Episode 86: From Food Network Wins to Portuguese Flavors: Chef Lauren Covas on Cooking, Culture, and Creativity

In this episode, we sit down with Chef Lauren Covas, celebrated Food Network competition winner and cookbook author of Little Portugal, to explore her inspiring culinary journey. Lauren shares how her Portuguese-American heritage has influenced her cooking and her passion for keeping traditional recipes alive. As the owner of a successful local catering company and host of hands-on cooking classes, Lauren gives practical tips on meal prep for busy families, creative weeknight dinners, and making food both simple and joyful. Beyond the kitchen, she opens up about the balance of being a chef and raising teenage children, and how family plays a role in her love for food. Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or someone curious about Portuguese cuisine, catering, and family-friendly meal prep, this episode will leave you hungry for more.