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 favorite.

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/ricomandelphoto/

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.

Click this ⁠link ⁠for the White-Chocolate Dipped Ginger 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 heartwarming conversation and I know you will too !

To reach Stacey, you can find her on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/50pies50states/?hl=en

You can find her book '50 Pies, 50 States' on Amazon in the link below and wherever books are sold:

https://www.amazon.com/50-Pies-States-Immigrants-Through/dp/0316394513

The link to Kalustyan's (where Stacey buys her spices mentioned in the show) is below:

https://foodsofnations.com/

If you'd like to reach out to me directly with feedback or suggestions for future eps, feel free to send your note to [email protected].

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 such a delight to have on the show. I know you'll love her !

To find out more about Amanda and everything she offers (classes, recipes and more!), click the link below:

https://www.amandahaascooks.com/

To pre-order her upcoming book 'Homemade Simple-Effortless Dishes for a Busy Life' click any of the links the below:

⁠AMAZON⁠

PORCHLIGHT (Enter to win a grill and more!)

OMNIVORE (signed copy!)

BARNES & NOBLE