Tamron Hall & Lish Steiling: The Confident Cook’s Guide to Joyful, No-Pressure Cooking

In this special episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with Tamron Hall, two-time Emmy Award-winning television host and bestselling author, alongside James Beard-Award-winning chef Lish Steiling. Their collaboration has resulted in the must-have culinary guide A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure, Fun in the Kitchen. How did these two powerhouse women meet, and how did their shared passion for food lead to a beautiful friendship and a collaborative cookbook? We delve into the dedications they wrote, explore the importance of pantry essentials, and discuss practical time management in the kitchen. What does “season to taste” really mean? And what are the key techniques every confident cook should master? Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation that will elevate your cooking experience and bring more joy to your kitchen.

Tamron Hall: 

An Emmy Award–winning television host and executive producer of the syndicated talk show Tamron Hall, a best-selling author, a self-taught cook, and a mother. Born and raised in Texas, Tamron had her culinary senses ignited at an early age by her grandfather Louis Mitchell, a BBQ pit master, and the bond they developed around food. She has guest judged on Food Network’s BeatBobby Flay and Emeril Live, and she’s a longtime supporter and participant of leading culinary events such as the James Beard Awards, Food & Wine Classic, and New York City Wine & Food Festival. Off air, Tamron enjoys cooking at home, with friends and family gathered around the table.

Lish Steiling:

A chef, food stylist, recipe writer, and James Beard Award– and EmmyAward–winning culinary producer. She is a co-founder of the brand The Taste Curators and is a recurring chef on Epicurious’s YouTube channel. Lish was also a champion onFood Network’s Chopped. She has worked for and contributed to the Today show, FoodNetwork, the New York Times, the Tamron Hall show, Vanity Fair, Giadzy, and the Kitchn, among others.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• The story of how Tamron and Lish met and how their friendship blossomed through a shared passion for food.
• The dedications they each wrote in their book, and the journey that led to its creation.
• The evolution of their love for food and how it deepened their bond.
• Essential pantry items for becoming a confident cook.
• Effective time management strategies in the kitchen.
• Often overlooked essentials that every kitchen needs.
• The meaning behind "season to taste" and how to apply it.
• Key techniques that help build confidence in cooking.
• Their favorite recipes from the book.

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Dr. Will Cole