Hi! It’s me.
Today’s the day friends!
I’m thrilled to announce the official arrival of The Clever Cookbook. Woo hoo!
When I quit my corporate job for culinary school, I had no idea this would be my journey. At times, I wasn’t sure where I was going or what to expect. Right now, I couldn’t be happier. My heart is full.
HUGE thank you to my family, friends, recipe testers, fellow bloggers, my editor & publisher- I couldn’t have done this without you. I think back to all of those late nights organizing my thoughts, writing recipes, and editing photos… And now, you will finally be able to hold this book in your hands!
The book is now available in stores, but you can also purchase online:
- Amazon
- Barnes and Noble
- The Book Depository (Free Worldwide Shipping)
Oh, and PS! Epicurious named The Clever Cookbook one of Spring’s Best Cookbooks! YEAH!
So, let’s celebrate! Ready for this giveaway?
Giveaway! {Now Closed 2/26/16}
Thank you all who participated!! Giveaway is now closed. I loved reading your favorite weeknight meals! Please check your inbox as winners will be contacted via email. Winners must respond to info@theclevercarrot.com within 48 hours with full name and address to claim their prize.
Prizes!
Gift #1: SIGNED COPY OF THE CLEVER COOKBOOK (from yours truly)
Gift #2: 1 YEAR HATCHERY SUBSCRIPTION
- Hatchery sources small-batch artisan products from makers across the country. Each month, you will receive a tasting box filled with hand-selected products. All products are sample size for you to enjoy (you can order full size versions directly from their website).
Gift #3: WOLF GOURMET COUNTERTOP OVEN
- I’ve talked about this beauty before! I use it more than my regular oven.
- Don’t forget to register your appliance online; they will send you an extra set of knobs (complimentary), in the color of your choice.
Gift #4: LE CREUSET 5 1/2 QT DUTCH OVEN
- Every kitchen should have a Dutch oven. Whether used for soups, braises, or even to bake bread, it’s a culinary investment of a lifetime. And! You get to pick your favorite color.
Gift #5: WHOLE FOODS MARKET GIFT CARD
- One of my favorite grocery stores for sustainable fish, meat, produce and other ethically sourced products. Check out their 365 Everyday Value products for good deals on pantry basics (they have great olive oil). Happy shopping!
Gift #6: KITCHEN IQ PRIZE BASKET
- Better Zester (this will change your life, I love mine!)
- Spice Grater
- The Grate Ginger Tool
- Â Pepper Tool
- 3-in-1 Mini Multi Prep Tool
Gift #7: SPICE SOCIETY GIFT BASKET
- 8 Organic Essential Shaker Containers (just wait until you try the cinnamon!)
- 1 Herb, 1 Chili, and 1 Seeds
- Artisanal Gift Decanter
- 1 Organic Edible Flora (Rose)
- Serving Spoons
- Cutting board
- Mortar and Pestal
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Tea Towel
- Grocery List Tablet
Heritage Collection Dinnerware (I used some of these pieces in my book- they’re gorgeous!)
- 4 salad plates
- 4 dinner plates
- 4 bowls
Comments
Debbie Carr says
Congratulations! Yes I’m going to purchase. Favorite easy weeknight meal it taco salad – black beans, chopped lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese, salsa and ground beef. Easy and healthy.
Julia says
Can’t wait to see the cookbook in real-life. Favorite weeknight meal (or at least quickest): empty-the-fridge burrito—usually protein, cheese, leftover salad/veggies and sauce wrapped in tortilla.
Deb E says
So exciting to see your new cookbook available now! It’s on my Amazon wish list. I love my veggies and spices, and love to add them to a lentil stew to make sure I get some protein too. Never get tired of my lovely lentils. The high fiber fills me up and it all cooks up quickly and easily. Congrats!
Jennifer Grella says
Congratulations! We love the book and can’t wait to make all the recipes. My favorite weeknight meal is pasta with meat sauce. Always good comfort food. I just ordered 3 more books to give to my family!
Kathie Kerler says
Lime chicken with broccoli. Fast, delicious and nutritious!
christina p says
Congrats on the book! Can’t wait to read it!
Our favorite quick meal is a stir fry. We use whatever veggies are available- it helps to have them precut (for snack attacks & quick meals). When I have the energy, I spend time slicing my veggies.
Sharon says
I love roasted veggies – broccoli, potatoes, brussels sprouts, or asparagus ….with broiled salmon and fresh sliced tomatoes or avocados.
Your book is gorgeous! Congratulations!
Kim says
My favorite weeknight meal is taco seasoned chicken breast with steamed broccoli and white corn. I’m planning on ordering book through Amazon. I love cookbooks and learning new recipes. Thank you for taking the time to write and share your recipes with us. I appreciate it! – Kim
Kate says
The new book looks great! My favorite weekday meal is minestrone soup with no-kneed bread. I generally make a large pot of soup, throwing in what ever I have in the fridge – carrots, kale, onion, celery, zucchini….then beans that I have on hand, Italian sausage and tomatoes. It’s different every time but always hearty and delicious!
Jenn says
My favorite weeknight dinner is a simple meifun rice noodle dish with bok choy, red and yellow peppers, green onion, zuccini, broccoli, shrimp all lightly sautéed then add a sweet and tangy thai sauce. Top it off with some cilantro. Quick and easy plus we get to use our chopsticks!
Aimee says
A favorite weeknight meal in our house is tacos. I normally have salsa, avocados, cheese, sour cream and tortillas on hand. I either use eggs and soyrizo as the filling or make some other meat. Quick and everyone is happy!!
Gary says
Spaghetti aglio olio makes for a quick, easy, and tasty weeknight meal that I greatly enjoy.
Laura S. says
My local B&N didn’t have a copy, so I ordered one to pick up! Can’t wait for the call that it’s available! My favorite weeknight dinner is roasted shrimp. Throw it on a cookie sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. Throw on either green beans or asparagus, and you’ve got dinner in 15 minutes! So flavorful!
Schuyler says
Congrats on the cookbook; what a great accomplishment!
My favorite weeknight meal is chicken with provencal sauce. It’s so easy to make; when the chicken’s done, you just add the broth/herbs/lemon/garlic for a few minutes to reduce to top off the chicken. herbs de Provence became my favorite herb when I started making this dish.
A few years back when Dominick’s closed here in Chicago, I bought a bunch of their rotisserie chicken breasts and used those–meaning I didn’t even have to cook the chicken breast. I’m not usually at the grocery store at the right time to pick up pre-cooked chicken breast, but if I am I might pick up one or two and then just spend a few minutes making the sauce. Super quick and delicious, especially with some roasted potatoes or brown rice!
Sharyl Wolter says
My favorite week night meal is Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes. Comes together in about 30 minutes and hits the spot!
Colleen says
My favorite weeknight meal is pulled chicken in the crockpot. It is super easy and delicious. And I’ll serve a simple coleslaw and roasted sweet potato alongside. Very little effort and very little cleanup.
Alexandra Robertson says
Congrats!! I have this on my must buy list. My favorite weeknight meal is roasted asparagus or broccoli and salmon. I could eat salmon every day, but my husband hates it lol so I end up cooking two different meals a lot plus food for my picky little boy. I don’t mind though because I love being in the kitchen.
Renata Moreti says
I am so, so happy for you. I’ve been a fan for while and couldn’t be more excited about the book. According to Book Depository, it was already sent and will be here in about 10 days! YEY! :)
And you know what I love for weeknights? Hummus. I am kind of addicted to it. It all about hummus and bread. Hummus and carrots. Hummus and crackers. Hummus and pasta. Hummus and hummus. Weird…
Last question: I am not an US resident. But could I participate and ask you to send the gift to an US resident friend (if I win haha)? I do hope so. :)
Love, Renata.
Joan says
Thanks for the chance and congratulations on the book. It sounds wonderful. One of my favorite weeknight meals is homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese.
Ashley Mauceri says
Congrats on the book!! My favorite weeknight meal is a kale salad with white beans and pistachios! My partner makes a mean balsamic vinaigrette. Thanks for the chance to win!
Ashley says
My favorite weeknight meal is hands down a skirt steak stir-fry! It’s super easy, quick, and happens all in one pan. I cook the soy-sauce marinated strips of steak in a cast iron pan and throw in veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, string beans, red pepper and jalapeño. I always serve with rice and seseme. So satisfying and takes less than 25 mins! I am going to order your book!! I look forward to hearing your story because I too dream of leaving my corporate job for a cooking dream! Best of luck and congratulations!!
Adri says
What a terrific Giveaway! And fitting it is for such a terrific book. I know success will be yours.
As for a fave and go to weeknight dinner, it’d have to be some sort of quick pasta. Senza dubito.
Shirl says
favorite meal is anything quick & easy or something in the slow cooker. We have roasted veggies often.
Vicki Ferebee says
Can’t wait to get this beautiful book! Favorite week night quickie is simple baked chicken with Panko, frozen black eyed peas cooked with garlic and served with some chow chow and brown rice! Can you tell I’m southern?
ali says
congrats on the book! what a great giveaway! my favorite weeknight meal is roasting whatever vegetables I have and putting a fried egg on top. Simple and delicious!
Rae Lesperance says
I am a college student that has just recently started to explore my footing in the kitchen. I call myself a flexi-tarian because I jump between vegan, vegetarian, and cheese burger princess! I committed to doing research (reading blogs and cookbooks) and I’ve slowly learned and strengthened my confidence and cooking abilities. That being said, my favorite weeknight go-to meal is a peppercorn rubbed pork tenderloin and roasted vegetables. I love the tenderloin with roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts, and carrots. Roasting helps me manage my time without having to closely watch my recipe, but it is guaranteed to be smokey and delicious regardless. I love your blog, and your cookbook looks fantastic. I haven’t ordered it yet, but it’s definitely on my list!
Mallory says
Congrats! Very exciting day! I have asked for the book for my birthday :)
My favorite weeknight meal is comfort foods that I can spread out over more than one night :) I have learned to embrace leftovers! Current favorites include wild rice soup and butternut squash soup! I try to eat a big salad for lunch and cozy soups or stews for dinner.
Sarah L says
Congrats on the book! I can’t wait to check it out.
My favorite weeknight meal is Tilapia. I have a number of quick and delicious recipes that I rotate between. Artichoke crusted, baked lemon garlic, and dijon crusted are a few of my favorites. I usually make a fresh veggie or salad along with a grain. So easy and yummy! Even my two year old loves it!
Thanks for the chance to win
Sara Jane says
I ordered your book for Kindle! Congrats on the release!
My favorite weeknight meal is one I invented that my husband adores that is so simple & tasty – called Herring Tomato Stew with Rice. Steps : Saute onions and garlic in pot in small amount of butter, after onions are starting to brown (if you don’t have time it’s fine to add next ingredients earlier), add 1 or 2 cans of smoked herring (with oil drained), can or fresh chopped/diced tomatoes, one can of tomato paste, salt and pepper and just let it stew until warm. You can mix it up and add other ingredients like mushrooms – just adjust to your taste. Best part is that you can leave it stewing if you start it but have to eat later, just make sure to stir so it doesn’t stick too much to the bottom. Meanwhile make rice in a rice cooker. So simple!
Denon says
One of my favorite meals for dinner is chicken Marsala. It’s a super tasty one pot meal for easy clean-up http://rdtipoftheday.blogspot.com/2016/02/chicken-marsala-for-your-valentine.html?m=1
Congratulations on your book
-Denon
Mario says
I love quick and healthy(ish) recipes. My weeknight go to would be a rolled/stuffed chicken cutlet. Sometimes that can be a cordon bleu, or another variation (I like goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes!). Rolled chicken cutlets are simple, and less boring than pan fried cutlet. And on the plus side, when adding higher end ingredients, I automatically feel more chef like! Congrats on the cook book – I recently made your portobello mushroom recipe with roasted butternut squash.
Wrutu says
Congratulations on the book! I am a new follower of your insta feed and love it! Your brioche (baking madness) is contagious :)
My quick weeknight meal typically on a chilly winter night is an one pot meal Kichadi made with split yellow pigeon peas and rice tempered with cumin seeds in ghee and served with dollop of cool soothing yogurt & crisp roasted poppadom! Yumm :)
Elizabeth says
Awesome giveaway! I definitely plan to order your cookbook!!
Our favorite weeknight dinner right now would be sandwiches with all natural turkey and cheese on homemade pretzel bread with either soup or salad on the side!
Kadi Lamberson says
Our favorite weeknight meal is homemade pizza. We made everything from scratch and my husband’s pizza dough recipe is amazing. I love it because we can change it so much depending on what we have on hand. During the summer we top ours with tons of veggies and herbs from the garden and during the winter we use our canned sauce from our garden tomatoes. So delicious and the kids love it!
Bridgit says
I ordered my book yesterday! My favorite go to recipe is black bean and butternut squash enchiladas. I love to top them with a red enchilada sauce with a touch of BBQ sauce mixed in. That is the southern girl in me! Also top them with roasted corn and cilantro.
Maddy Wolfe says
YAY, CONGRATS!! My favorite weeknight meal is definitely some type of “everything bowl”. Usually quinoa is a staple, and then I add a protein, lots of veggies, and a yummy tahini dressing. I’m a tahini ADDICT and put it on everything.
I ordered a copy of your cookbook for my parents as a surprise, because they want to get more into healthy and whole meals, and my mom reads your blog too and loves it! Congrats again :)
Taylor says
My constant, never fails, weeknight dinner has to be spaghetti. I could never get bored with spaghetti.
Congrats on your book!
Cathy Ventura says
Congrats on the book, can’t wait to see it! :)
Easy weekday dinners will have to be Trader Joe’s sausages! They are super easy and might I mention pretty healthy. I can pop these in a 400 degree oven for 12 minutes and poof I’m done! Now here’s the fun mix: I’ll make an easy green salad with homemade dressing (EVOO, lemon, salt/pepper), roasted broccoli since the oven is already on! (some EVOO, salt/pepper for about 10 minutes). After I take out the broccoli, some lemon juice over it and ready to eat! I can also toss the sausages into a quick gluten free pasta and ready to go!
Ashley Latta says
My favorite weeknight meal is a quick stir-fry with whatever protein and veggies are on hand. I pre-ordered your book from Amazon and can’t wait for it to arrive!!
Caitlin says
My go to is something simple with chicken and vegetables!
I would love to pick up the Cookbook as well!
Jennifer Green says
Congratulations on the book! How exciting is that! I’ll have to order one from Amazon:) Perfect timing!
My children love Bolognese! We like to use a thin spaghetti but what make this dish even better is to add Burrata to the Bolognese sauce which gives it a creamier, richer flavor.
Colleen says
Favorite weeknight meal for the family is Lentil and Sausage soup. It’s a healthy one pot meal that simmers away until every gets home. Served with Bobs Red Mill cornbread is perfect! Haven’t ordered your book yet, but follow on Instagram and read your blog daily!
Katie says
CONGRATULATIONS, Emilie! I can’t wait for your book to arrive to the school, super exciting for all of us here!
To answer your question, this winter I’m especially obsessed with dumplings. Making them is a great family activity for the long winter weekends. I freeze the dumplings, and then on the week nights, it’s only a matter of boiling a pot of water and enjoying hot comforting dinner 10 minutes later.
Congrats again!!
Brooke @ Chocolate and Marrow says
Soooo many congratulations to you, sweet friend! I’m so very happy for you and your new book and just can’t WAIT to get my hands on it.
And talk about giveaways!! Holy moly, that’s a good one. Favorite weeknight meal is definitely soup lately, ideally, one with beans or lentils. This week, as I write, I’m making a white bean soup w/ crispy pancetta, which is making me smile just thinking about it.
CONGRATS again, lovely!
Jenny Simpson says
Congrats on your book release!! Can’t wait to check it out.
My favorite / go to week night meal is a nourish bowl. I always have a ton of roasted veggies and grains prepared. I change the sauce on top and pan fry some tofu or tempeh and call it a day. its always filling AND who doesn’t like eating out of a big bowl?
I usually follow that up with dessert. Recently I made black bean fudge so i’ve been keeping that in the freezer for a late night snack =]
Petra says
Yay so exciting, congratulations!
One of my favorite meals to make is salmon and veggies on top of fried plantains. I just cook the salmon, onions, and garlic in a skillet and season them depending on my mood. Then I fry some green plantains that are sliced for about 3 minutes, then I mash them and fry them again. I serve the fish and onions on top of the plantains with some chopped spinach, arugula or kale and add some salt and pepper on top! It’s so yummy! :)
Natalie B says
My fave weeknight meal is pasta with sautéed broccoli & garlic! Love this giveaway!
heather jacoby says
Epicurious is an amazing honor! My family and I love Baked Tortellini with Smoked Mozzarella. It is super easy and yummy!
Kathleen says
By the way, my favorite vegetable is the carrot. :)
Kathleen says
Congratulations! My favorite meal, especially now that it is so cold, is that old stand-by for this 83 year old “Seenager”, mac and cheese and stewed tomatoes. I have been enjoying this meal for many years.
Does your cookbook contain some gluten free recipes? I have many family members with celiac disease.