NPR's Book of the Day ‘Cook Once, Eat Twice’ and ‘Accidentally on Purpose’ are new books from cooking stars
Aug 22, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Kristen Kish, the winner of Top Chef Season 10 and author of 'Accidentally on Purpose', shares her journey of self-discovery after being adopted and her evolution in the culinary world. She opens up about her fast food roots and the empowerment she found striving for authenticity. The conversation also highlights Nadiya Hussain's new cookbook, 'Cook Once, Eat Twice', focusing on budget-friendly meals and creative cooking solutions. Both guests emphasize the cultural significance of food and the importance of minimizing waste in the kitchen.
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Cook Once, Make Two Meals
- Make large batches and transform half into a second meal to avoid repetition.
- Freeze portions and reinvent them later so one cook yields two distinct dinners.
Caramelize Onions For Better Curries
- Crank heat to quickly caramelize onions, then lower it to finish cooking.
- Give onions 15–20 minutes to properly develop the flavor base for curries.
Use The Freezer Strategically
- Use your freezer to save money, time, and ingredients by storing extras.
- Bulk recipes and freeze portions so you can reheat or reinvent meals later.
