Welcome to The Weekly Nosh: Your Meal Plan Menu (a lil’ sneak peek inside)
Hey there—I’m Elia!
If we haven’t met yet, I’m an in-home personal chef, meal prep coach, and former preschool teacher who’s spent a lot of time thinking about how to make food work for real life. I’ve coached hundreds of clients on how to feed themselves and their families without stress, shame, or a second job in the kitchen.
Food is my love language, and now? I get to share it with you, every week, through something I call The Weekly Nosh.
What is the Weekly Nosh Email Membership?
This isn’t just a newsletter. It’s your no-fuss weekly meal plan menu, your permission slip to keep it simple, and your virtual kitchen BFF all wrapped into one.
For just $5/week, Nosh members get:
4–5 simple, real-life-friendly recipes
My personal chef notes: shortcuts, swaps, tips, and how to make it your own
Meal prep tips that save time without overcomplicating things
A weekly plan that you can follow fully, or just pull from when you need a dinner idea that works
And because I’m not into fine print and fluff: this blog post? It’s your free sneak peek. A taste of what it’s like to have me in your inbox each Thursday evening, guiding you through meals your people will actually want to eat.
No rules. No spiraled zucchini. Just good food, simple prep, and support you can feel. It’s basically like I’m your kitchen fairy here to help you make all the food magic happen!
What Can I Expect From The Weekly Nosh Email Membership?
Here’s an example of the welcome email you’ll receive once you join The Weekly Nosh membership! In this email you’ll find a little info on the membership, some perks of being a member, a few important meal prep reminders, and the link to easily access your account and weekly nosh drops.
When you join The Weekly Nosh, you get instant access to all the menus we’ve released so far, because we know how helpful it is to peek at the full fridge before deciding what to cook.
But here’s the thing: access to those menus stays unlocked only while you’re an active member. That’s not to be stingy…it’s to help you stay supported and in rhythm, week after week.
This isn’t a giant PDF download to stash with your dusty cookbooks. It’s a living, breathing meal-planning rhythm that grows with you. The real magic happens when you show up each week and say, “Yep, this is one less thing I have to figure out.” And we’ll be here, spoon in hand, cheering you on.
You can cancel your membership at any time. Of course, I hope that doesn’t happen, but no hard feelings if The Weekly Nosh isn’t working for you and for whatever reason you do need to cancel.
The Weekly Nosh emails get sent out every Thursday evening at 7:30pm EST. In your weekly email, you'll find a link to the membership hub, where you can browse all past and most recent meal plans. They will be categorized by year and then numbered starting with 01 and up.
What Happens When Dinner Stops Being a Daily Struggle?
When you have The Weekly Nosh landing in your inbox each week, everything shifts.
Suddenly, meal planning feels less like a chore and more like a gift to your future self.
You’re not scrambling. You’re not guessing. You’re not hitting the “order again” button out of sheer survival.
Instead…you’re opening your fridge and thinking,
“I’ve got this.”
That’s the quiet, powerful transformation of having a plan that works with your life (not against it).
✨ Ready to feel more confident, more prepared, and way less stressed about mealtime?
Join The Weekly Nosh today—your calm, delicious kitchen moment is just one click away.
This is the first weekly nosh EVER! I’m so excited for this vision to come to life and to be able to bring you weekly meal plans and recipes. Thank you for being here! I hope you and your families will enjoy the recipes as much as my in-home clients do.
Each week I will share my expert tips, tricks, hacks and ways to shorten the lengthy recipes you typically find online. My goal with The Weekly Nosh is to help eliminate decision fatigue when it comes to making dinner each night and help you gain confidence as the weeks go by.
A Free Sample Weekly Nosh Meal Plan
This week we’re cooking up some of my client’s all-time favorites!
1. Roasted Veggie Side Dish
Of course, we need to get our veggies in at every meal, so this is a great recipe to practice each and every week. You can choose one vegetable or try a variety all in a single sheet tray.
A few reminders that I always tell my clients…
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Keep all the chunks around the same size
If you have a convection setting on your oven, USE IT!
The recipe has you setting the oven to 425°, but sometimes you can even go up to 450°, it all depends on your oven -play around and find what works for you
If you want a nice caramelization, I recommend NOT using parchment paper, but if you want to have a quicker clean-up, definitely go ahead and use it
Be generous with the oil and seasonings, and massage them all together with your hands. Take a lick of your finger to taste, adjust as needed
Speaking of seasoning, anything goes, get creative, but the basics are salt & pepper & maybe garlic powder if you want!
2. Stovetop Coconut Rice
I’ve been making this for myself and my clients for years. Everyone loves it, and the smell is to die for! It freezes well too, so make more than you need for the week!
Here’s exactly what I do (so permission to skip reading the recipe):
Use a medium-size pot with a lid that has no holes or vents. If it’s a small hole, stuff it with foil; that works well.
For every 1 cup of jasmine or basmati rice (it’s your choice if you rinse or not), you add 1 can of coconut milk, 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 tsp of salt, and a nice chunk of ginger, about a 1/2-inch (optional). Place all the ingredients in the pot.
Mix with a fork and let it all come to a boil, without the lid on. Then put the lid on and turn the heat to the lowest setting. Set a timer for 20 min. Then turn off and let it sit to continue steaming.
If you are using a large burner to get it to boil fast, place it on the smaller burner to simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Fluff and serve warm. Cooked rice stays fresh for up to 5 days.
This rice freezes really well up to 6 months. To reheat, defrost in the fridge overnight and/or microwave until steamed.
3. The Juiciest Turkey Burgers
I literally make these every week, or I have a batch in my freezer. THEY ARE THE BEST!! I love seasoning the burgers with Trader Joe’s Italian Style Soffritto Seasoning blend, which is essentially a mix of dried vegetables and herbs, but it definitely has a spicy kick, so beware. You can use any blend of seasonings you like. Again, get creative and try different mixes!
I bake them in the oven so there’s no mess on your stovetop, and they take less than 30 minutes, start to finish! If you don’t want to buy tapioca flour, use the same amount of regular flour, almond flour, flax meal, bread crumbs…you get the point. And instead of mayo, you can use full-fat greek yogurt, but mayo is KING and helps these patties stay super juicy, even if you overcook them, which I’ve totally done before! LOL!
4. 2-Ingredient Everything Bagel Salmon
I’m sure you have some of this everything bagel seasoning lying around the house, right? BUT, before you start sprinkling, do the smell check!!! Seeds can go rancid pretty quickly, especially if you store your spices near the stove/oven and they are subjected to the heat. So do the smell test, and if it smells funky, toss it! It should smell like the bagel store and the constant smell of fresh bagels baking on a Saturday morning.
Back to the recipe…Oil your salmon on a parchment-lined sheet tray. Preheat the oven to 425°-450° (you can also use your air fryer on the highest - usually 400°-450°). Sprinkle the seasoning generously, add some garlic powder, & a little salt. You can also throw on a little red pepper flakes if you like a little spice! Place the salmon in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, depending on how thick and how well done you like your salmon. I like it fully cooked with browned edges.
5. Miso Maple Chicken Thighs
This is one of the OG recipes on my site and for good reason - it’s delicious and super easy to make. Once you have the miso paste in your fridge and some ginger & garlic in the freezer, you can prep this recipe anytime, in less than 5 minutes!
PRO TIP: Buy a ginger root, peel it, and keep it in the freezer. When you need it, use a microplane zester to grate the frozen ginger right into the marinade. You can do the same with peeled garlic! Or permission to be lazy and buy the frozen ginger and garlic cubes from Trader Joe’s (can be found in other places too, by the company Dorot) to always keep in your freezer. You can use honey instead of maple syrup, any ingredient similar to soy sauce as a swap, and even chickpea miso if you are avoiding soy - looking at you, breastfeeding mammas with allergy babies.
I broil the chicken thighs, but you can also roast at 450° or air fry. Thighs usually take about 18-20 minutes to cook! Internal temp of chicken thighs (dark meat) is about 175°. Definitely buy this thermometer if you don’t have one at home!
I am obsessed with this granola and so is everyone who tries it! It’s super easy and versatile, looking at you allergy peeps! Whatever you can’t eat, just swap out for another granola ingredient and use the same measurements!
You can use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar, or cane sugar (or a mix), whatever you have is fine. Instead of coconut oil, you can use avocado or olive oil, works just as perfectly! Again, be sure to smell those seeds before you pour them into the bowl! Oh and, instead of cinnamon, you can use up all that extra apple pie or pumpkin pie spice leftover from the holidays! It’s really all the same! You can also omit the spices completely, but not the salt!
I’ve also made this recipe and added chunks of chopped dark chocolate PC cups, HUGE HIT! You can try adding chocolate chips, cocoa powder, PB2, actually nut butter, tahini, etc. Play around, it’s super fun! Don’t forget to let it cool before breaking the big chunks. I like to keep my granola in a glass jar and in the fridge. Lasts for 3 months! You can also store in the freezer for longer!
Many have told me this granola tastes better than the famous Eleven Madison Park granola! I trust them! Take that as my assignment for you to make this granola ASAP!
Want to go a step further?
If this sneak peek has you thinking, “Okay, this is exactly what I need in my life…” then let me introduce you to the bigger picture:
Modern Meal Prep - my signature course that just got a juicy little upgrade.
Think of The Weekly Nosh as your friendly nudge each week...while Modern Meal Prep is your full roadmap.
Modern Meal Prep is for you if:
Your fridge is full but dinner still feels like a mystery
You’re rotating the same 3 meals on autopilot
You keep throwing away produce that never made it into a meal
You’re constantly asking “what’s for dinner?” while refreshing your Seamless app
Modern Meal Prep walks you through the exact step-by-step process I teach my 1:1 clients, so you can get your time, energy, and kitchen sanity back.
Inside you’ll get:
20+ revamped modules on everything from efficient prepping to making food look good on the plate
My exclusive recorded classes, like the Prep & Party replays and popular live workshops
Printable templates, time-saving checklists, and meal planning tools you’ll reach for again and again
A brand new pacing guide that helps you take what you learn and put it into action right away
And here’s the best part: it’s totally self-paced.
No pressure to finish in 48 hours. No overwhelm. Just real transformation…on your timeline.
Imagine:
A kitchen that works for you (not the other way around)
A fridge that’s full of food you’re excited to eat
A meal plan that’s flexible, realistic, and repeatable
Less stress, fewer takeout bills, and more moments around the table
Whether you’re new to meal prep or just want to finally feel like “I got this,” Modern Meal Prep is here to walk you through it, every step of the way.
From meal time mania to culinary confidence!! When you join Modern Meal Prep, you get to feel empowered and in control of the quality of ingredients and the meals you and your family are eating. You'll have more time to focus on the things you love, whether it's spending time with family, pursuing a hobby, or simply relaxing. And best of all, you'll feel amazing from the inside out, knowing that you're feeding your body wholesome, homemade meals.
If you try any of these recipes, let us know! Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag a photo using #feedyoursister on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
