The Clever Cookstr's Quick and Dirty Tips from the World's Best Cooks

Rocco DiSpirito, healthy lifestyle crusader, James Beard award-winning chef, and highly acclaimed author, joins us to talk about his new book, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious: More than 200 (Mostly) Plant Based Recipes for Everyday Life.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/food/3-reasons-to-eat-organicCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel and Chef King Phojanakong, the masterminds between the GrowNYC project Bronx Hot Sauce, join the Clever Cookstr to talk about a little bottle of sauce with a big mission.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/food/how-hot-sauce-is-spicing-up-the-bronxCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Michiko Florence is the author of Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen, a new chapter book about making mochi, among other things. She joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about her experience as a third-generation Japanese-American cook, eater, and writer, and to share tips and tricks for making mochi.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/food/why-mochi-is-the-perfect-kids-dessertCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erin Gardner, author of the new book Erin Bakes Cake: Make + Bake + Decorate = Your Own Cake Adventure!, joins us to talk about food as an art form, troubleshooting cake baking and decorating, and how cakequations are changing the baking game.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/food/choose-your-own-cake-adventureCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Tam, author of the new cookbook Ready or Not: 150+ Make-Ahead, Make-Over, And Make-Now Recipes by Nom Nom Paleo, joins the Clever Cookstr to dish on major misconceptions about paleo eating, what her own plate looks like these days, and how to entertain a mixed crowd when it comes to dietary restrictions.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11886Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Scherer, author of The Culinary Bro-Down Cookbook, shares cooking hacks to bro up your kitchen-cave and his journey to building the Bro-Down brand.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11861Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food artist and cookbook author Jessica Siskin (aka @misterkrisp) joins the Clever Cookstr to tell us about her new book TREAT YOURSELF: How to Make 93 Ridiculously Fun No-Bake Crispy Rice Treats. From cheeseburgers to animals to recreations of great works of art, Jessica employs cereal, marshmallows, icing, and a little bit of imagination to amazing ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Leanne Brown, an avid cook and baker and the author of the new cookbook Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4 a Day. She shares her tips and tricks for eating well, with healthier and affordable recipes from scratch, on a budget. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MTDjoa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angie Brenner and Joy Stocke-Young join the Clever Cookstr to talk about their education in Turkish cuisine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Moore, author of The South's Best Butts: Pitmaster Secrets for Southern Barbecue Perfection, joins the Clever Cookstr to share pitmaster secrets, what pork means to Southern barbecue, and troubleshooting barbecue mistakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kara Martin Snyder is the Owner/Strategist at vital corps, a health + lifestyle studio located at the 3-way intersection of functional health, self-care and strategic action. She joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about approaching food and nutrition differently to build healthier habits and happier lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May Fridel joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about ayurvedic cooking and Indian cuisine for health and flavor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addie Gundry, Food Network Star competitor and author of a new series of cookbooks, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about her first two books, cooking on TV, and her culinary journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the United States, 40% of our food supply is wasted—that’s an incredible amount. Joel Gamoran, national chef for Sur la Table and the star of the show Scraps, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about how we can reduce food waste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined today by Miguel Banuelos, the founder of the fresh Mexican salsa brand Salsa Pistolero. He tells us about the different kinds of salsa and how you can make your own fresh salsa at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined today by Jean-Christian Jury, a vegan and raw-food chef from Toulouse, France, and the author of Vegan: the Cookbook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Purviance, Weber’s Master Griller and author of the new cookbook Weber’s Greatest Hits: 125 Recipes for Every Grill, joins the Clever Cookstr to share tips and tricks for success on the grill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Hill Booker, author of the cookbook Dinner Déjà Vu: Southern Tonight, French Tomorrow, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about the surprising overlap between the two cuisines that have most influenced her.Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2tqVVZECheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Benardis, founder of the cooking school and blog, Greekalicious and author of the book MY GREEK FAMILY TABLE: Fresh, Regional Recipes, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about why this cuisine is perfect for summertime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined by John Tesar, three-time James Beard finalist, Top Chef star, chef and restaurateur at Knife in Dallas and now, author of the cookbook Knife: Texas Steakhouse Meals at Home. His Back To The Pan method will completely revolutionize the way you cook steaks.Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2sug9Bq.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW CLEVER COOKSTRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookstrCooksTwitter: https://twitter.com/cookstrPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cookstr/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Stone, creator of the beloved blog AddaPinch.com and author of the book Add a Pinch: Easier, Faster, Fresher Southern Classics, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk freezer tips and tricks, entertaining go-tos, and how Southern cooking is all about produce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Lynch, world-renowned chef and restaurateur and the author of the memoir OUT OF LINE: A Life of Playing with Fire, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about her food philosophy, her seven renowned Boston restaurants, and her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined today by Kathy Soll and Josh Serrano from Teens for Food Justice, an organization galvanizing a youth-led food justice movement. TFJ not only trains youth in urban farming and nutrition and health outreach, they’re also tackling issues of food insecurity in New York City through urban farming and peer mentorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana Cree is the author of Hello, My Name is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop, She joined the Clever Cookstr to talk about various ice cream methods, coming up with different flavor combinations, and the difference between add-ins from ripples to bits to chunks. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2pIAgfV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter sits down with food blogger turned author Gina Homolka on the success of her cooking brand SkinnyTaste this week on the Clever Cookstr podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Peter this week as he chats with food journalist and cookbook author Melissa Clark about how intuition and instinct shaped her successful food writing career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host author Peter Gethers and award-winning cookbook author Joan Nathan talk challah, comedy, and cooking on this week's Clever Cookstr podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr kicks off a month-long podcast takeover by Peter Gethers, the author of the new book MY MOTHER’S KITCHEN: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and the Meaning of Life. In this interview, Peter remembers his family history at Ratner's, some of his most memorable meals, and how his mother's approach to food changed his own approach to life. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2niOFQ7 Check out My Mother's Kitchen at http://bit.ly/GethersPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Koel Thomae is the founder of Noosa Yogurt, and joined the Clever Cookstr to talk about how her walkabout turned into the creation of a new kind of food company. We talk food trends, flavor profiles, and entrepreneurship on this week's episode. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/9596 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Rossella Rago, author of Cooking with Nonna: Celebrate Food and Family with Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers. She joins us to talk about making fresh pasta from scratch, the difference between Italian and Italian-American food, showstopping desserts, and much more. View the transcript at www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/9526 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patisserie Gluten Free: The Art of French Pastry, by Vermont baker Patricia Austin, tackles the challenge of recreating the signature buttery flakiness of French pastries like croissants and eclairs with gluten-free formulas. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2n2u4zf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests today are Patrick Taylor and Dorothy Tinman, the author and recipe developer of An Irish Country Cookbook: More than 140 Family Recipes from Soda Bread to Irish Stew. They joined the Clever Cookstr to talk about cooking Irish classics for St. Patrick's Day. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mGSafT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Curran is the founder of a print-on-demand startup Cookbook Create, a site where anyone can make their own perfectly personal cookbooks. Anna joined the Clever Cookstr to talk about her lifelong love of cookbooks, the struggles and triumphs of being a food media entrepreneur, and her own personal food philosophy. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ltPLYv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A slow cooker is a fantastic shortcut for revolutionizing your weeknight dinners. Here are five rules for making the best hands-free dishes possible, without slaving away in front of the stove. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/15hjHts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Warner, author of The Laws of Cooking...and How to Break Them, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about why you're better off staying home on Valentine's Day than spending it at a pricey restaurant. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2lG3kR1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The French cookie company Michel et Augustin began with unconventional business strategies and tons of personality. Now, they've found that those same tactics have served them well in breaking into the U.S. market. Lily Dionne-Jermanovich, the US PR and community manager for Michel et Augustin, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about everything from chocolate to crumbs. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2lzh82I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stan Gorski is the founder of Madison Park Foods. With over ten years in the spice business, he's here to tell us what to look for when shopping for spices and seasonings. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2lG38RN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Ellen Crosby, the author of seven novels in the Virginia Wine Country Mystery series, most recently The Champagne Conspiracy. She’s joining us to talk about—what else—champagne! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2jSJlzV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined today by Judith Finlayson, author of many cookbooks including, most recently, The Chile Pepper Bible: 250 Recipes from Sweet to Fiery and Everything in Between. She's telling us about the health benefits of chiles, how to apply the Scoville scale, and the types of chiles home cooks should be acquainted with. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2jiIgiF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Chapple, test kitchen senior editor at Food & Wine and star of its award-winning video series, Mad Genius Tips, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about surprising uses for common kitchen items from aluminum foil to Bundt pans, all from his new book Mad Genius Tips: Over 90 Expert Hacks and 100 Delicious Recipes. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2i48vfn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raghavan Iyer joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about the glorious potato, its many varieties and uses, the ultimate mashed potatoes around the world, and his new book, Smashed, Mashed, Boiled, and Baked--and Fried, Too!: A Celebration of Potatoes in 75 Irresistible Recipes. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2hZO9Qe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genevieve Ko, author of Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts, joins the Clever Cookstr to dish on baking healthier (and tastier!) treats with alternative flours, good fats, and fruits and vegetables. With relentless recipe testing, Genevieve has formulas for better baking this season and all year long. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ixnNsw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cal Peternell, author of the bestselling cookbook Twelve Recipes and now of the cookbook A Recipe for Cooking, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about his food philosophy in the kitchen, at the dinner table, and beyond. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ixl2aC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François are the authors of several baking books, most recently The New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes A Day. They joined the Clever Cookstr to talk about baking with ancient and alternative grains, whole grains and heirloom flours like spelt, sprouted wheat, and khorasan. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gOura0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Goodwin, author of a series of Yashim the Ottoman Investigator novels and now of the cookbook Yashim Cooks Istanbul, tells us about the flavors and techniques in the Turkish recipes in the book, and why cooking is an excellent activity for a detective marinating on his clues. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gTO8jq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abraham Conlon, co-author of The Adventures of Fat Rice: Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macao, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about the Macanese flavor profile and making a different kind of cookbook. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2f5wCUL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Kelly is the co-founder of Eat Your Books, a company started to answer a need that she and many other home cooks were experiencing. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2fm8heg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Ryan Scott, author of One to Five: One Shortcut Recipe Transformed into Five Easy Dishes. In his new book, Ryan shows you how staple shortcut ingredients—like hardboiled eggs or frozen corn or cooked brown rice—can be the jumping off points for so many great homecooked recipes. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2g0DPpV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Booth, a food and travel writer and journalist whose latest book is called Super Sushi Ramen Express: One Family’s Journey Through the Belly of Japan, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about exploring regional cuisine, the evolution of food entertainment TV in Japan and America, the dish-mastery focus of Japanese chef culture, and more. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2fyvzRO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Katie Button, the executive chef and co-owner of Asheville, North Carolina restaurants Curate and Nightbell, and author of the new cookbook Curate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen, out now from our sister company Flatiron Books. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2edkq9V Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.