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
Carolyn M. says
Honestly, my favorite weeknight meal has to be a veggie curry with chickpeas, kale, onions and mushrooms. Since I’m busy a lot of the time one way I make this a not-so-difficult meal is that I prep all of the veggies the night before and throw them in a huge bowl and store in the fridge. Also, I lay out all of my dry spices and the pan I want to use by the stove. Then when I’m ready to cook everything is ready to go. While that’s simmering away I make some quick coconut rice and call it a day. Oh and of course I plan on ordering your cookbook.
Catherine says
My favorite at home meal is either roasted salmon with Brussel sprouts and quinoa, or a roasted root veggie and kale salad!
Shreya says
Congratulations on the book. It will be to fun to win a signed copy of your book but if not I am gonna get a copy for myself. I am looking forward to the book. There are few favorites for a quick and simple weeknight meal for us.
One of them is Pasta aglio oilo with colored bell pepper, carrots, onion and chicken sausage. I always keep some chicken sausage always on hand to make it quickly. I also chop my veggies ahead in time and store them in boxes in refrigerator.
Another weeknight night go dinner is a soup made with pulses (yellow split peas/ yellow split mung beans), tomatoes, onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, cumin, crushed red chilli peppers, a pinch of turmeric in a pressure cooker (an absolute timesaver ). Once cooked, I blend and strain it for smooth creamy soup, which I usually serve with grilled cheese. You can add any seasonal veggies to enhance the flavor and nutrition of the soup.
A tip would be make frozen cubes of chopped herbs like cilantro, basil, dill and others which is nice to have on hand to add flavor to dishes.
Congrats once again on the book!!
Maureen says
Just saw a reference to your cookbook on Instagram and had to look it up! Looks wonderful and is in my shopping cart!
I love to cook so hard to decide on a favorite meal…….in the winter it’s soups and stews; summer time calls for fresh tomatoes, herbs and pasta.
Good luck with your new book!
Emily says
My favorite weekday meal is an old favorite of mine: chicken divan. I always requested it for my birthday dinner and was worried that my husband wouldn’t like it, but thankfully he requests it just as much as I do! I just found your blog through Instagram and will definitely be ordering your cookbook! It looks awesome and I can’t wait to try some of your recipes! This is also an awesome giveaway and I am so happy to hear about you liking the countertop oven as I might be hosting a family dinner and only have one oven!
Rita St Onge says
I just want to say firstly that I have had difficulty making sourdough bread until I found your lovely website. Thank you so much! My favourite meal of the week is Dijon mustard chicken with mushrooms and red onions. I serve it to my family on top of sprouted rice. There are never left overs it’s so yummy!! I plan on asking my husband for your cook book for my birthday next month. I cannot wait to get it!!
Sincerely
Rita
Carmen says
Love your blog and can’t wait to read your cookbook! My favorite weeknight meal to cook for kids is baked ziti-saucy and bubbly. My favorite weeknight meal to cook for myself is just about any vegetable roasted in olive oil and salt.
Brandy says
I usually do an indian inspired chickpea swarma. It’s easy, super tasty and still tastes great as leftovers. I only recently found your blog and I’m excited to try the cookbook!
Madeline says
Greens! How could I forget. And maybe some avocado too. But yes, kale usually, also spinach, chard, beet greens… Homegrown cardoons handy in the freezer ;)
Madeline says
My favorite weekend meal is simple food, made with ingredients grown off my partners land, cooked with love and enjoyed with loved ones. Nothing too fancy but complete and satisfying.
Most often, I soak mung beans and have them sprouting countertop. During the winter, I cook them up into a Moog daal with garlic ginger turmeric cumin coriander fennel hing basil salt pepper ghee & serve with
Basmati rice (washed, soaked then cooked with a bay leaf)
Roasted seasonal vegetables (lightly oiled depending on season),
fresh corriander
Fermented carrot, garlic or a bit of homebrewed kombucha (ie. Isan rooibos cardamom rose or rosemary chamomile ginkgo)
and sometimes a sweet treat! (chickpea blondies, nutmeg cashew coconut macaroons, sweet potato biscuits, chocolate almond cookies, spelt cake).
During the spring and summer and fall months when Mother Nature is abundantly gifting us with fresh food, the options are more openended -yum greens and beans with the most amazing escarole and tomatoes!
Bless your food, sweet beans ♡
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
My favorite weeknight meal is tostadas! So flavorful and quick! :)
P.S. I am so glad I found your site through Alice at Hip Foodie Mom. I will be following now! :D Best of luck to you with this cookbook launch. CONGRATS!
Vincent says
Favorite weeknight meal is pasta. I’ll make sauce on the weekend – enough for at least 4 meals and freeze in one meal quantities. I can than thaw the sauce while the pasta is cooking and also make a quick salad. I wash my greens when I get home from the supermarket so the salad is no extra work.
Laura F. says
Your cookbook looks amazing. Congratulations!
My favorite weeknight meal is black beans and rice with steamed broccoli drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar,and capers.
Angela Packard says
My favorite weeknight meal is roasted chicken with onions and lemons. Just a few humble ingredients and minimal effort ensures a beautifully delicious meal that I always feel proud of making. Congratulations again on the cookbook. I’ve always dreamed of publishing a book since I was little. Not until the last several years did I realize the book I really want to publish is a cookbook. :) I am sincerely happy and so excited for you! An accomplishment you should be so proud of.
Lauren says
My favorite, super easy weeknight meal is roasted sweet potatoes (cut into 1/2″ pieces to cook quicker and toss with coconut oil and salt) and sauteed kale with garlic, ginger and chickpeas (either organic canned or some that I’ve already cooked and keep in the fridge). The cookbook sounds awesome!
Jessie Snyder | Faring Well says
YAY! You did it! And its beautiful and amazing and I cannot wait to toot the hell out of its horn next week girl! xoxoxoxo
Kristen Wolfe says
Hi Emilie!
When I saw your cookbook was coming out I was thrilled! I first found your blog after searching for a delusions Brussels sprout meal. I used to travel a lot for my previous job and never had time to do much food prep or cooking. When I realized my lifestyle was just getting too unhealthy your blog helped me get back on track. The Brussels sprouts and quinoa brightened my long stressful days. You introduced me to so many new ingredients I never thought to cook with, making the experience so exciting. I just moved to Florida and I am working for a company where I have more time at home to cook meals. I plan on purchasing your cookbook once I get all settled in:) congratulations on all your accomplishments!
Annette says
My favorite weeknight meal is soup. I like making Ellie Krieger’s Tuscan Vegetable Soup (free online), but with some additions. I add an extra can of beans and love to use canned tomatoes that have green chilies or other ingredients in them (I find the plain tomatoes leave it wanting for flavor). I serve with cheese (mozzarella or parmesan) and avocado on top and a crusty bread on the side. I double the batch and eat for days on it; it also freezes well.
Congratulations on your book and I do plan on buying it.
Lora says
So excited for your cookbook and the giveaway! My favorite weeknight meal is stuffed spaghetti squash. It’s great with enchilada or pizza style ingredients.
Lauren Fitter says
Your book looks gorgeous! My favorite weeknight meal to make it vegan farro risotto with mushrooms and asparagus. Start by sautéing 2 shallots and 1 clove garlic with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, add 1 cup farro, then add 4 cups of vegetable broth 1/2 cup at a time until the farro is cooked. While that’s simmering, sautée 1 1 cup mushrooms and asparagus with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and 1-2 cloves garlic. When the risotto is cooked, add a generous splash of white wine, salt, pepper, and 1-2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast for flavor. Incorporate the veggies, and voila! I am vegan, but my husband is an omnivore, so I often roast a chicken breast for him to go along with this meal. It’s super satisfying and we both love it despite having very different food preferences!
Swetha says
My favorite weeknight meal is some rice along with daal (lentils) and maybe some stir fry beans.
Cook the lentils until soft and season it with salt a tadka of ghee (clarified butter), mustard and dry red chillies. Absolute delish!
Lori says
So looking forward to receiving your cookbook and love your blog. Our favorite go to meal is stuffed poblano peppers using already bought rotisserie chicken. Mix with salsa, sour cream and shredded cheese and stuff the peppers. Bake them topped with some of the shredded cheese. Approximately 45 minutes from beginning until your digging in with a little extra salsa and sour cream. Delicious and quick! Congratulations on your new book!
Mary W says
In the winter we enjoy baked pasta and hot Italian sausage with lots of cheeses. In the warmer months, a great big salad with all the fixins is a treat. I combine a basic salad with a salad bar so the whole family can customize their own bowls.
Molly says
Hi Emilie! Your blog brings me so much inspiration. I am not the best cook, but your posts encourage me to keep trying! My favorite weeknight meal is pan seared salmon with roasted brussels sprouts.
Lisa says
I hope to get a copy of your awesome book! How exciting! As far as my favorite weeknight meal, I do love Chipotle shrimp tacos but I’m also a big fan of Asian pork tenderloin. Both come together so quickly and are easy to clean up after.
Violet says
I love tacos! We always have them to eat up all the leftovers but I think they’re better than all our other go to dinners! I would love the cookbook it looks amazing :)
Gretchen says
Congrats Emilie! Love the book and have read it cover to cover. I’m working on a grocery list right now trying to decide what to make first. Right now our favorite weeknight meals are soups or quiche, perfect for our crazy swim schedule twice a week.
Patricia Caradonna says
Great book! My favorite weeknight meal is salad with lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, egg, olives and celery. I don’t have the extra loot to purchase at this time.
Traci B. says
Congratulation on your cookbook! I am super excited about getting mine from Amazon! My favorite weeknight meal is either some roasted shrimp or a piece of another type of seafood (usually cod or another whitefish), roasted with some veggies. Quick and easy!
Anne says
Congratulations!!! My favorite quick meal is pan seared salmon over a green salad with whatever veggies we have on hand. A few pomegranate seeds and some pepitas and we’re all set.
Marion Herle says
Hi Emilie
Really proud of you!!!
Toekie
Carol says
I love my home made beef barley soup and a loaf of fresh from the oven bread. I make a huge pot to enjoy during the week and freeze several containers for sick days when nothing else will do but a bowl of steaming hot soup.
Talia says
Congrats on your book! I cannot wait to purchase a copy. My favorite weekday dinner is a lemon pepper chicken (cooked in pan with olive oil and pepper), roasted rainbow carrots (seasoned with cumin, rosemary, thyme, oregano and pepper) and sautéed zucchini and mushrooms!
Laura says
Congratulations on the cookbook! Yes I definitely plan on ordering it. Love lentil veggie soup for a quick weeknight meal!
Deanna says
Congratulations again on such an amazing endeavor! My copy should be arriving the end of this week from Amazon, and I can’t wait to read it. My favorite weeknight dinner to prepare is some kind of a bowl of pre cooked ingredients. Simply because that’s the easiest route. The go-to are quinoa or cauli rice, grilled chicken, baby greens, and roasted vegetables. The favorite dinner based on taste is a Niçoise salad. Hands down. With homemade Italian dressing! Mmm! Again, many congratulations and much success! Thank you for facilitating this fun giveaway!
Amisha G. says
Congratulations Dear Emilie on the gorgeous cookbook! Such a proud achievement, and a glorious moment for you and your loved ones! I am so honored to be able to get my hands on your wonderful cookbook, and make delicious recipes out of it! I have already made 3 recipes over the weekend, and we have been cherishing and relishing all of the food! Loved your tips a LOT in the book, and I hope to put it in practice for my weeknight cooking :).
My most favorite weeknight meal would be tacos or lavash pizza – that I can get ready in 15 minutes! For the Lavash pizza, I simply put my pre-made tomato sauce, toppings, cheese in 5 minutes, and put it in the oven at 375 for 10-15 minutes until cheese starts bubbling, and its ready to eat! I prep sautéed greens on the side while the pizza is in the oven for added nutrition lol. I loved your Mexican quinoa salad a lot, and had it twice already for lunch! Wishing you only the best Emilie, and to many more cookbooks from you ! Much love.
sally john says
Congrats.. what a great achievement!
One thing what my kids look forward to and my hubby too loves is any fried rice dish, so it can be basmati rice pilaf with spicy scrambled eggs , or green peas brown rice friend rice with stir fry chicken.Ends with a yogurt or Froyo
Pamela Green says
Congrats!! How truly momentous, Emilie! My favorite weeknight meals usually involve chicken with baked veggies and potatoes. I love to do a sheet pan with veggies like fennel and asparagus and carrots mixed with potatoes and baked in olive oil and salt and pepper and a little rosemary then with honey drizzled the last ten minutes all over.
Danielle Royalegacy says
My favorite weeknight meal is spaghetti. It’s easy to fix, and pleases everyone in the house.
Patti says
I just received the cookbook in the mail today! Sooo excited! Can’t wait to decide what to make tomorrow night!
My favorite weeknight dinner is something I just throw together and call Veggie Mashup. I place several different cooked or steamed vegetables (sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, etc. ) in a bowl, add some grilled chicken and whatever herbs I’m in the mood for, then
top with a little cheese. Melt the cheese, and enjoy!
Barbara says
Our favorite week night meal is the panzella salad with chicken. I marinate the chicken in lime juice, minced garlic and canola oil. Tomatoe, chopped celery, capers, olives and big chunks of toasted bread. Yum! I have every intention of buying your book.
Cyndi says
My favorite weeknight meal is Cod prepared and cooked in parchment paper. Is it SO easy, mess-free, and clean-up is a breeze! Lay out a piece of parchment paper and place the fish in the middle. Put a generous amount of salt and pepper on the fish. Pour a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of lemon juice on top of fish. Add a couple sprigs of herbs. (I’m particularly fond of Thyme.) Wet edges of parchment with water and fold paper over until sealed. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Comes out perfect every time! Simply remove the fish from the parchment and throw paper away. Clean up…done! I like to serve it atop of polenta with a side of roasted Parmesan broccoli.
P.S. This cookbook looks too good not to buy!!!
Susan P. says
Congratulations on your cookbook! For a quick weeknight meal, I like to do different versions of stir fry. I usually use chicken or shrimp with whatever fresh vegetables I have on hand. I’ll add canned mushrooms, water chestnuts and/or frozen peas. It’s good over rice, quinoa or noodles.
Marisa Greason says
I was thrilled to get an email today from Barnes & Noble telling me that your book was on its way. Can’t wait to receive it. One of my favorite winter weeknight meals is “Vaguely Tuscan Stew”. Take 1/2 lb. of turkey sausage, remove it from its casing and sauté over medium high heat.Saute until well browned, drain fat. Add 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped and cook 1 minute.Deglaze with wine or lemon juice and chicken broth.Season with salt and pepper and add some fresh rosemary. Add 1 can of drained white beans, 1 bag of ready to eat spinach and small can of diced tomatoes. Let simmer long enough to wilt spinach, add more broth if needed. Adjust seasoning, taste and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Mary See says
I love eggs for a quick weeknight meal. I saute veggies (onions, mushrooms, tomato, bell pepper, whatever is left in the frig) until cooked and slightly brown. Put on a plate and top with feta or flavored vinegar. Then fry eggs over easy or poached. Put eggs on top of the veggies, the yolks coat the veggies…just awesome! Quick and many variations, good for breakfast also. Definitely will buy the cookbook, looks beautiful.
Sarah Leitner says
Congratulations on your new cookbook super exciting! My favorite dinner is fresh sourdough bread and a hearty stew!
Judy Massingham says
Love lasagna . Takes some time but worth it.
Mandy says
Woooo hoooo!! I can’t wait to get my hands in your book! My favorite weeknight meal is soup. I use whatever I have in the fridge!
Lydia Ruddy says
I will be ordering my copy once my next check comes in! I can’t wait!
One of our favorite weeknight meals is tacos. Usually soft tacos with chicken or elk. We also like anything similar to breakfast (bacon and eggs, biscuits, pancakes, Dutch babies, you name it).
Becky Hearsey says
Congratulations! I am new to your blog, but love it! One of our favorite weeknight meals is Asian Pasta…a mix of spaghetti, roasted chicken (or shrimp), and lots of veggies with an asian sauce. A favorite in the summertime as we usually serve it cold. It is my daughter’s favorite!