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  • #109: Dinner Dilemmas: Busy Schedules, New to Cooking, and Flexible Planning
    Jun 25 2025

    This is a special bonus episode with answers to your Dinner Dilemmas! Check out this episode for answers to questions about getting started with the paleo diet, having different preferences than your spouse, cooking with busy after-work schedules, budgeting, and more!

    Links & Resources:

    • Plan to Eat Free Trial – Try the app that helps simplify grocery shopping, freezer tracking, and meal planning all in one.
    • Paleo Blogs: PaleOMG and Nom Nom Paleo
    • BudgetBytes.com – Budget-friendly recipes

    If you’re enjoying the podcast, the best way to support us is to share it with a friend or family member who could use a little mealtime inspiration.

    Thanks for listening, and we’ll be back next week with more from Grocery Shopping Secrets!

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    25 m
  • #108: How to Select Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Grocery Shopping Secrets
    Jun 18 2025

    We're continuing our Book Club Breakdown of Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates. This week we're diving into the sections on selecting fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs/spices at the grocery store!

    These chapters have SO much information about produce including fun tidbits, how to select the best produce, how to store it to keep it fresh longest, and seasonal availability. There are tips for how to freeze and preserve produce as well with exact instructions, so you'll never question what to do!

    Featured Recipes:

    Riley's Tuscan Chicken
    Roni's Chicken Tinga

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    1 h y 2 m
  • #107: Book Club Breakdown: Grocery Shopping Secrets
    Jun 4 2025

    We’re kicking off a brand new Book Club Breakdown with Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates!

    In this first episode of our multi-part series, we’re delving into the early chapters, discussing grocery budgets, pantry clean-outs, sneaky food labels, and how a well-planned shopping trip can save you money!

    We share what we learned, what surprised us, and the simple ways you can save money without overhauling your life. Let's learn how to spend less and shop smarter!

    The book: Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates

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    Recipes shared:

    Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
    Gluten-Free Naan Bread

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    1 h y 6 m
  • #106: How to Meal Plan Before, During, and After Vacation
    May 21 2025

    It's almost Summer and we're tackling vacation meal planning in this episode!

    Vacations are for slowing down and making memories, not stressing about what’s for dinner. In this episode, we’re talking about how to meal plan - before, during, and after your trip - to keep things simple and stress-free.

    Whether you're road-tripping with snacks in the cooler or coming home to an already-planned grocery list, a little planning goes a long way! Enjoy!

    Our new book club pick!

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    42 m
  • #105: Dinner Dilemmas: Managing Leftovers, Freezer Chaos, and Picky Eaters
    May 7 2025

    In this episode, we dive into a seasonal favorite: spring cleaning! But instead of tackling closets and garages, we're talking about cleaning out your fridge, freezer, pantry, and even your Plan to Eat recipe book to freshen up your meal-planning routine.

    Plus, we answer multiple Dinner Dilemmas! This week covers:

    • How to reduce food waste and grocery costs by planning with what you already have
    • Tips for cooking with chronic illness or unpredictable energy levels
    • Easy ways to adjust meals for picky eaters without making two dinners
    • How to organize multiple freezers
    • Making batch cooking easier and more approachable

    Mentions:
    Our pantry clean-out episode from 2022
    Our new book club pick!

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    58 m
  • #104: Turn Up The Heat: The Final Element of Good Cooking
    Apr 23 2025

    It’s the final episode in our Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat breakdown. This week is all about Heat - the element of transformation. Whether you’re roasting, simmering, searing, or baking this chapter details the nuances of it all!

    We explore how heat affects ingredients, including their flavor and texture, and how to gain confidence in applying heat for the best results. As with all the elements, the way to get the best result is to know what you're after. Do you want food that's crisp, tender, chewy, or soft? Heat is the key to developing any of those textures!

    Plus, we answer a couple of Dinner Dilemmas!

    Find Debbie's Cookbook here: https://mybook.link/book/1946694851

    Thanks for coming along for the ride through Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. We're choosing another book to breakdown soon - be on the lookout for the announcement on Instagram!

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    1 h y 1 m
  • #103: Why Acid Is a Game Changer in Your Cooking
    Apr 9 2025

    We’re back with another episode in our Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat series, and this week it’s all about Acid! Acid is the unsung hero of flavor - it brightens, balances, and brings depth to your dishes.

    In this episode, we dive into the science of acid in cooking (and how it shocked us!), how it affects the color and texture of foods, and why it's called salt's "alter ego".

    You’ll also learn:

    • The most common types of acid used in cooking
    • How to layer acid for a flavor-balanced meal
    • Why acid is key to elevating even the simplest dishes

    And as always, we wrap up with a few Dinner Dilemmas - real questions from you about meal planning and home cooking.

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    50 m
  • #102: The Secret to Rich, Flavorful Cooking - Fat!
    Mar 26 2025

    We’re continuing our "book club breakdown" of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat, and this week is all about Fat! Fat does much more than add richness - it carries flavor, creates texture, and is essential for balanced, delicious meals.

    Ever wondered why you don't like the taste of olive oil? Or why your food gets soggy instead of crispy? We’ll break it all down and share practical tips for using fat effectively in your cooking.

    Plus, we’re wrapping up with more answers to your Dinner Dilemmas! We're tackling your real-life meal planning questions to make home cooking easier.

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    Find One Pot October recipes here: https://app.plantoeat.com/pte-recipes/259058

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    45 m