In this episode, Morgan Peaceman shares her genius 3-2-1 meal prep hack—three veggies, two proteins, and one starch—that makes weeknight dinners easier than ever. She breaks down the difference between meal planning and meal prepping, plus how simple tools like the Notes app or AnyList can keep you organized without overcomplicating things. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by mealtime, this strategy will change the way you cook.

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• Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Breakfast Totchos
• Chicken Thighs and Rice
• Baked Pumpkin French Toast

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In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite freezer meal strategies that make getting dinner on the table faster, easier, and way less stressful. From smart prep tips to go-to recipes that freeze like a dream, you’ll learn how to stock your freezer with meals your family will actually want to eat. It’s all about making your freezer your secret weapon for busy nights!

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In this episode, Melissa Griffiths shares how baking can be so much more than making something sweet—it’s about creating traditions, memories, and a sense of family culture. From baking with kids to passing down recipes that tell your story, she explores the joy and connection that happens in the kitchen. It’s a heartwarming reminder that the recipes we make today may be the ones our families treasure forever.

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• Cookbooks
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• Cornbread
• Grandma's Sugar Cookies
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In this episode, Susan Goldenberg shares her best tips for turning slow cooker meals from bland to bold with simple tricks that pack in flavor. She debunks common crockpot myths, reveals unexpected recipes you can make, and explains why slow cooking deserves a spot in your kitchen year-round. If you’ve ever underestimated your slow cooker, this conversation will change your mind.

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• Hot Dog Pull Apart
• Chocolate fudge
• Peanut butter fudge
• Maple Onion Jam
• Kimchi Sloppy Joe
• Pizza Dip
• Baked Feta Pasta
• Garlic Parmesan Wings
• Hot Honey Wings
• Beer Pretzel Dip
• Fiesta Dip
• Chicken Cheesesteaks
• Cheesesteaks
• Salted Caramel Pear Butter
• Dairy Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup
• Pizza Beans

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/211141/e57she-cracked-the-code-on-flavorful-foolproof-slow-cooker-meals/

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In this episode, I’m opening up about my biggest kitchen fails—the burnt, the bland, and the just plain bizarre—and the valuable lessons they taught me along the way. From forgotten ingredients to dinner disasters, each mishap helped me become a more confident, creative cook. If you've ever had a recipe go sideways, this one’s for you!

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/205937/e56-kitchen-fails-and-what-they-taught-me/

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In this episode, Christina Musgrave opens up about how even food bloggers can lose their spark in the kitchen—and how Julia Child’s My Life in France helped reignite her love of cooking. She shares her experience making Julia’s iconic sole meunière, what the recipe taught her, and why sometimes going back to the classics is exactly what we need. It’s a story about inspiration, joy, and falling in love with cooking all over again.

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Weeknight Dinner Club FB group

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In this episode, Amanda Scarlati opens up about how comfort food became a powerful source of connection and healing in her life. She shares why cooking from scratch doesn’t need to be fancy to be meaningful, the emotional side of feeding others, and how honoring tradition in the kitchen can beautifully blend with making recipes your own. It’s a heartfelt conversation about why food is so much more than just what’s on the plate.

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• Scarlati Family Kitchen
• Sunday Pot Roast
• Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
• Chicken Spaghetti
• Ground Beef Enchiladas
• Crock Pot Salisbury Steak
• Thanksgiving Panini

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/210444/e54-why-feeding-others-is-about-so-much-more-than-food/

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In this episode, I’m sharing how you can confidently cook without a recipe—yes, really! I’ll walk you through the simple techniques, flavor combos, and kitchen intuition that make it totally doable (and fun!). Whether you're a beginner or just want more freedom in the kitchen, this episode will help you trust your taste and cook with confidence.

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/205881/e53-how-to-cook-without-a-recipe-yes-you-can/

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