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#104 - The Lazy Genius Makes Pizza (Part 1)
The only thing that comes close to Change Your Life Chicken in emails and DMs on Instagram is Pizza Fridays. Anytime I post my meal plan for #ItsMealPlanMonday and it says Pizza Friday, I get a ton of DMs asking for my favorite pizza recipe, my favorite pizza stone, my favorite sauce. . .you get the point. Well guys, I’ve done my research, compiled the facts, and now, I’m ready to share everything I know about pizza with you! This week, we’ll talk all things pizza dough. Next week, we’ll talk about sauce and toppings and cooking techniques and everything else.Stuff MentionedFirst things first, don’t let your pizza (or any of your food related plans) suffer from House Hunters Syndrome.My favorite book to learn all the pizza things from is The Elements of Pizza by Ken Forkish.I’ve linked my go to recipes for each dough I mention in this episode here: Neapolitan (crispy and chewy), New York (thicker and more common), Sicilian (thickest, square, and deep dish).Once you get to the kneading and rolling out phase, you may want to consider using a bench scraper to make clean up a breeze.But if you only want to add one new thing to your kitchen and you don’t have a digital scale, get yourself a digital scale. It’s really the only way to go when it comes to weighing ingredients like flour.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#103 - The Lazy Genius Keeps the Car Clean
Does your van look like a thrift store on wheels? Me too. And I’m okay with that because I choose to be lazy about my car. This week, I’m sharing a few quick tips that help me keep a handle on the stuff in my van, so I don’t lose my mind every time I have to go somewhere. However, if you’re looking for tips on how to keep the exterior of your car clean, keep on searching. I basically have zero to say about it other than I guess it’s good to wash it sometimes?Stuff MentionedKeep the cleaning train going and listen to the Lazy Genius Spring Cleans.I share more thoughts about the cleanliness of my van in Why I Don’t Care that My Van is a Mobile Thrift Store.To manage all the paper trapped in your car, may I suggest listening to The Lazy Genius Organizes Paper?Check out Atomic Habits by James Clear if you want to establish better habits like cleaning the trash out of your car.Sign up for The Latest Lazy Letter to get my monthly newsletter full of podcast recommendations, insider tips, and books….all the books.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#102 - How to Make a Decision with Emily P. Freeman
This week I’m joined by the Lazy Genius Collective mascot, Emily P. Freeman. (Kidding, but not because you can play a drinking game with how many times I talk about her on all the platforms. ) Her new book The Next Right Thing comes out tomorrow, April 2, and what better way to celebrate than to have her on the podcast?! We’re talking about making decisions and how to find peace in those decisions when we don’t have much clarity surrounding them.Companion LinksFollow Emily’s sister The Nester and the Internet’s resident ray of sunshine Bri McKoy on Instagram.Buy Emily’s new book The Next Right Thing, which comes out April 2, or pre-order it today (April 1) and get pre-order bonuses!The three episodes of The Next Right Thing podcast I mention at the end: Learn to Walk in the Dark, Take Off Your Crown, and Let Time Be Your Friend.There's no transcript for this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#101 - The Lazy Genius Deals with Sickness
We’re finally talking about it, y’all -- how to Lazy Genius sickness. I’m chatting about the essentials that keep us mostly sane while we’re battling it out with germs and cranky kids. And I know what I’m talking about. Our family went through it in the first couple of months of 2019 with two bouts of the stomach bug, the flu, sinus infections, a cold that wouldn’t end… it was rough. The steps I share in this episode made it far less horrible for us, and I hope they do the same for you.Stuff MentionedMy favorite kids gummy vitamins and probiotic gummies.My Sick Kit is made up of: Clorox wipes, grocery bags, a bucket, good tissues, Zycam, and a clipboard for homework or coloring.Some older blog posts that you may not know about: How to Use Trello to Track Your Reading, The Lazy Genius Guide to Food Prep, and When You’re Not Excited About Having a Baby.Follow me on Instagram @thelazygenius. I hang out over there live every Thursday around 12:!5 pm EST.Sign up to receive the Latest Lazy Letter. The next one goes out next week!Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#100 - Change Your Life Chicken
You guys, we’ve hit 100 episodes! How fun is that?! And the only appropriate way to celebrate, in my opinion, is to deep dive into Change Your Life Chicken! I never thought a chicken recipe would be my legacy, but here we are. This recipe is a staple in my meal plan, and I talk about every step in great detail in this episode. If you’ve never made it before, this episode will make it a regular in your rotation. I’m absolutely sure of it. Stuff MentionedFollow me on Instagram where I spent most of my Internet time. You can always find me there for Meal Plan Mondays and my Instagram Lives on Thursdays.Find the original post on Change Your Life Chicken with all the pictures and steps included.My Instagram highlight of your CYLC experiences.My interview with The Kitchn where I talk about Change Your Life Chicken.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#99 - The Lazy Genius Feeds a Crowd
It’s finally happening, y’all. I’m telling you how to feed a crowd this week! Or at least, I’m telling you how I feed a crowd and sharing things that are must-dos for me to keep my cool when I open our front door to welcome guests. I’m also sharing four ideas for crowdpleasers that we use at our community group when we host on Sundays.Stuff MentionedFive ways to enjoy making dinner if you want people in your home for a meal, but you’re not loving the idea of cooking it all.Pro tip: add salad dressing to the bottom of your serving bowl if you’re serving salad at dinner. You can listen to the Lazy Genius Makes Salad here.When you’re building your to do list for a crowd, don’t forget to add “make a marinade.”Change Your Life Chicken is a great actual crowdpleaser because you can make as much or as little as you need to feed your people. Plus, it’s Whole30 and Paleo compliant. Learn how to make it here.If you want to grill chicken, here’s how I tackle grilling things.Get breakfast for dinner ideas and inspiration here. The Pioneer Woman’s Thanksgiving breakfast casserole is a good one.If you want to give the Greek feast a try, my favorite lazy hummus is Trader’s Joe but Smitten Kitchen’s recipe is a good one if you want to make it from scratch. I use tzatziki from Smitten Kitchen as well (just add more lemon, dill, salt, and garlic).This pork shoulder recipe is my ride or die. It makes great tacos or nachos.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#98 - The Lazy Genius Cleans Out the Fridge
We’re talking fridge clean-outs this week on the podcast. This is one of those episodes we wish didn’t exist but also need very badly. We’ll spend a few minutes going over the seven steps to tackling this chore, the tools you’ll need to be successful, and a way to make it happen less often and definitely be less gross.Helpful LinksDon’t sleep on The Meal Plan! I’m closing the doors on it March 7th. If you want to revolutionize your meal planning game this spring, this is it!Here’s the Bizarro Meal Prep method I swear by when using up random ingredients left abandoned in my fridge.How to stock your kitchen to eliminate those straggler ingredients that never get used and tend to make a mess.Join me on Instagram! I’m there live every Thursday around 12:15 pm EST.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#97 - One Simple Step That Changes Meal Planning Forever
If you’ve been feeling like you’re not making anyone happy at dinner time (including yourself), this episode is for you! I’ve been talking about Brainless Crowdpleasers for a long time around here, but this week I’m breaking the concept down to set you up for success. I’m describing how to determine what counts as a brainless crowdpleaser and just how many people you should be able to feed with one. And I’ll teach you how to build up your list of Brainless Crowdpleasers and how you stock your kitchen based on your list.Helpful LinksThe Meal Plan is available until March 7th. Don’t sleep on this if you want to get your meal planning game in shape before Spring!Follow me on Instagram for Meal Plan Monday ideas, Thursday Instagram Lives, and crowd favorite series You’re Doing Great.Listen to The Lazy Genius Stocks the Kitchen to learn how to stock your kitchen efficiently and effectively.Some of my family’s Brainless Crowdpleasers: Change Your Life Chicken, Magic Instant Pot Curry Rice, and Make Your Own Hamburger Helper.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#96 - The Lazy Genius Works from Home
Although this is a frequently requested topic, I get that your situation might be very different from mine and from each person listening. I hope this episode is an encouragement on how to think about your own work, whether professional or what makes you feel like a person outside of motherhood, laundry, cookings and all the things.Helpful Links For YouJoin the Lazy Genius mailing list. Don’t sleep on this, y’all. The Meal Plan is coming back!Here’s a starter pack of episodes where I talk about productivity and household chores that you may find helpful: The Lazy Genius Finds the Best Way to Do Things, The Lazy Genius Cleaning Routine, The Lazy Genius Tidies the House, and The Lazy Genius and Time Management.Download a transcript of this episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#95 The Lazy Genius Guide to Marinades
In all the time I spent dreaming and planning for this podcast, I never thought I’d spend an episode talking about marinades. But here we are. My DMs blow up every time I make something with a marinade. You ask, “What’s in that liquid?” You say, “My dinners never turn out like this.” And you worry about things turning out salty. A lot. Well, today we’re talking about creating your own magical marinades that can take an average meal from “meh” to “best meal ever!”Important StuffCheck out the whirlwind of a 24 hours — including receiving a shout out from Pam Beesly Halpert herself —I had on Instagram last week.Listen to the Lazy Genius Buys Meat for ideas and tips on buying things to slather in marinade before cooking.Level up your cooking skills and learn how to cook without a recipe.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#94 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Freezer Meals
This week, we’re doing math on the podcast. Well, Freezer Math. Freezer Math will help you know how much to cook when you want to stock your freezer. Then, I share the Seven Rules of Freezer Cooking. This is serious business, y’all. So grab your calculator apps and let’s stock our freezers.Links to Help You OutEvery month, I share books I loved, podcast episodes you should listen to, and stuff from me that I don’t share anywhere else in a newsletter. If you’re not on the list, sign up here. The next one goes out on Wednesday.If you need help meal planning before you start stocking your freezer, there’s an episode for that.Maybe you want to start stocking your freezer by stocking up on meat. Here are my words about buying meat.Become a supporter of The Lazy Genius Collective on Patreon. Every month, my sister and I release a special show for Patreon supporters called The Lazy Sisters if that’s your jam.Follow me on Pinterest to find freezer meal recommendations that won’t overwhelm you.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#93 - Cook Without a Recipe
Are you afraid to go off script on a recipe? Or maybe you’re not afraid, but things never turn out just right when you riff in the kitchen. This week, I’m sharing a handful of concepts that if you understand them in concept will start to change your cooking experience tremendously. I’m not saying you’ll walk away from this episode a master chef, but your confidence and understanding of what can make you become better will definitely change.Companion Links for this Episode:Download my super helpful eBook The Swap all month long to help you make a clear path through your stuff. It’s available through January 31. Have questions? Shoot me an email or send me a DM on Instagram.My favorite cookbooks that teach you the only skills you need to cook: Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat (there’s a new-ish Netflix show of hers by the same name) and The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg.Join me on Instagram on Thursday around 12:15 p.m. EST for my weekly LIVE discussion.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#92 - Finding a Bedtime Routine For Kids
This week’s topic is one of the most frequently requested topics I’ve received via Instagram DMS and emails, but I know it’s not for everyone at this point in time. If you don’t have kids or they don’t give you trouble at bedtime, feel free to skip this one. But if you do have trouble at bedtime, I go through all the details of our kids’ bedtimes and what works for us and what doesn’t.Helpful LinksIf you don’t have a need for this episode, try listening to The Popcast with Knox and Jamie, The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman, or What Should I Read Next with Anne Bogel.Download my super helpful eBook The Swap all month long to help you make a clear path through your stuff.Routine Roundup Links: Morning Routine, Evening Routine, Skincare Routine, Exercise Routine, Cleaning Routine, etc.If you’re having a hard time getting your little ones to brush their teeth, try listening to Gimlet Media’s Chompers. Two-minute podcast episodes that tell jokes or short stories that are great for kids and holds their attention while they brush.Here’s a similar alarm clock that we use that lights up green when it’s time for the kids to wake up/leave their rooms.Join me on Instagram on Thursday around 12:15 p.m. EST for my weekly LIVE discussion.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#91 - The Lazy Genius Organizes Paper
Have you ever noticed paper is like a magnet? The more you have laying around the more it attracts. In this week’s episode, I tackle the three biggest problems we have with paper and give you an inside look at how I lazy genius my paper situation at home. Helpful Companion LinksDownload my super helpful eBook The Swap all month long to help you make a clear path through your stuff. If you have questions about The Swap, feel free to DM me on Instagram or shoot me a quick email at kendra@thelazygeniuscollective.com.Here’s a similar basket option to the one that contains the kids’ art that lives near the art supplies.Join the conversation over at The Lazy Genius Collective Facebook group.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#90 - Set the Right Goals Without Fizzling Out
Goal setting can be a dangerous game. We can go overboard and try to do all the things, but when we don’t, we feel like complete failures. This week’s episode, I share three steps to help you move from goal-setting that doesn’t work to a mindset that does so that January starts feeling more exciting than terrifying.Links You May Find Helpful:Listen to last year’s New Year’s episode The Lazy Genius Sets Goals and read How to Set Goals Like a Normal Person.Here’s Emily P. Freeman’s The Next Right Thing podcast (p.s. she’s coming out with a book by the same name in April!).If you feel inspired in the new year to try something new, there’s a Lazy Genius way to do that.Sign up for a free PDF of questions to guide your intentions each month.Download a transcript of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.