Episodes 130
Avg. Duration 7m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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About This Podcast

**The show is on a temporary break and will be back late 2025 - strep sidelined early October, and I'm using the next month or so to focus on a project I'm developing. Thank you for both listening and for your patience. You're doing a FANTASTIC job and the people in your life are BEYOND lucky to have you in their corner!** 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. New episodes of Easier Meals publish on Mondays [every other Monday during school breaks].

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130. Caramelized Pears

Sep 29, 2025 7m

This week we're welcoming fall with a simple skillet dessert, caramelized pears. They're great on ice cream, pancakes or waffles, or by themselves. As always, the full printable recipe is linked…

129. Kielbasa Potato Soup

Sep 22, 2025 9m

This easy slow cooker or stove top kielbasa potato soup is perfect for the first official week of fall. Cozy and easy, which are just the vibes we're going for. As always the full printable recipe is…

128. Egg Salad (No Mayo)

Sep 15, 2025 5m

This lighter egg salad uses greek yogurt instead of mayo, but is still plenty creamy and flavorful. You can also swap in cream cheese for a richer version (which is my little one's favorite way to…

127. Hawaiian Roll Garlic Cheese Bread

Sep 08, 2025 6m

If you want to jazz up your usual pasta night or game day, this easy hawaiian roll garlic bread is just a few minutes to prepare and a few more to bake. As always the printable recipe is linked…

126. Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

Sep 01, 2025 6m

Need a quick meal with rotisserie chicken? These chicken bacon ranch tacos are just the thing. We're just dicing some leftovers and heating them before adding ranch, toasting some tortillas, and…

125. No Peek Chicken and Rice Bake

Aug 25, 2025 7m

This week, we're making a no-peek chicken and rice casserole that preps in minutes and then bakes while you get that after-school routine down. As always, the full printable recipe is linked above,…

124. Sloppy Joe Sliders

Aug 11, 2025 12m

This week Anne talks through making a slider version of a classic weeknight meal: sloppy joe sliders. With an easy homemade sauce and plenty of cheese to help hold everything together, they're a…

123. Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas

Jul 28, 2025 10m

If you've got some rotisserie chicken and cooked bacon, these chicken bacon ranch quesadillas need to be on your meal list! Anne talks through making them in just a few minutes for a hearty appetizer…

122. Caprese Sliders

Jul 14, 2025 7m

If you're so over turning on your oven this summer, these caprese sliders might be just the lunch you're looking for. They're super quick since we're assembling as opposed to cooking. As always the…

121. Tomato and Feta Avocado Toast

Jun 30, 2025 6m

This week we're making a quick but slightly fancy breakfast: Avocado Toast with Tomatoes, Balsamic, and Feta! Similar to the smoked salmon version we chatted about a few weeks ago, this is pretty…

120. Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

Jun 09, 2025 9m

It might not be officially summer, but it is officially hot outside, so Anne talks through an assembly style meal, Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Wraps. These are versatile so feel free to mix up the…

119. Sheet Pan Broccoli and Potatoes

Jun 02, 2025 8m

This week we're roasting up a simple, sheet pan side that works with almost any meal—Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli! It's an easy, no-fuss recipe with crispy edges, tender veggies, and minimal…

118. Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread

May 26, 2025 8m

This week we're making a crispy, cheesy flatbread that comes together fast—Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread! It's a great way to use up cooked chicken and bacon, and it's perfect for a quick lunch,…

117. One-Pan Caprese Pasta

May 19, 2025 9m

This week we're making a One Pot Caprese Pasta—a light, fresh dish that's perfect for warm weather or when you're craving something simple but satisfying. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a…

116. Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

May 12, 2025 6m

This week we're making a quick and fancy-feeling breakfast: Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast! It's one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together in minutes—perfect for a nutritious grown…

115. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

May 05, 2025 8m

This week, we're diving into a summer-ready favorite: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad! It's cool, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or an easy dinner that won't heat up…

114. Cheesy Broccoli in the Air Fryer

Mar 17, 2025 6m

This week we're making an easy cheesy broccoli which comes together in the air fryer quickly, and takes just a few extra minutes in the oven. With a 2 ingredient cheese sauce, you probably have what…

113. Lemon Caper Pasta

Mar 10, 2025 8m

Today we're cooking a flavorful pasta that pairs well with your favorite fish, or solo as a vegetarian dish, Lemon Caper Pasta. As always the full printable recipe link is above, but if you're making…

112. Sous Vide Pork Loin Roast

Mar 03, 2025 9m

This week we are getting out our sous vide cooker for an extra tender boneless pork loin roast. The full printable recipe is linked above, but if you're making your grocery list here's what you'll…

111. Tri Tip Steak Sliders

Feb 24, 2025 10m

This week Anne talks through making tri tip sliders with leftover steak and caramelized onions, along the best way to caramelize them relatively quickly. The full printable recipe is linked above,…

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