Today we tackle that staple of brunch menus everywhere: quiche. Listen along for tips on blind baking pie crusts and how to turn out a rich, custardy "egg pie" featuring your favorite add-ins. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/163 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration

Let's Cook: Quiche

Today's episode is the first part in a "Let's Cook" series. The theme? You guessed it! Recipes that use a pie crust. So naturally we should begin at the beginning and put together a good all purpose crust you can use for your sweet and savory experiments.  For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/162 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Let's Cook: Pie Crusts

Grilling season in nigh upon us. Let's turn our attention to that most finicky of grill fare: chicken. Versatile and popular but easy to mess up, chicken takes more TLC than say, your average burger or hot dog. Today I'm sharing seven tips to make your chicken grilling adventures more successful. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/161 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

7 Tips for Grilling Chicken

Welcome back to the kitchen! Today I am doing a live cook-through of Chicken Marsala. This version is easy and quick, and you can even pull it off on a weeknight if you have the ingredients on hand. Is it perfectly authentic? Nah. Is it damn tasty? Yep.  For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/160 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Let's Cook: Chicken Marsala

Friend of the show Sander Camps stops by to talk about how to set yourself up for success when it comes to baking bread. Sander shares some great tips and also talks about his journey to switch careers and become a baker. Listen to the episode for all sorts of great tips and insight on baking up some awesome bread in your home kitchen. Then head to the links in the show notes and check out some great baking resources. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/159 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Basics of Bread

Chef Risa Magid Boyer stops by the show to talk about baking sweet treats at home! As owner and operator of Vanillamore, Chef Risa is the perfect person to share some pastry baking wisdom. In this conversation we talk about everything from essential tools and techniques for beginning bakers, getting over the "I can't bake" mindset, marshmallows, and more! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/158 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Sweet, Savory, Social with Risa Magid Boyer

I was craving some Cajun comfort food so I decided to tackle a favorite for this Let’s Cook episode: Shrimp Etouffee. Don’t let the roux-making step intimidate you; I’ll walk you through it! Sourcing (or making) the shrimp stock will likely be the most difficult part of this recipe.  For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/157 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Let's Cook: Shrimp Etouffee

Today on the show I welcome Lisa Chernick, author of “Your Starter Kitchen: The Definitive Beginner’s Guide to Stocking, Organizing, and Cooking in Your Kitchen.” We had a great conversation about her new book, some ideas to find good equipment without a big budget, tips for new home cooks, our favorite kitchen gear, and more.  For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/156 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Your Starter Kitchen with Lisa Chernick

My brother Randy stopped by the show to swap some easy recipes to prepare while being stuck at home. Since we were both under a "stay at home" order due to COVID-19, we had nothing better to do! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/155 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Stay at Home Cooking

Who is ready for a little smorgasbord? Today I tackle some listener questions, talk about the proper way to wash your fruits and veggies, and share a little of the improvised cooking I did over the weekend. Be sure to listen to the full episode for all the details. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/154 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Smorgasbord April 2020

Hi Everyone. I wanted to take a few minutes to talk with you about the crazy times in which we find ourselves living, and how we are getting along here at Kitchen Counter Podcast HQ. Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

March 2020 Show Update

Today we are tackling a traditional Irish peasant dish, colcannon. At its most simple this dish is made with potatoes, cream, butter, and cabbage or kale. We are adding in some garlic and leeks to round out the savory flavor. If you can make mashed potatoes and cook down vegetables in a saute pan you can master this dish.  For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/153 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Let's Cook: Colcannon

Listen in as I address more listener questions! Topics include: Searching for Grandma's special recipe When to use cornstarch or flour to thicken sauces Testing and reviewing store bought sauces and meal kit delivery services When is "sauteing" really "sweating?" First visit to Oregon--what should I eat? Homemade Italian style cream sauces For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/152 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Kitchen Questions February 2020

Join me in the kitchen as I make semolina gnocchi. Sometimes called Roman Gnocchi (gnocchi alla Romana) it's an easy dish to master. Rich and creamy, it's perfect for a first course and excellent served with a variety of sauces, or even all on its own. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/151 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Let's Cook: Semolina Gnocchi

Talking points for the January 2020 Smorgasbord include: The top five most popular episodes from 2019 What you can expect to hear on this show in 2020 Listener questions and feedback including Ideas to get out of a stir fry rut Another take on the value of meal kit delivery services Ways to make your food more flavorful without salt Is making fresh pasta worth it? Just who is this "Roger" guy anyway? For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/150 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Smorgasbord January 2020

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