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 link to Kathi's 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: 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. Defrost overnight. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Order your copy of Sabbath Soup here and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Click here to be notified when the next podcast episode is released! Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Links Mentioned: Order Sabbath Soup here  and sign up to receive your free ebook featuring four week’s worth of easy meal plans and delicious recipes. Kalorik Air Fryer Ninja Air Fryer Rubbermaid Food Storage Hoka Shoes Target Baskets for Meal Prep Clutter Free Resources: Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group Join our members only Clutter Free for Life Facebook Group Let's stay connected To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.