal chef? Host Allison Schaaf started working as a personal chef all the way back in high school and went on to run a successful personal chef business for over 10 years after college. In today’s episode Allison shares the top 3 things you should consider when hiring a personal chef (or starting a personal chef business!) From pricing structure to culinary focus, she shares all the details and helps you think of questions you might not know to ask. Does the chef charge per hour, per me...2021-02-1511 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Outsourcing Meals - Meal Planning Services & Other Options l EP #64If anyone has experience with outsourcing meals, it’s chef and RD Allison Schaaf. She started a successful personal chef business, used to work as a consultant for frozen meal companies and now runs the healthy meal planning service, Prep Dish. In this episode, Allison walks you through 5 options for outsourcing your meals. Whether you’re thinking of trying a meal planning service, wondering if “healthy” meal delivery kits are really healthy, or curious about the difference between a personal chef vs private chef, this episode has the answers! No matter what your budget, time restrict...2021-02-0812 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™My Experience with Whole30 l EP #59Are you thinking of doing a January reset but aren’t sure what to eat on Whole30? In today’s episode chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares her Whole30 tips, as well as pros and cons of the program. She’s completed Whole30 multiple times and will help you set yourself up for success. The best thing you can do to prepare for Whole30? Meal prep of course! Just as with any healthy eating program, planning and meal prep are essential. If that feels overwhelming, check out the Prep Dish Whole30 compliant reset meal plan here: https://prepdi...2021-01-0409 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Reflections on 2020 - Are you happy with your meal planning? l EP #58In this last episode of 2020, chef, RD and mom of two Allison Schaaf guides you through a reflection on your meal planning and cooking experience this past year. Before making goals for 2021, it’s important to reflect on what (if anything!) you’d like to change. Is your current grocery shopping method working for you or do you often find yourself running out of something mid-week? Are you satisfied with your meal planning in terms of both health and ease? These are the kinds of questions Allison will walk you through today to help you determine goals for...2020-12-2812 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Streamline Your Morning w/ Freezer Breakfasts l EP #52Whether you’re preparing your home for a new baby like host Allison Schaaf or you just want more peaceful mornings, a freezer stocked with healthy and tasty breakfast options can be a lifesaver! In today’s episode, Allison walks you through 5 types of freezer-friendly breakfasts you can include in your meal prep. She talks about sweet and savory options, variations, and how to successfully freeze items. Bonus - many of these make a great lunch too so get creative with your meal plan! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/2020-11-1610 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How to Make Bone Broth l EP #48Have you tried making your own broth? In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks you through her simple method for making homemade broth on a weekly basis. Whether you want bone broth, vegetable broth, or even seafood stock, making it homemade is totally approachable with this method. Making your own broth is easy once you’re in the habit and it’s more nutritious and cost effective than store bought. We hope you give it a try! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at Pre...2020-10-1911 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™My Journey from Vegetarian to Paleo(ish) l EP #47In today’s episode chef and RD Allison Schaaf talks about her personal journey from eating vegetarian to following a Paleo-ish diet. She talks about the physical changes she noticed when she went gluten free, how she accidentally transitioned to more of a Paleo style, and tips for finding the healthiest diet for your own body. She also discusses how Prep Dish menus follow gluten free and Paleo diets, without being restrictive. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to...2020-10-1213 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™5 Lessons for Enjoying Mealtime with Toddlers | EP #46If you have a little one at home, this episode is a must! Chef, RD and mom Allison Schaaf shares 5 tips for having a successful, (relatively) peaceful mealtime with a toddler. From super consistent timing to how to serve your kiddo salad, these tips are straightforward and approachable. Help your child eat a wider variety and make mealtime more enjoyable for the whole family! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast:2020-10-0508 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™3 Types of Meal Prep - It’s Not All or Nothing! l EP #45Are you interested in meal prep but intimidated by the thought of a 3 hour meal prep session every sunday? Fear not! In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder and busy mom Allison Schaaf shares 3 different types of meal prep, including how she personally approaches the task. No matter what your schedule, some sort of meal prep can make dinnertime easier so make sure to grab the free week’s meal plan below! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 3...2020-09-2810 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Finding Motivation to Meal Prep l EP #44Do you ever struggle with finding the motivation to meal prep? In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares tips for staying motivated, including keeping a positive mindset and creative ways to make prep time more fun. Listen to this one while you work on your weekly meal prep for some added motivation! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Meal Planning 101 - The Grocery List: https://pr...2020-09-2109 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™5 Tips to Eat More Veggies! l EP #43With her combined background as a chef and RD, meal prep expert Allison Schaaf knows the importance of making veggies actually taste good. Get her 5 tips for how she makes a variety of vegetables a part of her family’s regular diet. From healthy snack suggestions to creative ways to use up extra veggies at the end of the week, her tips will have you upping your veggie intake with little effort. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to...2020-09-1411 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Third Trimester Tips - What I’m Doing to (Meal) Prep Before Baby l EP #42Today Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares everything she’s doing in the kitchen to prepare for her second baby. From what she’s stocking in the freezer to what she’s eating today to prep for delivery, she shares it all. If you’re expecting a baby, or just want to go into the Fall with a prepped and stocked kitchen, these tips will help! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this pod...2020-09-0709 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™My Top 3 Considerations for Making a Meal Plan l EP #41Get meal prep expert and Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf’s top 3 tips for how to make a meal plan. She shares a behind the scenes look at her thought process for meal planning, including 3 things she always considers. With these tips, you’ll have a weekly meal plan that is seasonal, includes plenty of variety and saves you time and money. Who doesn’t want that? Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in thi...2020-08-3108 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Add Variety to Your Meal Plan & Avoid Getting in a Rut! l EP #40Do you fall into the trap of cooking the same things every week? It’s easy to do when life gets busy! In today’s episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares her best tips to avoid the dreaded culinary rut. And don’t worry, she also talks about how to include new foods with picky kids (or picky spouses!) around. Including variety in your diet is so important for both nutrition and enjoyment so pick up that unfamiliar spice or that weird spiky fruit in the produce section and get started! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instag...2020-08-2410 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Overcome Your Fear! 3 Seafood Items You Should Not Be Intimidated By l EP #39Seafood is such a delicious and healthy source of protein, but many people never move beyond salmon in their home kitchens. Let’s face it, seafood can seem intimidating! In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares 3 of her favorite types of seafood that you may not have cooked before. These can seem intimidating, but are actually quite simple and often require nothing more than some simple salt and pepper. Liven up your next meal plan with one of these tasty choices! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FR...2020-08-1707 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Does batching have to be boring? l EP #38Does batching have to be boring? l EP #38 Interested in batching, but not interested in eating the same thing every day? Learn how Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf uses batching in her house without repetitive meals. Batching can be an excellent tool for efficient meal prep but that doesn’t mean you have to have plain chicken and broccoli on the meal plan every day. These 4 tips will show you how to find a balance between efficiency and delicious meals! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE me...2020-08-1008 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Culinary Lessons Learned from Puerto Rico l EP #37Do you get kitchen inspiration from your travels? Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares the culinary lessons she learned from her time in Puerto Rico, and how you can apply some of them at home. From fresh coconuts to plantains to giant avocados, Puerto Rico has some interesting ingredients, many of which you can find in the US. Get her tips for incorporating these lessons into your next meal plan! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 2020-08-0308 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™4 Overlooked Items to Batch l EP #36Do like to batch? Chef and RD Allison Schaaf is a big fan and for good reason. Batching, whether in cooking or other areas of life, saves you so much time. In this episode, Allison shares 4 areas that people often overlook when batching in the kitchen. Think how nice it would be to pull delicious homemade pancakes out of the freezer a month from now on a busy morning. Or how nice it would be to have all of that fresh summer herb flavor packed into a sauce later in the year when herbs aren’t as abundant. Use Al...2020-07-2709 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™5 Healthy Fruit-based Summer Desserts l EP #35In this episode chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares 5 delicious fruit-based desserts, perfect for summer. While some are as simple as fresh watermelon, others include grilled pineapple with coconut milk ice cream and a cherry mousse with a surprising secret ingredient. If you want to make a meal plan your family will really love next week, include one of these healthy dessert recipes in your meal prep! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned...2020-07-2008 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Lessons from a Personal Chef l EP #34Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf started her career as a personal chef and became an expert in grocery shopping and meal prep. Get her tips on how to have a smooth and efficient grocery shopping experience including things like how to make an organized grocery list, how to prep your mealplan for maximum efficiency, and which items are the most meal prep friendly. Allison would LOVE to hear your feedback on whether you like this type of “lessons learned” episode and any topics you’d like to hear about. Connect with her on Instagram (@prepdish) or via Facebo...2020-07-1314 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How to Create the Perfect One Bowl Meal l EP #33If you’re a Prep Dish subscriber, you’ve likely caught on to founder Allison Schaaf’s love for one-bowl meals. Listen today as she talks through the reasons one-bowl meals work so well and shares 4 no-recipe recipes for Mexican, Italian, Greek and Asian themed bowls. If you meal prep, bowls are the perfect thing to include and they’re also great for using up any leftovers from your weekly meal plan! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777...2020-07-0609 minMeal Prep Monday Podcast™How to Make Energy Bites / Energy Balls for Healthy Snacking l EP #32Want a homemade snack that tastes like a cookie but is made from real whole food ingredients and packed with nutrients? Homemade energy bites are the perfect choice! Listen as Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf lets you in on her recipe creation process and shares how to combine ingredients for the perfect energy bite your family will love. Add these to your weekly meal prep session and your whole family will thank you! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word...2020-06-2911 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Ease Dinnertime with Sheet Pan Meals l EP #31Are you on board with the sheet pan meal trend yet? Hear 5 reasons sheet pan meals can make your life easier and get tips from chef and RD Allison Schaaf. How can you use the sheet pan strategy without getting bored? How can you set yourself up for success with strategic meal planning to make your sheet pan dinners totally hands-off? Get these tips and more and make your next meal plan a breeze! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the...2020-06-2208 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How to Use the Grill for Meal Prep l EP #30Are you firing up the grill for Father’s Day this year? Learn tips on how to maximize your grilling efforts by using the grill for mealprep. Which proteins work well as leftovers? What fruits can you grill for a totally delicious healthy dessert? Get these answers and more as Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf gives you a peek into her grilling meal prep process. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this po...2020-06-1509 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Baby Led Weaning and Meal Prep for Kids l EP #29In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf discusses baby led weaning. She talks about the philosophy behind the approach, how it works in real life and some of the benefits she’s seen. She also talks about specific recipes and foods that have worked well for feeding her own son with the BLW approach. Healthy meal prep for kids can seem daunting but it’s actually quite similar to the mealprep you likely already do for your own weekly meal plan, with a few simple tweaks. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prep...2020-06-0810 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Backyard Chickens - Why I love them and how to get started! l EP #28Have you ever considered getting your own backyard chickens? Listen as chef, RD and meal prep expert Allison Schaaf shares her personal experience with having her own hens and roosters. Learn about where to get chickens, the supplies you’ll need and how many eggs you can expect. You’ll be including fresh eggs in your meal plan in no time! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Murray McMurray Hatc...2020-06-0114 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™How I’m Meal Planning Right Now l EP #25In this episode chef, RD and Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses how she’s meal prepping right now. Between limiting trips to the grocery store and unpredictable availability of certain items, meal planning and meal prep are a little more complicated these days. Allison shares tips on how she creates a mealplan for 2 weeks, how she adjusts based on what’s in the stores and how she combines fresh food with what’s in her freezer for healthy mealprep. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at Pre...2020-05-1113 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Boosting Your Immune System During COVID-19 l EP #24We all want to do everything we can right now to stay healthy. But even if you’re used to devoting time to meal prep and a healthy mealplan, eating in a way that boosts your immune system can be challenging in these strange ties. Chef and RD Allison Schaaf’s tips will help you feel confident that you’re giving your immune system what it needs to do its job. From what healthy foods to include in your meal plan to a few simple supplements you can add to your routine, these are tips you can implement today. ...2020-05-0415 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™What to do with all those beans! l EP #22Did you stock up on beans in preparation for staying at home during COVID-19? Are you getting tired of simply eating a pile of beans? Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares five creative ways to incorporate those beans into your meals, even if they’re not a part of your normal meal plan. This episode also includes how to meal prep beans so they’re easier to digest. She even shares how to add them to breakfast so check out the breakfast hash download below! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepd...2020-04-2010 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Kids in the Kitchen - Practical Tips for Cooking with Kids l EP #21In this episode, chef, RD and mom Allison Schaaf shares practical tips for how to get started cooking with your kids. Teaching kids how to cook is always a worthwhile goal and with kids home from school during COVID-19, it’s the perfect time. While baking with kids is super fun, why not include them in your weekly meal prep too? Learn about specific resources available to help you teach your kids important things like knife skills and also get a little inspiration about why it’s worth it to get your kids in the kitchen and helping with that...2020-04-1311 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Stocking for COVID-19: 3 Must Have Freezer Items (and 3 I skip!) l Ep #20Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to stock your freezer with healthy foods that will nourish your body and immune system. Get tips on what kind of protein to stock and how to make frozen vegetables actually taste good. Also learn which frozen products you may want to skip! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Free Pantry / Freezer Meal Plan: ...2020-04-0612 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Stocking for COVID-19 3 Must Have Pantry Items (and 3 I skip!) l Ep #19In this episode, chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares 3 pantry items she always stocks and 3 she skips. Get tips on how to stock your pantry to cook healthy and tasty meals for your family during this challenging time. Also make sure to download a free full week’s grocery list and menu based on pantry and freezer ingredients below! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Free Pant...2020-03-3011 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Creative Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Use What You Buy l Ep #18Today Allison Schaaf is sharing tips on how to actually use everything you buy for your meal plan. You know all of those odds and ends hanging out in your refrigerator after you make a recipe? A carrot here, half on onion there, all of that adds up! Get tips on ways to repurpose leftovers, how to meal prep scraps for later use, and surprising ways to use parts of fruits and veggies you may not even know are edible! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at Pre...2020-03-2312 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™6 Prep Ahead Brunch Ideas l Ep #17Listen in as chef and RD Allison Schaaf shares how to meal prep brunch so you can enjoy time with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen. She shares 6 easy, super customizable brunch concepts to help you create a brunch meal plan that’s perfect for you. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Find our breakfast bundle with more make ahead brunch recipes here: https://prepdish.com/breakfast *Meal Prep...2020-03-1607 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Cooking with the Seasons l Ep #16In this episode host Allison Schaaf shares her strategies for crafting a seasonal meal plan. She covers everything from how to know what’s in season to varying cooking methods by time of year. She also shares a beginner’s tip to help you get started with more seasonal meal prep right away. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 337772020-03-0906 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™3 Foods From Scratch / 3 Foods Not l Ep #15Chef, RD, and meal prep expert Allison Schaaf recognizes that not all foods need to be made from scratch. After all, part of a successful meal plan is making sure you have time to actually prepare everything! In this episode she shares 3 foods she always makes from scratch and 3 foods she buys, and the reasons why. We hope these tips make your next meal plan easier! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 To s...2020-03-0209 minMeal Prep Monday Podcast™3 Tips for Picky Eaters l Ep #14Join host Allison Schaaf as she shares her top 3 strategies to encourage picky eaters to try new foods. This is one of our most requested topics! Use her tips to help you get mac and cheese off the weekly meal plan for good. She talks about what kind of language to use around food and how to involve kids in meal prep to encourage positivity around meal time, rather than a daily battle. Family meal time really can be fun again! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE...2020-02-2410 minMeal Prep Monday Podcast™10 Water Alternatives l Ep #13In this episode meal prep expert Allison Schaaf shares 10 creative ways to add flavor to your water. After all, healthy drinks are an important part of a successful mealplan! From sparkling mocktails to cozy after dinner drinks, she’s got your hydration needs covered and it’s never been tastier. Whether you’re doing Whole30 like Allison just did or are just looking to switch up your healthy beverages, we hope you love these tips and incorporate them in your next meal plan! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal...2020-02-1707 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™5 Ways to Add Flavor to Your Food l Ep #11Learn tips & tricks for adding healthy flavors to your meals. Host, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf reviews her favorite flavor enhancing hacks including the use of: - Citrus- Vinegars - Herb & Spice Blends - Fresh Herbs- SaltUse the above hacks to enhance the flavor at your next meal prep session! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE (flavor-packed) meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 for your free mealplan Moroccan spice blend ht...2020-02-0311 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Top Sources for High Quality Ingredients l Ep #10Learn how to source better quality ingredients AND save time! Whether you’re looking for grassfed & pastured meats, sustainable seafood, organic pantry items or even clean wines, this episode has you covered. Host, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf talks through her favorite resources for ensuring she has high quality ingredients for her weekly meal prep. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE prep ahead mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/...2020-01-2709 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™3 Meal Prep Breakfast Ideas l Ep #9Want to save time during your morning routine? Use meal prep! In this episode, host, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf talks through her 3 favorite healthy mealprep breakfast ideas! All options can be made gluten-free & paleo friendly! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan (including prep-ahead breakfast recipes) at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Prep Ahead Breakfast Recipes Sweets, Beets & Kale Breakfast Hash- https://prepdish.com/sweets-beets-kale-breakfast-hash/ Moroc...2020-01-2010 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Meal Prep Basics: Options for Re-Heating Foods l Ep #8Join host Allison Schaaf as she explores various methods for re-heating meal prepped foods. The goal with our meal plans is to ensure all meals are just as tasty and delicious as if you had made that meal fresh. Whether you are brand new to mealprep or just starting out, this episode helps you get the most out of your meal prep efforts. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 337772020-01-1310 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Keystone Habits & How to Establish the Habit of Meal Prep l Ep #6How do you establish the habit of meal prep? Meal plans are only effective if you actually use them! Join host Allison Schaaf as she talks through strategies for habit change and making mealprep a part of your weekly routine. Keystone habits are those small steps that from there, everything else happens. This discussion pulls from real life experiences of the Prep Dish team as well as meal planning customers on what works to keep them meal prepping. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your F...2019-12-3009 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Meal Prep Salad for the Week (How & Why) l Ep #5Tune in to learn how & why you should be meal prepping a large salad each week! Chef & Dietitian Allison Schaaf walks you through her reasoning behind why she includes a salad each week in her meal plans as well as tips for how to quickly & efficiently meal prep your weekly salads. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 337772019-12-2307 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Batching Beyond the Kitchen l Ep #4This podcast focuses on using meal prep and batching tasks in the kitchen to save you time! In this episode, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf walks you through ideas for using the concept of batching in all areas of your life! This episode will leave you inspired and encouraged to use batching in the kitchen and beyond and helps you be more efficient with your time. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 337772019-12-1608 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Can I Meal Prep Meat? l Ep #3How do you mealprep meat ahead of time and ensure it will stay fresh in the fridge? In this episode, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf walks you through how to include proteins from your meal plan in your weekly meal prep. Tune in for tips to keep you and your family healthy & safe! If you want to learn more on the topic of food safety & meal prep head to- https://prepdish.com/foodsafety/ Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to...2019-12-0912 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™3 Tips to Cut Meal Prep Time in Half l Ep #2Before you take the time to do meal prep, listen to this episode where chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf walks you through 3 tried and true methods for helping you get through your Prep Day in less time. You’ll be whizzing through mealprep in no time! Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 337772019-12-0205 min
Meal Prep Monday Podcast™Eliminate Decision Fatigue with Meal Prep l Ep #1How many decisions do you make in a day? How many times a week do you spend deciding what to eat? In this episode host Allison Schaaf talks through ALL the decisions made in a day and how saving the "What's for Dinner?" question until meal time may be setting you up for poor decision making. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE meal plan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 337772019-11-2008 min