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BFF with the Chef
by Nicole SchwegmanBFF with the Chef aims to unite a community of like-minded enthusiasts who want to cook beyond recipes, better understand ingredients and hone their techniques and culinary instincts to cook the food they really want to eat. Each week, Nicole invites a new blogger or culinary professional to her podcast for honest, candid conversations about what they’re cooking, eating and the knowledge, inspiration, and experiences behind it all.
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Episodes
Airfryers Are Your Friends - Tanya Harris of My Forking Life
43m · PublishedToday I'm interviewing Tanya Harris, the creator of My Forking Life, a food blog that specializes in quick, easy and flavorful recipes. Tanya started her blog in March of 2016, while working as an assistant public defender. Her passion for cooking started when she fell in love with the cookbook. She now owns more than 200 cookbooks and strives to learn new methods and techniques to make her favorite recipes. In just three years, My Forking Life has become so popular that Tanya has been able to quit her job in order to blog full-time. In this episode, we talk about Tanya’s journey from lawyer to full time food blogger, unexpected dishes that air fryers cook perfectly, and how to elevate any dish with the proper use of salt.
Find Tanya:
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Chicken Spaghetti
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Marinated Air Fryer Salmon
Crispy Air Fryer Fish
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- The BFF with the Chef Website
Make A Rough Plan for Dinner - Aneesha Gupta of Spice Cravings
41m · PublishedToday, I'm interviewing Aneesha Gupta, the blogger behind Spice Cravings. Aneesha originally started her blog as an online recipe book for her twin teenagers, so that they could be empowered to cook for themselves. Aneesha's blog now serves as a peek inside her California kitchen where she creates quick, easy, and healthy global recipes that are low in effort and big on taste. With step by step instructions, pictures, and videos, these recipes are weeknight friendly and perfect for busy families. All of Aneesha's meals are inspired by her love of spices, her North Indian roots, her global travels, and her life as a working mom. When she's not cooking, Aneesha can be found either on travel with her family, or watching a classic romantic comedy with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. In this episode, Aneesha talks to us about Indian comfort foods that you can make quickly and easily in the Instant Pot, her journey to becoming a food blogger, recaps the Everything Food Conference, and teaches us a simple way to plan our weekly meals.
Find Aneesha:
Website
YouTube
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
Lazy Lasagna (Instant Pot)
Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Rice (Yogurt Curry with Rice)
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Paneer Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala (No Cream)
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Plate Your Meals Like A Chef Marlee Brady from I Just Make Sandwiches
55m · PublishedToday I'm interviewing Chef Marlee Brady, the blogger behind I Just Make Sandwiches. Marlee's blog focuses on helping home cooks elevate their meals to restaurant quality by teaching them chefy secrets. Marlee was classically trained in culinary school and spent nearly 10 years working in restaurants. As a young chef, she competed in an international competition hosted in Austria. Marlee's goal is for home cooks to seek inspiration on what to make for dinner, gain knowledge on how to cook from scratch and become confident in the kitchen. In this episode, Marlee shares on the importance of and how to use different varieties of salt to flavor your food, integrating blogging into her culinary journey, and how to plate your food like a five-star chef
Find Marlee:
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
How To Make Homemade Pasta
Elote (Mexican Street Corn Dip)
Lemon Genoise Cake with Fresh Berries
Seven Simple Hacks to Elevate Your Dinner
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- The BFF with the Chef Website
Plate Your Meals Like A Chef Marlee Brady from I Just Make Sandwiches
55m · PublishedToday I'm interviewing Chef Marlee Brady, the blogger behind I Just Make Sandwiches. Marlee's blog focuses on helping home cooks elevate their meals to restaurant quality by teaching them chefy secrets. Marlee was classically trained in culinary school and spent nearly 10 years working in restaurants. As a young chef, she competed in an international competition hosted in Austria. Marlee's goal is for home cooks to seek inspiration on what to make for dinner, gain knowledge on how to cook from scratch and become confident in the kitchen. In this episode, Marlee shares on the importance of and how to use different varieties of salt to flavor your food, integrating blogging into her culinary journey, and how to plate your food like a five-star chef
Find Marlee:
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
How To Make Homemade Pasta
Elote (Mexican Street Corn Dip)
Lemon Genoise Cake with Fresh Berries
Seven Simple Hacks to Elevate Your Dinner
Come Visit BFF with the Chef:
- The BFF with the Chef Website
Massage Your Kale - Cassie Heilbron from Cook It Real Good
33m · PublishedToday I'm interviewing Cassie Heilbron of Cook it Real Good. Cassie’s blog focuses on quick, easy, and healthy recipes with some indulgence sprinkled in between. Cassie is a self-taught cook who focuses on food that is fresh, fast, and flavorful. She cooks with every day ingredients and uses as little dishes as possible because she hates washing dishes. Cassie started her first blog, Be Forever Healthier, in January of 2017 which featured healthy recipes, tips, and exercise advice, but over time Cassie realized she was far more interested in recipe creation and food photography. Since then, she's moved her focus solely to food and rebranded her site. In this episode, Cassie shares about her journey to becoming and evolving as a food blogger, info from this year’s Everything Food Conference, how to make salads that excite, and tips for easy yet delicious meals you can make tonight.
Find Cassie:
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
The Best Ever Chocolate Caramel Slice
Pumpkin, Halloumi and Avocado Salad
Come Visit BFF with the Chef:
- The BFF with the Chef Website
Massage Your Kale - Cassie Heilbron from Cook It Real Good
33m · PublishedToday I'm interviewing Cassie Heilbron of Cook it Real Good. Cassie’s blog focuses on quick, easy, and healthy recipes with some indulgence sprinkled in between. Cassie is a self-taught cook who focuses on food that is fresh, fast, and flavorful. She cooks with every day ingredients and uses as little dishes as possible because she hates washing dishes. Cassie started her first blog, Be Forever Healthier, in January of 2017 which featured healthy recipes, tips, and exercise advice, but over time Cassie realized she was far more interested in recipe creation and food photography. Since then, she's moved her focus solely to food and rebranded her site. In this episode, Cassie shares about her journey to becoming and evolving as a food blogger, info from this year’s Everything Food Conference, how to make salads that excite, and tips for easy yet delicious meals you can make tonight.
Find Cassie:
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
The Best Ever Chocolate Caramel Slice
Pumpkin, Halloumi and Avocado Salad
Come Visit BFF with the Chef:
- The BFF with the Chef Website
The Magical World of Herbs - Jess Madsen from The Wild Bloom Creative
52m · PublishedThis week I get the awesome opportunity to interview Jess Madsen, the incredible talent behind the blog, Wild Bloom Creative. Jess is currently a food stylist and photographer from Tacoma, Washington. When Jess isn't working on developing recipes for local brands or consulting on menus, she's using her free time to pursue her love of photographing mostly plant-based recipes for her blog. Jess is also a folk medicine enthusiast and an herbal apprentice, sharing what she learns about the healing power of herbs on her blog with her readers In this episode, we talk about her food blogging journey, her love affair with herbs, and delicious and easy herbal additions to your meals.
Find Jess:
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
Birthday Cake Donuts (Vegan + Keto)
Herbs Mentioned in this Episode:
Nettles
Rose Hips
Come Visit BFF with the Chef:
- The BFF with the Chef Website
Asian Paleo – ChihYu Smith from I Heart Umami
1h 20m · PublishedToday I’m interviewing a special guest – my friend and cookbook author ChihYu Smith, who's also the creator of the popular food blog I Heart Umami. ChihYu’s blog is dedicated to helping busy folks like you and I make everyday Asian-inspired Paleo Cuisine. A Whole 30 certified coach, ChihYu shares Asian-inspired Paleo, Whole 30, and Keto recipes on her blog. She also offers several programs including Cook Once Eat All Week and Feel Good Food Plan, as well as other online Paleo meal planning programs. ChihYu’s cookbook Asian Paleo was recently released, and it's already hit number one in Chinese cooking, Korean cooking, high protein, and gluten-free diet cookbooks on Amazon. ChihYu’s book has been featured by NBC News Wellness, Huffington Post, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Chowhound and Greatist. Two of her recipes also appear in The Whole30 Fast and Easy Cookbook. A graduate of Columbia University Teachers College, she lives with her husband and two dogs in Brooklyn New York. You can find her book now on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble as well as anywhere fine cookbooks are sold.
In this episode, we talk about ChihYu’s journey to Paleo living, the differences between the Paleo, Keto and Whole-30 plans, cooking Paleo Asian Cuisine, tips for flavoring your meals with aromatics and sauces, a report from the Everything Food Conference, and tips for those who want to explore food blogging
Find ChihYu:
- Website
- YouTube
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
- Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken
- Lemongrass Chicken Pizza with Almond Butter Sauce
- Paleo Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry
- Paleo Mongolian Beef
- Paleo Fish Tacos
- Tantanmen Ramen
Korean Sweet Potato Noodles mentioned on the show
ChihYu’s Cookbook – Asian Paleo
Asian Paleo (visit this link to claim the cookbook companion gift)
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- The BFF with the Chef Website
How to Start an Underground Restaurant – Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen
1h 3m · PublishedAloha friends and foodies, and welcome back. Today I'm interviewing Nguyen Tran, one half of the duo behind Starry Kitchen, a restaurant and brand that was started in Nguyen's small North Hollywood apartment. Originally, it was a way to earn some money after Thi, Nguyen's wife, lost her job in the big economic crash of 2008. After realizing they had an underground hit on their hands, the two operated from their apartment for eight months before finally moving to a legit restaurant site. Since starting the restaurant, Nguyen and Thi have become part of L.A.'s food culture scene and Los Angeles Food Galore. Just a few years ago, they started Button Mash, the next iteration of Starry Kitchen, and Nguyen has also been a frequent guest to shows on the Cooking Channel.
In this episode, we talk about Nguyen’s fascinating journey from underground restauranteur to a key member of the LA food culture, delicious Vietnamese cuisine that you can make at home, and the tip to giving amazing parties.
Find Nguyen:
Starry Kitchen
Blog
Button Mash
Website
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
- Thit Ko (Braised Coconut Pork)
Nguyen’s Cookbook
Adventures in Starry Kitchen: 88 Asian-Inspired Recipes from America's Most Famous Underground Restaurant
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Cooking Asian Inspired Cuisine - Lesli Schwartz of Asian Caucasian
37m · PublishedAloha friends and foodies, and welcome back. Today I'm interviewing Lesli Schwartz, the creator of Asian Caucasian, a food blog dedicated to helping the average cook create Asian inspired cuisine in their home kitchens. Lesli began her interest in Asian food in Sweden where she met a fellow expat named Damien, a native of Singapore and a talented gourmet Asian cook. After discovering their shared joy of preparing Asian cuisine, they began to work as a team hosting dinner parties and catering for clients. After a few years, Lesli returned home to Atlanta with her husband, where she started her blog. The blog has been up and running now for at least three and a half years, and within two years Lesli has managed to grow her Instagram to over 6,000 followers.
In this episode, we talk about Lesli’s favorite spicy sauce, versatile & delicious recipes you can start cooking tonight, and the simple steps you can take to begin your Asian inspired cooking journey.
You can find Lesli on her blog, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest
Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:
- Asian Inspired Matzo Ball Soup
- Asian Rubbed Salmon
- Miso Glazed Salmon
- Wasabi Crusted Tuna
- 10 Essentials for Asian Cooking
Cookbook Mentioned by Nicole (Pad Thai recipe)
- Night + Market: Delicious Thai Food to Facilitate Drinking and Fun-Having Amongst Friends by Kris Yenbamroong
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BFF with the Chef has 82 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 61:22:59. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 8th, 2024 13:42.
