Chris Cooks
Must-Have Cookbooks
Chris Cooks
Must-Have Cookbooks
We have more cookbooks in our home than any other type of book. We have a small batch on the kitchen counter that get rotated out from the shelf in the study. Chris keeps a stack on his nightstand and then there's all the food magazine subscriptions we subscribe to filling our new sideboard and scattered […]
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September 26, 2016
Chris Cooks
Cooking for Family and Friends + Anolon Vesta Braiser Giveaway
Chris Cooks
Cooking for Family and Friends + Anolon Vesta Braiser Giveaway
Food is a central part of every culture, and I think that is because of the impact a meal can have on our relationships. Historically speaking, dinner time has been crucial to the formation of strong families, and I think it's all about nourishment. We all need each other to be happy. We are social creatures […]
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August 18, 2016
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How to Oil and Condition Wooden Spoons
Chris Cooks
How to Oil and Condition Wooden Spoons
Last week, for dinner one night, Chris made cheesy stuffed peppers from Blue Apron, the chef-designed meal delivery service we have used for the past two years!, and we were both amazed it was meatless because of how satisfying it was. We get their family plan (they also have a 2-person plan), which is two […]
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August 11, 2016
Chris Cooks
One-Pan Baked Sausage and Eggs
Chris Cooks
One-Pan Baked Sausage and Eggs
I've never been much of a breakfast person, but in an effort Jules and I have been making to eat better, I've determined that a substantial, filling, but not heavy breakfast is important. This quick dish, full of vegetables and protein and made using just one pan, is one of the better things to have […]
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July 21, 2016
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Five Great Smoothie Recipes!
Chris Cooks
Five Great Smoothie Recipes!
Chris makes our whole family smoothies almost every single morning for years and years! By now, he has them down and I thought it would be fun to share a few of our go-to recipes he has come up with. We used to go through blenders every couple months and finally invested in a Blendtec in 2012 […]
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May 18, 2016
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Chris's Cookbooks are Back!
Chris Cooks
Chris's Cookbooks are Back!
Happy Spring! It always seems like Spring hits Idaho very last, but yesterday was a perfect welcoming in the 50s. Chris fired up the grill and made his Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings, aka the best wings of my life! We talked about our deck plans we're putting into play next month. Greta rode her bike […]
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March 21, 2016
Chris Cooks
Review of the Char-Broil® SmartChef™ Digital Electric Smoker
Chris Cooks
Review of the Char-Broil® SmartChef™ Digital Electric Smoker
I've always considered myself a "serious cook," and most people who know me would probably say the same thing. But lately, I've been less sure about that. In my mind, "serious" cooks are meticulous. They insist on perfection and they will put in dramatically more effort for the smallest boost in flavor. They cling to […]
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January 19, 2016
Recipes
My Best Chili Recipe: Grilled Pork Chili
Recipes
My Best Chili Recipe: Grilled Pork Chili
I can officially say that I have created an "award-winning" chili recipe. Sure the award was a $25 gift card, and the competition was my office's yearly chili cookoff, but don't let the small venue fool you. I think this chili could handle any crowd, and their various tastebuds. It's a little smoky, a little […]
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October 30, 2015
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The First Recipe From Our New Kitchen - Fennel and Fig Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and Lemon Pan Sauce
Chris Cooks
The First Recipe From Our New Kitchen - Fennel and Fig Roasted Chicken with Potatoes, Braised Cabbage and Lemon Pan Sauce
Our new kitchen is the greatest, non-living thing in my life right now. I can't adequately express how much fun it is to cook in this space, on these Frigidaire Professional appliances, and I'm excited to share my first recipe that came from this new place! Well, this "recipe" is actually 4 recipes, which come […]
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October 5, 2015
Recipes
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Recipes
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Hey e'rbody! Jules and I are busy busy over here, trying to keep this kitchen moving along. I wanted to share a food post today but between work, spending time with the girls and working on the kitchen every night from the time the girls go to bed until Jules and I are on the […]
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September 4, 2015
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My New Char-Broil Smoker + My Killer Smoked Ribs Recipe
Chris Cooks
My New Char-Broil Smoker + My Killer Smoked Ribs Recipe
Ok, so it's no secret that I'm a Char-Broil guy. From their Tru-Infrared grills, to their new Kettleman grill, I feel like Char-Broil is the most innovative company in the domestic grilling market. I was using and loving Char-Broil stuff long before I started partnering with them because their products are second to none and the […]
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August 25, 2015
Recipes
10-Minute Salt & Vinegar Chicken
Recipes
10-Minute Salt & Vinegar Chicken
Life is busy. I barely even have time to write this post, and you're probably deciding right now whether or not you have time to read it. Well if you do, you'll thank me forever for it because this is one of the fastest and most delicious chicken dishes you'll ever come across. I actually […]
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July 24, 2015
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eCookbook Launch: Thank You's and Photos
Chris Cooks
eCookbook Launch: Thank You's and Photos
What a day it's been. Thank you all so much for your support and interest in these books. It really has been overwhelming and I'm excited to see the food you make (#cljcookbooks and show us!). I wanted to end this truly awesome day with a few more photos from the books, and something that […]
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June 30, 2015
Recipes
The eBooks are Here!!! Plus, A Chris Loves Wings Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Recipes
The eBooks are Here!!! Plus, A Chris Loves Wings Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Here it is, friends. The 3rd and final preview recipe for our newly-launched eCookbooks, Chris Loves Burgers, Chris Loves Tacos, and Chris Loves Wings. And it's a lovely one, I'll tell you that. To be honest, the Wing book is my personal favorite of the three (though I love them all). I think it really dives into the versatility […]
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June 30, 2015
Recipes
The eBooks are Here!! Plus, a Chris Loves Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Recipes
The eBooks are Here!! Plus, a Chris Loves Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
We're back, and totally still celebrating the launch of my 3 eCookbooks, Chris Loves Burgers, Chris Loves Tacos, and Chris Loves Wings. This time, instead of sharing a full on taco recipe, I'm going to share my recipe for al pastor, which is a classic meat for tacos. My version has a couple modern twists, but I […]
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June 30, 2015
Recipes
Chris Loves Burgers eCookbook Preview: The Reuben Burger
Recipes
Chris Loves Burgers eCookbook Preview: The Reuben Burger
It's finally here! Can y'all believe it? This is a huge day for me and I honestly couldn't be more excited, because the cookbooks I've been working on for almost 6 months are finally live and available to all of you! Each one is designed to give you the techniques and context you need to […]
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June 30, 2015
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Reader's Choice: Cookbook Covers!
Chris Cooks
Reader's Choice: Cookbook Covers!
All right everyone, so today is kind of a big day for me and I'm excited to share a couple things with you about the cookbooks we've been working on--including what they'll actually be about! I've been really researching, testing and fine-tuning everything going into these books because I want them to be valuable for […]
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June 12, 2015
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#CLJCOOKBOOKS Teaser Video!
Chris Cooks
#CLJCOOKBOOKS Teaser Video!
It's been over a month since we spilled the news that Chris will be writing 3 cookbooks and we figured we owed you an update. At the beginning of the month, we flew my sister Andrea up from her home in Monterrey, Mexico to shoot all the photography for the books. It was a hefty, […]
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May 19, 2015
Recipes
Grilled Pork Tossed With Fresh Herbs
Recipes
Grilled Pork Tossed With Fresh Herbs
My fear with this dish is that people will think it's either secretly complicated, or too simple to be worth trying. I mentioned on Instagram last night that I'm not one for declaring "favorites" with my dishes. I feel like bloggers use the word "favorite" way too often, so using it can come off as […]
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May 12, 2015
Chris Cooks
On Pursuing Passions
Chris Cooks
On Pursuing Passions
Do you ever think about what you really love to do? What you're passionate about? I, myself, feel like I jump around a lot. I love designing rooms and watching that evolution take place. I love art--painting, looking at, being around and in an artistic environment. When I am deep into my fitness goals--there's no […]
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April 15, 2015
