Best How To Write A Cookbook Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 366: The Secret Ingredient Behind the Best Cookbooks 22:26

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the Cookbook Love Podcast, I’m sharing what I call the hidden beginning of publishing. Over the years, we’ve talked a lot about the types of publishing — self, traditional, and hybrid — and we’ve heard from hundreds of authors who’ve chosen each of those paths. But behind the scenes,…

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58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release] 53:06

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Originally aired on July 19, 2023 Kate and Kristin talk with writer David Lebovitz about his career and life in France. He discusses how he went from pastry chef to food writer, how blogging strengthened his writing voice and why he pivoted to video during the pandemic. He shares his decision to write "the hardest book he ever wrote", the advice he…

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We put a cattle rancher to our culinary test… 45:23

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It’s been over a year since I traded my life in California for one in Italy. And while I’ve easily fallen into daily life here, I still crave the way California marked the seasons—not always with weather (hello, San Francisco), but with food. For the eight years I lived in the Bay Area, food was always the signal of change: Early Girl tomatoes in t…

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148 - Drink Your Garden with Venise Cunningham and Belinda Kelly 1:14:15

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Enjoy 100+ botanical cocktail recipes from farmer-bartender sisters whose style and originality is on display in this joyful book. Sisters Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham have together grown a successful business, Simple Goodness Farm, by embracing nostalgia, nature, and a back-to-basics way of living. They've given a unique homespun spin to th…

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144 - A Year of Compassion with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau 49:40

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Affectionately known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a leading voice in compassionate living for over two decades, guiding countless people to achieve lasting health and purpose. Now, with A Year of Compassion, she shares simple, effective, and impactful actions we can all take to make humankind a little kinder—by protecting …

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145 - The Healthy Happy Plant-Based Cookbook with Erin and Dusty Stanczyk 1:09:07

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Enjoy better living for the whole family with this down-to-earth, full-color plant-based cookbook featuring 75+ delicious recipes from the founders of @eatmoverest. Raised in the Midwest, Erin and Dusty Stanczyk ate a traditional American meat and potatoes diet, yet always felt tired, uncomfortable, and unhealthy. Then they made the switch to whole…

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149 - Nora Cooks with Nora Taylor 38:28

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On this episode of Keep On Cookin’, Dustin welcomes Nora Taylor, the creator, recipe developer, and food photographer behind the beloved blog Nora Cooks. Nora went vegan back in 2010 and—despite hating to cook beforehand—quickly discovered a passion for creating simple, family-friendly recipes that win over vegans and meat-eaters alike. She launche…

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146 - Clover Food Lab with Chef Chris Anderson 41:37

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Clover Food Lab is a fast-casual, plant-based restaurant group based in Boston, founded in 2008. What started as a single food truck has grown into multiple locations around the city, all focused on serving fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced vegetarian and vegan food. Their menu changes daily depending on available produce, with a focus on simple…

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147 - The Vegan Bread Machine Cookbook with Shane Martin 58:43

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Leave behind the expensive store-bought vegan breads and discover the incredible flavors and aromas of nutritious, plant-based breads you can make quickly at home in your bread machine. If you are vegan, you know how hard it is to find affordable and tasty vegan breads in stores—because so many breads and flavored breads contain animal products lik…

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Episode 365: How Print Cookbooks and Food Blogging Fit Together with Camille Beckstrand of Six Sisters’ Stuff 59:59

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Camille Beckstrand of Six Sisters’ Stuff. What began in 2011 as a way for six sisters to stay connected after leaving their childhood home has grown into one of the top family-friendly recipe websites on the internet. With a focus on simple, approachable meals, Six Sister…

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37: Managing a Voice of Authority with Kenji López-Alt [re-release] 53:42

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Originally aired on January 18, 2023 Molly and Andrea talk with Kenji López-Alt, author and Chief Culinary Advisor for Serious Eats, about creating and maintaining a voice of authority. He shares his career path, where his interest in food got started and the work that has influenced his own. He describes the relationship he has with his followers,…

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In Their Words: Makenna Held on Embracing New Beginnings 3:23

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Makenna Held reads from 'Mostly French' about a life-changing purchase and personal discovery. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltandspine.substack.com/subscribeBy Brian Hogan Stewart and Makenna Held

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Episode 364: The Only Permission You Need to Write Your Cookbook 18:25

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not really an expert… who am I to write a cookbook?” or conversely “They’re not really an expert…who are they to write a cookbook? You’re not alone. For years, publishers, editors, and agents acted as gatekeepers, deciding who was “qualified” to wr…

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29: Finding Your Voice with Tori Ritchie [re-release] 49:56

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Originally aired on November 16, 2022 Kate and Molly chat with cookbook teacher, author and editor Tori Ritchie about her career trajectory and how she developed her personal writing voice after years of working on branded cookbooks. She shares insights and tips about developing a voice and the bad habits to avoid in writing before revealing a few …

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At Julia Child's French home, Makenna Held is leading a recipe-free revolution 53:13

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Mostly French with Makenna Held Host Brian Hogan Stewart is joined by his guest, Makenna Held, on the latest episode of Salt + Spine' now part of the Heritage Radio Network. McKenna shares her journey from a background in consulting to becoming a culinary educator after buying Julia Child's former summer home in France. She discusses her bold pivot…

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Episode 363: 3 Questions Cookbook Writers Are Asking in 2025: Adaptation, Action, and Pricing 26:35

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the podcast I share three questions that came up during Recipe Week LIVE 2025: how to ethically adapt recipes, how to move from passive learning to active doing, and how to price a self-published print cookbook on Amazon with confidence. Today on the show, I share: Adaptation & attri…

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22: What Does it Mean to Craft a Voice? [re-release] 45:28

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Originally aired on September 28, 2022 Kristin starts out today's episode asking Molly, Kate and Andrea about the books that inspired them to follow this career path and how they'd define the idea of "voice" in writing. They discuss the difference between tone and voice, the tools they've use to craft their own and how to inject it into recipe writ…

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Episode 362: @BigFamilyLiving, Backyard Classrooms, and Preserving the Seasons with Holly Capelle 1:02:39

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Before we get started, there’s still time to take advantage of the final two days of Recipe Week LIVE 2025 happening now through August 15, 2025. This live event is for anyone who wants to turn what they cook or bake every day into publishable recipes. Sign up here for Recipe Week LIVE 2025. Today I’m excited to have an interview with Holly Capelle…

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141: Season 7 Highlights 40:52

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Molly, Kate and Kristin get together to celebrate the end of Season 7 and over 140 episodes of Everything Cookbooks! They chat about the highlights and takeaways from this season, what topics and guest insights stood out to them and even wade back into the waters of comp titles for a beat. They are delighted to see how the show has helped authors c…

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Episode 361: The Miami Intersection of Food, Culture, and Wellness with Ellen Kanner 59:53

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Welcome to the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I’m excited to have an interview with Ellen Kanner. Ellen Kanner is the author of Miami Vegan: Plant-Based Recipes from the Tropics to Your Table and the award-winning book Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner. She writes about the intersection of food, culture, community, and …

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140: The Italian Summer Kitchen with Cathy Whims and Kate Lewis 41:09

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Molly and Kate speak with chef and author Cathy Whims and illustrator Kate Lewis about their new cookbook The Italian Summer Kitchen. They share the inspiration behind the book, how it evolved after a few setbacks and why they landed on an illustrated version instead of a photographed one. Her first time working on a cookbook, Kate shares the proce…

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Episode 360: Are Your Recipes Cookbook-Ready? 18:37

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Welcome to the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today, I talk about a question I hear all the time: How do I get my recipes ready for a cookbook? Recipes are the heart of any cookbook. They are what set our books apart from other works of non-fiction. They’re not just instructions on paper; they’re a combination of creativity, story, and trust. So if you are…

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139: Green Gold with Sarah Allaback and Monique F. Parsons 47:52

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Kate and Molly speak with co-authors Sarah Allaback and Monique F. Parsons about their new book Green Gold. With backgrounds in scholarship, journalism and avocado farming this duo was uniquely qualified to write all about avocados; their history, agricultural background and the characters that helped mainstream this ingredient. They share why deci…

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Episode 359: Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean with Daen Lia of @daenskitchen 54:57

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Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Daen Lia — home cook, recipe creator, and the author of Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean. You may know Daen from her wildly popular social channels under @daenskitchen, where she shares comforting Mediterranean-inspired recipes with over 6 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Faceb…

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138: Writing a Cookbook Based Around Her Ice Cream Brand with Pooja Bavishi 43:43

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Kristin and Kate speak with Pooja Bavishi, the founder of Malai Ice Cream, about her debut cookbook. They ask Pooja about her company's history from stand to scoop shop, why she wanted to revolutionize ice cream by highlighting South Asian flavors and why now was the right time to write a book—even when many publishing professionals told her to wai…

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Episode 358: The Philosophies of Mindful Snacking and Home Cooking with Suzanne Lenzer 56:40

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In this episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, I’m joined by Suzanne Lenzer, food stylist, writer, and author of Peckish: Suggestions for the Sophisticated Snacker. Suzanne’s approach to food and cooking invites us to consider not just what we eat, but how and why, with more spontaneity and less convention. Suzanne shares how she structured Peckish …

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137: Being a Cookbook Editor with Sarah Billingsley of Chronicle Books 46:40

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Molly and Kate speak with Sarah Billingsley, the publishing director of food and lifestyle at Chronicle Books, about moving up the ranks as an editor and her experience on the other side as an author of her own cookbooks. She talks about how her role has shifted over the years, the first book she acquired and what makes something a "Chronicle Book"…

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SUMMER BREAK 4:16

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Just popping on to let you know we're taking a little summer break! But don’t worry—we’ve got a lineup of fun interviews waiting for you when we return. Give this quick message a listen for a sneak peek at what’s coming your way. Enjoy your summer! Dustin Harder: dustinharder.com IG: @thedustinharder GET FREE RECIPES AND MORE EPISODES AT: https://k…

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Episode 357: The Dinner Party Analogy: Defining Your Cookbook Concept 16:49

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In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a concept I teach inside the Get Paid to Get Published program about defining Your Cookbook Concept. Using a powerful metaphor —the Dinner Party Analogy—we’ll explore how to define what your book is really about, who it’s for, what’s on the “menu,” and why it matters in today’s publishing landscape. Today you’ll …

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136: Cooking the Food of Nigeria with Ozoz Sokoh 45:13

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Kristin and Molly discuss how Ozoz Sokoh, an Ontario-based professor of food tourism and culinary anthropologist, went about creating her new book that explores the vastness that is Nigerian food. Ozoz shares her thoughts on Nigerian cuisine, why she loves it and where the inspiration for making this book a 'bridge' came from along with the trepida…

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143 - NOSH with Micah Siva 1:00:41

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For those who want to connect with Jewish culinary history while following a plant-based diet, Nosh offers more than 80 recipes that can be served at shabbat, holidays, and even better, every day. "Yes, you can host a vegetarian Rosh Hashanah and a hearty, meatless Passover seder, especially with this book in hand."—Epicurious "Many beloved Jewish …

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Episode 356: Three Cultures, One Cookbook with Cristina Carolan of Plant-Based Pacific 1:13:36

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Welcome to another episode of the show. Today, I’m excited to welcome Cristina Carolan. Cristina is a plant-based personal chef and author of Plant-Based Pacific, a cookbook that reflects a vibrant fusion of culinary cultures from Japan, Hawaii, and the Philippines. She’s the owner of Chef Veggie, a plant-based personal chef and holistic lifestyle …

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135: The Manuscript is In. Now What? with Martin Sorge 45:45

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Molly, Kate and Kristin speak with Martin Sorge, the winner of The Great American Baking Show, about his debut cookbook while he is still in the thick of creating it. Martin talks about getting started on his baking journey, the role the show played in his career and what he's taken away from the experience before diving into the process of develop…

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142 - Vegan with a Vengeance with Andy Tabar 1:04:27

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In this episode of Keep On Cookin’, we’re diving into Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz—the groundbreaking cookbook that brought plant-based cooking to the punk rock crowd and beyond. First released in the early 2000s, this updated edition still packs the same DIY spirit and flavor-forward recipes that made Isa a household name. With …

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Episode 355: Trends in Cookbooks for Spring 2025 27:33

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Welcome to another episode of the podcast! Several times a year, outlets like Eater, Food Network, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly, and others publish their roundup features: What’s hot in cookbooks this season? They’re the pulse checks of the cookbook world and offer a lens into what's resonating now. Today on the show, we’ll dive into trends in coo…

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134: Cookbooks as a Career with Maria Zizka 53:41

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Kate and Kristin speak with cookbook author Maria Zizka about writing her solo projects as well as the more than forty collaborations she's worked on so far in her career. They chat about the challenges inherent in collaborations, how Maria got her start in the food world and the role letter writing played in getting her incredible internship—recip…

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141 - Plants For You with Diana Goldman 51:40

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Plants For You offers 80 mouthwatering recipes such as: crowd-pleasing vegan crab cakes, indulgent chocolate mousse, sushi, dumplings, cookies and ice cream. The focus of each recipe is wholesome ingredients, delectable flavors and satisfying textures. You can feel great knowing that each recipe is planet-friendly and health-promoting. BUY THE BOOK…

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Episode 354: Cookbook Writing in the Rhythm of Summer 20:14

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Over the years, I’ve coached hundreds of cookbook writers. And as a cookbook writer myself, I’ve noticed something: the way we write shifts with the seasons. So does the energy you all bring to your projects. Without a doubt, January and September are your power months. Something about the clean slate of the new year—or the back-to-school feeling o…

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133: Why Comp Titles Matter 37:48

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This episode Molly, Kate, Kristin and Andrea chat all things comp titles, but first they talk about a recent plagiarism controversy that is rocking the cookbook world. They share their thoughts on copyrighting recipes, including attribution and having respect for 'the canon' of cookbooks. Then they move on to the subject of comp titles: what they a…

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140 - Bake and Destroy with Natalie Slater (re-release) 56:40

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Vegan Recipes That'll Punch Your Taste Buds in the Mouth Natalie Slater has been described as "Martha Stewart meets Iron Maiden," taking vegan cooking to places it has never been before. Influenced by slasher films, pro-wrestling, punk rock and heavy metal, her quirky-yet-delicious comfort foods are a refreshing take on vegan eating with award-winn…

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Reedsy Live: The Ultimate Guide to Book Endorsements with Joel Pitney 18:34

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🔍 Book marketer Joel Pitney reveals his technique for securing (and leveraging) great endorsements from the people who really matter📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/get-amazing-endorsements-book/By Reedsy

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Episode 353: 7 Pro Tips to Go From Recipe Collector to Cookbook Writer 18:47

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Welcome to another episode of the show. If you have gathered recipes for years, hosted holiday parties and meals, preserved family traditions, or become the go-to source for meals in your family, then you may want to turn your recipes into something more: a cookbook. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 tips to help you move from recipe keeper to cookboo…

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132: Adam Roberts on being a Food Person 45:53

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Kate and Molly welcome our first repeat guest, blogger and new novelist Adam Roberts, to discuss his foray into fiction. Adam shares what made him turn to fiction, why his first attempt didn't work and his own experience working as a ghostwriter as he shares the process of getting this book out into the world. He explains where the original idea ca…

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139 - Life-Changing Salads with Danielle Brown 1:09:36

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Life-Changing Salads is more than just a cookbook—it’s your ultimate guide to creating satisfying, plant-based salads that you'll crave. From crunchy chopped salads to cozy warm bowls, hearty salad wraps, quinoa powerhouses, and even no-lettuce salads (perfect for meal prep), every salad situation is covered! With creative recipes like the spring r…

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Reedsy Live: An Expert's Guide to Crafting a Brilliant Book Description with Bryan Cohen 32:37

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🔍 Author and expert book marketer Bryan Cohen rewrites author-submitted book descriptions.📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/5-essential-…arketing-tactics/By Reedsy

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Episode 352: Take Gluten-free Baking from Flavorless to Fabulous with Kasey Lobb, RDN 1:10:06

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Welcome to today’s episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with Kasey Lobb—a self-professed food nerd, registered dietitian nutritionist, and plant-based chef. Kasey is the author of The Gluten-Free Sourdough Cookbook, a flavorful new release that brings together her personal passion and professional expertise…

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131: Delicious Tangents with Victoria Granof 51:54

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Molly and Kate speak with the self described 'OG Food Creative' Victoria Granof about her vast and varied career in food media. With decades of experience cooking, catering, food styling, writing and directing she is filled with insights, stories and, like her newsletter, delicious tangents as she talks about what she loves about her work, lessons …

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138 - Plant-Based Simple by Jackie Sobon, Allyson Kramer, and Dustin Harder 36:50

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Easily transition to a plant-based diet or simply incorporate more plant-based meals into your routine with this collection of affordable, satisfying recipes. Plant-Based Simple is your ultimate guide to improved health, clean eating, and a sustainable approach to food. Packed with delicious, easy-to-make recipes, this cookbook empowers you to star…

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Reedsy Live: How To Create a 5 Star Cookbook Using Old Family Recipes with Joanna Pruss 20:26

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🔍 Award-winning food and travel writer Joanna Pruess explains the basics of creating a compelling cookbook from your family recipes📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here:https://blog.reedsy.com/live/family-recipes/By Reedsy

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Episode 351: The Meathead Method: Elevate Your Grilling and Smoking with BBQ Hall of Famer Meathead 1:22:21

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Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with none other than Meathead—one of only 40 living inductees in the Barbecue Hall of Fame and the founder of AmazingRibs.com, the world’s largest barbecue and grilling website. Meathead is the author of the best-selling Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling, and he’s back with a brand-new …