Behind the Recipe

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By: Christina

Welcome to Behind the Recipe, a podcast where we celebrate all things food! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, join me each week for fun and insightful conversations. I’ll share cooking tips, tricks, and delicious recipes to inspire you. Sometimes it’ll be just me, and other times, I’ll bring in expert guests to dive deeper into food topics.Think of it as a cozy chat—relaxed, friendly, and full of ideas to make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. It’s like comfort food in a podcast format.  So, grab a cup of coffee (or...

The One Tool That Changed my Cooking
#36
Last Thursday at 9:00 AM

I'm spilling the beans on the one tool that changed cooking for me and why it's a total game changer.


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What I Cook When I Don't Feel Like Cooking
#35
08/21/2025

I’m sharing exactly what I cook when I have zero motivation to cook anything. If you need fast, foolproof dinners, this episode is packed with ideas.

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From Basic to Bougie: How Chellie Levels Up Every Mocktail
#34
08/14/2025

Think mocktails are boring? Think again. In this episode, Chellie Schmitz spills her best-kept secrets for building bold, beautiful, and perfectly balanced alcohol-free drinks—using ingredients you already have. From flavor hacks to garnish glow-ups, this is your ultimate guide to making mocktails that seriously impress.

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These Grill Recipes Are Weeknight Wins (With Almost No Cleanup!)
#33
08/07/2025

Summer dinners should be simple—these are the ones I turn to again and again.

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Cornell MarinadePork ChopsShrimp SkewersCucumber Salads


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How I Build Whole Dinners Around Farmers Market Finds
#32
07/31/2025

These farmers market favorites are the star of my summer menu—and I’m sharing exactly how I use them.

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How to Use AI in the Kitchen
#31
07/24/2025

Struggling to get dinner on the table without losing your mind? In this episode, Alicia Murray shares her no-fail system for using AI as her in-home kitchen assistant.

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How I Feed My Family in Summer Without Turning on the Stove
#30
07/17/2025

It’s too hot to cook—so don’t. These no-cook summer meals are fresh, fast, and family-friendly.

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/201357/e30-how-i-feed-my-family-in-summer-without-turning-on-the-stove/


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Why Meal Planning Feels Overwhelming (And How to Fix It)
#29
07/10/2025

Meal planning doesn't have to be hard. Let's bust 5 myths that make it harder than it is.

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Dinner Made Easy 5 Step Meal Planning System

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The Pantry Staples I Swear By
#28
07/03/2025

Ever wonder what pantry items are worth keeping on hand? These are my foolproof go-to’s that make dinner easy—every time.

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Corinne’s Family Meal Hacks Are So Smart, You’ll Wonder Why You Didn’t Think of Them
#27
06/26/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with my good friend, Corinne Schmitt, about her family meal hacks.  As a mom of 5, with various dietary needs, she knows what she's talking about! 

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Camping Food Doesn’t Have to Be Boring—She Proved It
#26
06/19/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Heather Painchaud about her favorite camping recipes.  You won't want to miss her go-to recipe that everyone raves about!  (It's great even if you're not camping!)


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Unlock Crazy Good Flavor with These Simple Kitchen Tricks
#25
06/12/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Tara Bench about her flavor secret weapons and how you can stock your kitchen for success.  

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Thai Chicken Meatballs


This One Ingredient Changed Everything
#24
06/05/2025

In this episode, I'm sharing a few of my favorite flavor-boosting ingredients.  I think you'll be surprised at some of them!  

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/197223/e24-this-one-ingredient-changed-everything/


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The Dinner Shortcut Every Busy Cook Needs to Know
#23
05/29/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Ang Paris about her the dinner shortcut that every cook needs to know.  This is a great time-saver! 

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I Was Doing This Wrong for Years—You Might Be Too
#22
05/22/2025

In this episode, I'm sharing 5 things I was doing wrong in the kitchen.  These are sure to up your cooking game! 

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https://www.itisakeeper.com/195468/e22-i-was-doing-this-wrong-for-years-you-might-be-too/

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Behind the Viral Recipe: What Really Happened
#21
05/15/2025

In this episode, I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at one of my viral recipes and why I think it resonates with so many people.


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No Time to Cook? This Freezer Trick Is a Total Game-Changer!
#20
05/08/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Rachel Tiemeyer about her freezer strategy. It's a total game changer!  

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The 3-Ingredient Rule That Saves My Sanity
#19
05/01/2025

In this episode, I'm sharing my 3 Ingredient Rule for coming up with fast dinners using ingredients I have on hand.


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5 Things I Never Do
#18
04/24/2025

In this episode, we're talking about five things I've learned to never do when cooking.  These tips have transformed my cooking over the years. 

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Making Multiple Diets Work in One Kitchen—Without Losing Your Mind
#17
04/17/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Alison Corey about how to make multiple diets work without losing your mind. 

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This One Thing Will Instantly Make You a Better Cook!
#16
03/27/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Stacie Vaughn about the steps she took to become a better cook.  

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Simply Stacie

Busy Day Dinners

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How to Make Gnocchi in 7 Minutes (Yes, Really!)
#15
03/20/2025

In this episode, we're with Dave and Deanna from DK's Corner and we're talking about their 7 minute gnocchi recipe and sharing some of our favorite food memories and experiences.  


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AI Generated Recipes: Brilliant or a Recipe for Disaster?
#14
03/18/2025

In this episode, we're talking about AI generated recipes that are taking over social media. Are they any good or a total fail? 


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The Secret to Perfect Pork
#13
03/06/2025

In this episode, I'm  talking with my friend Heather Johnson from The Food Hussy about secret to perfect pork.

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Genius Ways to Transform Rotisserie Chicken
#12
02/27/2025

In this episode, we're talking genius ways to transform a humble rotisserie chicken.  There are so many ways to maximize this supermarket time saver!

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Semi Homemade Shortcuts that Save Time
#11
02/13/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with Randa Derkson about semi-homemade shorts that will save you time (and stress). 

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The Game Day Spread to Make You the MVP
#10
02/06/2025

In this episode, we're talking all about game day food.  Let's face it, this is my favorite part of the big game! 

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Did You Know This About Chili?
#9
01/30/2025

In this episode, we're talking all about chili - it's history, the different types and our favorite pairings. 

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Beef and Bean Chili Three Bean ChiliCrockpot Cream Ch...


How to Host a Soup Swap Party
#8
01/23/2025

In this episode, we're talking about how to host a soup swap party.  You'll learn everything you need to know about this fun get-together. 

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Our Favorite Italian American Recipes
#7
01/16/2025

In this episode, I'm talking with my friend Giangi Townsend about our favorite Italian American recipes.

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My father's favorite BraciolePerfect RisottoChicken CacciatoreEggplant Pasta and Ricotta Salata Insalata Russa - Giangi's grandmother’s recipe and her favoriteRagu alla BologneseFettuccine Al Pesto – the one and only original Canestreletti 

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How to Measure Ingredients Like a Pro
#6
01/09/2025

In this episode, we're talking about how to properly measure ingredients so your recipes turn out perfect.  Does it really matter what type of measuring cup you use?  Listen to find out! 
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The Secret to Easy Meals When Cooking for 1 or 2
#5
01/02/2025

In this episode, I'm  talking with my friend Heather Johnson from The Food Hussy about secret to cooking easy meals for one or two people.

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Peach Donut Bread Pudding

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How to Entertain with Less Stress
#4
12/19/2024

In this episode, I'm  talking with my friend Aleka Shunk from Aleka’s Get Together about stress free holiday entertaining.

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The Secret to Great Tasting Food
#3
12/12/2024

In this episode, we revealing the secret to great tasting food. Have you wondered why someone else's food tastes so much better than you own?  It might just come down to this one simple thing.
 
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6 Recipes Every Cook Needs to Know
#2
12/12/2024

In this episode Christina shares six basic recipes that every cook needs to know to build skills and the foundation for so many other recipes.
 
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Welcome to the Behind the Recipe Podcast!
#1
12/11/2024

Welcome to the Behind the Recipe podcast! In this episode you'll learn what the show is about and Christina shares so fun personal facts about herself that you may not know. 

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