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
- 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
Steve says
Emilie,
Received your cook book on the 16th and most of the pages are already ear-marked and posted-noted. Great book, recipes, pictures and your personal intros. Your site and cook book are becoming a very talked about subject within our cooking and healthy living circles. Thank you.
Favorite weekend meal has to be your sour dough recipe. Over the winter I built a Pompeii brick oven in the backyard. (no kit every stone and brick hand laid) anyway I have spent the last 3 months testing and experimenting on different dough for the crust. Your sour dough recipe has become the del-facto pizza base for our “Friday Night Pizza” menu. The pizza follows the original Italian an traditional NYC thin crust, baked between 750-900 degrees. The family and neighborhood favorites are the Marg, Peppi’s, Aloha, Blanco, T-Rex and BBQ Chicks. still working on a Veggie only style.
Many Thanks.
S.
Steve says
Emilie,
Just wondering how hot have you gotten your wolf oven, and have you ever used a pizza stone in it?
S.
Emilie says
Hi Steve! I have the countertop Wolf oven, and it only goes up to 450 F. Because of its size, I can’t fit a pizza stone inside!
Mary says
Salmon with a marinade, a baked potato and a big mixed salad. Everything’s ready by the time the potato is out of the oven.
Stacey DT says
Lately, it has been all about what is quick and painless, yet still yummy and healthy, of course:) We tend to turn towards lots of roasted veggies or a veg filled soup if we have a stock prepared. I typically am so afraid not to follow recipes (ha), but with soup I just keep dumping in seasonings and tasting until it’s just right for our liking and I always feel like a super chef afterwards! Haha:) Also, your cookbook is already on my Amazon wish list for my next birthday! It’s absolutely targeted for what we need right now! All of these items are actually amazing and perfectly helpful at this time. Thank you for being so generous and congratulations!
Sonia says
My favorite weeknight meal is tacos. Everyone loves to eat them because of the choice in toppings. I always make dried black beans in a slow cooker with garlic and seasonings. I also make pulled pork in a second slow cooker. Recently, I cut up small pieces of cauliflower and corn seasoned with hot pepper as a topping, baked in an oven for 20 minutes. Delish! Other unconventional toppings I like are green peppers, celery, yogurt and feta cheese. The work of chopping all these toppings does double duty – we have fresh ready to use ingredients for the rest of the week. For example the cauliflower and corn mix was great with eggs for breakfast!
Dale Gray says
My fave weeknight meal is breakfast for dinner! :-) I haven’t ordered the book yet, but I will soon!
Nicole says
My favorite week meal is roasted carrots, and pasta with pesto and cheese. Super simple. Super quick. And more importantly loved by my two year old son. He’ll finish his, then sneak over and steal my carrots. I can’t wait until he’s big enought to cook with me and help out in the garden.
debbie says
What an exciting time! For you – and us lucky readers!!
One of my favorite weeknight dinners is one pot pasta. Cook the pasta in good quality broth. Throw some tomatoes, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, whatever you like in there. Don’t drain. Then add some basil or pesto and a hardy handful of parmesan and call it dinner!
Lindsey says
Any kind of baked fish with sitr-fried vegetables is usually my go-to. It is a quick, simple, and satisfying meal that is convenient during those busy days.
Irene says
My favorite weeknight meal is chicken schnitzel with roasted garlic potato fries and a big mixed veggie salad.
Annie says
What an awesome giveaway! My favorite weeknight meals is Taco Tuesday. :) My husband and I started this tradition in college at a local bar and have continued it into our adult lives – although a little bit healthier! We pretty much throw anything and everything that sounds good into our tacos. It changes every week but they’re never any less delicious!
Nickie says
If I have time, HOMEMADE PIZZA…if not, BLT&A SANDWICHES! Cannot wait for your cookbook! A truly inspiring website!
Jessie C. says
My favorite weeknight meal meal is Quinoa and Turkey Stuffed Peppers.
Daniel Parker says
Hands down favorite meal is a chicken or steak based Asian dish. Typically that results in fried cauliflower rice w/ grass fed butter and sesame oil. Can’t forget to add eggs for protein and deliciousness. General Tso’s chicken is a go to for sure. Cubed chicken dredged in coconut/almond flour, fried in ghee, and topped with pineapple riddled sauce with some spice. Too easy and too good.
Danyelle H says
My favorite easy week night meal is chicken tacos made in the crockpot, so easy and delicious! Can’t wait to order your book!
Megan S. says
Wow, those are all amazing things. The tasting box is such a cool idea!
I haven’t ordered your book, but I want to. I just need to get it on the budget with the hubs. As for weeknight meals, I love Japanese curry! It’s easy to make and yields plenty of leftovers. And I think it tastes even better the next day.
Sarah | Well and Full says
Ahh congratulations Emilie!! All of that hard work has paid off, the cookbook is absolutely beautiful! :D
Lynn says
Congratulations on your great accomplishment! Your cookbook is beautiful and so practical, and the recipes look fabulous! One of my favorite easy weeknight meals is lentil tacos–lentils mixed with taco seasoning, in soft or hard taco shells, and topped with shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, and fresh avocados!
Karen says
One of my favorite weeknight meals is stuffed sweet potato. I don’t really have any time saving tricks, except to have filling ingredients already prepared/on hand in the refrigerator, but this meal is super fast to put together once the potatoes are cooked through. I do love that once I pop them in the oven, I don’t really have to worry about them and am free to continue on with whatever projects I’m working on. I usually stuff them with sautéed portobellos, sliced avocado, cashews sour cream and fresh arugula. Of course that can vary depending on what I have on hand, but it’s simple, filling and packed full of nutrients.
I’m contemplating how I can order your lovely book without my husband noticing another new recipe book on the shelf. ;)
+Karen
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Congratulations, Emilie! Your book is gorgeous and I’ve really enjoyed seeing snippets here and there on other blogs (just saw your feature at Foodie Crush!). :)
Kristina N. says
WOOHOOO! Congratulations – this is such a wonderful accomplishment! I plan on ordering your book from Amazon…will actually be doing it this afternoon when I get home! We like to keep it simple during the weeknights. I usually make a giant batch of roasted vegetables (whatever is in season) and cook up a big batch of grains (whatever I have in the pantry ha) and just add those to greens throughout the week! We’re also huge fans of stirfry because you can basically put anything together quickly :)
Terrie Dawson says
Thank you for hosting a giveaway. I love your instagram feed! It’s very inspiring. My favorite weeknight meal, that my kids also love, is sticky lemon chicken. It has lemon, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic, and red pepper flakes. I just bake it and serve with crusty bread and green beans.
Jordan says
My favorite weeknight meal is salmon and couscous cooked together in the oven. So easy! It’s a Martha Stewart recipe. And my copy of the cookbook arrives tomorrow. Yay!
Jason says
Steak, Corn on The Cob & Rice or Mashed Potatoes or Baked Potatoes
Celesta says
Congratulations on your book and thank you for the generous giveaway. My current favorite meal to make at home is Seitan Picata from the Candle 79 cookbook. It’s lemony, and full of briny capers and, with rice to soak up the sauce, just delicious.
Katie LaPointe says
Congrats on your book!!!! I am placing my order this weekend! My favorite recipe to make lately-probably because my daughter will eat it is-roasted vegetables with red baby potatoes with balsamic and rosemary olive oil.
Tami says
I just happened upon your blog this morning as I was reading the wonderful review of your wonderful Cauliflower Bolognese recipe from Vanilla and Bean which I just recently began following. I can’t wait to read more of your blog posts now that I have subscribed!
A easy go to simple meal I like to cook is Creamed Salmon on Toast. One can use leftover salmon or canned salmon which we readily have on hand. You simply make a white sauce adding lemon and basil to it along with the salmon. Toast your bread and ladle the creamed salmon on top with some Italian parsley. I will either fix a simple vegetable or a green salad as well. It is simple, comforting food. This is my parents dish, they often made as it was very cheap to create while I was growing up. It probably came from the Depression era.
I can’t wait to explore your blog posts!
Caroline says
Yay! So excited for your cookbook! I plan on getting mine through Amazon. The easiest way to purchase. I love my crockpot for weeknight meals–especially a chicken pot pie in the crockpot. My other go to is garlic/lemon shrimp with angel hair pasta (not in the crockpot, obviously), both shrimp and angel hair pasta cook super fast, so even if we don’t get home until 6 pm we can eat by 6;30. And surprise- m y 3 yr old loves shrimp.
Kim says
Congratulations on your book! I can’t wait to check it out. One of our favorite week night meals is Pasta Carbonara. Bacon, garlic, pasta, eggs and parmesan cheese. You can’t go wrong. Everyone in my family loves it.
Sharon says
Wonderful blog, and looking forward to getting the cookbook! My favorite go to meal during the week is coconut creamed spinach. Its easy and oh so good almost like a stew. All you need to do is heat a little oil, add chopped onions, and cut up tomatoes and heat til 3-5 minutes, then add a half chopped jalapeno, fresh spinach, cumin, coconut mild (unsweetened) and water and salt. Then simmer about 30 minutes and voila. A real yummy winner!
Anne says
Congratulations on the release of your cookbook! And thanks for the chance to win some great prizes, too (not the least of which is the cookbook!).
My current favorite weeknight meal is fried rice. It’s a great way to use up leftovers without feeling like we’re eating leftovers. In fact, I often make extra rice just so I’ll have some in the fridge to use for fried rice.
Michelle (Supper With Michelle says
So exciting Emilie!!! And I can’t help but to feel inspired. Just flipping through the pages of your cookbook gave me that extra nudge that I truly needed. It’s such a beautiful body of work….and you have great reason to be proud. Thank you for sharing that greatness with me and my family. Truly…<3
Now, one of my all time favorite go to meals during the work week, especially Friday nights is Veggie Nachos. Because by Friday, I'm typically trying to clean out the fridge and nachos/tacos are perfect…for that type of thing. Sort of…anything goes….rice, beans, grains, veggies…you name it! :)
Justine says
Hi Emelie! I love following your blog and am excited to purchase your book! My favorite weeknight meal is a slow cooker chicken tikka masala because I love to come home and have dinner ready, with incredible Indian flavor :)
Vy says
Congrats lady! Can’t wait to see your book! Already ordered it on Amazon! One of our favorite weeknight meals is oven baked salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice on top of a bed of veggies (usually asparagus or broccollini).
Kelly says
Congratulations Emilie! You deserve all the praises after all your hard work! It’s gorgeous!
Angie H. says
Tacos! So many ways to change them up from week to week and with leftovers.
Lindsay says
Congrats on your book! What an amazing accomplishment! You must feel like you’ve crossed the finish line in a very long but rewarding race!
My favorite weeknight meal is pasta with a lentil, mushroom and walnut Bolognese! It’s quick, healthy and flavorful! Even my 5 year old loves it, which makes mama happy!
Wishing you much success with your book!
Susan Haines says
My favorite weekday meal is your grilled pork tenderloin. The marinade is wonderful, and the cooking instructions make this an easy delicious meal. I love to serve it with roasted marble potatoes … drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with just with salt and pepper. Then I serve it with a tossed salad or any fresh available veggies … Corn on the cob, fresh green bean, ,or fresh asparagus. I love your blog … it’s one of my favorites. I thought that the Foodiecrush blog/interview with you was wonderful, and thank you for recommending the Manger blog … I spent a long time today reading it.
Congratulations on the publication of your book. I look forward to reading all of your future blogs and wish you the best in all of your future endeavors.
Sabine - Sweet Lemons and Lilikoi says
I am so excited for you Emily. What an amazing accomplishment! Our favorite dinner meal at home? It always changes, at the moment it is one I learned from while visiting my family in England last summer. It so simple and flavorful. Just a thick slice of your favorite artisanal bread, toasted. Then topped with a layer of fresh soft goat cheese, add on warm sautéed lemon infused chard or spinach (or fresh/ raw – just do not forget the splash of fresh lemon juice) and all finally crowned with a sliced hard boiled egg. So healthy, simple and delicious. Will post recipe on my blog very soon.
Amy Swayzee says
Congratulations on your book. My favorite weeknight meal is stir fry shrimp and veggies
Chloe says
My favorite weekday meal is pasta with vegetables and meatballs. Lots of leftovers – but I do need fresh ideas. Will be ordering your book promptly, it sounds amazing ♥
Raquel says
Congratulations on such an incredible achievement! I can’t wait to purchase the cookbook. My favorite weekday meal by a landslide is Taco Tuesday. My husband and I have been on a garbanzo bean kick, and love stuffing home cooked corn tortillas with everything from fresh cilantro to radishes, black beans, bell peppers and tomatoes!
Kimberly K says
Congratulations on the cookbook! That is indeed a labor of love :-)
My favorite weeknight meat is usually pasta. I make a huge pot of spaghetti sauce and freeze it, so there is almost always sauce ready to go. I also try to keep chili and lentil soup in the freezer for weeknights as well too.
Ashley says
Love your blog! Can’t wait for my cookbook to come! My favorite weeknight meal is Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach! It’s a one pan meal!
Jackie says
My favorite weeknight meals are served in bowls- in particular we have enjoyed a slow cooker chicken chili a few times recently. No ingredients need to be cooked before adding them all to the slow cooker, so I just chop a few extra items during the previous night’s dinner prep, and throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning. There is nothing better than a weekday where dinner is already done when I get home and there is hardly any cleanup! Plus, leftovers for lunches.
Cindy says
Tostadas, always with beans and shredded cheese and sautéed onions , sometimes with beef, avocado, or whatever else is in the fridge!
You have a great blog. Thanks for the giveaway!
Eva says
Congrats! My favorite weeknight meal is actually a simple avocado toast with salad on the side! Breakfast for dinner (;
Julie says
We love making tacos on Tuesday! We add the raw ground turkey to an uncooked tortilla and cook it right on the griddle (2 minutes each side). Add taco sauce (tomato sauce + spices), cheese and lettuce! Yum!
Erica says
I love simple BLT’s or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Chelsie Kalian says
Tacos! Tacos! Simple chicken tacos seasoned with a simple spicy rub. Served with queso fresco, corn, and guacamole!!
cathy claus says
I just stumbled on your IG feed —- i am hoping to order your cookbook from amazon soon. browsing thru your IG pics === i’ve already marked which recipes i’m making soon! congrats on your cookbook and keep the recipes coming!