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This week we welcome CJ, the creator of A Well Read Tart book and recipe blog, and co-host of the Dark Side of the Word podcast. We talk books, recipe development, learning to cook, AND we make her go-to Paprika Shrimp & Gouda Polenta recipe.

Have you ever been inspired to bake or cook while reading a book? CJ shares her creative thinking behind her blog - how she comes up with ideas for recipes that connect in some way to books she reads, and her process for recipe development.

We asked CJ to share a recipe with us and she chose a shrimp and cheesy polenta dish. Erin took this one on, because she doesn't have a lot of experience cooking shrimp and she wanted to learn. CJ shares tips for buying and cooking shrimp, if you're also a newbie. And this polenta is cheesy, creamy and fantastic! We absolutely love it. It's a side dish that can be paired with almost anything you're serving.

A Well Read Tart is a blog CJ created to discuss books and the recipes she develops that are inspired by the books she reads. If you're into books and recipes, this is obviously for you! Her co-hosted podcast, Dark Side of the Word is a discussion on writing topics, and horror fiction. Both of these are a lot of fun, so please check them out! All the links are below.

Episode Links
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~ Shrimp & Polenta Recipe
~ A Well Read Tart Food & Book Blog
~ Dark Side of the Word Podcast
~ Women Who Podcast Magazine
~ Macarons Episode
~ Corn Episode
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Remember when a recipe called Marry Me Chicken was trending? It was named that because apparently testers thought it was so good, they wanted to propose to the recipe creator who made it. Well, this week on the podcast, Heather is making a vegan version of this dish - Marry Me Chickpeas. Let's learn to make it and find out if it's proposal-worthy!

In this dish, chickpeas are cooked in a creamy and flavourful tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Heather added canned lentils for some extra fibre and protein. It's quick to make, warm and filling. We think it makes an excellent side dish, or a simple meal eaten with a nice chunk of crusty bread. And speaking of bread, she made one of her favourite little no-knead loaves of artisan bread, baked in a dutch oven. It's a quick way to have fresh bread the day you want to serve it.

What do you think? Would this sort of dish inspire you to propose marriage on the spot?

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~ Marry Me Chickpeas recipe
~ No-Knead Artisan Bread recipe
~ The Original Marry Me Chicken
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This week our guest Gillian Seguin, Associate Wealth Advisor with Reyes Group (iA Private Wealth) joins us to share her love for all things pumpkin spice (and oh yes, we agree with her!). Gillian also explains to us all how financial planning is a lot like following a recipe. So, if you've ever wanted a peek into the mind of a personal wealth advisor, this is the episode for you. It's a little bit of finance and a little bit of pumpkin baking.

Like lots of kids, Gillian was a super picky eater when she was little. As an adult, even though she has overcome the pickiness and now loves to eat all sorts of foods, those negative feelings she associated with food as a kid still haunt her. She confesses it has left her feeling a little scared of cooking. We chat about how that impacts her approach to preparing meals at home (hot tip: meal kit services are a great entry point to learning recipes).

Heather takes on the pumpkin spice challenge by making a Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bar. It was delicious, although we debated the crust... Heather had tried a gluten-free option made with quinoa (inspired by last week's episode about going gluten-free) but we didn't love it. If you're able to, we suggest making a simple graham cracker, sugar, butter crust as you see in many cheesecake recipes.

Gillian and her business partner, John Reyes, co-host a video podcast called A Bearable Conversation in which they discuss personal financial planning and related topics with a healthy dose of good-natured banter. A Bearable Conversation and everything The Reyes Group has to offer can be found online at www.reyesgroup.ca

Episode Links
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~ Bearable Conversation
~ Pumpking Swirl Cheesecake
~ Pumpkin Pie
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This week we welcome John Reyes, a Wealth Advisor, iA Private Wealth as our guest co-host. John shares with us how his family is transitioning to a gluten-free (gf) diet due to his young daughter's Celiac disease diagnosis.

John and his family of five have been learning how challenging it can be to transition to a gluten-free diet, from grocery shopping and finding gf versions of their favourite foods, to being vigilant about cross contamination and asking the right questions when eating out. And no matter what, they're a family unit and if one has to eat gluten-free, they all will. It's not an easy adjustment for everyone.

Since pizza is one thing John said he especially wants to make at home with a gf recipe, Erin accepted the challenge and tested a recipe for gf crust made with cassava flour and potato. We enjoyed the texture and were happy to find a slice can be eaten by hand. We think it's a good option for anyone needing to eat gluten-free.

John and his business partner, Gillian Seguin, co-host a video podcast called A Bearable Conversation in which they discuss personal financial planning and related topics with a healthy dose of good-natured banter. A Bearable Conversation and everything The Reyes Group has to offer can be found online at www.reyesgroup.ca




Episode Links
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~ A Bearable Conversation
~ Gluten-Free Pizza Dough
~ Tres Marias
~ Pan de Yuca

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In this week’s episode, Erin takes home cooks on a flavourful peek into the Falastin cookbook (by Tamimi and Wigley), highlighting two delicious variations of the popular Middle Eastern dish, shakshuka. Whether you’re new to cooking or an experienced home chef, these recipes are perfect for adding to your cooking repertoire.

First, Erin dives into the classic red shakshuka recipe—a comforting dish where eggs are poached in a rich tomato-based sauce with olive oil, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, this version is a staple in North African and Middle Eastern kitchens. It’s simple to prepare and can be adjusted to match your preferred spice level, making it a versatile dish for any meal.

But the exploration doesn't stop there! Erin also introduces listeners to an exciting green shakshuka recipe, a unique twist loaded with leafy greens and topped with a zesty, herbed feta cheese. This refreshing variation offers a new way to enjoy shakshuka, adding vibrant flavors and textures that will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen.

Throughout the episode, Erin shares cooking tips for getting perfect poached eggs—cooked just until the whites are set, but the yolks remain runny, ready to be mixed into the sauce. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread, and you’ve got a dish that’s both satisfying and full of flavour.

Tune in to learn how to cook these two delicious shakshuka recipes, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! Whether you're craving the traditional red version or curious about the green shakshuka, this episode will leave you inspired to try these flavourful dishes at home.

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Episode Links
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~ Red Shakshuka Recipe
~ Green Shakshuka

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This week on Three Kitchens Podcast, Heather is trying something new - Dulce de Manzana is described as a classic Spanish apple paste. It just might be your new favourite addition to happy hour - add it to your tapas spread, brunch table or charcuterie boards. We enjoyed it on a slice of baguette with cheese and prosciutto. It is seriously delicious.

Peel and core your apples. Cook with lemon juice until apples are soft. Purée the apples and then add water and sugar. Cook it down until you've got a thick, jammy consistency. Let it cool in a glass container, cover and refrigerate until set. Then you can turn it out on a plate or your charcuterie board and slice to serve.

We enjoyed our ducle de manzana with a fresh baked bread, flavoured butter, slices of cheese and prosciutto. It was delicious.

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~ Dulce de Manzana recipe
~ Overnight baguette recipe
~ Salt preserved lemon episode

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In this episode of the podcast, we discuss connections between food and mental health with guest Che Burnett, a counsellor with The Calgary Counselling Centre.

Some of the things we chat about are:

Slowing down and being being mindful when we eat can help reduce the stress and anxiety caused by our hectic busy lives.

The dopamine affect - it feels so good but watch out for the crash!

Especially for youth, feeling a connection to our ancestry through traditional foods enjoyed with family can help give us a sense of belonging and identity.

When it comes to nutrition, Che shares his insight into some specifics, but reminds us to aim for a balanced diet of whole food for optimal mental health.

And don't forget to start the day with water (IYKYK)!

Thank you to Che and The Calgary Counselling Centre for being our guest on this episode! Learn more using the links below.

Episode Links
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~ Calgary Counselling Centre
~ Paska Bread Episode
~ Limoncello Episode
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Regular listeners know we love a cooking or baking challenge, and we've been known to bring home something totally new to us to experiment cooking with. On this episode Erin dives into an exploration of cassava root, also known as a yuca. This is a new one for us both, never having cooked with it before. Fair warning, results are mixed! Let's get into it.

Erin roasts the raw cassava by first boiling it and then tossing it in oil and seasonings. They turned out not terrible, but a bit dry and too starchy for our taste. In our opinion, just eat potatoes. They're much better. Or perhaps the cassava from the store wasn't fresh enough and just should have been eaten earlier. Who knows.

She also tries a recipe called Pan de Yuca (cheese bread) using cassava flour. It's a bit like a small gluten-free cheese bun. These were pretty good fresh out of the oven, but they didn't keep well past the day they were made. We might make these again, knowing to eat them right away!

You don't know how to cook with something new, or even whether you'll enjoy the flavour, until you try. Count on us to jump in and try anything!

Episode Links
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~ Roasted Potatoes Recipe
~ Pan de Yuca Recipe
~ Fiddleheads Episode
~ Tawâw Indigenous Cuisine Episode
~ Artichoke Episode
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