Flavor Without the Fuss: How Melissa Knific Brings Meals to the Everyday Table

In this week’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most requested topics—meal planning and prep—and I brought in a total pro to help us out! I'm joined by Melissa Knific, a busy mom, recipe developer, and cookbook author whose work has been featured everywhere from The New York Times to HelloFresh to Rachael Ray In Season . She knows firsthand the struggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day and is full of smart, doable tips to help us save time in the kitchen without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. We talk about: How Melissa expanded her career in journalism into the culinary world What she looks for when meal planning Time- and money-saving grocery tips Hacks for packing in flavor (without spending hours in the kitchen) The difference between just “winging it” vs. having a flexible plan And her cookbook with National Geographic: The National Parks Cookbook If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by meal prep or stuck in a dinner rut, this episode will absolutely inspire you and give you some fresh ideas to make things easier on yourself, without giving up the joy of cooking! Resources & Links: 📚 Pre-Order The National Parks Cookbook – https://amzn.to/3FekCCq 🧈 Challenge Butter “Where to Buy” Locator – challengedairy.com/where-to-buy/ 📱 Follow Melissa on Instagram – @melissaknific 🌐 Visit Melissa’s Website – www.melissaknific.com Thanks so much for tuning in today! If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend, and don’t forget to leave a review—it helps so much in getting this show into more ears. Until next time… Support the podcast and explore memberships: https://buymeacoffee.com/utpod ✨ Happy homemaking, everybody! — Brittany