The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration

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:  @TK...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:  http://kitche...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review a...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:  http://kitche...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:  http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itunes Available on ...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rat...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:  http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/itun...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:  http://kitchencoun...

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:  feedb...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:  http://kitchencounterpodcas...

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: ...

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:  f...

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,...

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:  feedback@kitchenc...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating a...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodc...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com...

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. G...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:   http://kitchencount...

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:  @...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review...

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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:   http...

  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:  feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com Leave a rating and review at:   http://kitchencounterpodcas...