Kitchen Confidence: The Lazy Person’s AIP Meal Template | Small Bite (Ep 082)

Kitchen Confidence: The Lazy Person’s AIP Meal Template (Small Bite) | Episode 82If you’ve ever felt like AIP requires too much thinking in the kitchen, you’re not wrong.Between figuring out what to cook, how to combine ingredients, and whether you have what you need, relying on recipes for every meal can quickly become overwhelming.But AIP doesn’t have to feel that complicated.In this Small Bite episode of the Autoimmune Wellness Podcast, Mickey Trescott introduces a simpler approach: flexible meal templates that take the guesswork out of cooking.Instead of starting from scratch every time, these templates give you a repeatable structure you can use with whatever ingredients you have on hand—making meals easier, faster, and more sustainable.You’ll hear about:Why relying on recipes can increase decision fatigueHow meal templates simplify everyday AIP cookingThe foundational formula: protein + vegetables + fatHow to batch cook and mix-and-match meals throughout the weekThe skillet meal method for quick, one-pan cookingHow to layer ingredients for better texture and flavorThe “fridge dump” soup and stew approach for using leftoversHow to build a satisfying, balanced “big salad”Why flexible structure supports long-term consistencyYou don’t need more recipes to succeed on AIP—you need a system that works on your busiest days.ResourcesThe New Autoimmune Protocol – Pre-OrderEpisode Timeline00:00 – Why AIP can feel like too much thinking01:09 – Template 1: Protein + vegetables + fat04:41 – Template 2: Skillet meal08:16 – Template 3: Soup or stew11:40 – Template 4: The big salad14:00 – Recap & next steps