The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration

Show Update October 2023

Show update for The Kitchen Counter Podcast, October 2023.

Gazpacho

On today's episode I share a recipe for one of my favorite refreshing summer dishes: gazpacho. Coming from the south of Spain, gazpacho features fresh seasonal tomatoes,

A Sour Taste

Vinegar has been around thousands of years, and it is one of the most important sources of acid to a home cook. Even though it's common, it can be a bit mysterious. In th

Smorgasbord June 2023

On today's smorgasbord episode we talk about foxes in the backyard (that is not a euphemism), and upcoming travel to New Orleans & Cajun Country. Need a sweet and refresh

Butcher on the Block with Matt Moore

On today's episode we visit with author Matt Moore about his new book "Butcher on the Block: Everyday Recipes, Stories, and Inspirations from Your Local Butcher and Beyon

Cast Iron with Ashley Jones

On today's episode Ashley L. Jones, author of Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware joins me to discuss cast iron's role in the home kitche

Any Portobello in a Storm

On today's episode we dive into the kingdom of mushrooms. We look at the common mushrooms you'll find at the grocery store, how to select, store and clean them, and a few

From Dough to Slice with Eidref Laxa

On today's episode we welcome Eidref Laxa, host of the "What's Good Dough" podcast. We talk pizza, and how home cooks can increase their chances of success for turning ou

Smorgasbord February 2023

On today's Smorgasbord episode I talk about Momofuku and A-Sha noodles. Are egg prices getting you down? Consider using aquafaba in your baking to stretch your eggs farth

Chatbots in the Kitchen

On today's show we have a very special guest who joins us for a conversation about artificial intelligence chatbots in the kitchen. World-famous chatbot ChatGPT is here (

Mulligatawny

Fragrant, warm and spicy, luscious and creamy; It's everything you want in a bowl on a cool, damp winter evening. Raid your pantry and you can have this British take on I

Black Cod with Sena Sea

On today's episode we welcome back Rich and Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea to talk about black cod, a.k.a. sablefish. This deep ocean fish is silky, rich, and full of Omega-3 a

Thanksgiving 2022

Thanksgiving is just around the corner here in the U.S., so it's time dust off our pie pans and figure out our turkey plans. On today's episode we start with dessert firs

Halloween 2022 - The Fridge at the End of the Street

The Halloween special is back! Once again Chris joins me in the dining room and we do a tasting of a wide variety of snacks (we use that term loosely here). Some were sur

Smorgasbord October 2022

On today's Smorgasbord episode we take a look at the delicious combination of Vietnamese caramel sauce and brussels sprouts. Then we learn how to make your stainless stee

Let's Cook: Masoor Dal

Hot days give way to cool evenings as the season transitions from summer to autumn. It's the perfect time for a light comfort dish. Today we are heading to the kitchen to

Introduction to Canning

Preserving food by canning can be an extremely rewarding pursuit. It can also seem complicated, mysterious, or even a bit scary to anyone who has never done it. In today'

Knives Out

Knives are the workhorses of the home kitchen. No matter what you plan to cook, chances are a knife will be involved in the preparation of your meal. While a knife won't

Let's Bake: Madeleines

These buttery sponge cakes masquerading as delightful shell-shaped cookies are one of my favorite sweets. Madeleines are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, or as a uniq

Let's Cook: Mofongo

On today's episode we head into the kitchen with some essential Caribbean ingredients to make one of Puerto Rico's signature dishes. Mofongo is a comforting plate of frie