The Clever Cookstr's Quick and Dirty Tips from the World's Best Cooks

Writer and podcaster Julia Turshen has co-authored bestselling cookbooks by chefs and authors like Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow. She joins Clever Cookstr to discuss her philosophy of intuitive cooking. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1tNTdKU

The Clever Cookstr has some great tips on what you can do a month before Thanksgiving Day to ensure smooth sailing on that all-important holiday. Whether you're hosting, cooking the entire meal, or just deciding what to bring as a guest, we've got plenty of ideas to make it easy. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1tQRnJT

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, so Monica Reinagel, aka the Nutrition Diva, joins the Clever Cookstr to share some advice for easy vegan and vegetarian recipes for your next dinner party. See the show notes: http://bit.ly/1swJ3ek

If you're sick of the pumpkin spice latte craze, you're not alone. Coffee and pie aren't the only ways to get your pumpkin fill this season. Clever Cookstr has 7 new ways to use pumpkin in your kitchen.

Farmer David Zaback chats with the Clever Cookstr about how to shop for, store, and cook the season's 21 awesome varieties of fall and winter squash.

Sarah and Giancarlo Annese, founders of the site Beer Union and authors of "Beer Lover’s New York: The Empire State’s Best Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew Bars," share ideas for pairing beer with favorite fall dishes, cheese plates, and even dessert. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1yulVTH

World's leading knish expert Laura Silver joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about the storied history of the knish and tips for making knishes at home.

Michelle Buffardi, author of Great Balls of Cheese, joins the Clever Cookstr to share tips and tricks for making cheese balls that are perfect for game day, Halloween, cocktail parties, and everyday snacking!

Author of "The New Persian Kitchen," Louisa Shafia, joins us to talk about using seasonal ingredients in authentic Persian home cooking, and to share recipes for tahdig, traditional Persian rice, and lamb skewers.

This week, the Clever Cookstr is sharing tips and tricks for packing delicious lunches, whether you're sending kids back to school, or trying to save money by eating in at work. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/YXnzx6

Chef, culinary consultant, and TV host Scott Leibfried is now the restaurateur behind Reviver, a New York joint dedicated to balanced, nutritious, clean food. He joins the Clever Cookstr to talk about making delicious food healthy.

Rosie Schaap, writer of the monthly "Drink" column in "The New York Times Magazine," and author of the memoir, "Drinking with Men," shares thoughts on refreshing summertime drinks, bartending at home, and why women should go to bars alone. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/VkgDrY

Today on the Clever Cookstr, Stacy Stowers, the "Raw Nanny" and author of "Eat Raw Not Cooked," shares her tips and tricks for eating well on the road and getting kids to love their vegetables.

Our guest today is Chitra Agrawal, blogger at ABCD's of Cooking, founder of condiment line Brooklyn Delhi, and author of an upcoming cookbook. She's here to share tips for using Indian-inspired spices and techniques in your everyday meals. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1pqxIuU

The Clever Cookstr gets Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern, the team behind Gefilteria, to share some tips and tricks for making pickles and sauerkraut at home. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1x25KXy