15 episodes
The Culinary Quickies Podcast with Chef Mel The Happy Chef Chef Mel The Happy Chef
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Are you sick of your kitchen? Do you feel totally uninspired and just hate cooking? Do you want to be a more confident foodie? Together, in this podcast we are going to fix all those little problems that you might be having in the kitchen, as well as me hearing all my favourite hacks and shortcuts. Think of me as your own personal Foodie Godmother helping you take the drama out of cooking and enjoy beautiful meals that were quick and easy to make... let's get cooking!
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Ep 13 - Got Menu Fatigue? This is how you can pimp up old faithfuls!
Are you sick of your own cooking? Is the family complaining about the same old meals being made for dinner? First of all, you're not alone. And secondly, it's not your fault. In this episode of Culinary Quickies listen as Chef Mel tells us how we can pimp up and refresh the everyday dishes that you confidently know how to cook!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- what to do to refresh new flavour for everyday dishes
- why building a repertoire of dishes helps weeknight meals
- how to season your food for excitement and flavour
- why cooking is a form of your personality... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being. -
Ep 12 - Stress-free Dinner Party Planning
Are you stressed whenever you have a dinner party? Have you been wishing you could entertain with ease? In this episode of Culinary Quickies listen as Chef Mel shares tips for reducing stress while cooking for dinner parties.
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- easy and flavourful slow cooking methods
- cost effective ways to tantalise your guests taste buds
- Chef Mel's favourite cooking techniques and recipes
- easy and elegant dinner party dishes.. and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being. -
Ep 11 - How to master poaching perfection for award winning eggs!
Are you wanting to make perfect poached eggs? Have you tried poaching eggs only to end up creating a mess? In this episode of Culinary Quickies listen to learn the common problems with poaching eggs, why it's NOT your fault and how to poach the perfect egg!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- why fresh farm eggs are the BEST for poaching
- what to do if you don't have farm fresh eggs to get the perfect poach
- why you should swap white vinegar for salt when poaching
- what role the temperature plays in poaching success... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being. -
Ep 10 - Time to sort out your pantry and sniff your nuts!
Is your kitchen pantry in complete disarray? Are you wanting to feel inspired to cook again? When you have a stale, messy and disorganised pantry, some spring cleaning is in order to get your kitchen mojo back. In this episode Chef Mel shares why it's high time to sniff your nuts, oils, flowers and spices!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- why it's not your fault if you've got a stale pantry
- how to organise your pantry into categories
- how to roast your ground spices to get more personality out of them
- what you can do to extend the life of your spices... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being. -
Ep 9 - The secret to making Nonna's heavenly gnocchi
Want to know the secrets to cooking light, delicate gnocchi? Have all of your previous attempts at cooking gnocchi been a horrible, stressful mess? In this episode of Culinary Quickies we uncover the mystery that is Nonna's perfect gnocchi and
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- why the variety of potato matters to achieve perfect gnocchi
- the easy way to prepare and handle your potatoes
- what potato starch does and how to get the most out of it.. and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being. -
Ep 8 - Swap sad, sweaty, soggy roast vegetables for gorgeous, golden quickies.
Have you ever done a tray of roast vegetables in your oven, and after 45 minutes, you've opened the oven door and all you've got is a face full of steam and regrets? If yes, then this will change your life. If you want a stress free, exciting way to prepare a lot of vegetables all at once, then listen up!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to get maximum flavour out of your vegetables
- what you need to know to be clever AND lazy with your food prep
- how to avoid the dreaded, mushy, old people home vegetables
- ways to use leftover vegetables... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.