Explore every episode of the podcast The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy Moms
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| [REHEATED] Back to School Breakfast Ideas | 24 août 2026 | 00:18:48 | |
We're replaying the best of back to school-- in this episode, I'm sharing 15+ back to school breakfast ideas for a less-stressed breakfast routine this back to school season. Join Healthy Mama Meals to take the guesswork out of meal planning this back to school season with weekly done-for-you meal plans and 600+ real food recipes at your fingertips for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Head to healthymamameals.com to try it for a week free. Free Kids School Lunch Guide Ideas Mentioned:
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| [REHEATED] Our Simple School Lunch System | 17 août 2026 | 00:30:53 | |
We're replaying the best of back to school-- in this episode, I'm sharing my tried and true school lunch system we've been using for years and years (my kids are 13 and 9). Happy Back to School! Join Healthy Mama Meals to take the guesswork out of meal planning this back to school season with weekly done-for-you meal plans and 600+ real food recipes at your fingertips for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Head to healthymamameals.com to try it for a week free. Free Kids School Lunch Guide Our Kids Lunch Amazon Shop
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| [REHEATED] Our 5-step routine for easier back to school meals | 10 août 2026 | 00:33:08 | |
We're replaying the best of back to school-- in this (formerly Patreon) episode, I'm sharing our 5-step routine for easier back to school meals. Join Healthy Mama Meals to take the guesswork out of meal planning this back to school season with weekly done-for-you meal plans and 600+ real food recipes at your fingertips for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Head to healthymamameals.com to try it for a week free. Free Kids School Lunch Guide Our Kids Lunch Amazon Shop
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| What to Meal Prep This Summer | 15 juin 2026 | 00:30:16 | |
I know, I know, summer is hot and the last thing you want to do is spend more time in the kitchen. But meal prep is here to SAVE you time in the kitchen- and help you stay on track with your healthy living goals all summer long. So whether you're looking to save time, hit your protein goals or simply make sure your kids eat a vegetable amongst all the snacks (or all three), I've got you with simple meal prep for busy summers. -- Recipes Mentioned: - Pesto Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad - Double chocolate banana muffins - Greek Chicken & Quinoa Balance Bowls Weekly done for you meal plans with prep steps, grocery list and 500+ chef-created family friendly healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Yes, please! Try out Healthy Mama Meals for a week FREE at healthymamameals.com .
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| [From the Vault] The Healthy Mama Guide to Grilling | 03 juin 2026 | 00:31:33 | |
My sister is getting married! This week we're busy celebrating, so we're bringing you another formerly Patreon-exclusive episode all about GRILLING season- tips, recipes and more! Get the full grilling guide on Healthy Mama Meals (try it for a week free!): healthymamameals.com --- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| Help! What do I feed my kids this summer?! | 25 mai 2026 | 00:28:00 | |
School’s out- which means suddenly it feels like everyone is hungry all day long. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant snacks, lunches, and trying to keep summer fun without spending your entire summer in the kitchen, this episode is for you. -- Recipes Mentioned: - Sausage & Potato Breakfast Burritos Get all the recipes (and 500+ more for breakfast, lunch and dinner- as well as weekly meal plans delivered to your inbox with shopping list + prep steps) at: https://healthymamameals.com (try it for a week FREE!)
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| 20-ish minute summer meals (low on heat + high on flavor) | 19 mai 2026 | 00:29:22 | |
Summer is busy- not to mention hot- and often times we don't have the time (or the desire) to spend extended time in the kitchen- and believe me, we're in the same boat! So today I'm sharing with you 20 of our favorite easy summer dinners in 20-ish minutes (but all 30 minutes or less)- to add to your meal plan, this summer. -- MEMORIAL DAY SALE: Use code MEMORIAL26 for 30% off 6-months or 1 year of the Healthy Mama Meals web app at https://healthymamameals.com (through 5/25 only). Recipes Mentioned: - BLT Pasta Salad with grilled corn Get all the recipes (and 500+ more for breakfast, lunch and dinner- as well as weekly meal plans delivered to your inbox with shopping list + prep steps) at: https://healthymamameals.com (try it for a week FREE!)
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| [From the Vault] Cookout Season: Summer Hosting Recipes + Tips | 11 mai 2026 | 00:40:28 | |
This weekend Kris is in Nashville celebrating her sister's bachelorette party- so we're bringing you a formerly Patreon-exclusive episode all about cookouts- recipes, tips and more! Get the full cookout guide on Healthy Mama Meals (try it for a week free!): healthymamameals.com My Cookout Menu Formula:
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| The Busy Mom's Guide to Healthy Dinners | 04 mai 2026 | 00:15:36 | |
I know life at the end of the school year can feel extra busy- but you still want to feed yourself and your kids healthy meals. So my goal with today’s episode is to help you to simply get meals on the table that will nourish your family- without you losing your mind or relying on takeout or cereal for dinner. -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| 15 Weeknight-Friendly Meals to Cook This Spring | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:25:24 | |
Spring has sprung, the weather is getting warmer and sometimes we just need someone to tell us what to cook for dinner! I don’t know about you but I’ve been craving all the fresh meals. So if you need a mealtime refresh this spring, tune for 12 favorite meals to add to your spring meal plan (& 3 bonus go-to shortcuts). -- Recipes mentioned: - Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies - Crunchy Shrimp Edamame Bowls - Get the rest of the meals: healthymamameals.com Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| Shortcuts, sailing and what we ate (life lately as a healthy mama) | 20 avr. 2026 | 00:33:02 | |
It’s been quite the past six weeks. It was one of those seasons I needed to take a step back from somewhere- and the pod just happened to be it. But I’m back and excited to bring you more fresh episodes with brand new meal ideas to make meals easier, healthier- and more delicious. So grab your favorite apron, and let's get back in the kitchen. -- Recipes mentioned: Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| What I’ve been buying at TJ’s for easy meals | 03 mars 2026 | 00:20:55 | |
Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to shop because it feels like they just KNOW we all need a shortcut- and we need them to be GOOD. There are so many items I don’t even need to put on my list, I just know I’m going to pick them up every time, because they make for such easy meals. Get ready to get your grocery list out! Here are 10 of my favorites to grab for easy meals. Get the Trader Joe's grocery guide in Healthy Mama Meals: healthymamameals.com -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| Out of the Kitchen: My Healthy Mom Morning Routine | 23 févr. 2026 | 00:22:57 | |
My morning routine is something I get asked about a lot by my IRL friends. Though I’ll admit- I’ve always been an early riser, my early morning routine is one that has become a massive changer in prioritizing my health and wellness as a busy mom. So today we're getting out of the kitchen & I’m pulling back the curtain on why the heck I get up at 4:40am. My morning routine essentials: https://amzn.to/46WBgB1 -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| 10 Easy + Healthy High-Protein Dinners we make on repeat | 16 févr. 2026 | 00:20:47 | |
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| Putting it all together: my real-life healthy meal routines | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:27:57 | |
If you’ve been listening to the GYST series and thinking, Okay… but how does this actually work in real life? - this episode is for you. We’ve talked about meal systems- planning, prep, and grocery shopping in a way that supports busy weeks. But today I want to pull back the curtain and share what this looks like in my own life. Not the ideal version. Not the highlight reel. Just the routines I actually rely on to get healthy meals on the table when life is full. -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| GYST #5: A Simpler Grocery Strategy For Busy Weeks | 02 févr. 2026 | 00:24:03 | |
If you’ve ever walked out of the grocery store feeling tired, over-budget, or still unsure what you’re actually making for dinner this week, you’re not alone. This is the final episode in the Get Your Sh*t Together series, and today we’re talking about grocery shopping- not as another thing to perfect, but as the piece that quietly supports everything else we’ve talked about when it comes to meal planning and meal prep to make getting dinner on the table simpler, this year. -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| GYST #4: Meal prep that won't take you all weekend | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:29:59 | |
If you’ve ever avoided meal prep because it feels like an all-day project you just don’t have the time (or energy) for, I want you to know this episode is not about spending your whole Sunday in the kitchen. Meal prep shouldn’t feel like added stress- it should be about removing steps during the week to make getting meals on the table easier- so let's talk about how. -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| GYST #3: Meal Planning when you're already exhausted | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:26:52 | |
If you’d rather listen to your kids talk about Roblox for 45 minutes than meal plan, I want you to stay with me for a minute- because this episode is not about doing more or making life more complicated. Meal planning should support YOUR life and YOUR goals to eat and live a healthy life- but I know life as a mom is busy, and the last thing we need is one more thing on our already full plate. So making meal planning work- even when you’re exhausted- is going to save you- and your wallet, and that’s what today’s episode is all about. -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| GYST #2: Your SOS Game Plan for Getting Healthy Meals on the Table (Even in the Busiest Seasons) | 12 janv. 2026 | 00:14:30 | |
If it’s the second week of the new year and you already feel like you’re behind, you're not alone. But the good news? You didn't miss your chance. Today, I’m giving you a simple, realistic game plan for getting healthy meals on the table- even if this year didn’t start the way you imagined. No overhauls. No extreme plans. Just support where you need it most right now. So if you’re tired, overwhelmed, or feeling like you already need a reset… you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Let’s take this one do-able step at a time. Download the kitchen stress meter worksheet --> https://bit.ly/GYSTmama -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| Get Your Sh*t Together in the Kitchen in 2026 | 05 janv. 2026 | 00:13:25 | |
If you feel like eating healthy this new year means you need a full fridge purge, a private chef, and more energy than you currently have… keep listening. Today we are not blowing up your kitchen. We are not starting a “new lifestyle.” And we are definitely not aiming for perfection. We’re talking about the few small shifts that actually make your kitchen work for you instead of against you- because the problem isn’t that you don’t care about eating well. It’s that your kitchen systems are probably set up for a version of life that doesn’t exist anymore. So join me to get your sh*t together (in the kitchen), this new year and make healthy eating EASY in 2026. Let's do this, mama! Download the kitchen stress meter worksheet --> https://bit.ly/GYSTmama -- Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try it for a week FREE: http://healthymamameals.com .
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| How to Start a Meal Prep Routine [From the Vault] | 29 déc. 2025 | 00:27:38 | |
Get my FULL Healthy Mama Meal Prep Mini Course as a Healthy Mama Meals PLUS (formerly Healthy Mama Cooking Club) member! Learn more and join at: healthymamameals.com. Happy December! This month I'm taking a much-needed break to spend with family and sharing some never-before heard on the main feed episodes from the Healthy Mama Cooking Club (now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS) vault. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! -- Healthy Mama Meals PLUS is HERE! The Healthy Mama Cooking Club is now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS- everything you love about Healthy Mama Meals (weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner) PLUS monthly bonus content, my full healthy mama meal prep mini course, seasonal meal prep classes, exclusive recipes and more. Join Healthy Mama Meals OR Healthy Mama Meals PLUS at http://healthymamameals.com Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner at http://healthymamameals.com Connect with me:
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| The Art of Repurposing Leftovers [From the Vault] | 22 déc. 2025 | 00:31:58 | |
Happy December! This month I'm taking a much-needed break to spend with family and sharing some never-before heard on the main feed episodes from the Healthy Mama Cooking Club (now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS) vault. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! -- Healthy Mama Meals PLUS is HERE! The Healthy Mama Cooking Club is now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS- everything you love about Healthy Mama Meals (weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner) PLUS monthly bonus content, my full healthy mama meal prep mini course, seasonal meal prep classes, exclusive recipes and more. Join Healthy Mama Meals OR Healthy Mama Meals PLUS at http://healthymamameals.com Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner at http://healthymamameals.com Connect with me:
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| How to Host a Stress-free Dinner Party [From the Vault] | 15 déc. 2025 | 00:31:31 | |
Grab my full Healthy Mama Holiday Meal Guide in Healthy Mama Meals PLUS! Learn more + join: healthymamameals.com Happy December! This month I'm taking a much-needed break to spend with family and sharing some never-before heard on the main feed episodes from the Healthy Mama Cooking Club (now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS) vault. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! -- Healthy Mama Meals PLUS is HERE! The Healthy Mama Cooking Club is now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS- everything you love about Healthy Mama Meals (weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner) PLUS monthly bonus content, my full healthy mama meal prep mini course, seasonal meal prep classes, exclusive recipes and more. Join Healthy Mama Meals OR Healthy Mama Meals PLUS at http://healthymamameals.com Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner at http://healthymamameals.com Connect with me:
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| Better Baking Tips [From the Vault] | 08 déc. 2025 | 00:22:26 | |
Happy December! This month I'm taking a much-needed break to spend with family and sharing some never-before heard on the main feed episodes from the Healthy Mama Cooking Club (now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS) vault. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! -- Healthy Mama Meals PLUS is HERE! The Healthy Mama Cooking Club is now Healthy Mama Meals PLUS- everything you love about Healthy Mama Meals (weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner) PLUS monthly bonus content, my full healthy mama meal prep mini course, seasonal meal prep classes, exclusive recipes and more. Join Healthy Mama Meals OR Healthy Mama Meals PLUS at http://healthymamameals.com Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner at http://healthymamameals.com Connect with me:
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| Meals we're making in December | 01 déc. 2025 | 00:32:49 | |
I don’t need to remind you December is busy. From the usual activities to holiday parties, parades, performances, christmas tree shopping and decorating and all the cookie baking- december is full, and when we have full months, we rely on easy family favorites to get us through. So in today’s episode, I want to share with you some of our tried and true family favorites we’ll be cooking in december, from weeknight meals to meals we cook when family is in town. Join me in Healthy Mama Meals for weekly done-for-you meal plans with shopping list + prep steps and over 500 family-friendly real food recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner at http://healthymamameals.com Recipes Mentioned:
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| 10 Tried and True Hacks for Thanksgiving (or any holiday dinner) | 17 nov. 2025 | 00:13:32 | |
Thanksgiving is next week in the US- and I wanted to give you some tried and true chef hacks- whether you’re hosting or just contributing a side- for this year’s turkey dinner. So hit play for some quick tips for an easier, more delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Download my 65-page Healthy Mama Holiday Meal Guide in Healthy Mama Meals! Try it free at healthymamameals.com ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram
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| A la minute: Meal shortcuts I use as a busy mom & chef | 10 nov. 2025 | 00:16:20 | |
Introducing A La Minute: short and sweet episodes delivered in a flash to give you a quick bang for your buck with tips for making healthy meals happen in your busy mom life, in less time than it takes to fold a load of laundry. Order up! As a busy mom, getting dinner on the table can feel like a feat- so I’m all for anything that makes dinner feel less of a stress, and sometimes, that includes using shortcuts for easier meals. So what shortcuts do I use and keep on hand as a chef (and which will I never use?!)? Keep listening! --> Get weekly family friendly meal plans with prep steps + interactive shopping list in the Healthy Mama Meals app! Try it free for a week at healthymamameals.com ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| Travel like a Healthy Mama | 03 nov. 2025 | 00:27:08 | |
We travel… a LOT. We travel at least once a month for my daughter's sailing and I also work as a travel chef throughout the summer and occasionally throughout the school year. This means I’ve had to learn how to balance my desire to stay healthy and strong with oftentimes being away from home, and out of my routine. One of the biggest questions I get asked when I share our travels is how I stay healthy on the road, so today I'm sharing some of my best tips for traveling like a healthy mama. --> Get weekly family friendly meal plans with prep steps + interactive shopping list in the Healthy Mama Meals app! Try it free for a week at healthymamameals.com ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| What to prep when you feel like you have no time to prep | 27 oct. 2025 | 00:21:55 | |
It's that time of the year again when life just feels extra full. Every night of the week we seem to have something going on, from swim class to sailing practice, tutoring or art club- I'm sure many of you can relate! And with the busyness comes dinners at odd times, whether extra early or extra late- so I like to be prepared as much as possible so we can eat the delicious, real food melas we love and keep our tiny athletes fueled well. So how do we do it? Meal prep, of course! But not any meal prep- because this mama is not about to spend hours in the kitchen every weekend. Here's how I prep for busy weeks in less than two hours a week. --> Get weekly family friendly meal plans with prep steps + interactive shopping list in the Healthy Mama Meals app! Try it free for a week at healthymamameals.com ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| Ask Kris: Low effort dinners, cooking with frozen veggies & more! | 20 oct. 2025 | 00:24:38 | |
You asked... I'm answering! Today I'm answering your questions via voicemail and DM on low-effort dinners, cooking with frozen veggies and more. ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Recipes Mentioned: Skillet Orange Chicken & Broccoli Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma & Veggies Sheet Pan Rosemary Garlic Chicken & Cinnamon Honey Root Vegetables Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef Stew Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Bake Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Bake --> Get all of the recipes in the Healthy Mama Meals app! Try it free for a week at healthymamameals.com Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| What to cook when life feels overwhelming | 13 oct. 2025 | 00:27:37 | |
We all have those seasons where life just feels like a LOT. You feel like you’re running around every which way without a second to take a breath- maybe it’s a heavy season of sports and after school activities for your kids, or maybe you or someone you love is dealing with an illness or a big life transition- cooking is the last thing on your mind, but you don’t want the expense- for your wallet or your health- of relying on takeout all the time. So what do you cook- how do you feed your family WELL when life feels overwhelming? Recipes Mentioned: Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef Stew Caesar Salad (with perfect pan seared chicken) Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Bake --> Get all of the recipes in the Healthy Mama Meals app! Try it free for a week at healthymamameals.com ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| What to Cook This Fall | 06 oct. 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
Happy FALL! From make-ahead breakfasts to cozy work lunches and dinners from soups and stews to salads and sheet pan meals, I'm simplifying fall cooking for you, by giving you some of my favorite fall staples to cook in Autumn. Recipes Mentioned: Apple Coconut Spice Breakfast Cookies Instant Pot Apple Spice Steel cut oats Sheet Pan roasted veggie + sausage bowls with creamy honey mustard dressing Apple Walnut Dill Chicken Salad Butternut, Kale and Chickpea curry Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken & Cinnamon-Honey Roasted Vegetables High Protein Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Cauliflower Crust shepherd’s pie Beef & Butternut chili (bean-free) Slow Cooker Sweet Potato, Kale and Beef stew Sweet Potato, Kale and White bean soup --> Get all of the recipes in the Healthy Mama Meals app! Try it free for a week at healthymamameals.com ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge Week 3: Flavor Foundations | 29 sept. 2025 | 00:25:41 | |
What makes food taste good? It's not about fancy ingredients or perfect knife skills- it's about understanding the foundations of flavor. In today’s episode, we’re chatting the three foundations of flavor- taste, texture and temperature. These mini-episodes coincide with the Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge happening this month- but don’t worry, if you haven’t joined, these are still applicable to making your everyday cooking faster, better and more delicious- so grab your apron, and let’s dive in to this week's tip to getting the outcome you want from your food- choosing the right cooking method. ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge Week 2: Cooking Methods | 22 sept. 2025 | 00:12:52 | |
How do you make those potatoes actually crispy, and how do you get your meat fall-off-the-bone tender? Is it possible to cook vegetables until they're cooked, but not mushy? It all comes down to the RIGHT cooking method. These mini-episodes coincide with the Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge happening this month- but don’t worry, if you haven’t joined, these are still applicable to making your everyday cooking faster, better and more delicious- so grab your apron, and let’s dive in to this week's tip to getting the outcome you want from your food- choosing the right cooking method. ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Meals Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge Week 1: Mise En Place | 15 sept. 2025 | 00:18:04 | |
These mini-episodes coincide with the Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge happening this month- but don’t worry, if you haven’t joined, these are still applicable to making your everyday cooking faster, better and more delicious- so grab your apron, and let’s dive in to this week's tip to making meals faster, mise en place. ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| 14 tools I use EVERY DAY in my healthy mama kitchen | 08 sept. 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
If you've ever wondered what tools a healthy mama and chef uses in their kitchen on a daily basis- I've got you! These 14 tools are tools I use EVERY DAY (ok, almost every day) in my healthy mama kitchen to make meals fast and delicious. Links Mentioned: - Need more inspiration in the kitchen this fall? JOIN THE FREE 2025 HEALTHY MAMA COOKING CHALLENGE! ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram
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| It's not just the butter: why does restaurant food taste so much better than your food at home? | 01 sept. 2025 | 00:17:50 | |
As someone who has worked in the culinary industry for over a decade, I get asked often- why is restaurant food SO GOOD (to be clear, we're referring to high quality restaurants, not fast food)? In this episode, I'm opening the kitchen door and sharing some of the reasons restaurant food is just better than your home cooking (and how YOU can use these tips!) Need more inspiration in the kitchen this fall? JOIN THE FREE 2025 HEALTHY MAMA COOKING CHALLENGE! ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me:
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| Revive your meal plan with my two magical meal planning lists | 25 août 2025 | 00:25:05 | |
Did you fall out of your meal planning routine this summer and are having a hard time getting back into it for the back to school season? I've got you- my magical meal planning lists will help you to simplify your meal planning, taking the pressure off of meal planning and ease the stress of weeknight cooking so you can spend more time with the people that matter. Download my family favorites + recipes to try templates ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me:
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| Why cooking takes you so darn long (and how to make it faster) | 18 août 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
In today’s episode, we’re tackling the BIGGEST complaint I get from busy moms- cooking just takes too long. So let’s talk about it! Why does cooking take you so darn long? ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me:
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| Welcome to the NEW Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Where I've been and what to expect | 11 août 2025 | 00:17:38 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is BACK and I'm SO excited to be in your airpods again! In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been over the past year-and what to expect from the podcast, this season! We've got a lot to catch up on, so grab your apron and let's get cooking! ASK THE CHEF: Give me a call at (727) 342-0535 to leave a voicemail and ask me your questions! Connect with me:
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| [BEST-OF]: Our Stress-free Breakfast System | 26 août 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
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| [BEST-OF]: How to shift your meal routines for back to school | 19 août 2024 | 00:26:29 | |
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| [BEST-OF]: Our Simple School Lunch System | 12 août 2024 | 00:29:52 | |
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| [BEST OF]: Go-to meal starters for easier meals | 05 août 2024 | 00:50:33 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is ending, but episodes aren't... just yet! I'm sharing my top 10 best-of episodes on easier meal planning, meal prep, cooking, back to school and more this summer- so tune in to refresh your routines, make cooking easier and enjoy the best-of the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast before we close the kitchen doors for good. Connect with me:
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| [BEST-OF]: How to create a balanced bowl meal | 29 juil. 2024 | 00:28:12 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is ending, but episodes aren't... just yet! I'm sharing my top 10 best-of episodes on easier meal planning, meal prep, cooking, back to school and more this summer- so tune in to refresh your routines, make cooking easier and enjoy the best-of the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast before we close the kitchen doors for good. Connect with me:
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| [BEST-OF] The Five Meal Prep Essentials | 22 juil. 2024 | 00:30:59 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is ending, but episodes aren't... just yet! I'm sharing my top 10 best-of episodes on easier meal planning, meal prep, cooking, back to school and more this summer- so tune in to refresh your routines, make cooking easier and enjoy the best-of the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast before we close the kitchen doors for good. Connect with me:
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| [BEST-OF]: How to meal prep in 1 hour a week | 15 juil. 2024 | 00:18:05 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is ending, but episodes aren't... just yet! I'm sharing my top 10 best-of episodes on easier meal planning, meal prep, cooking, back to school and more this summer- so tune in to refresh your routines, make cooking easier and enjoy the best-of the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast before we close the kitchen doors for good. Connect with me:
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| [BEST-OF] Simplify Meal Planning with anchor meals | 08 juil. 2024 | 00:35:02 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is ending, but episodes aren't... just yet! I'm sharing my top 10 best-of episodes on easier meal planning, meal prep, cooking, back to school and more this summer- so tune in to refresh your routines, make cooking easier and enjoy the best-of the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast before we close the kitchen doors for good. Connect with me:
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| [BEST-OF] Top Chef Tips for Easier & Faster Cooking | 01 juil. 2024 | 00:37:49 | |
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast is ending, but episodes aren't... just yet! I'm sharing my top 10 best-of episodes on easier meal planning, meal prep, cooking, back to school and more this summer- so tune in to refresh your routines, make cooking easier and enjoy the best-of the Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast before we close the kitchen doors for good. Connect with me: The Healthy Mama Cooking Club Healthy Mama Kris on Instagram The Healthy Mama Kitchen Pod on Instagram.
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| Ask Me Anything: beach snacks, grocery budget, favorite recipes, bowl ideas & time management for moms | 24 juin 2024 | 00:41:32 | |
The time has come for our season 6 finale- and the finale of the Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast (at least for now) with an Ask Me Anything Q & A! I'm answering your questions:
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