If you are meal prepping, no matter what your motivation to do it, time is probably a big factor for you. Meal prepping is a wonderful way to save time throughout the week from the time you spend at the grocery store to the time it takes to cook dinner. Not only do you saveRead More
One Hour Meal Prep: 5 Dinners and 12 Lunches
I have been teaching a Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques class at the Pinners Conferences. I have had people ask for a list of the recipes I make, so I have created a list of recipes in the order I make them. In the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques class, I share howRead More
I will be Teaching Cooking Classes in Salt Lake City 11/3 – 11/4 at the Pinners Conference
I will be teaching 2 cooking classes in Salt Lake City at the Pinners Conference November 3rd and 4th. You can find the details below. I am excited to be teaching two cooking classes at the Pinners Conference in Salt Lake City. I will teach the Quick and Easy Meal Prep Techniques Class on Friday, November 3rd.Read More
Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch Cookbook is on Sale
Right now Amazon is running a great sale on my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. I recently discovered that Amazon is running a sale on my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. They are selling it for the lowest price I have ever seen it available for. Amazon changes their prices without notice, so I haveRead More
Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Cubed Pork, Meat Balls, and Beans
Since I have had many requests for menu plans and shopping lists to go with my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I have pulled together more printables to make meal planning with my cookbook easier. I am sharing a new menu plan each Monday to provide you with time to find the best sales onRead More
Prep-Ahead Meal Plan Using Cubed Chicken, Rice, and Beans
I have had many requests for menu plans and shopping lists to go with my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, so I have pulled together some printables to make meal planning with my cookbook even easier. When I create a menu plan, I like to choose 3 – 4 proteins that I can batch cook.Read More
How to Freeze Raw Ginger Root
In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I share money saving tips and easy cooking hacks as well as over 100 recipes. This tip for freezing raw ginger root prevents food waste and makes it easier to grate fresh ginger. I love the flavor that fresh ginger lends a dish, but I can never useRead More
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
You can cook bacon in the oven. Seriously. This tip for how to cook bacon in the oven is from my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch. You are going to love this method once you realize how easy it is to bake bacon instead of cooking it on the stove top. When I cook bacon, I like to batch cook severalRead More
Quick and Easy Garlic and Herb Crouton Recipe
This is a quick and easy crouton recipe that is made using sliced bread, olive oil, and spices. Homemade croutons are so good! Croutons also happen to be easy to make and cost so much less than buying them from the store, especially if you make them with homemade bread. Making homemade croutons also gives youRead More
How to Batch Cook – Batch Cooking Video Tutorials and Tips
In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, I share multiple ways to prepare large batches of different staples that can then be quickly combined into a variety of easy meals through the week. The cookbook includes batch cooking techniques for beef, chicken, pork, beans, and rice. By batch cooking, you can prep the ingredients for multiple family-friendly meals at once, ultimately savingRead More
How to Save Money with Prep-Ahead Meals
How to Save Money with Prep-Ahead Meals One of the great things about batch cooking ingredients in bulk is that when I see a great deal on meat, I feel comfortable buy several packages at once to use in my bulk cooking. I can then bring it home and cook it within a day orRead More
Announcing: Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch
I am excited to tell you that my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, is available for purchase! If you added it to your wishlist, you can finally buy it. A Better Way to Cook Ahead In Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, I share multiple ways to prepare large batches of different staples that can then be quickly combined into a variety ofRead More
How to Create a Meal Plan with Batch Cooking
You don’t have to spend a whole day cooking meals for your freezer to take advantage batch cooking. You can adapt the concept of batch cooking to fit your lifestyle and schedule. I use batch cooking as a frugal way of creating my own “convenience foods” to simplify dinner preparation on busy weeknights. Cooking basic ingredients, suchRead More
I’ll Be On In The Kitchen with David January 6
Did you miss the show? You can watch my appearance on In The Kitchen with David here. I am thrilled to announce that I will be on In The Kitchen with David on Wednesday, January 6th. David is QVC’s resident foodie, and a best-selling cookbook author. He is known for simplifying comfort food and creates recipes with busy families inRead More
How to Receive a Signed Bookplate for Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch
I have had people ask me how they can receive a signed copy of my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. While I wish I could meet each person and personally sign their books, it just isn’t possible. Fortunately, my publisher has graciously designed bookplates for me, so I can send a signed bookplate for Prep-AheadRead More
