Sarah Gonzalez stops by The Kitchen Counter today to talk about her excellent new baking cookbook "Baking with the Bread Lady: 100 Delicious Recipes You Can Master at Home." Many of Sarah's recipes feel like they came right out of Grandma's kitchen (indeed, many do come from her extensive collection of family recipes). This is comfort baking 101 with not only a great selection of bread recipes, but plenty of other sweet and savory treats including pies and cakes, cookies, biscuits, and much more. For complete show notes on this episode, https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/196 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration

Breaking Bread with Sarah Gonzalez

Sometimes you just need some new flavors to put to work in your regular cooking routine. On today's episode we take a quick trip around the world to look at four distinct and powerful flavors: Gremolata from Italy, Harissa from Tunisia, Black Bean Garlic Sauce from China, and Achiote from Mexico. For complete show notes on this episode, https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/195 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Around the World in Four Flavors

On today's smorgasbord episode we take a look at the difference between bananas and plantains, talk about my favorite pan for college students, freezing soups, kicking up the flavor in semi-homemade meals and more! For complete show notes on this episode, https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/194 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Smorgasbord September 2021

Today on the show my friend Bryan Dias of the NOLA Drinks Show stops by to talk about that most Caribbean of spirits: Rum. It would be easy to get lost in a deep dive on this subject, so instead we settle for a snorkel around the reef of rum history, varieties, cocktails and kitchen uses. So pull up a stool, pour a tot of your favorite killdevil, and listen on as we explore the wide world of rum. For complete show notes on this episode, https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/193 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Rum with Bryan Dias

On today's Smorgasbord episode I check in with Tejal Rao of the New York Times on her new Veggie newsletter project, share some S'mores Blossom Cookies, talk about sourcing spices, and more! For complete show notes on this episode, https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/192 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Smorgasbord August 2021

The beginning of August officially signals the dog days of summer here in Oregon. While there are fewer prettier places this time of year, I do find myself drifting away with thoughts of vacation and faraway places. One of my favorites is the Caribbean. Since I can’t go right now, I’ll do the next best thing and cook up some flavors to transport me there. So fire up the grill, grab some allspice and hot peppers, and join me in the kitchen as we cook my take on Jamaican Jerk Pork. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/191 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Let's Cook: Jerk Pork

Today on the show I sit down with my brother Randy and we compare notes on our test cook of three popular Beyond Meat products: breakfast sausages, Hot Italian sausages, and Beyond Beef. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/190 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Test Cook: Beyond Meat

I love food and cooking, and I love history. It's my lucky day because Max Miller is stopping by the show to talk about how he recreates historic recipes for his excellent YouTube channel Tasting History. Whether it's diving deep into ancient Roman condiments like Garum or exploring the origins of Adobo, Max delivers witty insights into both recipes and the people who ate them from throughout history. I also get the low-down on Parmesan ice cream!  For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/189 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Flavors of History with Max Miller

Today on the show Mark Bittman stops by to talk about his fantastic new podcast "Food with Mark Bittman." We also hit upon a range of other interesting topics, including why documentaries like "High on the Hog" are important to home cooks, some tips on getting more vegetables on the grill, why knife skills are BS, and which vegetables he thinks need to see more love. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/188 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Talking Food with Mark Bittman

Summer is coming, and along with that, grilling season. Everyone who has ever tended the fire in a backyard cookout knows that it's a fine line between serving your guests a juicy and perfectly cooked chicken breast or a chewy and chalky hunk of bird. On today's episode we'll take a look at brining; a technique that can help combat dried out meat, pork, poultry and seafood. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/187 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Basics of Brining

On today's Smorgasbord episode we check out a great Chili Colorado recipe, share some listener questions, talk about the great book (and Netflix series) High on the Hog, and more! For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/186 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Smorgasbord May 2021

On today’s episode we tackle one of the fundamental concepts in cooking: emulsions. A good emulsion is the the key to dozens of common recipes including mayonnaise, Hollandaise sauce, peanut butter, whipped cream, and of course vinaigrettes. Because they are the easiest emulsion to master, we’ll spend some time talking about methods and recipes for vinaigrettes. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/185 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Emulsions and Vinaigrettes

On today’s episode, Sena and Rich Wheeler of Sena Sea return to teach me all about the that most magnificent of red-fleshed fish, the Copper River Salmon. What exactly is a Copper River Salmon, why are they different than other salmon, and what are some tips for preparing them? We’ll cover all that and more as we head to the delta of the Copper River in Alaska. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/184 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Copper River Salmon

A quick update on The Kitchen Counter Podcast joining the Nitty Grits Podcast Network.

Show Announcement May 2021

Jeff Mauro stops by the show today to talk about his new cookbook "Come On Over" and share tips for cooking for a crowd. We also had a lot of fun talking about the world-famous Lake Michigan smelt harvest, the malaise that is banana-flavored popsicles, and the great filbert vs. hazelnut debate. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/183 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com

Come On Over with Jeff Mauro

The show that's dedicated to helping aspiring home cooks grow their skills and confidence in the kitchen so they can start cooking up memories with their family and friends!