Kitchen Prescription with Kelsey Nixon

Shortcut ingredients are such a big part of my cooking routine. In this episode, I dive into my favorite ingredients that I like to use in a pinch for making family meals a little easier, especially during this crazy transition time from Spring to Summer.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I like freezer meals, but I wouldn’t consider myself a die hard. I like to rely on them when I need some quick wins in the kitchen, and that’s exactly what I needed this month! In this episode, I dive into a few quick and easy freezer meals that can get you through this crazy busy month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been there before. That feeling of dinner dread when you just don't feel like cooking even though you still have to make it. In this episode, I dig into a few different ways to help you get out of this rut when it inevitably hits you.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning how to make a great salad is a life skill everyone should nail down. Think about really great salads you’ve had. Maybe at a restaurant…potluck…what was it about it that you loved so much? In this episode we go through a few easy tips to help you take your salads to the next level.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recipe binder we built has been around for over a year now and we think it's a good time to do a check in episode talking you through how to get the most out of your binder with a few different suggestions and tips.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter dinner may not be as hyped up as other famous holiday feasts, but there are a few ways to make it feel special. In this episode, I dig into a gameplan for planning your whole Easter meal to make sure your covered.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least twice 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. I usually do one of these in the springtime, right before the end of school year craziness sets in. In this episode, I dig into my system for how I approach a deep spring cleaning and share tips on how you can make your life easier with your own spring cleaning.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, I chat about a few different hacks that genuinely help me get dinner on the table including a hack involving potatoes that I shared on Instagram this week that people went crazy for.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While not a landmark holiday, I love St. Patrick’s Day! In this episode, I’m going to run through a quick roundup of silly traditions you can carry out in addition to a roundup of fun recipes you can make on or leading up to the holiday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’re trying to save on groceries (and let’s be honest aren’t we all right now?!) or simply trying to waste less food at home, one of the most beneficial habits I’ve developed is what I call shopping my own kitchen. In this episode, I dig into how to make your food go further with this beneficial habit.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in the thick of slow cooker season! For most of you it’s smack dab in the middle of winter with colder temps and a desire for easy set it and forget it comfort foods. In this episode, I walk you through my slow cooker cheat sheet and talk about how I developed and tested these things to make these recipes even easier.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting together with the ENTIRE family is always fun and exciting, but planning the meals can feel overwhelming and stressful. I’m excited to break it down for you and offer a manageable way to approach this situation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love to talk about all kinds of kitchen tools that make life easier on the show, but this week we're digging into what I consider the most essential tools. These are the items in my kitchen that I truly couldn't live without.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many different factors that go into getting the most out of your kitchen. In this episode, I dive into some of the most important elements you need in order to make your kitchen more functional so that it's even easier to get dinner on the table each week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best ways to show love to neighbors during hard or stressful times is making and dropping off dinner. In this episode I go through everything you need to think of when preparing these meals as well as the recipes I use the most when dropping off dinner.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the holidays all wrapped up, we're talking about getting back into your weekly dinner routines to kick off the new year. In this episode, I talk about how restarting these routines helps get my family back to the table on a regular basis for those weeknight dinners.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows the staple foods for Thanksgiving, but for Christmas there's a little more variety in what everyone choses to make. In this episode, I get into the menu for my Christmas this year and share tips for making your Christmas dinner special.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're deep into the holiday season now and I absolutely love to involve food in my gifting. In this episode, I get into how you can outdo the store bought gifts with simple and easy recipes from your kitchen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December is one of the busiest times of the year and I'm here to help make sure you get the most out of your holidays. In this episode, I get into a few systems that help me make sure I have a plan for all the holiday festivities with my family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big day is almost here and I'm getting so excited! In this episode, I open the mail bag to answer all of your last minute Thanksgiving-related questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love to talk about all the ways to be a great Thanksgiving host, but what about being a great guest? In this episode, we dive into all the different ways you can help take some of the burden off your host to make the big meal better for everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we're in November, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I'm here with this episode to help you get a head start so you're ready to go on the big day. In this episode, I get into my approach with the very first things you need to do when you start planning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Favorite things parties are very common these days, but I recently attended my first Trader Joe's themed favorite things party and absolutely loved it. In this episode, I share all my personal favorites plus all my new discoveries thanks to my friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is always the time of year where things seem to get crazy, but that doesn't mean family meals together have to fall by the wayside. One of my favorite ways to keep family dinners steady is prepping in the morning. In this episode I dig into the best recipes to help you get a head start on dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going all in on Halloween this year, including the food! I'm sharing my favorite Halloween festive recipes that my kids look forward to every year. Tune in for inspo on making food a core part of your spooky season celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soup season is upon us! I love how versatile soup can be and want to get into the basics of what makes soup taste delicious, as well as the essential tools you need to make these soups. Stick around for 5 different soup recommendations that I'll be making for my family this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I may or may not have recently had a tiny little mid-life crisis surrounding my wardrobe. While going through my clothes, I realized there's lots of similarities between meal planning and closet planning and a lot of the same principles we talk about in the kitchen can be applied to what we wear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Looking for more recipes? Check out Recipe Club! Follow Kelsey on Instagram (@KelseyNixon) for more great content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.