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Spatuless

Spatuless

By Evelyn R. Cooke

The Spatuless Podcast is for aspiring adults who need a little help creating meals at home that are safe enough to eat and good enough to share. In each episode, we explore fundamental ideas behind how food works and cooking techniques that can be applied to any ingredients found in your kitchen to save you embarrassment, time, and money.
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EP 11: How to make juicy baked chicken every time

SpatulessDec 08, 2020

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EP 11: How to make juicy baked chicken every time

EP 11: How to make juicy baked chicken every time

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we are jumping back into our capsule series as we walk through making the perfectly juicy baked chicken.  Once you master this lesson, you will learn a staple for endless amounts of dishes.

You don’t want to miss:

  • My dive into selecting the right chicken to start with
  • Our step by step breakdown of baking chicken
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

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Dec 08, 202046:03
EP 10: Thanksgiving leftovers

EP 10: Thanksgiving leftovers

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we're back with a quick detour from our series on cooking basics to talk about Thanksgiving leftovers!

You don’t want to miss:

  • My top 3 ways to re-use Thanksgiving leftovers
  • Our first combination recipe using things we've learned in past episodes
  • Our Kitchen word(s) of the day!

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Nov 27, 202024:18
EP 9: How do you sauté vegetables?

EP 9: How do you sauté vegetables?

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we're continuing our new series on perfecting the basics of meals with our Food Capsule!  For the next few weeks we will break down how to perfect the core components of a balanced meal so that you can mix and match as you wish!  Today we are keeping up the heat and digging into how to sauté vegetables! My go-to quick way to get color on my plate!

You don’t want to miss:

  • The step by step breakdown for perfectly sautéing any vegetable
  • Additional tips on choosing your vegetables
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

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Nov 05, 202030:45
EP 8: How do you roast vegetables?

EP 8: How do you roast vegetables?

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we're continuing our new series on perfecting the basics!  For the next few weeks we will break down how to perfect the core components of a balanced meal so that you can mix and match as you wish!  Today things are heating up as we turn on our ovens for roasting vegetables, potatoes and more! Roasted veggies are a great and easy way to add flavor, color and nutrition to your meals, check it out!

You don’t want to miss:

  • The step by step breakdown for perfectly roasting any vegetable
  • Additional tips on choosing between parchment paper, wax paper and foil for cooking
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

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Oct 27, 202036:18
EP 7: Why is rice so hard to make?

EP 7: Why is rice so hard to make?

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we're continuing our new series on perfecting the basics!  For the next few weeks we will break down how to perfect the core components of a balanced meal so that you can mix and match as you wish!  Today we are getting into getting the perfect pot of rice! Rice is a staple in most cuisines so it is only right that we talk about it early.

You don’t want to miss:

  • The tried and true method breakdown for perfecting your rice
  • Additional tips for stepping up your rice game and making it last across more meals
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

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Oct 20, 202030:43
EP 6: Is the pasta done yet?

EP 6: Is the pasta done yet?

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we're starting our new series on perfecting the basics!  For the next few weeks we will break down how to perfect the core components of a balanced meal so that you can mix and match as you wish!  Today we kick things off with how to perfectly cook your pasta!

You don’t want to miss:

  • The breakdown of knowing when your pasta is perfectly cooked
  • Tips for stepping up your store bought pasta sauce to taste gourmet
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

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Oct 13, 202026:37
EP 5: Am I supposed to refrigerate this?

EP 5: Am I supposed to refrigerate this?

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we're continuing in the theme of making sure you keep you and your pockets safe from spoiled food.  I will talk all about how to STORE food in the refrigerator and my best tips for keeping common items fresh for the longest amount of time possible.

You don’t want to miss:

  • The fast rules on making sure your fridge is working properly and good enough to use
  • Roadmap to where to put foods including dairy, meat, produce and processed foods.
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

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Oct 07, 202026:27
EP 4: Is cheese supposed to have THIS much mold? (Dairy and Eggs gone bad!)

EP 4: Is cheese supposed to have THIS much mold? (Dairy and Eggs gone bad!)

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we are continuing with last week's theme of knowing when your food has gone bad before you start cooking! We're now talking about dairy and eggs which are the usual suspects for the funny smell in your fridge. I have you covered in the basics of when to go ahead and cook it, or when to cut your losses and throw it away!
You don’t want to miss:

Signs for knowing if your cheese has gone bad
The easiest way to test your eggs
Our Kitchen word of the day!

Links and resources:

Click here to listen to the official Spatuless Cooking and Cleaning Kitchen playlist on Spotify! open.spotify.com/playlist/7GyZS9DYzMsX9BkA23B3Xr?si=1tiazNbeRfWLEOhduF0LLA
Download my free Move-in day checklist of the first 16 must-have items you MUST have in your kitchen to tackle almost any recipe www.EvelynCooke.com/Spatuless
Download my free quick eBook "Food Handling Tips for the Cooking Novice" from my shop including how to tell if your dairy or eggs have gone bad (with pictures!)
Follow me on Instagram: @evcooks
For more about me and to subscribe for my newsletters, check out my website evelyncooke.com/spatuless
Shop my giftable confections shop, Pastry Art by Ev shopevelyncooke.com
Intro/Outro Music produced by JoeSaxobeatNYC and c.o.g productions on instagram!


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Sep 29, 202025:05
EP 3: Is this chicken safe to eat?

EP 3: Is this chicken safe to eat?

In this episode of The Spatuless Podcast, we get straight into the signs for understanding if your meat/fish has gone bad!  We all have done it!  If you have mistakenly taken out meat that you won't get a chance to cook or if you left it out overnight - don't worry!  I have you covered in the basics of when to go ahead and cook it, or when to cut your losses and throw it away!


You don’t want to miss:

  • The breakdown of bacteria/pathogens and how the fridge helps us keep food safe
  • Critical signs of knowing when poultry, red meat or seafood has gone bad
  • Our Kitchen word of the day!

Links and resources:

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Sep 23, 202024:33
EP 2: How can you mess up cake mix?

EP 2: How can you mess up cake mix?

In this special launch episode of The Spatuless Podcast, I am talking about cake! It is where I got started in pastry (if you didn't listen to episode 1, go listen now!) and how you can make the BEST boxed cake before going to start something from scratch.

You don’t want to miss:

  • My top tips for making your boxed cake mix taste like it is from a bakery
  • How to get you cake to come out of the pan smoothly
  • Steps on icing your cake like a champ

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Have a suggestion for an episode or need help with a food-related problem? Email me at info@evelyncooke.com or DM me on instragram!

Sep 15, 202029:33
EP 1: From burning water to Pastry Artist

EP 1: From burning water to Pastry Artist

And we’re off! In this launch episode of The Spatuless Podcast, you will get to know me, Evelyn Cooke, and how I got started on my own unique food and culinary journey. Hear some funny stories from my first attempts at baking to where I am now and all of the experience I’ve gained. You’ll also learn the flow of how these episodes will be structured to give you the most impact.
You don’t want to miss:

My story of humble cooking beginnings
The absolute first thing you should do before you start attempting any recipe
Actions for how you can help add to each podcast episode

Links and resources:

Click here to listen to the official Spatuless Cooking and Cleaning Kitchen playlist on Spotify! open.spotify.com/playlist/7GyZS9DYzMsX9BkA23B3Xr?si=1tiazNbeRfWLEOhduF0LLA
Download my free Move-in day checklist of the first 16 must-have items you MUST have in your kitchen to tackle almost any recipe www.EvelynCooke.com/Spatuless
Follow me on Instagram: @evcooks
For more about me and what I do, check out my website.
Shop my giftable confections shop, Pastry Art by Ev shopevelyncooke.com
Intro/Outro Music produced by JoeSaxobeatNYC and c.o.g productions


Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my episodes.
And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks for listening!
Sep 15, 202025:28