Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision

Learn to make a classic chicken gravy from drippings to complete your roast chicken dinner. It only takes 15 minutes! Recipe: The Best Chicken Gravy from COOKtheSTORY.

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Gravy Without Drippings
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Learn how to make classic fried rice but with farro instead of rice. It’s just as delicious but way healthier. Recipe: Special Fried Farro from COOKtheSTORY.

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Conveniently make classic stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice in the air fryer. You won’t believe how fast and easy it is! Recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers from TheCookful.

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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (that tastes like stuffed peppers!)

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A few special ingredients in the coating makes these Breaded Pork Cutlets the absolute best! Recipe: Breaded Pork Cutlets from COOKtheSTORY.

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This easy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a game changer. It’s quick, has so much great flavor, and the sauce is delicious on everything. Recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken from TheCookful.

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Turn your meal into ultimate Southern comfort food with this creamy bacon gravy recipe. Perfect paired with biscuits for breakfast or brunch. Recipe: Creamy Bacon Gravy from COOKtheSTORY.

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This farro recipe with cream cheese and spinach is as simple as it is delicious. Recipe: Farro with Cream Cheese and Spinach from COOKtheSTORY.

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How To Cook Farro in the Instant Pot
How to Cook Farro in the Oven
How to Cook Farro on the Stove
How to Cook Farro in the Slow Cooker

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Swap out the barley and try farro in soups. It doesn’t get mushy and is so delicious and good for you. This recipe is for Beef and Farro Soup and it’s AMAZING. Recipe: Beef and Farro Soup from COOKtheSTORY.

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Farro in the Instant Pot

There's a brand new recipe over on TheCookful! It's for my favorite ever Tuna Salad. You've got to try it!

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An herb filled rub flavors these baked Italian Chicken Breasts. Roasted garlic and cherry tomatoes compliment this easy and delicious dish, ready in 30 minutes. Recipe: Italian Chicken Breasts from COOKtheSTORY.

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Italian Chicken Breasts
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Happy Mother’s Day! Today I’m sharing a recipe with a special ingredient that both my mom and I love. And I’m also announcing something that is, honestly, a bit of real self-care for me this Mother’s Day: I’m taking a recording hiatus for the next few months.

I won’t be recording new episodes during that time, but don’t worry. There will still be an episode from the archives in your Recipe of the Day podcast feed every single day, seven days a week, while I’m gone.

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“Wow!” is what I say every time I make this classic carbonara. As a cook, it’s so fun to watch the eggs turn into a silky sauce that coats each strand of pasta, and the rich, meaty flavor is incredible. Recipe: Carbonara Pasta Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Carbonara Pasta Recipe
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Making Pork Loin Carnitas is a great way to use up a pork loin. The leaner cut of meat gets fall-apart tender in a spicy and savory braising liquid. Recipe: Pork Carnitas Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Pork Carnitas Recipe
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Celebrations are in the air! My son is graduating from high school this month (don't ask me how that has happened so fast) and I've planned out the perfect make-ahead spring/summer luncheon for it that can adapt to any group. I'm telling you about that menu in today's Recipe of the Day podcast episode, and also about a recipe I'm using to celebrate with tonight. It involves some very special shrimp for some very special people. Have a great weekend, everyone!

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Pulled Chicken
Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Pulled Pork Recipe<...

If you’re looking for a classic, slow-simmered Italian Bolognese recipe, this is the one. It uses pancetta, milk (yes, really, it tenderizes the meat), and white wine (not red) to build a rich, balanced sauce. It’s finished the traditional way: tossed with hot pasta, a splash of pasta water, and cheese so it lightly coats every strand. Recipe: Bolognese Sauce from TheCookful.

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Bolognese Sauce
American Spaghetti
Spaghetti Casserole
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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I make macaroni salad for every single summer gathering that I host. And every single time, people ask me for the recipe. I finally decided to put it onto my site so that I can give out the link instead of writing it out each time. This is that recipe. Recipe: Macaroni Salad from TheCookful.

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Macaroni Salad
Ham Salad Recipe
Potato Salad
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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It's nuts but buying the more expensive orange juice can save you as much as $18 every 3 months. And this tip can be applied to a whole bunch of other grocery items, saving you an insane amount of money. That's the topic today as I dive into Orange Juice Mathematics, and into looking for the smartest formats of ingredients to buy at the store.

To keep on the orange juice theme, I'm sharing a tasty, easy recipe for Orange Chicken that makes just enough for two people and can be ready in 15 minutes. I also talk about two...

This Mississippi pot roast slow cooker recipe uses the classic 5 ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to prep. But it has a couple of tricks to make it less greasy and less salty. Recipe: Mississippi Pot Roast from COOKtheSTORY.

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Mississippi Pot Roast
Brisket in the Oven
Classic Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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The key to a perfect rigatoni recipe is a sauce that really clings to the ridges in the pasta and gets right inside of the tubes too. THIS is that recipe! Recipe: Rigatoni Recipe from TheCookful.

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Rigatoni Recipe
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I've been home alone for the last few days and discovered that if I don't have a plan for dinner, I will just not eat until I get so starving that I make a big, overly cheesy grilled cheese sandwich. In this episode, I tell you what I did on Day 2 of alone time so that I didn't end up starvingly stuffing cheese in my mouth at 10pm again. I also have a tangent about garlic powder, and I'm share a very simple, tasty recipe for thin-sliced boneless short ribs (flanken-style ribs). This is something I make all the...

I’m not sure there’s any recipe in the world that could actually make me marry a person, but, this one comes the closest! Chicken in creamy sauce with sundried tomatoes and basil that’s ready in under 30 minutes? I do! Ha! Recipe: Marry Me Chicken Recipe from TheCookful.

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Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken (to see how to butterfly chicken)
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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The interesting thing about birria tacos is how the tortillas are dipped in the meat’s own cooking juices and then pan-fried. Learn how to do all the important steps here. Recipe: Birria Tacos Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Birria Tacos Recipe
Pozole Recipe
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Excitement is the theme of the day, and I have a lot that I'm excited about. First, the low dollar amount that I spent at Aldi's to feed a crowd for my upcoming improv party, which I am also very excited about. Have I mentioned that I love doing improv? lol

Another thing to be excited about is the No Recipe Chicken Parm that I tell you how to make in this episode. It's really the easiest thing, but tastes just like the classic. You're going to be totally wow'ed by this one, promise.

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I crave this stew all. the. time. Rich and warming, spicy, meaty, and ohhh the satisfyingly chewy but soft texture of the hominy. And my favorite part, the fresh toppings! This recipe has all those classic characteristics of a delicious pozole but is quick and easy enough that you can make it for dinner tonight. I’m going to! Let’s do it! Recipe: Pozole Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Pozole Recipe
Pulled Pork Recipe
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I’ve come up with a way to make Chicken Cordon Bleu that’s super-easy, by stacking the ingredients instead of stuffing them. And even better, now you can make it your air fryer! Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu from COOKtheSTORY.

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu Stacks
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My own family's Easter menu is the focus of today's Recipe of the Day podcast episode. There's the usual ham, deviled eggs, scalloped potatoes, and veg. But then also two extras that really make it feel like Easter to me, and I'm going to tell you more about making them.

First up is Paska, that beautiful braided Ukrainian bread. My family's version, which goes back to my great grandmother, has saffron and golden raisins. Today, I'm not telling you how to make it though. I am instead lamenting about flour in Florida and hoping for a solution.<...

Looking for a true deli-style egg salad that’s ultra creamy and perfectly balanced? There’s one small step that makes it so much better than the mash-it-all-together version. Recipe: Egg Salad Recipe from TheCookful.

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Egg Salad Recipe
How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot and other ways too
Chicken Salad
Ham Salad Recipe
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Looking for a really good way to use up leftover ham? This ham salad is quick to make and packed with flavor. My favorite trick to modernize it a bit is to chop it finely instead of grinding it up. Recipe: How to Make Ham Salad from TheCookful.

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How to Make Ham Salad
Baked Ham
Boneless Ham Recipe
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Marty's getting a surprise this weekend! It's fairly well known that he's particular when it comes to food, especially in terms of what he likes and doesn’t like. And on our live cooking show, COOKforTWO Live with Christine and Marty, he gives his honest opinion about whether he likes what I make.
 
Tomorrow on the live show though, I'm making all things that he likes, but he doesn’t know it. You will though, because I tell you all about it in today’s podcast episode. Listen to find out what I’m making tomorrow and how much...

Salty ham and a sweet glaze are a perfect combination. But how do you prepare a glazed ham? I’ve got the info you need. Recipe: How to Glaze Ham from COOKtheSTORY.

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How to Glaze Ham
Pineapple Glaze for Ham
Maple Glaze for Ham
Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
How to Cook Whole Boneless Ham
Baked Ham
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Want real nacho cheese sauce at home? This version uses a quick roux plus both Cheddar and processed cheese so it’s extra cheesy but still smooth and shiny, like the kind you get at a stadium. Recipe: Nacho Cheese Sauce from COOKtheSTORY.

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Nacho Cheese Sauce
Cheese Sauce Recipe
Nacho Dip
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Halibut cheeks? Yes, really. In this episode, I’m talking with Sena Wheeler from @senasea-seafoods about which Alaskan fish are in season in March. It's a conversation that also touches on fresh versus frozen, seafood safety, and how to cook it perfectly too.

Sena also shares a recipe for halibut cheeks and talks about why this cut is so prized. They’re tender, sweet, and a real treat if you can get your hands on them.

I also have a quick update from my own kitchen as I get ready for an upcoming vacation. Things have...

This creamy horseradish sauce is simple to make but way better than anything sold at the store. Pair it with beef dishes, especially Prime Rib! Recipe: Creamy Horseradish Sauce from COOKtheSTORY.

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Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Pot Roast Recipe
Classic Roast Beef
Prime Rib Recipe
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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You’ve gotta try this classic Irish mashed potatoes recipe called Colcannon. Buttery potatoes with greens is just perfect. Recipe: Colcannon Recipe from TheCookful.

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Colcannon Recipe
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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No recipe tonight? No problem! In this episode of the Recipe of the Day podcast, I’m sharing a few things happening behind the scenes and one of my favorite ways to cook when I’m not following a recipe. I announce some upcoming livestream events, including two YouTube cooking show episodes and two Zoom calls for COOKforTWO members, and talk about how you can join in.

I also share a quick pantry tip about cans of V8 juice and why they’re really useful to have on hand.

Then I walk you through a dish I...

These are THE classic American scalloped potatoes, no cheese and no heavy sauce. Just tender slices of potatoes baked in a light onion-milk sauce that soaks right in. Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
How to Bake Ham (includes spiral cut ham)
How to Cook Boneless Ham
Glazed Slow Cooker Ham
Ham Gravy
How To Glaze Ham
Maple Glaze For Ham
Pineapple Glaze For Ham
3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glaze
The All New Chicken Cookbook

This Shredded Beef Taco recipe brings tons of flavor without needing a long ingredient list or a lot of work. Happy Taco Night! Recipe: Shredded Beef Tacos from COOKtheSTORY.

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Shredded Beef Tacos
Basic Shredded Beef
Fajita Vegetables
How to Heat Corn Tortillas
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Waste less, cook faster! I’m sharing a simple kitchen habit that cuts down on food waste while making prep and cleanup a bit quicker too.

In this solo episode, I talk about a small shift in the way you handle ingredients that can save time and keep good food from ending up in the trash. It’s an easy change, but once you start doing it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t always cook this way.

I also share the version of Tuscan soup that I make for my family all the time but have...

I know what you want. A classic, sliceable meatloaf that’s rich and never mushy, right? You’ve found it! I tested this recipe over 20 times to get the texture and structure exactly right. This is the true old-school loaf pan version, made with higher-fat ground beef for real flavor and just enough added ingredients to highlight the meat, not hide it. Recipe: Old Fashioned Meatloaf from TheCookful.

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Old Fashioned Meatloaf
One Pound Meatloaf
Pork and Beef Meatloaf Recipe
Juicy Chicken Meatloaf
Turkey Meatl...

I grew up making these in my parents’ deli, and the secret to a great Reuben is simple: warm up the filling, dry out the kraut, and lightly toast the inside of the bread so it never turns soggy. Recipe: Classic Reuben Sandwich from COOKtheSTORY.

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Classic Reuben Sandwich
Christine on The Takeout giving advice about making Reuben Sandwiches
Thousand Island Dressing Recipe
Skirt Steak (Showing how to cut skirt steak against the grain. Look at the video where the concept of the grain is sh...

This dish became a house favorite before it ever had a name. In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind it and why I’m finally writing it down after years of making it from memory.

I talk about how the idea started with something Marty ate constantly during a summer in Israel and how he asked me to recreate it at home. From there, it blended with one specific version of pan con tomate that we fell in love with in Barcelona, and over time it evolved into something somewhere in between that I call Toma...