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Are you sick of your own cooking? Is the family complaining about the same old meals being made for dinner? First of all, you're not alone. And secondly, it's not your fault. In this episode of Culinary Quickies listen as Chef Mel tells us how we can pimp up and refresh the everyday dishes that you confidently know how to cook!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- what to do to refresh new flavour for everyday dishes
- why building a repertoire of dishes helps weeknight meals
- how to season your food for excitement and flavour
- why cooking is a form of your personality... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Are you stressed whenever you have a dinner party? Have you been wishing you could entertain with ease? In this episode of Culinary Quickies listen as Chef Mel shares tips for reducing stress while cooking for dinner parties.
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- easy and flavourful slow cooking methods
- cost effective ways to tantalise your guests taste buds
- Chef Mel's favourite cooking techniques and recipes
- easy and elegant dinner party dishes.. and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Are you wanting to make perfect poached eggs? Have you tried poaching eggs only to end up creating a mess? In this episode of Culinary Quickies listen to learn the common problems with poaching eggs, why it's NOT your fault and how to poach the perfect egg!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- why fresh farm eggs are the BEST for poaching
- what to do if you don't have farm fresh eggs to get the perfect poach
- why you should swap white vinegar for salt when poaching
- what role the temperature plays in poaching success... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Is your kitchen pantry in complete disarray? Are you wanting to feel inspired to cook again? When you have a stale, messy and disorganised pantry, some spring cleaning is in order to get your kitchen mojo back. In this episode Chef Mel shares why it's high time to sniff your nuts, oils, flowers and spices!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- why it's not your fault if you've got a stale pantry
- how to organise your pantry into categories
- how to roast your ground spices to get more personality out of them
- what you can do to extend the life of your spices... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Want to know the secrets to cooking light, delicate gnocchi? Have all of your previous attempts at cooking gnocchi been a horrible, stressful mess? In this episode of Culinary Quickies we uncover the mystery that is Nonna's perfect gnocchi and
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- why the variety of potato matters to achieve perfect gnocchi
- the easy way to prepare and handle your potatoes
- what potato starch does and how to get the most out of it.. and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Have you ever done a tray of roast vegetables in your oven, and after 45 minutes, you've opened the oven door and all you've got is a face full of steam and regrets? If yes, then this will change your life. If you want a stress free, exciting way to prepare a lot of vegetables all at once, then listen up!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to get maximum flavour out of your vegetables
- what you need to know to be clever AND lazy with your food prep
- how to avoid the dreaded, mushy, old people home vegetables
- ways to use leftover vegetables... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Have you recently done a spiring clean of your wardrobe to find some dressed that just aren't quite fitting as good as they used to? That's just what happened to Chef Mel so she is bringing you this super special episode to take back control and eat yourself sexy!
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In this episode you'll learn:
- why we are what we eat and how we eat
- how to go from feeling bloated, lethargic and cranky to healthy, happy and energetic
- how to rearrange your fridge to support new eating habits
- what role meal planning and portion sizes play in getting healthier
- how to choose happiness over alcohol... and so much more!
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Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Do you wish you could get perfect pork crackling every time? Pork crackling is one of those delightful things that we love to enjoy, whether it's a family roast or just a weeknight meal... let me take you through some of my tricks and hacks on how to get it perfect every time!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to get the most out of your pork
- the difference between roasting and braising
- what you can do to make your own stock
- how to salt the crackling to get it perfect
- the important role preparing your pork plays in the perfect crackling... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Is your stir-fry soggy? Do you want crisp, flavour-filled vegetables? In today's Culinary Quickies Podcast episode we are chatting with Ange Anderson about the quick fixes to go from soggy, sticky mess in the pan to sensational, sexy stir-fry! Listen as we point out the common cooking mistakes that are holding you back in the kitchen.
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- what you need to do to the meat and pan before starting
- why the browning stage of meat is very important
- the half-half rule that applies to your stir-fry success
- what you need to know about supermarket stir-fry jars... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Is your chicken tasting dull? Are you wishing you could get some great flavour without adding calories? In today's episode we are chatting to the wonderful Dr Hayley O'Neill about how to add flavour and spice to your chicken (or any other meat) -- giving it a culinary spray tan-- without having to use the sugar and preservative filled sauces you find on the supermarkets shelves! Dr Hayley's mission is to break the yo-yo dieting fad and help us become healthier, happier and prouder of who we are. Listen as I share with you my top tricks to get beautifully flavoured chicken every time.
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to use the right spices to add healthy flavour to your meals
- what you can do to ensure you have fresh spices all year round
- the best cooking method to brown chicken breasts
- why it is important to plan your meals to avoid binge eating
- what having a plan to go grocery shopping with does ... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
Connect with Dr Hayley O'Neil here:
IG - @drhayleyoneill
FB Group - @nourishedfoxymama
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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In this super quick podcast episode discover the best kitchen hack that will also save you a fortune... getting your stale water crackers, corn chips or biscuits back to FRESH! If you've had a family member leave the package open and your food has gone slightly stale, we here at Culinary Quickies HQ have an amazing hack to get it back to Fake Fresh.
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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In this super quick podcast episode discover the skills of getting restaurant quality crispy skinned fish, every time you cook!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- the best cooking method for crispy skinned fish
- how to make sure your fish doesn't stick
- why extra virgin olive oil isn't a friend of fish
- how to remove the skin of the fish
- how to cook fish in an air-fryer... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Do you have grey liquid spewing out of your mince? Today we are chatting about one of my favourite topics in the kitchen... why grey food is not sexy and how we can get you GREAT mince every single time (hint: it isn't the butchers fault!) In this episode we dive into how to fix your cooking methods when it comes to mince or ground beef/pork/lamb so you can have perfect weeknight meals.
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to get the most out of your mince
- why managing the heat in your pan is critical to good mince
- what cooking at a lower temperature does to your food
- how to take your mince around the world so your weeknight meals are never boring... and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Are your kitchen knife skills a little lacking? Do you HATE food prep because chopping feels like a disaster? In this super quick podcast episode we take you through easy knife skills so you can go from hack to hero in the kitchen!
Get your Culinary Quickies Cookbook + Cheffy Toolbox here.
In this episode you'll learn:
- how to handle your knife in the kitchen
- why you only need about 3 knives in your kitchen.. and so much more!
Connect with Chef Mel here:
IG - @chefmel_happychef
FB - @MelAlafaci
This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.
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Is your stir-fry soggy? Are your roast vegetables pale and soggy instead of gloriously brown and caramelised? Do you lack knife skills? Is there grey liquid spewing out of your mince? Is your pork crackling never perfect? Or do you just want to feel more Cheffy and less frustrated in the kitchen?
Welcome to The Culinary Quickies Podcast with The Happy Chef, Chef Mel! Together we are going to embark on a culinary adventure, making delicious discoveries along the way and solving ALL of your culinary frustrations so you can become a happy, confident and sensational chef. Think of me, Chef Mel, as your foodie godmother, like having your own private chef guiding you every step of the way, to learn amazing and valuable skills that are not only going to make you faster and more efficient in the kitchen, but inspired and motivated to cook for your family and friends.
Let's get cooking!
