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

Kath Younger, a mom, registered dietitian, bakery owner, and the blogger behind Kath Eats Real Food, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about picky eaters, lunchbox strategies, and why oatmeal is her favorite breakfast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1KEYBDW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to create delicious food creations in your tiny dorm room? Celebrity chef Justin Warner, author of The Laws of Cooking ...and How to Break Them, reveals his top dorm room cooking hacks. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1izaOCs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lillian Yang joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about some of her recent behind-the-scenes episodes on dark dining, food trucks, and what pandas eat. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Oua0LN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined today by Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, the authors of the new cookbook Slow Cooker Desserts. We all know that slow cookers are a great way to make delicious, hands-off dinners. But have you ever use one to make a cheesecake, or bread pudding? Kathy and Roxanne are going to tell us how. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Y9QsAr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierre Thiam is a chef, restaurateur, and the author of the new cookbook Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes From the Source to the Bowl. Raised in Dakar, Senegal, Pierre brings his extensive knowledge to this cookbook—and today, he’s here to share a bit of it with us. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1hw9xvx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Leslie Bilderback, author of the cookbooks Mug Cakes, No-Churn Ice Cream, The Spiralized Kitchen, and now, Mug Meals: More Than 100 No-Fuss Ways To Make a Delicious Microwave Meal in Minutes. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1fTK3qO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Alana Chernila, the author of The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making, and The Homemade Kitchen: Recipes for Cooking with Pleasure. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1TS9VWK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Watson Carl is the author of the cookbook The Yellow Table: A Celebration of Everyday Gatherings: 110 Simple and Seasonal Recipes. She joins the Clever Cookstr to tell the story of her yellow table, share her tips for celebratory meals, and explain why she hates the concept of "entertaining". Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1gKX1Zd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr chats with Jeremiah Tower, the legendary chef formerly of California’s Chez Panisse and Stars, and more recently of New York’s Tavern on the Green. He is a James Beard Award winning cookbook author and the author of the 2003 memoir, California Dish: What I Saw (and Cooked) at the American Culinary Revolution. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1P76BAT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr talks everything pierogi with Casey Barber, the editor of the online magazine Good Food Stories, the author of Classic Snacks Made from Scratch: 70 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Brand-Name Treats, the illustrator of A is for Absinthe, and now, the author of the cookbook Pierogi Love: New Takes on an Old-World Comfort Food. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Sq9L2I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined by Anna Jones, a cook, writer, and food stylist who worked for chefs including Yotam Ottolenghi and Jamie Oliver. Now she’s authored her own first cookbook, A Modern Way to Eat, of over 200 vegetarian recipes. She shares her philosophy and approach to food, and tells us how and why she believes the way we eat is changing. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1J3l0h4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you make great meals in a tiny kitchen? How do you decide what equipment to buy and what to skip when you hardly have room for an oven? And how do you entertain in a small space? Cara Eisenpress, coauthor of the blog Big Girls, Small Kitchen and of the cookbook, In The Small Kitchen, has the answers. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1GKWH1E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mindy Segal, a James Beard Award Winning pastry chef, the proprietor of Chicago’s HotChocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar, and the author of Cookie Love: 60 Recipes and Techniques for Turning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, shares five tips for the best cookies ever. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Sq9D3e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Clever Cookstr, your ultimate window into the kitchens of the world's best cooks.Our guest today is Natasha Case, co-founder of the Coolhaus ice cream sandwich brand and co-author of the Coolhaus Ice Cream Book. She's joining us today to give us some tips and tricks for making the best ice cream sandwiches all summer long. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ehpTq8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara O’Brady is the culinary mastermind behind the celebrated food blog Seven Spoons, now in its tenth year. Few food writers have such an insightful, intuitive understanding of flavor—or a more eclectic and inspiring range of culinary influences at work in their kitchen—than Tara O’Brady. Fewer still write with her trademark warmth and thoughtful prose. She was one of the earliest food bloggers to enter the scene and has become one of the most highly regarded and unique voices in the culinary arena. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1G1vfx2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clever Cookstr's Q and A with Jessica Robinson, author of New England Farmgirl: Recipes and Stories from a Farmer's Daughter. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1FleDia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea Slonecker, a co-author of The Picnic: Recipes and Inspiration from Basket to Blanket, and a member of the Portland Picnic Society, joins the Clever Cookstr to share tips and tricks for successful summer picnicking. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1cwmhPU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined by Lisa Williams, Macmillan's Manager of Sustainability Initiatives, to share tips and tricks about kitchen and home practices that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Asc1nk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr shares some cookbook picks for the summer season: No-Churn Ice Cream, Franklin Barbecue, and Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1HEfnU4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Daigre, author of "Tomatomania: A Fresh Approach to Celebrating Tomatoes in the Garden and in the Kitchen," shares tips and tricks for growing, cooking with, and eating tomatoes. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1cUR3mc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Dolinsky is the co-host, along with chef Rick Bayless, of the James Beard Award nominated podcast The Feed. He joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about food podcasts, eating while traveling, and the latest Chicago food trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neena Williams turned the flavors and recipes of her family's home kitchen into a business. Kitchen Curry Master is a curated spice collection with recipes that make Indian home cooking accessible to home cooks everywhere. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Qpoywz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr talks with Liz Thorpe, national cheese expert and co-author of The Murray's Cheese Handbook. Liz has 5 tips on how to shop for cheeses, how to serve them, and what to pair them with. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1IjucdZ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the Clever Cookstr today is Sheri Wetherell, Co-founder and CEO of Foodista.com, and of the International Food Blogger Conference. She's here to share recipes and tips for stretching a single roaster chicken into 5 meals. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Nb1oLd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italian food expert Elizabeth Minchilli joins the Clever Cookstr to share the basics of cooking traditional Roman dishes at home. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Dqg3h4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clever Cookstr interviews Matt Lewis, one half of the team behind Baked NYC and the popular cookbook Baked Occasions. Check out Matt's sweet tips and tricks for baking successful desserts (whether you're a beginner or a pro). Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1EV0hYM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just because you're sensitive to gluten, doesn't mean your enjoyment of food has to be suffer. Gluten-free guru Autumn Giles joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about making great food that just happens to be gluten-free. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1CwQfiM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and magazine founder Maggie Battista joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about food gifts: how to make them, buy them, present them, and throw them together at the last minute from what's in your pantry! Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1wvn1Ox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables? It's not nearly as difficult as you think. Author and gardening expert Jeanne Nolan joins the Clever Cookstr with tips for how to plant and grow your own organic garden. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1aLTPJE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning chef and cookbook author Rocco DiSpirito joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about his new book, "Cook Your Butt Off." Check out simple tips to help you lose weight and eat delicious foods, without ever feeling hungry. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/17Z2ciQ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you overwhelmed by chocolate after Valentine's Day? Try these recipe ideas for turning leftover milk and dark chocolate into scrumptious sweet and savory dishes. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1DxmvC6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Thomas (aka, the Domestic CEO), joins the Clever Cookstr to share her tips for stocking your pantry and throwing together no-fuss weeknight dinners. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Me8aNs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined by Mimi Sheraton, a groundbreaking food journalist, the former restaurant critic for multiple publications including the New York Times, and author of sixteen books, including her most recent, 1000 Foods to Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover’s Life List. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/16IUA4v Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Ian K. Smith, the bestselling author of "Super Shred: The Big Results Diet," joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about small changes that make a big impact on your health and weight loss. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1ziQvNC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Spanish, African, and French influences, Cuban food is a fascinating and delicious blend of tastes and textures. Check out Clever Cookstr's interview with the authors of "The Cuban Table," plus an easy bonus recipe for Arroz con Pollo. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Cfeqj5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'll admit it: We've definitely hopped on the Downton Abbey bandwagon. All the period household details, costumes, and upstairs-downstairs drama has us hooked. Now, we can get ready for the January US premiere of the new season with some recipes and culinary inspiration from a new book, A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey. Learn more and buy the book: http://bit.ly/1wiRM3H Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1wiRM3H Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr is joined by cocktail expert and Booze for Babes author Kayleigh Kulp to talk about boozy gifts, simple cocktails for a crowd, party etiquette, and how to style your bar. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1AnPJ4O Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re talking about holiday baking – our favorite cookies, cakes, and other goodies that are perfect for bringing to parties and setting out for guests all season long. You can go to quickanddirtytips.com/clevercookstr to find all the recipes we’ll be talking about today. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1BF7JnW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On location at ABC Studios, the Clever Cookstr interviews Nigella Lawson and Anthony Bourdain, judges and executive producers of The Taste. Learn more about the new season of the ultimate cooking competition, how to navigate holiday entertaining, and what's coming up for these celebrity chefs. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1BZU0vR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On location at ABC Studios, the Clever Cookstr interviews top chefs and Taste judges Marcus Samuelsson and Ludo Lefebvre about the new season of the show, the connection between food and fashion, and why eggs are a chef's best friend. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1zuQEyI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now you're stuck with tons of leftovers from the feast. Clever Cookstr has 5 tasty ideas for how to transform turkey, mashed potatoes, pies, and veggies into delicious new meals. (Apple pie milkshake, anyone?) Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1vsF9q8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hours before Thanksgiving dinner and you just realized that you forgot to cook a side dish...defrost the turkey...prepare the appetizer! Don't fret, the Clever Cookstr has your easy solutions for 6 common last-minute mistakes that can save the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Pashman, creator and host of the WNYC podcast The Sporkful, CookingChannel host, and author of Eat More Better, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about how to get the best out of every bite. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/11KQupY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ludovica Ferme of Farmigo joins us to talk about sourcing and cooking heritage turkeys, and what to do with unusual produce you'll find at your local farmers' market this season. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1unusEu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culinary expert and Cooking Light columnist Keith Schroeder stops by to talk about his new book, Mad Delicious: The Science of Making Healthy Food Taste Amazing. Learn how Keith combines flavors and budgets fat so that healthy food never tastes dull. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/10Xehlg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and podcaster Julia Turshen has co-authored bestselling cookbooks by chefs and authors like Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow. She joins Clever Cookstr to discuss her philosophy of intuitive cooking. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1tNTdKU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clever Cookstr has some great tips on what you can do a month before Thanksgiving Day to ensure smooth sailing on that all-important holiday. Whether you're hosting, cooking the entire meal, or just deciding what to bring as a guest, we've got plenty of ideas to make it easy. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1tQRnJT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, so Monica Reinagel, aka the Nutrition Diva, joins the Clever Cookstr to share some advice for easy vegan and vegetarian recipes for your next dinner party. See the show notes: http://bit.ly/1swJ3ek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're sick of the pumpkin spice latte craze, you're not alone. Coffee and pie aren't the only ways to get your pumpkin fill this season. Clever Cookstr has 7 new ways to use pumpkin in your kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmer David Zaback chats with the Clever Cookstr about how to shop for, store, and cook the season's 21 awesome varieties of fall and winter squash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.