Cookbook Club

Sara Gray & Renee Wilkinson
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Cookbook Club

Join us as we cook from a different cookbook every month and deep dive into cooking topics, like finding the perfect meatball recipe and our favorite kitchen tools. New episodes are released every other Wednesday.

  1. 12 HRS AGO

    82: Scandinavian from Scratch

    Discovered by Renee at Book Larder in Seattle, this book is a baking book celebrating flavors and treats from Denmark, Norway & Sweden. We both loved creating these treats that were outside the normal things we bake — a perfect book for the baking season! Recipes mentioned in this episode: The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread (My New Roots) Sprouted rye bread (page 198) Cardamom-scented apple and pear snacking cake (page 76) Rye chocolate chunk cookies (page 60) Waffles with kefir & cardamom (page 179) Raspberry squares (page 57) Cinnamon buttons (page 224) Caramel slices (page 47) Brown sugar “focaccia” cake (page 81) Royal party cake (page 100) Soft bun dough (page 110) Cinnamon knots (page 113) Saffron rusks (page 64) Buttermilk “soup” with cardamom rusks (page 103) Rye crispbread (page 175) Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsor: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Our next cookbook episode (airing 12/25/2024): Health Nut, by Jess Damuck

    41 min

  2. 12 NOV

    81: Thanksgiving Survival Guide

    It’s that time again! The super bowl of the cook’s calendar. We talk about not making it a one-woman show, our plans for Thanksgiving this year and strategies for keeping it together during this food and family-filled holiday. Recipes mentioned in this episode: Cranberry curd tart (NYT) Mango pie (NYT) Vegan mushroom gravy (NYT) Carrot pie (Six Seasons) French onion stuffing (NYT) Pecan pie bites with gravy (NYT) Jennie’s Chicken Pelau (Small Victories) Chicken and black-eyed pea chili (Now & Again) Chickpea stew with coconut and turmeric (NYT) Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Our next cookbook episode (airing 11/27/2024): Scandinavian from Scratch, by Nicole Accettola

    29 min

  3. 29 OCT

    80: Let's Eat!

    Instagram sensation turned cookbook author Dan Pelosi gave us a gem of a cookbook filled with comfort food, family and fun here. Sara is obsessed with the breakfast mushrooms and eggs, Renee isn’t sure whether these recipes are that great, but we love how Dan brings his whole personality to the book. Recipes mentioned in this episode: Grossy’s vodka sawce (page 193) Spinach & mushroom baked eggs (page 60) Mushroom bolognese (page 190) Vegan mushroom gravy (NYT) Roasted fennel, orange & olive salad (page 115) Four seasons salad (page 103) Italian gay wedding soup (page 85) Chocolate anise biscotti (page 249) Grandma Katherine’s rice pudding (page 276) Cinnamon sugar knots (page 138) The only dough you’ll knead (page 123) Live, Loaf, Love (page 229) Aioli have eyes for you (page 35) Mom's stuffed artichokes (page 112) Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Our next cookbook episode (airing 11/27/2024): Scandinavian from Scratch, by Nicole Accettola

    27 min

  4. 16 OCT

    79: Pasta

    A weeknight savior, a delicious favorite for kids and adults alike, and yet we made it to episode 79 before we had an episode about it?! We’re getting to it, thanks to a great listener request. Join us to talk about delicious pasta. Recipes mentioned in this episode: Spaghetti with garlicky bread crumbs and anchovies (NYT) Bacon & egg spaghetti, with greens & herbs (Dinner in One) Fettucine alfredo (Cook for Love) Pasta with garlicky broccoli raab (Dinner in One) Creamy corn pasta with basil (NYT) Charred corn pasta salad (What’s Gaby Cooking: Grilling all of the things) Disappearing zucchini orzo (Animal, Vegetable, Miracle) Instant Pot pasta bolognese (Julia Turshen) Caramelized shallot pasta (NYT) Kale sauce with any noodle (Six Seasons) Green angel hair with garlic butter (Smitten Kitchen Keepers) Llubav’s green spaghetti (Simply Julia) A Nice Lasagna (Small Victories) A Very Good Lasagna (Nothing Fancy) Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Our next cookbook episode (airing 10/30/2024) will be about Let’s Eat! by Dan Pelosi

    28 min

  5. 1 OCT

    78: In Bibi's Kitchen

    This James Beard-award winning cookbook features a collaboration between Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen, and tells the stories of many women across eight African countries. We love the storytelling aspect of this book. Will we keep it on our shelves? Recipes mentioned in this episode: Digaag Qumbe (page 73) Xawaash spice mix (page 74) Somali beef stew (page 93) Ma Gehennet’s Shiro (page 45) Berbere spice mix (page 50) Ma Kauthar’s Mango chile sauce (page 116) Date bread (page 158) Bolo Polana (page 189) Ginger spritz (page 245) Iced Rooibos tea with orange, cloves and cinnamon (page 214) Resources mentioned in this episode: In Bibi’s Kitchen, by Hawa Hassan with Julia Turshen Indian Instant Pot, by Urvashi Pitre Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Our next cookbook episode (airing 10/30/2024) will be about Let’s Eat! by Dan Pelosi

    26 min

  6. 17 SEPT

    77: Weekday lunches

    The kids are back in school, and you need to get yourself fed during the day. Join us for some strategies for weekday lunches, whether you are at home or in the office. Renee works from home, Sara often works from her car, and we offer solutions for every situation in-between. Cookbooks mentioned in this episode: That Cheese Plate will Change Your Life, by Marissa Mullen Vegan boards, by Kate Kasbee It’s All Easy, by Gwyneth Paltrow Resources mentioned in this episode: Planetbox lunch boxes Lunchbots lunch boxes Copycat Bitchin’ sauce Copycat Yumm sauce Copycat Toby’s dip Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Next cookbook episode (airing 10/2/2024): In Bibi’s Kitchen, by Hawa Hassan & Julia Turshen

    27 min

  7. 4 SEPT

    76: I Dream of Dinner (so you don't have to)

    Ali Slagle wrote our dream weeknight cookbook in “I Dream of Dinner.” We talk about Ali Slagle’s camper van adventures and the flexibility in these recipes while we celebrate bringing the podcast back after Renee’s cancer treatment! Recipes mentioned in this episode: Shrimp cocktail for dinner (page 365) Gochujang gravy (page 337) Smoky white beans and cauliflower (page 82) Marbella chicken salad (page 277) Ricotta frittata with lemon crumbs (page 32) Sesame chicken meatballs (page 263) Tahini herb pasta salad (page 162) Sticky chicken with pickled vegetables (page 297) Resources mentioned in this episode: Ali Slagle’s cute cooking videos from her camper van Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Our next cookbook episode (airing 10/2/2024) will be about In Bibi’s Kitchen, by Hawa Hassan with Julia Turshen.

    36 min

  8. 12 JUNE

    75: Mi Cocina

    Rick Martinez brings his warm, fun and exuberant personality to this collection of Mexican cuisine from different regions of Mexico. We love the color and texture throughout this book and talk about one of the yummiest meals we’ve shared together. Somebody book us a trip to sunny Mexico! Recipes mentioned in this episode: Enchiladas mineras (page 74) Aguachile (page 242) Gaspacho moreliano (page 90) Arroz blanco con mantequilla (page 50) Pozole verde, estilo Guerrero (page 116) Chiles jalapeños en escabeche (page 64) Salsa macha (page 60) Tacos árabes (page 93) Tortillas árabes (page 44) Pan de muerto (page 102) Resources mentioned in this episode: Tajín Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Our sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers Cook along with us! Next episodes coming in September 2024 after a summer break!

    28 min
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Join us as we cook from a different cookbook every month and deep dive into cooking topics, like finding the perfect meatball recipe and our favorite kitchen tools. New episodes are released every other Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Sara Gray & Renee Wilkinson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sara Gray & Renee Wilkinson
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    Cookbook Club

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