The video gives you a pretty good indication, but Seattle Seahawks edge rusher/linebacker Derick Hall has a big personality and we had a lot of fun on this episode of I Cook, You Measure. 

Jambalaya with shrimp and sausage was on the menu and as Derick pointed out, it's helpful to be a little heavy handed with the seasoning so it doesn't just taste like shrimp and rice. 

Here are a few fun facts about the episode

1. Derick Hall is a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and was a second-round pick of the Hawks in 2023
2. This episode was taped about 30 minutes after the episode with his teammate Leo Williams. It also happened to be the night of the Mike Tyson fight so everyone was hustling to wrap up and watch the broadcast.
3. It’s hard to believe looking at him on the show but he was born premature, had to be revived at birth, spent a week on life support and five months in the NICU. His experiences and his mom’s example around helping others led Derick to start his own foundation...

Leonard Williams is having a monster year for the Seahawks, despite a Pro Bowl snub. He's just as good in the kitchen as he is on the field. Learn more about the big man and cook alongside us in the full-length episode of I Cook, You Measure with Leonard Williams presented by Safeway. 

Fun Facts About the Episode 

1. Leonard Williams is a defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks. Although you're more likely to hear him called Leo or Big Cat. (The origin of his nickname is discussed in the episode.)
2. A month after we taped this show Leo earned Defensive Player of the Week honors for a monstrous game in New York that included a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Jets. That is a long way for the big man to run! 
3. Leo actually approached me last season about a month after being traded to the Seahawks and asked when he could be a guest on the show. 
4. His fiancee Hailey Lott sat in on the taping. She is a certified wellness coach and as Leo revealed in the episode they ...

It was only after we started taping this episode of I Cook, You Measure that Mariners closer Andres Munoz revealed he can’t actually cook. A somewhat surprising revelation considering he’s the one who recommended this recipe and jumped at the chance to share a dish that’s common in his home town in Mexico.

Turns out he didn’t need to know how to cook because this Aguachiles recipe requires no cooking and very little measuring. It’s the fastest and easiest recipe we’ve ever made on I Cook, You Measure. My only word of warning is that it packs a spicy punch. I find it delicious, but if you’re uncertain you might want to leave out the serrano pepper. You can watch the Andres Munoz episode of I Cook, You Measure presented by Safeway here.

Here is the ingredients list if you want to cook along

And if you want even more from Andres Munoz you'll enjoy this ride to the ballpark, at least I did. It's a show called Can I Drive Your Car? and the truck owned by Andres was a little bigger than...

If you like cheese with your eggs or on your eggs, then might I suggest Cheddar Fried Eggs and this episode of I Cook, You Measure with Kate Scott.

Kate is an all-around bad ass. She’s the voice of the Philadelphia 76ers, but she’s also called play-by-play for NFL, NHL, NCAA Division I football, the Olympics and a FIFA World Cup. Just added to her resume, Madden 25. That’s right she’s an announcer for the classic football video game.

Sports talk is on the table, but so is an impressive (but ridiculously simple) brunch item. Picture a large cheese crisp topped with perfectly fried eggs and a bright herb salad. I promise you’re going to want to cook along with Kate and I and perfect this recipe for your next weekend brunch.

Despite his hesitation around knives and in a kitchen in general, Steve Zakuani joins me to cook a pescatarian dinner - Fish Florentine.

Steve was the first overall pick by the Seattle Sounders in the 2009 MLS expansion draft and is a legend in the Seattle soccer community.

He might also become a legend in the kitchen after cooking a restaurant quality meal. Here are the ingredients:

The dinner was delicious and belongs on a restaurant menu. You'll impress your family and friends by making this super easy dish. 

You'll also take away a few pieces of advice from the conversation that took place about Steve's career transition from the Bonus Bites episode. 

 He’s more comfortable on the ice, but Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak is pretty good when asked to cook up a meal. Big Rig joined I Cook, You Measure presented by Safeway and really tested his knowledge of kitchen gadgets, but also approved of the Moroccan Chicken Skewers with whipped feta and grilled veggies.

And I completely approve of his method for cutting red peppers. I’ve never seen anything like it! (Skip to 14:30 in the full episode)

You can find more from the conversation in the Bonus Bites episode, including the story on how he lost his tooth during a game and what happened after that.

If you want to cook alongside us, here are the ingredients lists from the episode.

I’m confident in conversations while cooking, it’s the soccer part of this conversation that takes me out of my comfort zone. I guess I should have pictured myself talking soccer rules when I asked a Seattle soccer legend to join me, but I didn't think through that one all the way. That wasn't the only thing I was unprepared for.

Seattle Sounders Legend Brad Evans surprised me by revealing he has experience on cooking shows, maybe that's part of the reason he was such a natural on this episode. We chatted about his career and the work the Sounders are doing in the community. 

We also share risotto hack - barley. It speeds up the process and eliminates the need for constant stirring which gives us more time to chat and drink wine. Watch the full episode of I Cook, You Measure with Brad Evans and use the ingredients list below to recreate the dish. 

The Bonus Bites episode with Brad Evans have even more stories from the MLS standout including the trick he can still land on a skate boa...

Of course I thought about tailgating after former UW and NFL quarterback Damon Huard agreed to be a guest measurer on I Cook, You Measure. (Side note: I've always wanted to tailgate, but my work as a sideline reporter has gotten in the way for the last 20 years.)

I knew we would be talking about football and I knew I needed a few options for pairing wine because Damon was kind enough to share a few bottles of his highly rated Passing Time wine. A passion that was fueled by dinners with former teammate and Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Mario. In fact, it was Marino who introduced Damon to Washington wine despite the fact Damon grew up in Washington. Damon shares that story as part of the Bonus Bites episode that you can find right here.

The full episode includes three different appetizers you could make for game day, or any time you're in the mood for elevated snacks: roasted grape crostini, warm antipasti dip and garlic steak bites. Watch the full episode of I Cook, You Measure presen...

We're back with more episodes of I Cook, You Measure presented by Safeway starting this week!

If you're new to the show here's what you can expect - a lot of laughs and stories with a side of sports talk thrown in while mixing it up in the kitchen. 

Season 4 was shot on location during Spring Training in Arizona which means there's a definite baseball vibe to these six episodes. 

You'll find new episodes (and every episode of the show) on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the show or the Bonus Bites for each episode. 

Want the ingredients list, wine pairings or fun facts about each episode? This is where you'll find 'em. 

Finally, if you decide to cook along with us and make any of the recipes featured in the show, send me a picture and share your results!

It's taken far too long for me to update all the things, but you can now find every episode of I Cook, You Measure along with the ingredients lists and wine pairings right here on the website. 

Catch up on episodes you've missed, find a couple fun facts about each show and use the ingredients list to recreate the dishes on your own. 

And did you know there's even more on YouTube? 

We record about an hour of footage and conversation for each episode and not everything makes the final edits, but nothing lands on the cutting room floor. The stories and laughs are just too good not to share. We call them "Bonus Bites." 

There are some fun nuggets, lots of personality and some good insights shared in the Bonus Bites episodes for each show. Dig in and let me know what you think. 

And get ready for the announcement about Season 4. It was shot on location in Arizona during Spring Training so we'll have your baseball fix soon!