Cookbook Love Podcast

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 cookbook writer, everything from why calling yourself a writer matters to how your kitchen and keyboard habits create momentum for your project. If you’re sitting on a goldmine of recipes, this episode will give you some food for thought to help you start your cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Registration opens Monday, June 16, 2025, for Cookbook Camp [https://www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/camp], a laid-back summertime experience to help you shape your concept, choose your publishing path, and start building the habits that lead to a finished book.

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. Her new book marks a stirring new chapter for Kasey’s personal and professional journey. Most days, you’ll find her experimenting in the kitchen or tending to “Mother”—her well-loved gluten-free sourdough starter. For over 20 years, Kasey has helped clients transform their health through food, with a focus on food sensitivities and autoimmune conditions. With this cookbook, she’s on a mission to help home bakers ditch dry, dense gluten-free breads and bake with confidence using accessible, nourishing ingredients the whole family will love. Kasey and her book designer Rae are both students inside my cookbook coaching programs—Cookbooks on KDP and Get Paid to Get Published—and it’s been a joy to watch this cookbook come to life. Things We Mention In This Episode: Appetite to Travel [https://appetitetotravel.com/] The Gluten-free Sourdough Cookbook by Kasey Lobb [https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Sourdough-Cookbook-gluten-free-dairy-free/dp/B0F632NZ9W] Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Cookbooks on KDP [https://www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/kdp]

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 [https://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 book: The Meathead Method. In this episode, we dig into what makes this book different—and how his method will change the way you cook outdoors. We also bust some big-time barbecue myths, including: * Why beer can chicken doesn’t do what you think it does * The truth about basting with butter * Whether wet brining really helps your Thanksgiving turkey * And why soaking wood chips might be a waste of time Meathead also shares: * How to cook chicken that’s juicy and flavorful every single time * Tips for taking stir-frying and deep-frying outdoors * His secret weapon for perfect steaks: the Sous Vide Que method * Essential gear for grilling and barbecue competitions—including digital thermometers * And a surprising favorite cookbook that celebrates... vegetables! It’s a sizzling, myth-busting episode full of practical tips, surprising insights, and a whole lot of flavor. So buckle in for this longer-than-normal episode as we take a stroll to cook outdoors with the most important discovery of all time: fire.  Things We Mention In This Episode: Amazingribs.com [http://amazingribs.com] The Meathead Method by Meathead [https://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Method-Secrets-Science-Grilling/dp/0063272849] Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen [https://www.molliekatzen.com/books_moosewood_cookbook.php] Mastering the Art of French Cooking [https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Art-French-Cooking-1/dp/0394721780] https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Art-French-Cooking-1/dp/0394721780

Welcome to today’s episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with a true baking powerhouse: Bobbie Lloyd, CEO and Chief Baking Officer of the iconic Magnolia Bakery @bakewithbobbie. You might know Magnolia for its world-famous banana pudding and charming New York City roots, but under Bobbie’s leadership, it’s grown into a global dessert destination with over forty locations worldwide. And just in time for the unofficial start of summer, Bobbie joins me to chat about her brand-new book: The Magnolia Bakery Handbook Volume 2: Icebox Desserts. In this episode, she gives us the inside scoop on what makes icebox desserts so beloved—think no-bake layers, cool textures, and nostalgic flavors—and shares tips for mastering them at home. We talk roasted strawberries, Frozen Key Lime Pie, and, of course, the dessert that started it all: Magnolia’s famous banana pudding. With an entire chapter devoted to 13 irresistible variations, this book is a celebration of cool, creamy, crowd-pleasing treats. Whether you're a longtime Magnolia fan or a home baker looking for summer dessert inspiration, you’ll love what Bobbie has to share. Things We Mention In This Episode: Register for the Build Your Author Platform workshop [http://cookbookwritersacademy.com/platform] Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts [https://www.magnoliabakery.com/products/the-magnolia-bakery-handbook-of-icebox-desserts?srsltid=AfmBOor3fAtLFqvV05Wvf6lOz7_MG3Z9aX_jp6D8Hx1Pivf2nVP52HHa] Magnolia Bakery [https://www.magnoliabakery.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor8yxuyYysqIvHkm99LJG_EBGuGEidMcDIceU0gb3gNKy8WJfSd]Bobbie Lloyd @bakewithbobbie [https://www.instagram.com/bakewithbobbie/?hl=en]

Welcome to today’s episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! I’m delighted to be joined by Jessica Merchant, the force behind the wildly popular blog How Sweet Eats and the bestselling author of Everyday Dinners, The Pretty Dish, and Seriously Delish. Jessica is a full-time recipe developer and writer known for her down-to-earth approach, vibrant flavor combinations, and deep passion for all things food. In this episode, we dive into her newest book, Easy Everyday, and explore her tried-and-true strategies for making dinner doable, without sacrificing flavor. From her game-changing "Big 3" dinner shortcuts to her 10-Minute Meal Prep Strategy and go-to list of kitchen gear, Jessica shares how to bring ease and joy back to mealtime. She also opens up about her journey as a self-taught cook and offers valuable advice for aspiring cookbook authors looking to turn their passion into a published book. Things We Mention In This Episode: How Sweet Eats [https://www.howsweeteats.com/] Easy Everyday by Jessica Merchant [https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Everyday-Recipes-Effortless-Cookbook/dp/0593796357] Entertaining by Martha Stewart [https://www.amazon.com/Entertaining-Martha-Stewart/dp/0517544199] Publish in a Day VIP Experience [https://www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/vipday]