Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Chef Over Your Shoulder: Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
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| Welcome to Chef Over Your Shoulder: Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:01:37 | |
Welcome to Chef Over Your Shoulder! Chef Over Your Shoulder is a podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Professional chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit team up with burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert Amy Schlueter to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking and connecting...without the pressure. It’s not about becoming a gourmet chef. It’s about why food matters in the first place, because it brings people together. Each episode is filled with cozy stories, nostalgic family recipes, kitchen tips, helpful recommendations, and a lot of laughter. Every conversation feels like a visit with friends, comforting, funny, and candid. Subscribe, follow or download an episode today and start making connections, one easy, imperfect, and delicious step at a time. Connect with us! | |||
| What's In Your Pantry? Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:34:31 | |
Jody and Kirstie’s Kitchen Tips, Recipes and Recommendations What’s In Your Pantry? This week, I open my pantry doors, giving Jody and Kirstie a full view of my spice chaos! They waste no time calling out my dusty, old seasonings—it turns out spices actually expire—and question why I own Cream of Tartar (spoiler: I thought it was for fish, not baking!). We share some nostalgic stories after they spot some Crystal Light lurking in the back. Kirstie even sings us the theme song! And of course, Jody and Kirstie share many recipes and spice combinations you can use, including Kirstie's Trinity of Middle Eastern Spices. We hope this episode inspires you to look at what's in your pantry. Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody and Kirstie from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Easy Shrimp Noodle Bowl Recipe Connect with us! | |||
| Pots and Pans: The Essentials | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:29:16 | |
Jody and Kirstie’s Kitchen Tips, Recipes and Recommendations Welcome to Pots and Pans: The Essentials from Chef Over Your Shoulder! Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit with Amy Schlueter, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect recipe to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking and connecting…without the pressure. On this week's cooking show, we're starting at the very beginning with pots and pans! Amy’s most common kitchen challenge? Burning food to the bottom of the pan, including Campbell's tomato soup, rice, risotto, eggs, and often pasta. Kitchen Tips and Cooking Stories Jody talks about the myth of the 12-piece set of pots and pans. Did you know that half of that set are often lids, which we actually don’t need? Kirstie gives us some kitchen inspiration by sharing the nostalgic story behind her grandmother’s chicken noodle soup pots, which Kirstie still uses today. We share Jody and Kirstie’s essential pots and pans list that every home cook needs, a pro-tip for cleaning a burnt pot with salt and simmering, and how to conquer your intimidating cast-iron pan. Key Takeaways and Cooking Tips
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| Chicken Noodle Soup: Two Delicious Recipes | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:26:18 | |
Jody and Kirstie’s Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes If you’re anything like us, you love Chicken Noodle Soup, especially on a dark, cold night. However, maybe you're like Amy, and the thought of making it from scratch gives you kitchen anxiety. Over the years, she’s made watery broth, with a side of crunchy risotto, and even had an exploding tomato soup incident. Honestly, I’ve been intimidated by this classic recipe for years. This week, Chefs Jody and Kirstie are here to finally put everyone’s fears to rest. They each share their own different but equally yummy chicken noodle soup recipes. But chicken noodle soup isn’t just a meal, it’s also a memory, and we take a serious trip down memory lane, reminiscing about everything from eating Lipton’s soup as a kid to dipping buttered Premium Plus crackers into our bowls. Join us as we share stories and the best tips when making and eating chicken noodle soup. I learned the difference between a broth and a stock and the science behind why soup tastes better the next day…that’s if you even have leftovers.
Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Jody's Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Kirstie's Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Connect with us! | |||
| Beyond the Recipe: Why Chefs Jody and Kirstie are Obsessed with Cookbooks | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
Jody and Kirstie's Favourite Cookbooks! This week, we are talking about an obsession that some of us keep very close to our hearts, and our bedsides! We are talking about cookbooks. Are they just collections of cold, hard instructions, or are they something more? We think they are much more. They are diaries and travelogues, filled with kitchen inspiration and cooking tips. When you open a great cookbook, you are not just getting a recipe, you are getting the author’s passion, techniques and sometimes their life story. Are your cookbooks gathering dust? Do you follow the recipe exactly, or do you experiment? This week, Jody and Kirstie are revealing their secrets to finding true inspiration. Funny enough, most of that inspiration comes from old notebooks, family recipe boxes and a cookbook that doesn’t have any recipes in it! Before we hit the books, Amy had some homework to do this week. She made Kirstie’s chicken noodle soup. Listen to find out if she had another kitchen disaster and what her family thought. Spoiler Alert: The Culinary Studio recipes are easy to follow so things turned out alright! Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Jody and Kirstie’s Top 10 Cookbooks Connect with us! | |||
| Kitchen Gadgets Guide: The Essentials vs. The Clutter | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:34:46 | |
Jody and Kirstie’s Kitchen Gadget Essentials Are your kitchen drawers overflowing with tools you never use? Today is going to be a fun one because we are raiding our kitchen drawers. That is right. We are talking about kitchen gadgets and the tools that actually spark joy versus the ones that are just gathering dust. We discuss the absolute essentials that every home cook should own. Including a bouquet of strainers and the right pair of tongs. Jody and Kirstie share the magic of the microplane, the importance of a Y-Peeler, how to treat your wooden cutting board and why you should recycle your pasta grabber immediately. Jody and Kristie also reveal who rolls out dough and cookies with a rolling pin and who bakes with a wine bottle. Find your next kitchen gadget here! Key Takeaways
Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources The Culinary Studio’s Amazon Store Connect with us! | |||
| The Turkey Manifesto: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Feast | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:33:19 | |
Today we are talking turkey. We are sharing our turkey memories and stories and lots of turkey tips. For many of us we are getting into the holiday season and that often includes a full turkey dinner. It can be one of the biggest joys of the year or one of the biggest culinary challenges you face. Either way, everyone will find some turkey inspiration from what Kirstie calls Jody’s Turkey Manifesto. It will answer all your questions. Should you brine? What temperature is safe? Can you cook your turkey the day before? Jody and Kirstie not only answer these questions and more, but they also break down the process into manageable steps and debunk a few turkey myths along the way. Whether you are a seasoned pro or roasting your very first bird, this episode is packed with turkey tips and inspiration to help you find the Joy of Cooking this holiday season. Key Topics & Takeaways:
Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Connect with us! | |||
| The Midnight Snack Guide | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:29:51 | |
Why does food always taste better late at night when you are standing at the kitchen counter? In this episode of Chef Over Your Shoulder, Amy, Jody, and Kirstie share their favourite midnight snacks. They talk about why the perfect sandwich is truly the pinnacle of late night snacking, and Jody talks about the art of making the perfect peanut butter toast. If you are looking for something a bit lighter, we also share our favourite healthy snacks that still satisfy those late night cravings. Even when it comes to snacking, Jody and Kirstie still bring their professional expertise to the kitchen. They share how to revive yesterday’s pizza so the crust stays crispy and the cheese stays melty. Of course, not all late night snacks are eaten in the comfort of your own home. Kirstie shares a legendary New Year's Eve story that ended at a 7-Eleven with the perfect midnight snack that saved the night. Kirstie and Amy also confess that raw cookie dough is one of our favourite treats, even while Jody expresses her professional concern over our raw flour intake. But in the end, they all agree that a simple bowl of cereal might just be the perfect midnight snack of all. Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources The Best & Only Bits and Bites Recipe You’ll Ever Need! Connect with us! | |||
| Stir-Fry Masterclass: Easy Homemade Sauce and The Art of Restraint | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:29:21 | |
Is your homemade stir-fry lacking that special something? Do your vegetables turn out soggy instead of crisp? In this episode, Jody, and Kirstie break down the science and the art of the perfect stir-fry. Our chefs share an easy four-ingredient sauce that is infinitely better than anything you can buy in a bottle. We also discuss why you should not cook all your vegetables at the same time and a secret technique called velveting. You will not believe how simple it is to achieve that authentic restaurant flavour at home. It just requires a little bit of knowledge and a little bit of restraint. In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry – Better Than Takeout Mastering the Stir-Fry: Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry (Faster than Take-Out!) Beyond the Recipe: Why Chefs Jody and Kirstie are Obsessed with Cookbooks Connect with us! | |||
| Beyond Taco Tuesday: Real Mexican Cooking at Home | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:32:27 | |
Today, we are talking about Mexican food. And if you are anything like me, Mexican food at home pretty much means ground beef, packaged taco spice, and that yellow box of taco shells. Sound familiar? Well, today, Jody and Kirstie are taking us on a full culinary adventure, and we are reinventing Taco Tuesday for good. We talk about an easy, delicious homemade spice blend that replaces that dusty little packet forever. Jody and Kirstie also share their favourite guajillo chili sauce, which Kirstie says makes her feel genuinely rich as a human when she has it stocked in her freezer. And yes, we absolutely talk tacos, but we talk about so much more than that such as the art of taco garnishes, a rice bowl revelation that I honestly cannot wait to try and taco neck. This episode is going to change the way you think about Mexican food at home. And I promise you, it is way easier than it sounds. In This Episode:
Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Guajillo Chilies: Easy tips to Start Cooking with Dried Chilies! Chilaquiles Rojos: A Classic Mexican Breakfast Made at Home Fish Tacos That Impress (in 30 Minutes or Less!) Connect with us! | |||
| How to Cook Fish at Home: Salmon, Tuna, Quitting the Kitchen and Maple Syrup | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:36:32 | |
Today, we are tackling the episode that some of our listeners have specifically requested…how to cook fish. Now, before Jody and Kirstie walk me through pan-seared salmon, poached fish, and why a scorching hot pan is my new best friend, I have a brand new fail that I have been waiting to share with Jody and Kirstie. It involves maple syrup and a microwave. And Jody shares with us how she’s quit the kitchen. You won’t want to miss that story. We do get around to fish, and our chefs have great tips and tricks to share. From where and how to buy really good fish when you live nowhere near an ocean, pan vs oven and why tuna might be the easiest fish to cook. Jody and Kirstie share memories of fishing as kids and learning to cook their first fish fry, and introduce us to their “pancake method,” so you stop stressing about when to flip your fish. By the end, I am genuinely excited to pan sear salmon at home and to try their famous Newfoundland cod fish tacos that come together in under 30 minutes. If fish has always felt like a restaurant only order for you, this episode will change that. You will walk away with simple, tested techniques, a little science, and a lot of reassurance that everyone can cook fish in their own kitchen. Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Homemade Tartar Sauce: A Classic with Endless Possibilities Grilled Fish 101: Best Chef Tips for BBQ Fish Perfection! Beer Battered Fish & Chips: A Crispy Classic for Good Friday (or Anytime) Pan-Seared Salmon Made Perfect | Chef-Approved Method (in 20 Minutes!) Connect with us! | |||
| I Quit: Teaching Kids and Teens to Cook by Stepping Back | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:38:46 | |
On today’s episode, we are talking about quitting. Jody shares the story behind her viral “I Quit” post. She’s not quitting cooking altogether; instead, she’s quitting the role of default family cook and handing some of that responsibility over to her kids. Jody shares what has actually happened now that her kids are in charge of making dinner. We get into the real side of it all, from burnt croutons to successful Thai curry. You will hear how this experiment has given Jody the gift of time and how both Kirstie and I are inspired to try something similar in our own kitchens. Our conversation is funny and honest, and it gives you a realistic look at how kids really learn to cook, how families can share the load, and why teaching children to feed themselves is about so much more than getting dinner on the table. Jody’s stories will give you permission to step back and the inspiration to say “I quit” in your own way, without anyone going hungry. Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Links and Resources Mac and Cheese and Ground Beef Thai Curry Eggless Caesar Dressing Recipe Creamy Chicken Pesto Gnocchi Connect with us! | |||
| Ceviche Before Noon and Mussels After Dark: Seafood Made Simple at Home | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 12 May 2026 | 00:38:20 | |
Today, we are heading back out to sea because there was no way we could fit all things fish and seafood into one episode. Think of this episode as the sister conversation to our recent fish episode. For me, seafood has usually been a ‘restaurant meal,’ but as usual, Jody and Kirstie have removed the intimidation factor, and now I’m ready to cook seafood in my own kitchen. Jody and Kirstie share their favourite recipes and tips for scallops, shrimp cocktail, and mussels, and they also share some of their favourite ceviche stories from Mexico and Peru. In this episode, each seafood has a story, and you won’t want to miss a single one. In this episode, you will learn:
Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. | |||
| The Cookbook Diaries: Go Behind the Scenes with Jody and Kirstie on Thier Cookbook Journey | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:13:13 | |
Today is a special episode. It is the first in a new ongoing series that takes you behind the scenes of Jody and Kirstie’s cookbook journey. They are taking hundreds of their original, much loved recipes from The Culinary Studio and turning them into a cookbook. In each episode, you will hear about the funny moments, the big wins, and the ways they work through challenges along the way. From Swiss Chalet meetings, to finding handwritten recipes in old journals, to rigorous recipe testing happening in kitchens everywhere, including mine. This is not a glossy “for display only” cookbook, it is being built for everyday cooks and chefs of every experience level, from Red Seal pros right down to people like me who’ve been known to burn soup to the bottom of the pot. And if you happen to be a publisher looking for a tested, community-powered cookbook from Canadian chefs with fifteen years of teaching experience, we would very much like to hear from you. Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. Connect with us! | |||
| Find Your Potluck Signature Dish: From Pasta Salad to Devilled Eggs or a Great Bag of Potato Chips | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:45:41 | |
Today, we are talking about potlucks. And I must confess that I’m the person who signs up for water the second a potluck spreadsheet goes live. Today, Jody and Kirstie are going to help me change that. Our chefs walk me through real life, low stress ideas for what to bring to potlucks, team parties, backyard barbecues, and those last minute “can you bring something to share” invitations. From entry level ideas like simple Caesar pasta salad, or an apple and cheddar cheese platter, all the way up to devilled eggs, and ham and cheese sliders. Along the way, we get into how much to make, what actually travels well, and how to find your own “thing” for a potluck. If you have ever felt intimidated or just too tired to think about what to bring, you are going to finish this episode with a variety of fun and yummy ideas and permission to show up exactly where you are that day, from fancy Chicken Prosciutto Skewers to really good potato chips and a case of water. Links Resources Tuna Salad Mixed Bean Salad Chicken Prosciutto Skewers Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure. | |||