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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Home Cooked Stories podcast! Have you ever felt frustrated by family meal planning amidst busy schedules, or generally crave a need for simplicity and convenience when it comes to making meals? On today’s episode, my guest Sheela Prakash and I are exploring the significance of home-cooked meals, the evolution of food media, and practical cooking tips. We’re also getting real about the challenges of meal planning, the importance of flexibility in cooking, and how to build confidence in the kitchen.
Sheela shares her culinary journey as a food writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author – dishing out insights into ingredient substitutions, the need for simplicity, and empowering creativity in home cooking. Stay tuned to the end for a fun discussion about culinary inspirations, including a classic Italian recipe from Marcella Hazan you’ll want to try.
Highlights Include:
- 8:23 The Quest for Simplicity in Cooking
- 12:29 Understanding Ingredient Substitutions
- 14:18 Meal Planning Strategies for Busy Lives
- 30:50 Simplifying Cooking: Small Wins Matter
- 32:11 Finding Inspiration: Cookbooks vs Online Recipes
- 38:39 Culinary Inspirations: Gelato and a Brioche Bun
- 41:37 Culinary Icons: Cooking with Marcella Hazan
References Mentioned in Today's Episode:
- Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce Recipe: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tomato-sauce-onion-and-butter
- Sheela's Cookbooks
- Salad Seasons: https://www.amazon.com/Salad-Seasons-Vegetable-Forward-Dishes-Year/dp/0847899268
- Mediterranean Every Day: https://www.amazon.com/Mediterranean-Every-Day-Inspired-Feel-Good/dp/1558329994/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39KW9RYLABP7U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AFS7Uep72HAph9mczlpVXgo4NgGSXW94d4hcfMX2uq9JN-GZNKTj_L31ZvyE7G9tXQVn6ZHwADX6b_aO7_kwtqQLxKCSz05TOgdYgOJPCeTbt2Z7up6UyqZvV4Yf9pcW92sYM_LbX4drGEJ3rkuXj36XENguQZ5XleM_RCSotjiA3zGoRh7-NuWz0fdNMGprCGUJVnFsx84o-cgQzqxwRcIX1ZSqhRl8TR3BbAyFHM8.PQJ59fRvLWffTSNP75N99h2Y1U4LzFwj2HOrLC1NfbI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mediterranean+everyday&qid=1740165802&s=books&sprefix=mediterranean+everda%2Cstripbooks%2C284&sr=1-1
- Sheela's Whole Lemon Vinaigrette recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/sheela-prakash-whole-lemon-vinaigrette-recipe-8709237
About Sheela Prakash:
Sheela is a recipe developer and food and wine writer – having been featured in New York Times Cooking and previously on staff at Kitchn, Epicurious, and Food52. She’s also the author of two cookbooks: Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. And her second cookbook, Salad Seasons: Vegetable-Forward Dishes All Year, received numerous accolades including being named one of the best cookbooks of 2023 by WIRED, Food Network, Bon Appetit and Forbes. Sheela received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, holds Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), graduated from New York University's Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, and is also a Registered Dietitian.
Connect with Julia:
Website: www.homecookedstories.com
Instagram: @juliathehomecook
Have a story idea, question, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you! Send an email to [email protected].
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By Julia DarlingWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Home Cooked Stories podcast! Have you ever felt frustrated by family meal planning amidst busy schedules, or generally crave a need for simplicity and convenience when it comes to making meals? On today’s episode, my guest Sheela Prakash and I are exploring the significance of home-cooked meals, the evolution of food media, and practical cooking tips. We’re also getting real about the challenges of meal planning, the importance of flexibility in cooking, and how to build confidence in the kitchen.
Sheela shares her culinary journey as a food writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author – dishing out insights into ingredient substitutions, the need for simplicity, and empowering creativity in home cooking. Stay tuned to the end for a fun discussion about culinary inspirations, including a classic Italian recipe from Marcella Hazan you’ll want to try.
Highlights Include:
- 8:23 The Quest for Simplicity in Cooking
- 12:29 Understanding Ingredient Substitutions
- 14:18 Meal Planning Strategies for Busy Lives
- 30:50 Simplifying Cooking: Small Wins Matter
- 32:11 Finding Inspiration: Cookbooks vs Online Recipes
- 38:39 Culinary Inspirations: Gelato and a Brioche Bun
- 41:37 Culinary Icons: Cooking with Marcella Hazan
References Mentioned in Today's Episode:
- Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce Recipe: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tomato-sauce-onion-and-butter
- Sheela's Cookbooks
- Salad Seasons: https://www.amazon.com/Salad-Seasons-Vegetable-Forward-Dishes-Year/dp/0847899268
- Mediterranean Every Day: https://www.amazon.com/Mediterranean-Every-Day-Inspired-Feel-Good/dp/1558329994/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39KW9RYLABP7U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AFS7Uep72HAph9mczlpVXgo4NgGSXW94d4hcfMX2uq9JN-GZNKTj_L31ZvyE7G9tXQVn6ZHwADX6b_aO7_kwtqQLxKCSz05TOgdYgOJPCeTbt2Z7up6UyqZvV4Yf9pcW92sYM_LbX4drGEJ3rkuXj36XENguQZ5XleM_RCSotjiA3zGoRh7-NuWz0fdNMGprCGUJVnFsx84o-cgQzqxwRcIX1ZSqhRl8TR3BbAyFHM8.PQJ59fRvLWffTSNP75N99h2Y1U4LzFwj2HOrLC1NfbI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mediterranean+everyday&qid=1740165802&s=books&sprefix=mediterranean+everda%2Cstripbooks%2C284&sr=1-1
- Sheela's Whole Lemon Vinaigrette recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/sheela-prakash-whole-lemon-vinaigrette-recipe-8709237
About Sheela Prakash:
Sheela is a recipe developer and food and wine writer – having been featured in New York Times Cooking and previously on staff at Kitchn, Epicurious, and Food52. She’s also the author of two cookbooks: Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. And her second cookbook, Salad Seasons: Vegetable-Forward Dishes All Year, received numerous accolades including being named one of the best cookbooks of 2023 by WIRED, Food Network, Bon Appetit and Forbes. Sheela received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, holds Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), graduated from New York University's Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, and is also a Registered Dietitian.
Connect with Julia:
Website: www.homecookedstories.com
Instagram: @juliathehomecook
Have a story idea, question, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you! Send an email to [email protected].