The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration

The weather is nice and it's time to do some outdoor cooking! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/137 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

It's time to make the king of BBQ sides and childhood favorite, mac and cheese! We will start with a bechamel and end up with an easy, craveable dish that will be the star of your next potluck. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/136 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Hearty meatless meals, turmeric, Himalayan salt, cooking with wine, and more on this smorgasbord episode! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/135 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Today we talk about one of the most popular and versatile fish available to the home cook: salmon. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/134 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Jairo joins me to dive into that great American bar food, the mighty chicken wing. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/133 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Ready for some peanut sauce and shrimp goodness? Let's do a live cook-through of an easy and delicious Asian-inspired noodle dish! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/132 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Listener questions, more live cooking episodes, New Orleans and more! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/131 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Tips and ideas to become a better freestyler in the kitchen! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/130 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Tips and ideas to become a better freestyler in the kitchen! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/129 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Here come's the first bonus episode of 2019: a live "cook-through" of one of my favorite dishes, Risotto alla Milanese! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/128 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Julie Awad joins me to talk about recipe management and her new app, Saffron! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/127 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

I'm sharing some New Year thoughts to gear us up for another great year of home cooking. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/126 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Convection ovens, cast iron, and more in this month's smorgasbord episode! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/125 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Stocks and broths are important ingredients in any home cook's pantry. What exactly are they and how do you make them? For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/124 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Gluttons for punishment that we are, Chris and I sit down for another Halloween special and try all sorts of scary snacks. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/123 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Flavor is one of the biggest topics in the world of food. Indeed, food and cooking invariably revolve around flavor. But what exactly is flavor, and where does it come from? How can a home cook build more flavor into their cooking? In today's episode I dive right into the topic of flavor and taste. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/122 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Join me as I take a whirlwind tour around a variety of food and cooking topics in this Smorgasbord episode! Topics include: La Croix Water Lawsuit New podcast recommendation Tips on finding kitchen gadgets Online grocery shopping and more! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/121 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Leah McGrath R.D. returns to the show and we chat about meal planning, grocery shopping and more for #familymealsmonth! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/120 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Soup season is on the way, and on today's episode I talk about improvising your own soup creations from scratch, and share an easy potato and chile pepper soup recipe. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/119 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Today I respond to some listener questions I've seen in the last few weeks: how to preserve fresh herbs, and the basics of canning food at home. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/118 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Wanna hang out over a cup of coffee and chat about cooking, food, and the love of your kitchen? Cool, me too! That's why I made a Facebook group for the show called "The Kitchen Counter Coffee Break." Check it out! Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Talking points for today's smorgasbord episode include: Sous Vide Update Essential Kitchen Tools The Future of the TKC Facebook Page and more! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/117 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

The sun is shining and here at the show our thoughts are turning to the long hot days of summer, and all the wonderful flavors that come along for the ride. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/116 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Light, airy, and the base for many delicious pastries including cream puffs, eclairs, crullers and beignets; today we are mastering Pâte à choux! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/115 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

What's an easy, go-to dish for your next brunch (or breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Let's take a look at frittata, the Italian version of a classic omelet that is simple, elegant, and a lot of fun to make. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/114 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

On today's episode we get back to the basics to answer that age-old question that has hounded home cooks for eons; how do you time your cooking so all of your meal components are finished at the same time? For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/113 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music

Asparagus, sensational food headlines, meal kits and hot pepper sauce, and on the latest smorgasbord episode! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/112 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Seth Heasley of the Hugos There Podcast joins me today for our first part of a miniseries on the Netflix Documentary "Cooked." For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/111 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Maurizio Leo of The Perfect Loaf joins me today and get deep into the ins and outs of making sourdough bread! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/110 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Today I reach into the question bag to answer some listener queries! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/109 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Cooking fish doesn't need to be intimidating for home cooks. Here are five tips to help get your fish home and on the dinner table in no time! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/108 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Time to pause your New Year's Resolution for about 34 minutes and get your butter on. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/106 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Let's kick off 2018 by looking at some food trends that affected home cooks in 2017 and offering a few predictions for the coming year. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/105 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Jay Nutt and Jennifer MacKenzie join me to talk about their new book Sous Vide Cooking and offer all sorts of tips on this hot home cooking trend. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/104 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Tackle your turkey terror straight on with these ten tips for making a great holiday (or any time) bird. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/103 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

My friend Chris and I seek out the spookiest, freakiest, and downright horrifying foods lurking right in your own grocery store. Then we sit down and eat them. You've been warned. Oh, and Happy Halloween! For show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/102 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Today we reach for some "soupspiration" and I share five of my favorite soup recipes for Fall. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/101 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Lauren Wilson, author of The Walking Dead: The Official Cookbook and Survival Guide stops by the show to talk about making good food even when you are hiding out from the slathering hordes. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/100 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Topics for this smorgasbord episode: Appearance on the Logical Weight Loss show Fall cooking and a ragu sauce recipe A word on pantry and fridge housekeeping Instant Pot cookbook giveaway! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/99 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Pamela Salzman of the Kitchen Matters blog and cookbook stops by to talk about all things home cooking! In this episode you'll hear: Pamela's philosophy on cooking based on years of teaching cooking classes in people's home kitchens. Tips to do more cooking from scratch. The importance of weekly meal planning and how to increase your odds of success in the kitchen. A peak inside Pamela's new book, Kitchen Matters. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/98 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Let's get our (quick) pickle on! Cucumbers, carrots, peppers; they're all on the table and more as we take a look at two easy methods to get your pickle fix in the kitchen. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/97 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Tracey Ceurvels of the New York City Kitchen blog stops by to chat about her new cookbook The NYC Kitchen Cookbook! Deliciousness ensues! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/96 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Michele Payn of Cause Matters Corporation joins me to talk about her new book "Food Truths from Farm to Table: 25 Surprising Ways to Shop and Eat Without Guilt." For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/95 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Get ready for some sandwich inspiration as I invite Jairo from the True Bromance Film podcast back to talk about five favorite sandwiches for each of us! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/94 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Today I speak with Matt and Jessica Hardecke of Clover Meadows Beef. We talk about: The Hardecke's farming background (Matt is the fifth-generation of his family to raise cattle--awesome!). Rules of thumb when buying beef in the grocery store. The 8 primal cuts of beef, and where to find the most tender cuts. The difference between USDA Prime, Choice, and Select grades of beef. Grass-fed vs. Grain finished beef. Tips for grilling the perfect steaks and burgers For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/93 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Today I'm bringing you a mini-smorgasbord episode. It's not long, but it does have a cookbook giveaway! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/92 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Do you ever feel like you might go insane with all the wild food claims out there? Miracle cures, fad diets, superfoods and all that? I sit down with Leah McGrath R.D. who helps us separate fact from fiction. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/91 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

Today I'm joined by longtime listener Heidi Schmutzler to talk all about the Instant Pot multi-cooker. Let's get the pressure on! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/90 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

It's time for another smorgasbord episode! Family cook offs, coleslaw, upcoming episodes, and a new cookbook giveaway! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/89 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music

May is Oregon Wine Month, so I thought I would share some tips for cooking with wine. Cheers! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/88 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: [email protected] Leave a rating and review at: http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on Google Play Music