Cooking and Convos

I hope you enjoy this super easy recipe for Korean-Style Meatballs.  To say they're full of flavor is an understatement.   You can prep the sauce and the meatballs in the morning, so all you have to do is sautee the meatballs for 5-7 minutes when you're ready to serve them.  Super Easy !!! You can click this Recipe link for all of the information on how to prepare this lovely dish....

Meet Nami Uchiyama (my daughter-in-law :).  She currently lives in Japan and has all of her life. She briefly shares what mealtimes look like for most Japanese families.  She also discusses how busy moms are and how much they juggle. Nami shares the kinds of food that is mostly eaten in Japan, the meals her mom made and also offers a wonderful recipe for Japanese Omurice, that you're sur...

I share a simple recipe for chocolate chip cookies that you're sure to love !  I also suggest a quick way to drop these cookies into the oven, long after you've made the dough ! Clink this Recipe  Enjoy !

To celebrate the beginning of the summer season, I'm sharing two recipes for cocktails you're sure to love - the Margarita and Mojito .  I've just started to enjoy handcrafted cocktails (believe it or not!) and these are my absolute two favorite so far.  I'll still be on the hunt though for other fun cocktail recipes :).   As a small heads up, I'll be taking a short summer break aft...

Summer is upon us and I'm sharing two delicious recipes for easy-to-make seafood dishes.  One is a summer favorite and the other is restaurant-worthy and super yummy.    Recipes are below: Spiced Shrimp Mustard Panko-Crusted Halibut I hope you enjoy these recipes ! If you'd like to reach out to share feedback or have suggestions for future episodes, feel free to follow me @cookingan...

Join me in my conversation with Roger Anderson, host of 'The Kitchen Counter Podcast'.  Roger is a seasoned home cook who's had a love of cooking for over 25 years and shares his passion for a variety of food in this episode.  He shares how he navigates his home cooking life, provides some kitchen tips and also offers an easy dish (that doesn't involve a recipe) that you can prepare...

You won't want to miss this episode. I share three delicious recipes for side dishes that don't take a ton of time or a ton of ingredients.  Who doesn't love that?  They're also perfect for the spring and summer season ! Recipes are below: Corn Salad with Cilantro Tomato Caprese Roasted Asparagus with Sprinkled Parmesan Cheese If you'd like to reach out to me to share feedback or have su...

Please join me in my unforgettable conversation with Sandi Mckenna.  Food lover and host of the popular web series 'Midlife Road Trip' where she traveled the world, mostly meeting incredible chefs and eating extraordinary meals.   Sandi also hosts the podcast ' Unforgettable Conversations '. She shares a personal story on how and why this podcast started. And believe it or not, on top of...

In this episode, I share a terrific, easy recipe for a wonderful chicken dish you won't want to miss.  Both the chicken and sauce that goes with it are out of this world !   I also share a super quick recipe for rice and lemony broccoli as well, which aren't complicated.  The star of this show really is the chicken and sauce ! Click here for the Chicken and Yogurt Sauce recipes...

Join me in my conversation with Lesley Taylor, host of the podcast 'No Recipe Required'.  Lesley is an accomplished home cook, baker and wine enthusiast who has loved cooking since she was a young girl.  She shares how she prepares most of her meals without a recipe.  She also shares her love of wine and her favorites from around the world, offering great tips on selecting good wine...

Meet Celeste Anderson - Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist and Podcast Host of 'Pivot 2 Plants'.   Celeste encourages all of us to try to pivot more toward a plant based diet, even if it’s only in one of our meals a day.  Eating well helps us stay well and also makes a big difference in how we feel.  She offers a slew of plant-based meal ideas that can be quick and easy for an...

In this episode, I share a list of basic kitchen tools and cookware you should initially have in your kitchen.  In addition, I share a recipe for a fun and colorful pasta dish with turkey sausage, peppers and onions.   Click here for the Kitchen Tools and Equipment list. Click here for the Turkey Sausage with Peppers and Onions recipe in today's show. DM me over on Instagram with any que...

A very short episode on who I am and what this podcast will be all about. Thanks so much for being here !

In this podcast, I‘ll share super easy recipes for super tasty meals, that will take you 30 min or less to prepare. I’ll also have a few fun convos along with the way, with experts who have a lot to say about food.   You'll hear an array of perspectives as well as fun tips on how to cook yummy food, without a lot of hassle...who doesn't love that? This show will inspire you to get in the kitc...