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Easier Meals

By: Anne Aslanides
  • Summary

  • If you're the person in your family being asked "what's for dinner?" and in charge of meal planning, you know how relentless and exhausting it can be to figure out what everyone is going to eat every meal, every day. Here on Easier Meals, Anne talks through an easy recipe each episode with tips and tricks to help you make it in your kitchen. For your convenience, printable recipes are always linked in the show notes. Anne is the mom of two young kids, and the food blogger behind The Default Cook.
    2024
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Episodes
  • 86. Coconut Chickpea Curry from The Fiery Vegetarian
    Jul 29 2024

    This episode features a recipe developed by Deirdre of The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This week Anne talks through making a homemade curry with coconut milk and spices for a flavorful sauce that's great on rice, naan, and more. The recipe uses chickpeas for a perfect Meatless Monday meal that happens to be vegan making it a win for anyone with dairy sensitivities. While mild as written, you can also amp up the heat if you want to.

    The full written and printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list or checking your pantry here's what you'll need:

    Produce: 1 small onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1.5 inches fresh ginger, lemon for juice

    Inside Aisles: 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz/400 mL), 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1/2 tbsp oil

    Spices: Ground cinnamon, ground cloves, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, sugar, salt, and black pepper

    If you love this recipe and want to get to know Deirdre better, you can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.

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    7 mins
  • 85. Blueberry Bliss Smoothie (Tropical Smoothie Copycat)
    Jul 22 2024

    Anne talks through making a refresing berry focused smoothie that is perfect for the summer heat. A copycat of blueberry bliss from Tropical Smoothie, you can leave out the sugar if not trying to mimic the takeout taste.

    The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll need for a 14-16 oz smoothie:

    Fruit: 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 medium banana

    Sugar: 2 tbsp sugar (turbinado for the closest takeout taste), 1 tsp honey

    Ice: 1 cup (if fruit isn't frozen, as little as 1/4 cup if it is)

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    6 mins
  • 84. Frozen Spring Rolls (Air Fryer or Oven)
    Jul 15 2024

    Summer is a time for easy, lazy, light lunches, like your favorite brand of frozen spring rolls. Anne talks through making them in the air fryer or oven so you can enjoy a crispy appetizer whenever the mood strikes.

    The full printable instructions are linked above, but if you're making your grocery list all you'll need is your favorite frozen spring rolls, and a bottle of dipping sauce if there isn't some included with your chosen spring rolls.

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    8 mins

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