For this pizza… we smear a thin layer of “Coppola’s Marinara” on the surface of the dough before adding the rest of the ingredients. If you don’t make your own marinara, we suggest you try…
Read More »Pot Pie Perfection
Pot pies are a great way to use up what’s left in your fridge and make a delicious meal. Fear of a “not so flaky” crust? Try Patrick O’Connell’s pastry dough in “The Inn at…
Read More »Just Take Five…
Before spring escapes us, 3 new episodes of our mini-podcast, “Just Take Five” air in the next few days! We cover anything and everything “good food” with random episodes lasting 5 minutes or less. Yep……
Read More »Season’s Eatings
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,…
Read More »Rock Star Ice Cream
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…
Read More »Hanging on to Summer
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…
Read More »Pickles, Piccalilli and Preserves
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…
Read More »Peaches, Peppers and Ice Cream
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…
Read More »Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes … Oh My!
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…
Read More »La Pasta Nostra
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…
Read More »Summer Rubbing, Roasting and Grilling
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…
Read More »All Things Pizza!
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…
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