Kate Schulz

Food writer and podcast producer

Biography

Schulz is the writer and co-producer of The Dinner Sisters, a podcast about the evening meal. The Dinner Sisters are two real-life sisters who want to “cook a little better, learn a little bit about food, and answer the question ‘what the heck to have for dinner?’". Each week they look for hidden gems and classic recipes from food blogs and websites. Kate's been a passionate home cook since the age of nine, when she served turkey burgers and chocolate mousse for her parents, two sisters and little brother.

The Joy of Cooking

Irma Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker

The OG of cookbooks; I think I started reading this cookbook when I was nine. Comprehensive, easy to follow, and solid recipes. I still go back to this again and again.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Samin Nosrat

Wow. Samin Nosrat managed to distill what makes food good with her cookbook. Buy it to learn more about cooking; keep it for the Buttermilk Roast Chicken.

Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread Cookbook

Crescent Dragonwagon

Crescent Dragonwagon started an inn with her partner and out of it came this cookbook. I’ve baked the Oatmeal Molasses bread from this book dozens of times and the soups are all stellar.

Small Victories

Julia Turshen

Page through this book with a stack of post its in your hand. Homemade merguez meatballs, Korean Clambake, and a kimchi toast that makes breakfast quite the treat. Reviewed on our podcast; we all loved it.

Dorie's Cookies

Dorie Greenspan

Cookie recipes that are next level while not out of reach for the home baker. Plus – a whole section on savory cookies for your next cocktail party.

The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas and Sweet Accompaniments

David Lebovitz

The Vietnamese Coffee ice cream meant I didn’t sleep well for a week but no regrets! Rock-solid recipes that just work with flavor combinations for the nostalgic and the more unusual tastes.

Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes

Peter Meehan

If you’re looking for 100% authentic recipes, this may not be your book. But if you’d like some new techniques with Asian flavors, along with recipes for some takeout favorites, this is your book.

Vegetable Literacy

Deborah Madison

Maybe you have total restraint at the Farmer’s Market. If instead you’re like me and tend to pick up 4 pounds of beautiful eggplant without a plan, this is your book. Deborah Madison groups vegetables botanically and provides recipes, techniques, and guidelines.

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian

Mark Bittman

Purchased for my sister, whose family members intermittently go vegetarian. Mark Bittman really can tell you how to cook everything and this book proves he knows his stuff. A wide range of recipes that will appease a lot of palates.

Smitten Kitchen Everyday

Deb Perelman

The reason I’m a huge fangirl of Deb Perelman is because her recipes are simultaneously interesting and practical. No crazy ingredients, or techniques just food to make for yourself and your family again and again.

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What's playing in Kate's kitchen?

I listen to a lot of podcasts. But when I don't, I like this playlist (from one of my favorite podcast, Happier).

Listen to Kate's playlist