E56 - Mediterranean Cooking & The Dishes We Reach For Most In Our Cupboards

10/24/21 • 33 min

Do you have more than one set of dishes in you cupboards? Do you find yourself reaching for dishes from one set more than the others? I have a hypothesis about why this is and it has to do with the dishwasher. Also, these are the Corelle dishes (affiliate link) that I mention that I use to replenish the ones that my mom got for her bridal shower nearly 50 years ago. I still have a lot of the originals and they're still my favorites. These new ones are the same, minus the brown flowered trim <3.
This week I also talk with cookbook author Emily Paster about her new book, Instantly Mediterranean: Vibrant and Satisfying Recipes for Your Instant Pot, Electric Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer (affiliate link). We talk all about Mediterranean food and how to translate those classic recipes and flavors to our favorite new appliances.
You can enter to win 1 of 3 copies of Emily's book! Head over to my Instagram page (@cookthestory) between October 24-31, 2021 and look for the instructions and rules to enter there.
The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode features some delicious Mediterranean-inspired dinners that are easy to make. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan and the printable grocery list that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #56.
Have a great week!
Christine xo

#InstantPot #AirFryer #cookbooks #Mediterranean #mealplanning #giveaway

#InstantPot #AirFryer #cookbooks #Mediterranean #mealplanning #giveaway

Previous Episode

E55 - How Foods In The Freezer Help Plan Meals - The Experimental Episode

One of the main goals of this podcast is to help myself and others with that never-ending question, "What should I make for dinner?" To that end, this week, I'm having a box of seafood from Alaska delivered to my doorstep to see if having high-quality seafood in my freezer helps me decide what to make, while also helping me to make health choices for my family. If you want to join me in this experiment, order some Alaskan seafood from Catch Sitka Seafood here #sponsored and use COOKTHESTORY15 to save 15% off of your first purchase of $125 or more.
This week I'm also talking with Sally Kuzemchak from Real Mom Nutrition about picky eaters and about her new No Stress Dinner Planner. She has so many great insights when it comes to feeding our kids while feeling less stressed about it. Who doesn't need that??? If you'd like to enter to win a pdf copy of Sally's planner, check out my Instagram on 10/18/21. Giveaway entries close on 10/24/21.
The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode features some seriously easy dinners that are seriously packed with flavor. I also have exciting Shrimp Taco News to share! lol. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan and the printable grocery list that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #55.
Have a great week!
Christine xo

#mealprep #mealplanning #dinner #fall #calendars

Next Episode

E57 - A Chocolate Sommelier (!) Helps Us Choose Chocolate

Does your morning often turn into chaos as you rush around trying to remember everything that you need for the day? Today I share a tip to help make all your morning run a bit smoother.
This week I also talk with award-winning food writer and chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy of 37 Chocolates about how to choose the right chocolate for you. Estelle is also originally from France and has written this wonderful book in French called Guide de survie alimentaire aux Etats-Unis #ad for new arrivals to the US from her home country.
The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode features simple but fun recipes that are all easy spins on classic dishes. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan and the printable grocery list that goes with it. This one is Meal Plan #57.
Finally, here's an example of the small countertop white board #ad that I was talking about near the beginning of the show.
Have a great week!
Christine xo

#chocolate #halloween #ToDolists #timemanagement