Jump to Recipe is saying farewell, but this is not the end of Christine's delicious culinary interviews. Listen to find out more. 

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

This week I'm talking with a woman of many talents, Nikki Miller-Ka. She's not only a classically trained chef and freelance food and travel writer with her own blog, Nik Snacks, but also tour guide for Taste Carolina in North Carolina. Nikki tells us about the tastiest, off-the-beaten path places to visit in North Carolina, as well of some of her favorite food cities in the US. The meal plan in this episode is full of easy one-pan and one-pot dinners. 15-Minute Chili is a fall weeknight...

This week I'm talking with Food Creative Mercedes Golip about her passion for farm-to-table Venezuelan food. We get into how the pandemic led her to pivot from hosting pop-up dinners in NYC to buying a farmhouse in the western Catskills. We talk about the importance of our own food history and how she enjoys the challenge of using locally grown products to re-create the flavors of her childhood. The meal plan in this episode is inspired by family recipes that I grew up cooking and eating....

This week I'm talking with meal prep expert Amy Lawrence of Gourmet Done Skinny, about her popular membership program Food Prep for Foodies and her new book The Power of Food Prep (available here for FREE as an e-book). I was seriously wowed by her amazing food prep tips tips that make the whole thing less of a burden. I can’t wait for you to hear them too! The meal plan in this episode is inspired by some of my fall favorites. 15-Minute Lasagna Soup is both quick AND hearty and Pork Fried...

This week I'm talking with the editor from The Nosher.com and author of the cookbook Modern Jewish Comfort Food, Shannon Sarna. We talk about Jewish food, the story it tells, and how comfort food connects families and traditions. The meal plan in this episode is full of easy comfort food favorites. The Creamiest Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and Biscuits and Gravy is surprisingly easy to make, given how decadent it tastes. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the...

This week I'm talking with Michael Prince, award-winning BBQ Pit Master, stand-up comedian and Guy's Grocery Games contestant, about how growing up cooking open pit bbq with his grandfather inspired him to go to culinary school and start TuBones BBQ Restaurant & Catering Co. in Frisco, TX. We also talk turkey, and discuss different BBQ-inspired ideas for your holiday table. The meal plan in this episode is a nod to Micheal's love of all things BBQ. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is SO easy, and...

This week I'm talking with Midgi Moore, the owner of Juneau Food Tours in Alaska, and Global Tours Connect. We talk about what makes Juneau such a great food town (by day and night), why food tours are so popular with visitors to Alaska, and what to look for in a food tour wherever you travel. The meal plan in this episode is a nod to Alaska featuring an abundance of seafood recipes. Cioppino is a classic seafood soup that is surprisingly easy to make and Fish Cakes with homemade Tartar...

This week I'm talking with the founders of Siren Shrub Co., Layne Cozzolino and Mindy McCord. This dynamic duo explains the exciting ingredient that is missing from your bar (and from your pantry!): Shrubs! Learn what shrubs are and how to use them in both drinks and food. Your cocktails and your cooking will never be the same again! The meal plan this episode is recipes that contain citrus and other sour ingredients. The idea is that you can swap those out for your newfound favorite thing,...

This week I'm going back to my blogging roots by talking with another food blogger who has been around just as long, Toni Dash! I've always loved Toni's story about challenging herself to be a locavore for a full year in Colorado, and how that passion turned into an incredible career with her original site, Boulder Locavore, and now as a Certified Nutritionist and her newest site Make It Skinny Please. Come get inspired about eating locally, healthily, and about following your food path in...

This week I'm talking with food blogger (and Guy's Grocery Games contestant!) Heather Johnson, a. k. a. The Food Hussy, and we geek out over the air fryer as she shares all sorts of useful tips and tricks for using it. We also talk about her love of developing Copycat recipes. The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode is inspired by my conversation with Heather. From Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs to Air Fryer Pickle-Brined Chicken Sandwiches, we have copycat and air fryer...

This week I'm talking with my good friend, recipe developer, and cookbook author Emily Paster. We talk about teen-friendly food: What it is, how and when to serve it, and how to keep them coming back to YOUR HOUSE for more. The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode is full of food teenagers will love. Turkey Burgers are always a hit, and Bánh Mi Tacos are a fun take on making food truck meals at home. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to get the meal plan with links to...

This week I'm talking with best-selling fiction author Rachel Linden. We're talking about her new book, The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie, and how she uses food and cooking to enhance the magical realism in her novels. The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode is full of lemony flavors in honor of Rachel's Lemon Drop Pie. Greek Lemon Soup comes together quickly and Garlic Bread with Lemon pairs beautifully with this Perfectly Cooked Steak. Head over to COOKtheSTORY.com/MealPlans to...

This week I'm talking with cookbook author Scotty Scott. His new cookbook, Fix Me a Plate: Traditional and New School Soul Food, is one of NPR's top 10 cookbooks for 2022 so far. We talk about the origins of soul food, how it is defined, and how it has evolved. The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode is a back-to-school meal plan with some soul inspired by my conversation with Scotty. Fried Catfish is served over an easy Oven Polenta, which we use again later in the week as...

It's almost time for the kids to go back to school, which means it is about to get BUSY, so I thought I'd revisit my interview with Erica Kiefer, formerly with Once a Month Meals, a company that is built around intentional meal-planning through freezer meals. We talk about how setting aside some time for meal planning, and stocking your freezer so you have an inventory of food to pull from, makes life a lot less stressful when comes to mealtimes during this busy season. The meal plan that I...

This week I'm talking with cookbook author Adriana Martin. Her beautiful new book, Taco Obsession: Essential Recipes to Celebrate the Flavors of Mexico, explores the history of tacos and is filled with delicious recipes. We talk about the types of tacos from the different regions of Mexico, and about what makes tacos so irresistible. The meal plan that I walk you through in this episode is all about shaking up Taco Tuesday. The Easiest Shrimp Tacos and Grilled Fajitas really showcase how...