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How to survive the holidays without increasing a few pant sizes in the process? We've got you covered, with "healthy-ish" takes on holiday sweet treats and ideas for indulging in moderation. Starring Kathryne Taylor and her sweet dog Cookie, of the popular food blog Cookie and Kate (plus an additional secret cameo).

Kathryne Taylor is Cookie and Kate Website | Instagram | Facebook

Maple peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies | Cookie and Kate

Salted oat fudge | Cookie and Kate

Peppermint meringues | A Couple Cooks

Chocolate peanut butter buckeyes | A Couple Cooks

Soft healthier gingerbread cookies | A Couple Cooks

Our guide to holiday gift ideas for people who love to cook: cookbooks, kitchen tools, our 2017 daily recipe calendar, and more

9 tips for eating in moderation

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The tables are turned: we're celebrating 1 year on the podcast by hearing from you! In this episode, we chat with listeners about their favorite podcast moments, kitchen goals for next year, and answer a few questions. Plus our favorite fall recipes for Thanksgiving and beyond, and a sweet giveaway (make sure to listen for the code word!).

Past episodes mentioned in this podcast:

The one where Alex mixes a cocktail

The one with Mario Batali

The one about minimalism and cleaning your spice drawer

The one about the great ramen adventure

The one with the charming Rick Bayless

The one with the coffee roasters

The one where we learned to slurp olive oil

The one where that guy thought "hangry" was an app

The one where we interviewed a cow

The one where we told our story

Vegetarian shepherd's pie with french lentils | A Couple Cooks

Pumpkin pecan parfaits | A Couple Cooks

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Did you know 25% of adults would rather watch a cooking show then cook a meal themselves? In this episode, Sonja travels to the Love and Lemons kitchen in Texas to prove that cooking doesn't require lots of advanced planning to make a beautiful and nourishing meal. With Jeanine Donofrio, the two make a Chopped-style recipe out of the ingredients on-hand in Jeanine's refrigerator. Plus, some foodie trivia and a simple concept for fall meals with seasonal vegetables.

Jeanine Donofrio of Love and Lemons

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The recipe: Roasted fall vegetable grain bowl | A Couple Cooks

This episode was sponsored by ReclaimTheKitchen.com

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Summer might be over, but our love for tomatoes hasn't died! In this episode, we talk about our favorite ways to use canned tomatoes throughout the winter. We phone our friend The Faux Martha, who shares her favorite minimalist recipes for canned tomatoes. Plus, people we love to cook for, our favorite foodie cities, a dinnertime challenge, and listener kitchen victories.

Roasted tomato shrimp over creamy polenta | A Couple Cooks

Melissa Coleman is The Faux Martha: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Her recipes:

20-Minute tomato soup | The Faux Martha

4-ingredient tomato sauce | The Faux Martha

Chickpea indian bowl | The Faux Martha

What's your favorite foodie city? Sonja just went to Austin and enjoyed Tacodeli, Torchy's Tacos, and The Beer Plant

This episode was sponsored by Muir Glen Organic

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Instead of kitchen failures, how about triumphs? This episode features Julia Turshen, cookbook author for the stars (like Gwyneth!). Julia's now published her own solo act, Small Victories. about tips and tricks that build kitchen confidence. Julia's victories come from a lifetime of experience spent in the kitchen. We talk about uber simple desserts, nachos for breakfast, and a health challenge that's helped her focus on what matters.

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Small Victories

...is getting some very good press

Blood orange granita | A Couple Cooks via Small Victories

Simple black beans & scrambled tofu | A Couple Cooks via It's All Good

This episode was sponsored by Crunchmaster gluten-free crackers

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Time for something a little different. The tables are turned in this episode, with Jessie Artigue of Marriage is Funny as our guest host, and us as the guests. The goal: sharing our food journey all in one place. Along the way, we share about challenges like cancer and adoption, how we started what we're doing today, and some exciting updates on where we're headed.

Jessie Artigue is host of the podcast Marriage is Funny

Jessie on Instagram | Gerard and Jessie on Twitter

Rule 26: Keep your marriage spicy by heating up the kitchen (A Couple Cooks on the Marriage is Funny podcast)

Italian white bean soup | A Couple Cooks

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The secret to losing weight? It might not be what you think it is. In this episode, we go straight to the source and interview a doctor about healthy eating, exercise, and what's most important for losing weight. Then, we interview our favorite Youtube fitness instructor to see if she agrees (spoiler alert: she does). Plus, our favorite delicious yet healthy recipes starring superfoods and Thai sweet potatoes.

Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight | Vox

Superfood salad | A Couple Cooks

Thai baked sweet potatoes | A Couple Cooks via Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking

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Rebecca-Louise and her Youtube channel of workout videos

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Gooey mac & cheese, crispy fries, and a bowl of creamy ice cream are ours: what are your favorite comfort foods? In this episode, we talk about a balanced approach to comfort foods, and share our favorite healthy-ish recipes for old favorites. Plus a live Twitter poll on a nagging question, WWMPS, and a call to expert Amanda Paa on gluten-free living and tips on comforting, whole food recipes.

Crispy baked fries with garlic rosemary aioli | A Couple Cooks

Smoky mac and cheese with squash and spinach | A Couple Cooks

Mocha almond fudge vegan ice cream | A Couple Cooks

Food Rules by Michael Pollan

Amanda Paa of Heartbeet Kitchen | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Skillet white chili dip | Heartbeet Kitchen

Gluten-free angel food cake | Heartbeet Kitchen

Get 'em>> Scotcheroo Bar Baking Kit!

What is your favorite healthy take on comfort food?

Is mac & cheese a main or a side? (Here are the results of our Twitter poll.)

Giveaway! Click here to enter to win a Scotcheroo Bar Baking Kit (Cake in a Crate)!

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Hangry much? In this episode, we dive into how to combat hanger, that dreaded combination of Hunger + Anger. We take to the streets for a random survey on how to survive hanger, and offer up three of our favorite 20-minute nourishing dinner recipes. Plus hangry snack ideas, and more.

Quick garlic shrimp and couscous | A Couple Cooks

Farmer's market grain bowl | A Couple Cooks

Simple black beans and eggs | A Couple Cooks

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Field trip! In this episode we're on location at Trader's Point Creamery, an organic dairy farm. We meet Bella the Cow, visit the Dairy Bar, and taste an aged cheddar that's never before been unveiled to the public. We also uncover the mystery behind organic, grass-fed dairy: why it's important, and what to look for on the label when you're shopping for milk, yogurt, and cheese. Plus, our favorite way to eat grass-fed yogurt, and a few summery cheesy recipes inspired by Greek islands and our basil plant.

Greek salad | A Couple Cooks

Roasted tomato basil grilled cheese | A Couple Cooks

Our photos from Santorini, because...sigh.

Trader's Point Creamery is an organic, grass-fed dairy farm in Indianapolis

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**Giveaway of cheeses, yogurts, and more from Trader's Point Creamery! Click here.

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