Friends- This podcast was a hard one to record. Sitting and writing this post my eyes are filled with tears. But I am choosing joy today! It is time to close down Feed Your Family Tonight. This project I started in 2017 has taken so many twist

Best Ways to Cook Ground Beef (Replay)

Apr 5th, 2022 30m 28s

Ground Beef is a staple in many homes, but there are some basic techniques to make the most of your ground beef! For full show notes and a transcript click here.

Personal Update from Marie

Mar 29th, 2022 11m 33s

Lots of life has been happening behind the scenes. In this podcast I talk about how things have been going the past month as I started a new full-time job. There have been ups and downs. The most challenging thing for me has been grocery shopp

Pantry Cooking

Mar 22nd, 2022 14m 47s

I am in the middle of a really busy season in my personal life and I am relying on my pantry to help me get dinner on the table fast. Pantry cooking is using ingredients that you keep on hand to make meals. For me this includes my pantry, free

When You Don't Have Time to Fix Dinner

Mar 15th, 2022 11m 47s

We all have days when there just isn't time to fix dinner. You may be running kids to activities and need to eat in the car or at the activity. For many families that means hitting the drive thru and that's okay. If you know you are going to ea

Preparing for a Busy Season

Mar 9th, 2022 14m 51s

Everyone faces busy seasons of life. There are many reasons you may be facing a hectic season. Having a baby Moving Remodeling project Sports season Work season (I see you accountants in March and April) There are dozens of reasons and I am

Kitchen Gadgets 101

Mar 1st, 2022 20m 3s

I love kitchen gadgets. Some are essential and some just make life a little easier. Years ago I did a presentation for parents of teens and young adults about setting up a first apartment kitchen. I made a 1st Kitchen Essentials list. For link

How Long Does a Recipe Really Take?

Feb 22nd, 2022 17m 2s

How many times have your looked at a recipe and really underestimated the amount of time it takes to make the recipe? If you are like me, more times than you want to admit. Today I have 3 Tips for estimating the real time it takes to make a rec

Getting Kids to Try New Foods [Coaching] with Dana Malstaff

Feb 15th, 2022 33m 52s

This on air coaching call was so fun! Dana Malstaff is the founder of Boss Mom. As a co-parenting mom she faces some unique challenges to feeding her two kids. We talk about picky eaters, snacks, and how to systematically test new foods to slow

6 Tips to Save Money Buying Grocery Markdowns

Feb 8th, 2022 16m 55s

Groceries are getting more expensive. One way to save money is to buy grocery store markdowns. You can often save lots of money buying marked down items. Use these 6 tips to be smart when buying markdowns. Tip 1- If you won't use it, it is not

Preparing for a Busy Season

Feb 8th, 2022 14m 51s

Time to Get Rid of Refrigerator Clutter

Feb 1st, 2022 14m 19s

What is in your refrigerator that is taking up valuable space? Maybe you have some half-used jars of pickles or olives. Maybe you have half a jar of pesto or miso. I have a small jar of flax seeds that I think may be over 5 years old. I didn't

Beat the Winter Blahs

Jan 25th, 2022 10m 59s

We are well into January and I know I am feeling the winter blahs. Christmas is over, my kids are finally back in school and it is crazy cold outside. My body is longing for something new and so many of my go-to meals feel "tired." It's crazy h

4 Tips to Riff on a Recipe

Jan 18th, 2022 15m 3s

If you follow recipes to a "T" this episode can help you make simple changes to recipes that will help you get more creative in the kitchen and save money on ingredients. If you use recipes as suggestions this episode can help you understand ho

Get Out of a Dinner Rut

Jan 11th, 2022 16m 37s

January is often a time when we want to freshen things up in our home and lives. It is also a time where we can feel like we are in a "dinner rut." This podcast has four tips to get you out of a dinner rut and freshen up your weekly meal plans.

Small Changes Make Dinner Easier with Rita and Gino [Coaching Replay]

Jan 4th, 2022 35m 36s

Rita and Gino Rossini have 5 kids and a super busy schedule. Rita is a nursing student and Gino works full time. Between school, work, and kids activities, getting dinner on the table is a challenge. In this on-air coaching call, Marie talks w

Freezer Cooking That is Delicious with Rachel Tiemeyer of Thriving Home

Dec 28th, 2021 36m 52s

This week Rachel Tiemeyer of Thriving Home joins me and we talk all things freezer cooking. Rachel and her business partner, Polly, are freezer cooking experts! They know how to make freezer food that tastes good. Rachel and I geek out about fo

164 2021 "Aha" Moment

Dec 21st, 2021 12m 59s

If you are anything like me 2020 was a blur and 2021 feels like it is still 2020. But, this fall I felt like I was beginning to come out of the fog. As I reflect on where Feed Your Family Tonight began and where it is now, I feel like I have co

3 Tips for Easy December Meals

Dec 14th, 2021 14m 45s

December is a weird month. It starts out in a rush and in my home ends in slow days with lots of family time. In both situations, simple meals are the best! Here are 3 tips and 1 bonus for feeding your family in December. Tip #1 Use "Backup Mea

Freezing Cooked Proteins for Easy Meals

Dec 7th, 2021 19m 24s

When life gets busy having a freezer stocked with cooked proteins can make cooking dinner much faster and easier. It is nice to stock your freezer with a few basic proteins that you can use in lots of different recipes. How to freeze proteins.

Stock Your Pantry for the Holidays

Nov 30th, 2021 19m 27s

Late in November or early in December I like to do a Deep Dive Shopping Trip. I stock up on all the basic items I need from shampoo and deodorant to pasta, flour, and sugar. I want to make shopping easier during the busy season so my goal is t

How to Introduce New Recipes with Janice [Coaching Replay]

Nov 23rd, 2021 30m 53s

In this replay on-air coaching call, I talk with my friend, Janice Scholl, about ways to help her overcome some of her dinner challenges. You will learn: -Which surprising vegetable I suggest to try with her picky kid who “won’t eat anything gr

Fall Fruits

Nov 16th, 2021 19m 27s

Have you ever wondered about the new graphics for the podcasts? All the colors have meanings. Red- Clock- is all about time. Orange- Carrot- is all about food and ingredients. Yellow- Lemon- is personal about Marie or an on air coaching. Green-

Plan Your Meals in 10 Minutes a Week

Nov 9th, 2021 13m 23s

Introducing the Feed Your Family Tonight Meal Planning System! This system will help you get your meals planned in 10 minutes a week. The key to the system is the Recipe Index. This Recipe Index helps you look at all your recipes in one place

Slow Hands-Off Cooking for Fall

Nov 2nd, 2021 18m 41s

November is here and it is finally getting chilly here in Kansas. That means my brain automatically goes to a different kind of cooking than in the summer. I start to crave slow roasted meats and stews. I think about soups and slow cooker meals