Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision

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
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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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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
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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...

Looking for beef stew with meat that’s actually tender, not just cooked through? This is one of those recipes where patience pays off. Recipe: Beef Stew Recipe from TheCookful.

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Beef Stew Recipe
My Favorite Chili Recipe
Instant Pot Pot Roast
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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This white chicken chili recipe brings big flavor in about 35 minutes with chicken breasts, white beans, and green chilis. Recipe: White Chicken Chili from COOKtheSTORY.

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White Chicken Chili
Classic Chili Recipe
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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No guest this week. Just me in my kitchen.

My interview laptop is still broken, so instead of talking to someone else, I’m talking to you. In this episode, I share the meal I make all the time but have never written down. It’s not on my sites. There’s no official recipe. It’s just something I do when I want a treat of a dinner and don’t feel like overthinking it.

It’s a pan-fried chuck eye steak on a bed of garlicky salad, and the salad gets tossed with the steak ju...

The best chicken salad sandwiches have simple ingredients, perfect bite-sized pieces of chicken, and not too much fuss. Recipe: The Best Chicken Salad Sandwich from TheCookful.

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The Best Chicken Salad Sandwich
Basic Chicken Salad Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Baked Chicken Breasts
Poached Chicken Breasts
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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This homemade potato soup is a budget-friendly recipe that only needs a few ingredients. And since it’s ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect comfort food for busy weeknights. Recipe: Classic Potato Soup from COOKtheSTORY.

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Classic Potato Soup
Easy Loaded Potato Soup
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What if the most romantic dinner of the year didn’t require a reservation, a prix fixe menu, or a sink full of dishes?

It’s Valentine’s Day, and in this episode I’m sharing the simple but extravagant menu that Marty and I are making as part of our relaxed weekend at home. We’re cooking a dinner that feels special without being fussy, the kind of dinner that will let us sit and chat at the table chatting, without spending tons of time making it first.

My guest today is Ashley Covelli from Big F...

This classic chicken salad proves that you don’t need fancy add-ins or complicated steps to get incredible flavor and texture. Recipe: Chicken Salad Recipe from TheCookful.

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Chicken Salad Recipe
Thermoworks Chicken Temperature-Time Guide
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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This simple chili recipe tastes exactly like chili is supposed to: rich, beefy, and perfectly balanced, with no extra ingredients. It’s not too smoky, not too spicy, not too acidic, and not too sweet. It’s just right, and it’s ready in about 45 minutes. Recipe: Classic Chili Recipe from COOKtheSTORY.

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Classic Chili Recipe
Toasted Panko Breadcrumbs
Sausage Chili (the one Jeremy made using the wrong chili powder)
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Forget step by step instructions and perfectly measured teaspoons. Paula Montenegro is here to take us back to a time when recipes assumed you already knew how to cook.

Paula is the voice behind the blog Vintage Kitchen Notes and is a lifelong home baker from Argentina. In this episode, we talk about how people used to cook, how recipes were written more like reminders than instructions, and what that says about cooking knowledge then versus now.
She also shares the recipe for classic Argentinian alfajores, tender cornstarch cookies filled with dulce de leche, and why...

Classic creamy baked mac and cheese, with a shortcut you’ll use over and over again! The base is just 5 ingredients and there’s no roux or separate sauce. Finish it off with some extra cheese and panko, then a quick bake to melt the top and toast the crumbs. Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese from TheCookful.

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Baked Mac and Cheese
Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
Evaporated Milk Mac and Cheese
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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This easy one-pan ground beef and zucchini skillet is fast and full of flavor. The Italian seasoning, red wine vinegar, and Parmesan make it more delicious than you’d ever expect for such an easy 20-minute dinner. Recipe: Ground Beef and Zucchini from COOKtheSTORY.

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Ground Beef and Zucchini
Beef and Rice Recipe
Shrimp and Rice Recipe
Chicken and Rice Recipe
Instant Pot Rice
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Today’s episode feels extra special because later today Marty and I are going live on YouTube for the very first time, and it all traces back to a conversation I had over a year ago. I’m talking with Sharla Kostelyk from FreezerMeals101.com, whose live cooking demos and her Freezer Meal community really got me thinking about what you, my listeners, are actually looking for. 
 
So yes, Sharla was one of the inspirations for our new COOKforTWO.us community and I am so grateful to her. Today I'm sharing our conversation about how Sharla came to ado...

Looking for an easy homemade mac and cheese that’s creamy and comforting without extra steps? This 5-ingredient stovetop version skips the roux and comes together right in the pasta pot. And, it’s all ready in 20 minutes. Recipe: Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese from TheCookful.

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Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese
Evaporated Milk Mac and Cheese
Creamy Cream Cheese Mac and Cheese
Live Cooking Demo, all are welcome! Saturday, January 31st at 2:00pm EST over here
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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This classic Polish comfort food is like mini meatloaves. They’re pan-fried and have a crisp dark crust, but are tender and moist inside. I learned to make these the way my boyfriend Marty grew up eating them in Poland. Recipe: Traditional Polish Kotlety Mielone from COOKtheSTORY.

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Traditional Polish Kotlety Mielone
The COOKforTWO Live Cooking Demo!
Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Super Bowl snacks just got a lot more interesting. Chef JRob, the "rockstar chef" who's been on Ciao House, Food Network’s Chopped, Food Network’s Iron Chef Showdown, and Fox’s Master Chef, is here to share fun, crowd-pleasing ways to turn duck into game-day favorites.

In this episode, we talk about why duck is far more versatile than most people think, how to make it feel approachable even if you have never cooked it before, and which flavors and formats make the most sense for Super Bowl-style food.

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Slow cooked with 13 types of beans, this bean soup recipe makes a filling bowl of healthy and comfort. Recipe: Delicious Bean Soup from COOKtheSTORY.

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Delicious Bean Soup
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Looking for an easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe with big flavor? Italian sausage in the meatballs seasons the sauce as they cook, so you need fewer ingredients and less effort, but you get all the delicious taste. Plus, it’s ready in 20 minutes. Recipe: Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs from TheCookful.

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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pork and Beef Meatballs
How to Bake Meatballs
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Skip the plane ticket! Sophie Sadler is here with the homesick cook’s answer to Germany’s most surprising street food: homemade döner kebab, right down to making the bread.

Sophie specializes in German cooking on her blog Dirndle Kitchen, and in this episode we talk about how döner, while not traditionally “German,” is so woven into everyday life in German.

We discuss the real-deal components that make döner taste like the ones she remembers and Sophie walks us through building that classic döner experience at home, from the seasoned meat to the cream...

For this roasted broccoli recipe broccoli stalks are roasted whole to end up with a sweet caramelized outside, soft inside. It’s seriously the best broccoli recipe ever! Recipe: Whole Roasted Broccoli from COOKtheSTORY.

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Whole Roasted Broccoli
Lemon Butter Broccoli
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One of my family’s favorite cozy dinners, this skillet brings ground beef, mushrooms, and rice together in one pan for a delicious, stress free meal with almost no cleanup. Recipe: Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet from COOKtheSTORY.

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Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet
How to Use Dried Mushrooms
Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
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