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Chef Over Your Shoulder: Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration

by Jody O'Malley, Kirstie Herbstreit and Amy Schlueter with Cooking Tips, Recipes and Kitchen Inspiration · English · Arts & Books

Welcome to Chef Over Your Shoulder! Chef Over Your Shoulder is a podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Professional chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit team up with burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert Amy Schlueter to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cookin

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 34 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026 · 33 min

Second Helping: The Turkey Manifesto for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration

With Thanksgiving almost here, we are bringing back one of our favourite episodes, and if turkey is on your menu this year, this one is a must-listen. When we first recorded this episode, I had never really cooked a turkey. Well, I am very happy to report that I have now successfully cooked a turkey, and in this episode, you can hear exactly how I got there. Jody and Kirstie share their best turkey tips, including how big a bird you really need, why a good thermometer is your best friend, and how to make lots of homemade gravy. Plus, the tip that surprised me most: you can cook your turkey…

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S2 · E2 · 23 Sep 2026 · 43 min
When in Doubt, Throw It Out: A Chef's Guide to Food Safety at Home
Many of us have all learned something in the kitchen from our grandparents, whether it was a recipe, a shortcut, or a certain way to cook a turkey or make a dessert. Sometimes those lessons included food safety habits that get passed down from generation to generation without anyone ever stopping to ask if they still hold up. Jody puts her one hundred and ten percent chef school food safety mark to good use, walking us through the rules that actually matter at home, and the ones we can let go of. We are talking best before dates versus expiry dates, the truth about washing your chicken, why…
S2 · E1 · 2 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Off the Beaten Path: Culinary Adventures Across Atlantic Canada | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of Chef Over Your Shoulder ! After an unforgettable first season filled with memorable stories, kitchen tips, helpful recommendations and of course lots of laughter, we are ready to do it again in Season 2. What better way to embark on this adventure than getting out of the kitchen? From lobster rolls in Nova Scotia to beachside mussel boils in Newfoundland , Jody and Kirstie retrace their summer travels across the East Coast of Canada. There was a lot to learn outside the kitchen. In between hilarious travel stories, Jody and Kirstie pass along great…
S1 · E15 · 29 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Even Chefs Buy This: The Honest Make It or Buy It Guide | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
On today’s episode Kirstie walks us aisle by aisle through the grocery store to answer one very relatable question: do you make it, or do you buy it? We talk soft sandwiches, spinach dip, pasta sauce, chicken fingers, pierogies, and muffins. And I think you might be surprised which things our chefs recommend you make and which ones they think are better to buy. So join us as we head to the grocery store! Chef tips Roast whole bananas in the oven for five to ten minutes to ripen them fast for baking Macerate harsh aromatics like onion and garlic in a little acid to soften their bite before…
S1 · E14 · 10 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Find Your Potluck Signature Dish: From Pasta Salad to Devilled Eggs or a Great Bag of Potato Chips | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Today, we are talking about potlucks. And I must confess that I’m the person who signs up for water the second a potluck spreadsheet goes live. Today, Jody and Kirstie are going to help me change that. Our chefs walk me through real life, low stress ideas for what to bring to potlucks, team parties, backyard barbecues, and those last minute “can you bring something to share” invitations. From entry level ideas like simple Caesar pasta salad, or an apple and cheddar cheese platter, all the way up to devilled eggs, and ham and cheese sliders. Along the way, we get into how much to make, what…
S1 · E13 · 12 May 2026 · 38 min
Ceviche Before Noon and Mussels After Dark: Seafood Made Simple at Home | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Today, we are heading back out to sea because there was no way we could fit all things fish and seafood into one episode. Think of this episode as the sister conversation to our recent fish episode. For me, seafood has usually been a ‘restaurant meal,’ but as usual, Jody and Kirstie have removed the intimidation factor, and now I’m ready to cook seafood in my own kitchen. Jody and Kirstie share their favourite recipes and tips for scallops, shrimp cocktail, and mussels, and they also share some of their favourite ceviche stories from Mexico and Peru. In this episode, each seafood has a…
S1 · E12 · 29 Apr 2026 · 13 min
The Cookbook Diaries: Go Behind the Scenes with Jody and Kirstie on Thier Cookbook Journey | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Today is a special episode. It is the first in a new ongoing series that takes you behind the scenes of Jody and Kirstie’s cookbook journey. They are taking hundreds of their original, much loved recipes from The Culinary Studio and turning them into a cookbook. In each episode, you will hear about the funny moments, the big wins, and the ways they work through challenges along the way. From Swiss Chalet meetings, to finding handwritten recipes in old journals, to rigorous recipe testing happening in kitchens everywhere, including mine. This is not a glossy “for display only” cookbook, it is…
S1 · E11 · 8 Apr 2026 · 39 min
I Quit: Teaching Kids and Teens to Cook by Stepping Back | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
On today’s episode, we are talking about quitting. Jody shares the story behind her viral “I Quit” post. She’s not quitting cooking altogether; instead, she’s quitting the role of default family cook and handing some of that responsibility over to her kids. Jody shares what has actually happened now that her kids are in charge of making dinner. We get into the real side of it all, from burnt croutons to successful Thai curry. You will hear how this experiment has given Jody the gift of time and how both Kirstie and I are inspired to try something similar in our own kitchens. Our conversation…
S1 · E10 · 18 Mar 2026 · 37 min
How to Cook Fish at Home: Salmon, Tuna, Quitting the Kitchen and Maple Syrup | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Today, we are tackling the episode that some of our listeners have specifically requested…how to cook fish. Now, before Jody and Kirstie walk me through pan-seared salmon, poached fish, and why a scorching hot pan is my new best friend, I have a brand new fail that I have been waiting to share with Jody and Kirstie. It involves maple syrup and a microwave. And Jody shares with us how she’s quit the kitchen. You won’t want to miss that story. We do get around to fish, and our chefs have great tips and tricks to share. From where and how to buy really good fish when you live nowhere near an…
S1 · E9 · 25 Feb 2026 · 32 min
Beyond Taco Tuesday: Real Mexican Cooking at Home | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Today, we are talking about Mexican food. And if you are anything like me, Mexican food at home pretty much means ground beef, packaged taco spice, and that yellow box of taco shells. Sound familiar? Well, today, Jody and Kirstie are taking us on a full culinary adventure, and we are reinventing Taco Tuesday for good. We talk about an easy, delicious homemade spice blend that replaces that dusty little packet forever. Jody and Kirstie also share their favourite guajillo chili sauce, which Kirstie says makes her feel genuinely rich as a human when she has it stocked in her freezer. And yes,…
S1 · E8 · 11 Feb 2026 · 29 min
Stir-Fry Masterclass: Easy Homemade Sauce and The Art of Restraint | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Is your homemade stir-fry lacking that special something? Do your vegetables turn out soggy instead of crisp? In this episode, Jody, and Kirstie break down the science and the art of the perfect stir-fry. Our chefs share an easy four-ingredient sauce that is infinitely better than anything you can buy in a bottle. We also discuss why you should not cook all your vegetables at the same time and a secret technique called velveting. You will not believe how simple it is to achieve that authentic restaurant flavour at home. It just requires a little bit of knowledge and a little bit of…
S1 · E7 · 21 Jan 2026 · 30 min
The Midnight Snack Guide | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Why does food always taste better late at night when you are standing at the kitchen counter? In this episode of Chef Over Your Shoulder, Amy, Jody, and Kirstie share their favourite midnight snacks. They talk about why the perfect sandwich is truly the pinnacle of late night snacking, and Jody talks about the art of making the perfect peanut butter toast. If you are looking for something a bit lighter, we also share our favourite healthy snacks that still satisfy those late night cravings. Even when it comes to snacking, Jody and Kirstie still bring their professional expertise to the…
S1 · E6 · 17 Dec 2025 · 33 min
The Turkey Manifesto: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Feast | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Today we are talking turkey. We are sharing our turkey memories and stories and lots of turkey tips. For many of us we are getting into the holiday season and that often includes a full turkey dinner. It can be one of the biggest joys of the year or one of the biggest culinary challenges you face. Either way, everyone will find some turkey inspiration from what Kirstie calls Jody’s Turkey Manifesto. It will answer all your questions. Should you brine? What temperature is safe? Can you cook your turkey the day before? Jody and Kirstie not only answer these questions and more, but they…
S1 · E5 · 3 Dec 2025 · 35 min
Kitchen Gadgets Guide: The Essentials vs. The Clutter | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Jody and Kirstie’s Kitchen Gadget Essentials Are your kitchen drawers overflowing with tools you never use? Today is going to be a fun one because we are raiding our kitchen drawers. That is right. We are talking about kitchen gadgets and the tools that actually spark joy versus the ones that are just gathering dust. We discuss the absolute essentials that every home cook should own. Including a bouquet of strainers and the right pair of tongs. Jody and Kirstie share the magic of the microplane, the importance of a Y-Peeler, how to treat your wooden cutting board and why you should recycle…
S1 · E4 · 19 Nov 2025 · 34 min
Beyond the Recipe: Why Chefs Jody and Kirstie are Obsessed with Cookbooks | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Jody and Kirstie's Favourite Cookbooks! This week, we are talking about an obsession that some of us keep very close to our hearts, and our bedsides! We are talking about cookbooks. Are they just collections of cold, hard instructions, or are they something more? We think they are much more. They are diaries and travelogues, filled with kitchen inspiration and cooking tips. When you open a great cookbook, you are not just getting a recipe, you are getting the author’s passion, techniques and sometimes their life story. Are your cookbooks gathering dust? Do you follow the recipe exactly, or…
S1 · E3 · 5 Nov 2025 · 26 min
Chicken Noodle Soup: Two Delicious Recipes | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Jody and Kirstie’s Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes If you’re anything like us, you love Chicken Noodle Soup, especially on a dark, cold night. However, maybe you're like Amy, and the thought of making it from scratch gives you kitchen anxiety. Over the years, she’s made watery broth, with a side of crunchy risotto, and even had an exploding tomato soup incident. Honestly, I’ve been intimidated by this classic recipe for years. This week, Chefs Jody and Kirstie are here to finally put everyone’s fears to rest. They each share their own different but equally yummy chicken noodle soup recipes. But…
S1 · E2 · 22 Oct 2025 · 35 min
What's In Your Pantry? Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Jody and Kirstie’s Kitchen Tips, Recipes and Recommendations What’s In Your Pantry? This week, I open my pantry doors, giving Jody and Kirstie a full view of my spice chaos! They waste no time calling out my dusty, old seasonings—it turns out spices actually expire—and question why I own Cream of Tartar (spoiler: I thought it was for fish, not baking!). We share some nostalgic stories after they spot some Crystal Light lurking in the back. Kirstie even sings us the theme song! And of course, Jody and Kirstie share many recipes and spice combinations you can use, including Kirstie's Trinity…
S1 · E1 · 15 Oct 2025 · 29 min
Pots and Pans: The Essentials | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Jody and Kirstie’s Kitchen Tips, Recipes and Recommendations Welcome to Pots and Pans: The Essentials from Chef Over Your Shoulder ! Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit with Amy Schlueter, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect recipe to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking and connecting…without the pressure. On this week's cooking show, we're starting at the very beginning with pots and pans! Amy’s most common kitchen challenge? Burning food to the bottom of the pan, including Campbell's tomato soup, rice, risotto, eggs,…
S1 · 7 Oct 2025 · 2 min
Welcome to Chef Over Your Shoulder: Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Welcome to Chef Over Your Shoulder! Chef Over Your Shoulder is a podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Professional chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreit team up with burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert Amy Schlueter to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking and connecting...without the pressure. It’s not about becoming a gourmet chef. It’s about why food matters in the first place, because it brings people together. Each episode is filled with cozy stories, nostalgic family recipes, kitchen tips, helpful recommendations, and a lot of laughter. Every…

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Chef Over Your Shoulder: Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration is a English arts & books podcast from Jody O'Malley, Kirstie Herbstreit and Amy Schlueter with Cooking Tips, Recipes and Kitchen Inspiration. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jody O'Malley, Kirstie Herbstreit and Amy Schlueter with Cooking Tips, Recipes and Kitchen Inspiration
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
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Typical length: 34 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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