Cooking and Convos

A mini episode to say that Cooking and Convos will be taking a break in 2025 as I embark on a new writing project. I hope to be back as soon as I'm finished. Thank you very much for listening !

In this episode, I’ll be sharing my go-to recipe for 'Roasted Potatoes and Onions'—a dish that’s simple, comforting, and super easy to prepare.  Perfect as a side dish for any kind of weeknight or weekend meal and also perfect for the holidays. It will brings tons of flavor to any plate. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just getting started in the kitchen, this recipe will quickly become a favori...

In this delicious episode, we'll dive into Chocolate Mousse Pie—a dessert that's truly heavenly ! My recipe is super simple yet very satisfying and contains minimal ingredients. The good thing is, you also won't be spending hours in the kitchen preparing this after-dinner delight and that's what's so wonderful about it...along with it's fluffy and dreamy taste ! Enjoy :)

In this episode, I offer a quick, super easy and super yummy recipe for bruschetta. It's fresh, light and scrumptious ! This will be a simple, go-to recipe for years to come. Perfect for gatherings and even as a side dish with dinner ! Enjoy !!

I have a simple, super tasty recipe for slaw you must try ! And it doesn't contain mayo. It's a fun recipe you can take to parties, barbecues and other events during the summer season and people will LOVE it ! On top of that, it's super healthy ! You can serve this slaw in a variety of other ways as well, even with tofu ! Take a listen and enjoy :)

Meet Rico Mandel, a passionate chef, world traveler and founder of Miz En Place https://mizenplace.com , the ultimate foodie marketplace - offering artisan food, culinary classes, excursions and more ! Rico and I talk about all things food related in this tasty conversation. You can reach Rico on Instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/ricomandelphoto/ Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/r...

Who doesn't want more order in their kitchen? Listen to the small steps you can take to have a more organized kitchen for the new year !

REPLAY: In this episode, I share three delicious holiday recipes for: Sweet and Spicy Pecans, Cranberry and Pistachio Shortbread Cookies and White Chocolate-Dipped Ginger Cookies. All three are out-of-this-world tasty and super festive for the holiday season.  ENJOY :). You can click this ⁠ link⁠ the Sweet and Spicy Pecans recipe.  Click this ⁠link⁠ for the Cranberry and Shortbread Cookies recipe....

Who doesn’t love pie?  My guest, Stacey Mei Yan Fong, surely does ! Stacey shares some simple tips on how to make a great pie, including what goes into making a good crust (it takes her only 15 min !). She also shares where her love of pie comes from, as she delves into her latest book '50 Pies, 50 States: An Immigrants Love Letter to the United States Through Pie.' I truly enjoyed our hea...

If you want to learn more about how to approach making simple, yummy meals for your family, you've come to the right place. Let's welcome Amanda Haas - cookbook author, home chef extraordinaire, online cooking instructor, etc. Amanda shares how she stays organized in the kitchen. She also offers prep tips as well so the dinner hour isn't so stressful. Amanda is super relatable and was...

Three simple side dishes that are packed with flavor and ease. Perfect for the summer when you want to be out and about and not spending a ton of time in the kitchen. Recipes are below: Corn Salad with Cilantro https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D2ZgAIEUFdhO8tnwANkcRIAIlHTyF6DA/view Tomato Caprese https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ua8GIt6O8Csi9mwRGXKSMwcRqlJBbhOH/view Roasted Asparagus with Sprinkled...

Summer is here and I wanted to re-share two super delicious, easy-to-prepare seafood dishes that are sure to be keepers in your recipe box. They're both favorites of mine and hope they'll become favorites of yours !! Summer should be a simple time for everyone and these dishes are no exception to that rule. Enjoy :)

If you like feta cheese, you'll love this super simple Feta Sauce Pasta that takes only 5 minutes to prepare before putting it in the oven to bake. Serve it with your favorite pasta and a salad and voilá, you have a super tasty meal, that doesn't have you spending a ton of time in the kitchen. Enjoy :). DM me if you'd like the recipe or would like to connect on cooking: https://www.ins...

You won't want to miss my super tasty convo with Chef Joe Gatto - culinary instructor, personal chef and host of Pluto TV's food series 'From Scratch'. Joe has also written a yummy cookbook 'Seriously from Scratch'. In this episode, chef Joe talks about his approach to cooking from scratch and explains that it doesn't take as long as you think ! His young children even...

This episode is a guide to help prepare your pantry and spice cabinet, so you can be well equipped to get cooking ! I share what I always have on hand, which has helped me through numerous meals. Here's to getting organized in your kitchen for the Spring ! Enjoy.

Today's episode is a slight departure from cooking but it's a great convo you won't want to miss. I'm featuring home organizer and license massaged therapist, Kira Rodenbush, who's also the host of the podcast 'What's Up With Your Stuff'. Kira examines the clutter in our homes and how it relates to our sense of well being. She shares how the two are connected, even...

Do you run into those nights when you just don't feel like cooking? If so, then this is the episode for you ! I suggest five different simple meal ideas for those times when you want something quick and easy but also want to clean out your fridge at the same time. Enjoy !

Today's episode will be a bit different than the others. Robin Glickstein, the host of the MindFULL Conversations podcast is featuring me as her guest. We talk all things kitchen and food and it was a lot of fun ! She has a wonderful podcast that I think you'll enjoy. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oDBlD3EbifcmSpBm7SE9U . I'll also be featuring Robin as my guest in t...

When you're in a cooking slump, try these six easy rotisserie chicken meal ideas.  When I say rotisserie chicken, I'm referring to the pre-made roast chickens you can find in the grocery store, near the deli counter.  Saves so much time in the kitchen and there are just so many different kinds of meals you can make, the options are endless !   I offer six super tasty meals ideas I t...

Join me in my convo with Lesley Taylor, host of the 'No Recipe Required' podcast.  Lesley comes back to the show to share some wonderful kitchen tips and tasty recipes.  She offers her recommendations on wine and also suggests how to select the right wine for you.  You won't want to miss this yummy conversation. Listen to her podcast 'No Recipe Required' on Apple, Spotify and Google...

I hope you enjoy my recipe for Fish Tacos that are full of flavor.  They don't take much time and you can prep most of it in the morning.  The best thing is these tacos only require one seasoning, outside of lime juice, lime zest and olive oil.  Super simple for a super yummy meal that kids are sure to love as well ! Ingredients List Directions

Join me in my conversation with Christina Borja McAlvey.  Christina is an experienced home chef who has boundless energy, in and outside of the kitchen.   She was a finalist in PBS's cooking competition 'The Great American Recipe'.  She also appears twice a month on her local news station, featuring a variety of her easy-to-prepare meals.  Additionally, she contributes regularl...

Enjoy this special treat with Lesley Taylor, host of the podcast 'No Recipe Required'.   Since she's in the same cooking space as my podcast, I thought you'd enjoy listening her podcast !  Who doesn't want to learn how to cook without a recipe?   Certainly makes life easier and that's what we all want, isn't it?  Today she'll be sharing her tips on Risotto.  It's easi...

In this episode, I'll share three delicious holiday recipes for: Sweet and Spicy Pecans, Cranberry and Pistachio Shortbread Cookies and White Chocolate-Dipped Ginger Cookies.  All three are out-of-this-world tasty and super festive for the holiday season.  I hope you enjoy them :). You can click this link the Sweet and Spicy Pecans recipe.  Click this link for the Cranberry and Shor...

This episode is all about planning for the Thanksgiving holiday.  I suggest ways to organize and clear the clutter from your kitchen so you can think clearly about planning and preparing for your upcoming feast.  You want the yummy day to be enjoyable and not stressful ! Happy Holiday :).