Jump to Recipe
Jump to Recipe
Christine Pittman
We’re here to inspire you with cooking ideas and to help you get delicious food on your table in a short format that fits into your busy life. In each episode, your host, Christine Pittman of COOKtheSTORY, gives you some exciting food for thought during her chat with a fascinating person from the cooking world. She then wraps up the episode with a 5-day meal plan full of tasty ideas so that you can spend less time planning and more time cooking (and eating!). Learn more about our guests and get our weekly meal plans at COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans Note: Sometimes we link to products with affiliate links, meaning that we earn a small commission on items purchased after following that link. Amazon Disclosure Statement: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. However, opinions are always honest. If you're new to the show, check out our 1 year anniversary episode (#52) where we talk about how the show works and what we've learned after one year of talking with amazing guests about their struggles and victories in home time management. Note: Sometimes we link to products in the show notes and sometimes these links are affiliate links, meaning that we earn a small commission on items purchased after following that link. Amazon Disclosure Statement: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Our opinions are always honest though and not affected by where we link to. Have a great day! -Christine xo
A Change for 2023
Jump to Recipe is saying farewell, but this is not the end of Christine's delicious culinary interviews. Listen to find out more.
Jan 1, 2023
2 min
E117 - Last-Minute Christmas Ideas with Renee Rhinehart
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.
Dec 25, 2022
19 min
E116 - Holiday Back-Pocket-Cooking With Katie Workman
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.
Dec 18, 2022
28 min
E115 - Special Occasion Dinners With Faith Kramer
This week 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.
Dec 11, 2022
28 min
E114 - Beefing It Up with Cookbook Author Jessica Formicola
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.
Dec 4, 2022
30 min
E113 - 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.
Nov 27, 2022
25 min
E112 - Off-the-Beaten Path Chicago Food Tours with Rebecca Wheeler
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.
Nov 20, 2022
30 min
E111 - Creating Copycat Recipes with Stephanie Manley
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
Nov 13, 2022
20 min
E110 - Food, Culture, and Connection with Becky Hadeed
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
Nov 6, 2022
34 min
Bonus Episode - The Anniversary Interview on The Storied Recipe Podcast with Becky Hadeed
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.
Nov 1, 2022
1 hr 5 min
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