E35 - Caroline Chambers: How to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Recipes, Tips, and Insights

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Today we're joined by New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert Caroline Chambers for an episode focused on getting comfortable in the kitchen. Caroline, who is a mom herself, gives advice to parents struggling to enjoy cooking while making healthy food delicious for their children. She gives tips for navigating food preferences, making cooking fun, and sneaking super-foods into any meal. She and Dr. Ramsey also discuss how to optimize your household and balance responsibilities between you and your partner.

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0:00 Intro

3:01 Writing Recipes to Beat Depression 

6:43 When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking 

13:54 Advice for Parents Navigating Food Preferences 

18:10 Finding a Fair Balance of Responsibility in Your Partnership

23:40 Comments on Being a “Traditional Wife”

37:25 2 Tips for Getting Comfortable in the Kitchen 

42:50 Making New Recipes Kid Friendly

46:40 How Caroline Got Inspired to Cook

52:10 Our Favorite, Go-To Recipes

1:01:26 Conclusion

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Caroline Chambers is a New York Times Best Selling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary expert based in Carmel Valley, California. Her journey began in her mom’s kitchen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and blossomed into a career as a chef, caterer, and freelancer for top brands and publications. Caroline's first cookbook, *Just Married*, was published in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she connected with home cooks on Instagram (@carochambers) and launched her hit Substack newsletter, *What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking*. Her latest cookbook, bearing the same title, was released in August 2024. Caroline also hosts the podcast *So Into That*. She lives with her husband George and their three sons, Mattis, Calum, and Cashel.

Website: https://carolinechambers.com

New Cookbook: https://carolinechambers.com/cookbooks

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