05: Tips for Modifying Recipes and Recovering Picky Eaters

Remember Grandma's deviled eggs? They might be legendary, but what if your palate craves a touch less mayo?

In this episode, we go beyond "modernization" and dive into the art of mindful recipe modification. We'll tackle the age-old debate: beans in chili, blasphemy or blessing? Explore ingredient swaps that respect heritage while igniting your culinary creativity.

Join us as we show you how to become the maestro of your kitchen, creating dishes that honor the past while satisfying modern palates (and maybe even coaxing picky eaters to the table). Remember, culinary evolution is a beautiful thing – so grab your whisk, open your mind, and get ready to rewrite the family cookbook (with love, of course).

Resources

Here are the links to the recipes we talked about in the episode:

• French Inspired Deviled Eggs
• Ashley’s Grandma’s Deviled Egg recipe 
• Deviled Eggs (mayo-based)  
• No Mayo Deviled Eggs 
• Ashley’s Grandpa Henderson’s Beef Stew 
• Fennel + Citrus Salad with Shallots and Capers 
• Garlicky Broccoli Rabe 
• (Optionally) Spicy Turkey Three-Bean Chili 
• Sound off in the Facebook chili thread
• Deviled egg carrying trays

See show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/05.

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!