The Clever Cookstr's Quick And Dirty Tips From The World's Best Cooks

Are you overwhelmed by chocolate after Valentine's Day? Try these recipe ideas for turning leftover milk and dark chocolate into scrumptious sweet and savory dishes. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1DxmvC6

Amanda Thomas (aka, the Domestic CEO), joins the Clever Cookstr to share her tips for stocking your pantry and throwing together no-fuss weeknight dinners. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Me8aNs

The Clever Cookstr is joined by Mimi Sheraton, a groundbreaking food journalist, the former restaurant critic for multiple publications including the New York Times, and author of sixteen books, including her most recent, 1000 Foods to Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover’s Life List. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/16IUA4v

Dr. Ian K. Smith, the bestselling author of "Super Shred: The Big Results Diet," joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about small changes that make a big impact on your health and weight loss. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1ziQvNC

With Spanish, African, and French influences, Cuban food is a fascinating and delicious blend of tastes and textures. Check out Clever Cookstr's interview with the authors of "The Cuban Table," plus an easy bonus recipe for Arroz con Pollo. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Cfeqj5

We'll admit it: We've definitely hopped on the Downton Abbey bandwagon. All the period household details, costumes, and upstairs-downstairs drama has us hooked. Now, we can get ready for the January US premiere of the new season with some recipes and culinary inspiration from a new book, A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey. Learn more and buy the book: http://bit.ly/1wiRM3H Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1wiRM3H

The Clever Cookstr is joined by cocktail expert and Booze for Babes author Kayleigh Kulp to talk about boozy gifts, simple cocktails for a crowd, party etiquette, and how to style your bar. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1AnPJ4O

Today, we’re talking about holiday baking – our favorite cookies, cakes, and other goodies that are perfect for bringing to parties and setting out for guests all season long. You can go to quickanddirtytips.com/clevercookstr to find all the recipes we’ll be talking about today. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1BF7JnW

On location at ABC Studios, the Clever Cookstr interviews Nigella Lawson and Anthony Bourdain, judges and executive producers of The Taste. Learn more about the new season of the ultimate cooking competition, how to navigate holiday entertaining, and what's coming up for these celebrity chefs. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1BZU0vR

On location at ABC Studios, the Clever Cookstr interviews top chefs and Taste judges Marcus Samuelsson and Ludo Lefebvre about the new season of the show, the connection between food and fashion, and why eggs are a chef's best friend. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1zuQEyI

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now you're stuck with tons of leftovers from the feast. Clever Cookstr has 5 tasty ideas for how to transform turkey, mashed potatoes, pies, and veggies into delicious new meals. (Apple pie milkshake, anyone?) Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1vsF9q8

It's hours before Thanksgiving dinner and you just realized that you forgot to cook a side dish...defrost the turkey...prepare the appetizer! Don't fret, the Clever Cookstr has your easy solutions for 6 common last-minute mistakes that can save the day.

Dan Pashman, creator and host of the WNYC podcast The Sporkful, CookingChannel host, and author of Eat More Better, joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about how to get the best out of every bite. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/11KQupY

Ludovica Ferme of Farmigo joins us to talk about sourcing and cooking heritage turkeys, and what to do with unusual produce you'll find at your local farmers' market this season. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1unusEu

Culinary expert and Cooking Light columnist Keith Schroeder stops by to talk about his new book, Mad Delicious: The Science of Making Healthy Food Taste Amazing. Learn how Keith combines flavors and budgets fat so that healthy food never tastes dull. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/10Xehlg

Writer and podcaster Julia Turshen has co-authored bestselling cookbooks by chefs and authors like Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow. She joins Clever Cookstr to discuss her philosophy of intuitive cooking. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1tNTdKU

The Clever Cookstr has some great tips on what you can do a month before Thanksgiving Day to ensure smooth sailing on that all-important holiday. Whether you're hosting, cooking the entire meal, or just deciding what to bring as a guest, we've got plenty of ideas to make it easy. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1tQRnJT

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, so Monica Reinagel, aka the Nutrition Diva, joins the Clever Cookstr to share some advice for easy vegan and vegetarian recipes for your next dinner party. See the show notes: http://bit.ly/1swJ3ek

If you're sick of the pumpkin spice latte craze, you're not alone. Coffee and pie aren't the only ways to get your pumpkin fill this season. Clever Cookstr has 7 new ways to use pumpkin in your kitchen.

Farmer David Zaback chats with the Clever Cookstr about how to shop for, store, and cook the season's 21 awesome varieties of fall and winter squash.