E92 - Best Picky Eater and Chef Hacks with Rebecca Andexler

Jump to Recipe is saying farewell, but this is not the end of Christine's delicious culinary interviews. Listen to find out more. 

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Have a great day! 

Christine xo

This week I talk with hostess extraordinaire Renee Rhinehart from Party Host Helpers, a company connecting party hosts with event staff. We chat about simple ideas to make your Christmas extra-special and your holiday parties more sparkly.

Have a great weekend!
Christine xo

Links:
Party Host Helpers or call 1-844-30 PARTY
Discount Code: use RENEE22 when booking on the website or give it to the person you are talking to to get $30 off your first party
COOKtheSTORY.com/ROTD
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Charcuterie Boards
Butter Boards
Mulled Wine
Funnel

This week I talk with food-writer Katie Workman from TheMom100.com about her go-to's for fuss-free entertaining during the holiday season, and all year long. We talk about great ideas for grazing boards and how the simple things are often the best. Be sure to check out Katie's amazing cookbook that is full of recipes that every parent needs to have in their back pocket: The Mom 100 Cookbook.

Have a great weekend!
Christine xo

Links:
TheMom100.com
@katieworkman100 on Instagram
@katieworkman100 on Facebook
@katieworkman100 on Twitter
COOKtheSTORY.com/ROTD
Weeknight Dinner Inspiration
How to Stabilize Whipped Cream

NOTE: Jump to Recipe is moving to become part of my other podcast, Recipe of the Day. Make sure you subscribe to Recipe of the Day so that you continue to hear my delicious conversations with guests from the culinary world, airing every Saturday afternoon. Jump to Recipe's last day will be December 31, 2022, so make sure you switch over to Recipe of the Day before then.

This week on ROTD WEEKEND, I talk with cookbook author Faith Kramer about her beautiful cookbook, 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen. Packed with so much interesting information about the global nature of Jewish cooking, this cookbook not only offers lots of inspiration for sabbath dinners, but also makes for a great read. We talk about Faith's book, about delicious Shabbat recipes that would also be wonderful for Hannukah next week, or for any holiday celebration, and also about putting together special occasion dinners that are as delicious as they are easy on the cook.

Have a great weekend!
Christine xo

Links:
Faithkramer.com
Cooking Columns on jWeekly
52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen
@blogapetit on Instagram
TheCookful Hot Chocolate Series
All Things Holiday on COOKtheSTORY
No-Spread Sugar Cookies
One-Pan Beef Noodle Skillet
Easy Lasagna Casserole
Toufayan Bakeries Store on Amazon - Coupon Code: COOKTHESTORY  - End Date: 12/17/22 @ 11:59 PM PD, Terms: One redemption per customer

This week I talk with food blogger and cookbook author Jessica Formicola about her cookbook Beef It Up, which not only puts a new spin on comfort classics but also helps demystify the many different cuts of beef and how to cook them. She gives us some great ideas for cooking beef, from the spectacular to the everyday. We also talk about the underutilized technique of browning and how it can be used on everything from meat, to spices, to vegetables to add flavor.

The meal plan for this week features beef (of course!) in a few different ways. Korean Beef and Rice Bowls are full of flavor and the Beef Noodle Skillet uses only one pan and comes together in no time. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan with links to recipes, and the grocery list worksheet that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #114.

Have a great week!
Christine xo

Links:
Savoryexperiments.com
IG: @savoryexperiments
FB: @savoryexperiments

Title: Winter Food and Garden Talk With Cookbook Author Nicole Putzel

This week I chat with Nicole Putzel about her beautiful cookbook, The Seasonal Plate, and about the great gardening tips you can find on her blog, Putzel Kitchen. Nicole talks about how her cookbook came about and also shares some clever winter hostess gift ideas.
 

The meal plan for this week is helping you get more efficient in meal-planning with vegetable forward Side Dish Solutions. Butternut Squash Casserole served with Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is both cozy and quick and Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Quarters with Root Vegetables is a perfect one-pan dinner. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan with links to recipes, and the grocery list worksheet that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #113.

Have a great week!
Christine xo

Links:
Putzel Kitchen
IG: @putzelkitchen
FB: @putzelkitchen



This week I talk with Rebecca Wheeler, founder of Chicago Food Walks, a company offering private food tours in Chicago's most interesting neighborhoods. We talk about how Rebecca took her culinary expertise and interest in other cultures and cuisines and turned it into a business that visits the less well-known corners of her own city - no deep dish pizza on this tour! She also shares some tips on finding a great food tour wherever your travels take you.
 

The meal plan for this week has recipes that will work for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between so that you can work them in around busy preparations for the upcoming holiday season. Avocado Egg Salad and 15-Minute Vegetable Soup is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, and the Smoked Salmon Brunch Board is so easy but so impressive. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan with links to recipes, and the grocery list worksheet that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #112.

This meal plan is inspired by this week's sponsor, Toufayan Bakeries. Toufayan makes delicious baked goods like pita bread, wraps, bagels, and Smart Pockets. Look for them in the deli section of your grocery store, or visit the Toufayan Amazon Store. Use coupon code COOKTHESTORY by December 17, 2022 for 20% off on your first purchase.

Have a great week!
Christine xo

Links:

Jump to Recipe Podcast - Episode #6: Thanksgiving Tips
Chicagofoodwalks.com
IG: @chicagofoodwalks
Toufayan Bakeries
Toufayan Amazon Store
IG: @toufayan

This week I talk with Stephanie Manley from Copykat Recipes, a recipe site specializing in recreating famous restaurant recipes at home. We go behind the scenes in copycat recipe development and she gives us the goods on what restaurant chains think when their recipes show up on the internet.

The dinners for the meal plan this week were chosen to be simple so that you can work them in around busy preparations for the upcoming holiday season. Olive Garden Copycat Tortelloni Alfredo with Grilled Chicken is a family favorite, and Sheet Pan Salsa Verde Chicken Dinner is easy, saucy, and delicious. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan with links to recipes, and the grocery list worksheet that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #111.

Have a great week!
Christine xo

Links:
Website: copykat.com
IG: @copykatrecipes
FB: @copyKatrecipes

Podcast: Recipe of the Day

This week I'm talking with talented podcast host Becky Hadeed about her show, The Storied Recipe, and its themes around food, culture, love, and connection. We also explore why podcasts have caught on so much lately, and why we both feel they're so important in the modern social media world.
 

The meal plan in this episode is inspired by great side dishes. Creamy Dill Potatoes are the star of any plate, and Brussels Sprouts with Peaches and Bacon are full of flavor. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan with links to recipes, and the grocery list worksheet that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #110.

Have a great week!
Christine xo

Links:
Website: thestoriedrecipe.com
IG: @thestoriedrecipe.podcast
FB: @thestoriedrecipe

This is the 1 year anniversary of my other podcast, Recipe of the Day. Since that show goes out every single day, that means that we've done 365 episodes. Isn't that crazy? To celebrate, I wanted to share a bit more about myself with you. Today's episode is from when I was a guest on Becky Hadeed's beautiful podcast, The Storied Recipe. Becky is a warm and thoughtful interviewer and in this episode, as in all of her episodes, she uncovered the threads of my life story that resulted in my career in food, including my recipe philosophy, my websites and podcasts. Thank you for listening and for celebrating this momentous anniversary with me. -Christine xo

To listen to more of Becky's interviews, search for The Storied Recipe wherever you get your podcasts, or head over here for subscribe links and more info for new podcast listeners.