This Is TASTE 593: We Like to Dinner Party with Casey Elsass & Michael Symon
May 19, 2025
Join food writer and cookbook author Casey Elsass, known for his role as the 'cookbook doula,' alongside Chef Michael Symon, a grilling and live cooking guru. They dive deep into the emotional journey of creating cookbooks and the collaborative spirit behind them. Expect tales of culinary connections, innovative outdoor cooking tips, and personal anecdotes, including a charming subway encounter with homemade cookies. Discover the joy of dinner parties and how to elevate your grilling game, all while savoring flavors and memories.
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Cookbook Collaboration Reward
- Most cookbook collaborators Casey worked with dreamed of having their own cookbook.
- Helping fulfill that dream is the most powerful and intimate part of his work.
Tough Celebrity Cookbook Experience
- Casey Elsass experienced a difficult celebrity cookbook where the celebrity was uninvolved and decisions were chaotic.
- He requested to have his name removed after the finished recipes were heavily altered without his input.
Recipe Effort & Dietary Clarity
- Rate recipe effort so cooks know what to expect and avoid discouragement.
- Clearly mark dietary restrictions and suggest easy ingredient swaps.