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Season’s Eatings

October 7, 2021 by Chris

As a new season begins and our second season ends, get ready to “fall” in love. The arrival of autumn welcomes a medley of hearty roots, good gourds, and herbal farm harvests. From the OBX, Chris starts off with helpful advice on when to shop for pumpkins, butternut, acorn, and carnival squash. Then, she and…

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Rock Star Ice Cream

September 21, 2021 by Chris

Ice cream is back in this episode! Chris and Brooke mix it up with veteran Just Simply… Cuisine apprentice and self-taught ice cream creator, Christina Smith. Christina reflects on lessons learned from cooking with our cohosts – and how cooking connects us to one another. (01:22) Together, they reminisce about fun times in the kitchen…

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Hanging on to Summer

September 7, 2021 by Chris

Summer is rolling by, but lobster is rolling in! In this episode, we’re dishing buttery, herb-infused lobster on a warm roll. Steamed or sautéed. Buttered or olive-oil infused. Have it your way and toss in some rosemary or tarragon to boot – but don’t toss the shells just yet … use them to make a…

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Pickles, Piccalilli and Preserves

August 21, 2021 by Chris

Our summer garden harvest is jarring – and we’re jarring the harvest! Brooke’s cucumber bounty becomes the base of an awesomely acidic treat: sweet pickles. Her low-sugar version features apple cider vinegar, dill, Vidalia onions and layered spices that offset the sweet and sour flavor. Try saving the brine for veggies that are past their…

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Peaches, Peppers and Ice Cream

August 7, 2021 by Chris

What’s southern, seasonal, and oh-so-sweet? Peaches! Chris and Brooke are serving a full dish of the succulent stone fruit, and they share creative concoctions featuring char-grilled peach halves drizzled with reduced white balsamic. (2:47) Tip of the week: Save those used vanilla bean pods and drop them into your bottle of bourbon for bourbon vanilla…

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Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes … Oh My!

July 7, 2021 by Chris

Today, we’re serving tomatoes and bacon all day, as we invite you to our summer favorites! Our cohosts discover deals and fresh finds at their favorite farmers markets and reveal the go-to markets in the OBX and New England. (1:10) Tomatillos, anyone? The ladies update us on their latest home garden discoveries.  (3:10) If you…

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La Pasta Nostra

June 21, 2021 by Chris

Benvenuto! Join us for a multicourse dish of Italy’s mainstay meal … pasta! In our first course, there’s nothing ‘dry’ about dry pasta… Brooke enlivens our tastebuds and unboxes this everlasting ingredient. (1:54) Next, Chris gives us a 101 on cooking al dente. (3:30) A Tuscan detour reveals the proper way to sauce pasta –…

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Summer Rubbing, Roasting and Grilling

June 7, 2021 by Chris

It’s strawberry season! Extend the shelf life of this sweet and juicy fruit with our slow, oven-roasting techniques for preserving your precious perishables. (1:50) Speaking of making it last, we reveal the must-have summertime ingredients in Chris’ Memphis Dry Rub recipe. (6:50) Breaking down the brown… Brooke shares her trick for retaining and restoring the…

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All Things Pizza!

May 21, 2021 by Chris

Fire up the grill! We begin with secrets for crafting really good pizza, and Chris’ trick for achieving a crispier crust just might surprise you. (02:45) Let’s talk cheeses, sauces, and toppings! Bring the flavor and make it seasonal with heartier marinara in winter and lighter pesto in the summer. (7:45) Save your parmesan rinds!…

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Vaxxed & Boosted

May 14, 2021 by Chris

Welcome back to our teaching kitchen vaccinated and boosted cooks! We are closely monitoring any new variants as we host in-person classes at our Woodley Park location.  And… we have a new BYO Vino format with no corkage fee! Email us to schedule your custom group or to reserve a space in our Sign-Up classes!…

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Celebrating Earth Day with ‘Mean Green’ Salsa Verde

May 7, 2021 by Chris

Delicately poached wild salmon is on the menu for this special Earth Day episode! Zest your tastebuds with two simple recipe building blocks: freshly squeezed lemon juice and salsa verde. (02:00) We’re remixing this rustic, refreshing Mediterranean condiment with a pinch of bitterness from coarsely chopped parsley and a dash of red pepper flakes. (8:00)…

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: herbs, salmon, spring, vegetables

Compote, Compost and Cooking with ‘Ruthless’ Rhubarb

April 21, 2021 by Chris

Spring has sprung, and rhubarb has won! In this episode, the versatile ingredient will be broken down … to a compote! Is it a veggie or fruit? How is it used in both sweet and savory recipes? Get inspired to make your own strawberry-rhubarb compote over ice cream! (03:00) Vanilla my sugar! We share a…

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