#639 Cooking Without the Crazy: Kathi Lipp’s Pre-Cook Checklist

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639 – Cooking Without the Crazy: Kathi Lipp’s Pre-Cook Checklist

Hey there, friend! Have you ever felt like cooking dinner is just one more overwhelming task on your never-ending to-do list?
Trust us, We’ve been there. But what if we told you that just five minutes of prep could transform your entire cooking experience?

In this episode of Clutter-Free Academy, host Kathi Lipp shares her top five pre-cooking habits that can transform any kitchen experience. Joined by Tonya Kubo, Kathi reveals simple yet effective strategies to make cooking less stressful and more enjoyable. Kathi and Tonya provide practical advice for listeners looking to implement these habits in their own kitchens, regardless of size or layout.

Listeners will discover:

• The benefits of gathering all ingredients before starting to cook
• Why printing recipes or using a tablet stand can make following instructions easier
• The value of laying out all necessary tools before beginning to cook

Listeners will come away with actionable steps to create a more organized, efficient, and enjoyable cooking experience, ultimately leading to less stress and more time to enjoy meals with family.

As promised in this episode,
Here’s the picture and link to Kathi’s favorite cookbook stand.

https://www.dayspring.com/mary-martha-psalm-90-17-cookbook-stand

And here’s her Poppy Seed Chicken recipe!

Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 Chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 4 oz Sour cream
• 2 tsp Poppy seeds, divided
• 1/4 c. Melted margarine
• 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers

Directions:

1. Combine soup, sour cream and 1 tsp of the poppy seeds in a bowl. Crush crackers and combine with melted margarine and remaining poppy seeds. Layer chicken and soup in casserole dish, then top with cracker mixture. Cover and freeze.
2. Defrost overnight.
3. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

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Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest

Kathi Lipp gives readers an easy-to-follow process for meal planning and prep, so that they can enjoy a full day each week of real rest and refreshment.

Could you use a break from cooking (and everything else) once a week? Not only is rest vital for your mind and body, it’s good for your soul too. God designed us to enter into Sabbath rest one day per week, but as you know, meals still need to be made. Your family still needs to be fed.

Sabbath Soup includes convenient, seasonal meal plans that take the guesswork out of shopping and cooking. More than just a collection of delicious recipes—including main dishes, breads, breakfasts, desserts, salads, sides, and yes, soups—this is your guide to establishing a weekly rhythm and routine of meal planning and prep that allows you to have a true day off.

Do something good for your soul and experience the peace that comes with a full day dedicated to spending time with God, family, and friends. Savor your Sabbath as you proudly proclaim, “Soup’s on!”

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Links Mentioned:

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Kalorik Air Fryer

Ninja Air Fryer

Rubbermaid Food Storage

Hoka Shoes

Target Baskets for Meal Prep

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Meet Our Guest

Tonya Kubo

Tonya Kubo is the illustrious and fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy Facebook group and the Clutter Free for Life membership program. A speaker and writer, Tonya makes her home in the heart of California with her husband, Brian, their two spirited daughters, and one very tolerant cat. Visit her at www.tonyakubo.com.

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