Cook It Real Good

This week's episode is a rewind episode. I'm taking us all the way back to episode 15 where I chatted to Lauren from the food blog Hunger Thirst Play about making holiday cooking easier.Even though the holidays may look a little bit different this year, many of you have told me you're excited to keep traditions alive, even if that means making a large feast and delivering it to the door step of your family members. Lauren shares some wonderful tips on how to make holiday cooking as stress free as possible, so if you missed out on this episode originally you won't want to miss out!All the links discussed are in the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is all about bringing the flavours of the world to your home cooking. I chat with Laura and Sarah from the food blog Wandercooks who share tips on how to get a taste for different cuisines when we aren't travelling, where to source unique ingredients and how to create special food experiences at home. 2020 has been far from the year of travel and I know many of us have itchy feet wondering when we'll be able to jump on a plane to a far off destination next. But while we wait, eating delicious dishes from around the world at home seems like a great compromise.Grab all the links discussed in this episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/60. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is all about shortcuts to getting dinner on the table!I chat with Lorie from the food blog Lemons + Zest. Lorie believes that delicious, homemade food does not have to be a chore. Her recipes are simple, and no nonsense—if she can’t make it with a toddler attached to her leg, then it’s not happening.Lorie spills her secrets for how she feeds her family night after night efficiently and without stress. You're going to love this episode!Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is all about baking!I chat with Vee from Vee the Baker who shares all her advice for baking beginners. We discuss what tools every baker should have, the ingredients to have on hand that will get you baking a whole host of things and also some good beginners recipes. Oh and probably the most fun part - how to rescue baking flops!Get all the links discussed by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/56. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is all about chef secrets that actually make a difference in your home cooking.I chat with Nicole Schwegman, host of the podcast BFF with the Chef. Nicole is a home chef and food enthusiast who celebrates with her stomach and travels with her taste buds. On BFF with the Chef, she aims to help people benefit from the knowledge she seeks out every day, bringing them the very best inspiration, guidance, and tips from the chefs and culinary professionals she admires.Nicole shares so many helpful tips that will transform your cooking. You'll love this one!Get all the links discussed in today's episode head to cookitrealgood.com/54. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is all about chicken!I chat with Natasha Bull from the popular food blog Salt and Lavender. If you've searched for a chicken recipe online chances are you've come across one of Natasha's. Salt & Lavender is all about tasty recipes that are made from scratch and easy to prepare. Natasha believes that delicious recipes made from good quality ingredients shouldn't have to be complicated or overly time-consuming. She strives to make her recipes approachable for the average cook with easy-to-find ingredients and clear instructions.Natasha's readers love a good chicken recipe and I knew she was the woman I had to speak to to give us the breakdown on cooking with chicken.I'll be the first to admit I've had quite a journey when it comes to chicken. I used to notoriously overcook it as I was scared of salmonella and food poisoning but really the only thing I was at risk of was dry bland chicken. Natasha and I chat about the pain points people have when it comes to cooking chicken, chicken safety, what cut of chicken is best for what recipe and cooking tips to getting it perfect every time. Get all the links discussed in today's episode at cookitrealgood.com/52. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little check in to let you know about upcoming episodes for season 2 and to introduce The Cooking Hotline!If you've ever had a burning question for myself or one of my guests, here's your chance to ask it!I want to hear all your cooking questions in voice memo form. It can be anything! You've got questions, I want to give you answers. Share yours by recording a memo and sending it via email to cassie@cookitrealgood.com for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode. You can easily record a memo right on your smartphone using the "Voice Memo" app -- no fancy recording equipment needed. Give us your name, where you're from and your question. I look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is all about how to make better dinners with less fuss!That's my guest Paula's motto and one that I think we can all get behind. Paula Hingley is a former chef turned food blogger and YouTuber. She started How To Make Dinner as a way of helping home cooks streamline their dinner making process by introducing them to the clever tricks and techniques used in professional kitchens. Also, it has been her lifelong dream to have her own cooking show. Since finishing culinary school in 2005, Paula has cooked in an eclectic variety of kitchens. From luxury hotels, to high volume catering companies, to tiny cafes, tree planting camps, and even a 92 foot sailboat. It’s these quirky experiences that have given Paula a unique perspective on which corners to cut, and when. Paula doesn’t believe in rushed cooking, because that can feel like a chore. But she is 100% about simplicity–and making the most out of whatever you have on hand.If you're anything like me and a bit over this whole having to make 3 meals a day everyday forever right now you'll love Paula's tips in today's episode. Get all the links discussed by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/49. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is all about Indian cooking!I chat with Meena from Hooked on Heat who shares her tips and tricks for getting started with Indian cooking at home.Meena is a freelance food writer, recipe developer and cooking instructor based in, Ontario, Canada. She is also the author of two cookbooks, Knack Indian Cooking and 500 Indian Dishes. Not only does she try to simplify traditional cooking methods without compromising on taste, but she also loves to experiment with different ingredients and infuse flavours from the East and West.The recipes on her food blog, Hooked on Heat, are inspired by classic Indian dishes and dressed up to suit our modern tastes. She enjoys creating recipes to meet with the increasing demands of quick and simple everyday meals.She started her series ‘Indian Cooking 101’ on her blog many years ago, to bust the myth that Indian cooking is just too hard. Through this series, she shares how to make basic Indian food, beginning with the essentials and slowly moving up to a point where you will be confident enough to throw in a pinch of this and a dash of that.You'll get so much out of today's episode!Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/47. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is all about getting kids into the kitchen.I know many parents are at home with kids right now, trying to keep them entertained and their minds active. Cooking is definitely an activity that can tick all the boxes, and set them up with life skills that will serve them well into the future. I chat with Jessica Braider from the blog The Scramble. Jessica is a certified health coach and mother of two active and playful boys. As the CEO of The Scramble, she fulfils her passion for food and her love for working with parents and children to build healthy and happy families by helping them to get quick, easy, and delicious meals on the table every night. She believes that food is one of the most powerful tools for building connections and that it should be savored, enjoyed, and shared, rather than restricted, avoided, or argued over. Jessica shares her tips for how to get kids involved in the kitchen, age appropriate tasks and how to make the process less stressful. Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/45. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is going to teach you to get the most out of your fresh produce… and save some money along the way!I chat to Angi Schneider from the blog SchneiderPeeps. Angi has been growing and preserving food for more than 25 years and lives on a 1.5-acre homestead with her family on the Gulf Coast of Texas. She loves helping others discover the joy of gardening, preserving food, and living a more simple life. She shares her own journey of simple living on her blog, SchneiderPeeps and encourages others to live their own version of the simple life. She is also the author of The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables.Angi shares so many wonderful tips and tricks in this episode, including what to do with the odds and ends of your vegetables to give them a second life, and how to freeze vegetables properly.Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/43. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is all about Tofu!I chat with Anna Rider, a food writer who documents kitchen experiments on GarlicDelight.com with the help of her physicist and taste-testing husband Alex. She has an insatiable appetite for noodles 🍜 and believes in cooking without following recipes. You can find her kitchen creations on GarlicDelight.com and other media outlets, including The Spruce Eats, Forbes, NBC News, The Kitchn, and Macheesmo.Anna and Alex started Garlic Delight after gaining weight and spending too much money on takeout and frozen meals. Traditional batch cooking and meal prepping advice were overwhelming. They gave up after a horrible bout of food poisoning. Then they discovered that healthy, easy-to-make, time-saving, and delicious cooking is possible. That’s why Garlic Delight exists: to share their ingredients-first approach to cooking and "cook once, eat three times” philosophy with busy overachievers who believe they don’t have time to cook at home.Anna takes us through everything you need to know about tofu - what the different types of tofu are, how to use it, do we need to press it and can we freeze it, among other things!If you're new to cooking with tofu, or love cooking with it, I'm know you'll get something out of today's episode.For all the links discussed in today's episode, head to cookitrealgood.com/41. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.