The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Outdoor Cooking
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The weather is nice and it's time to do some outdoor cooking! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/137 Con...
Let's Cook: Creamy Mac and Cheese
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to make the king of BBQ sides and childhood favorite, mac and cheese! We will start with a bechamel and end up with an easy, craveable dish ...
Smorgasbord May 2019
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hearty meatless meals, turmeric, Himalayan salt, cooking with wine, and more on this smorgasbord episode! For complete show notes on this episode, vis...
Salmon Season
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about one of the most popular and versatile fish available to the home cook: salmon. For complete show notes on this episode, visit htt...
Chicken Wing Nirvana
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jairo joins me to dive into that great American bar food, the mighty chicken wing. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencount...
Let's Cook: Asian-Inspired Peanut Shrimp Noodles
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for some peanut sauce and shrimp goodness? Let's do a live cook-through of an easy and delicious Asian-inspired noodle dish! For complete show n...
Smorgasbord March 2019
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listener questions, more live cooking episodes, New Orleans and more! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com...
Favorite Flavors with Hailley Field
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tips and ideas to become a better freestyler in the kitchen! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/130 Conn...
Improvising in the Kitchen
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tips and ideas to become a better freestyler in the kitchen! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/129 Conn...
Bonus Episode: Risotto alla Milanese
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here come's the first bonus episode of 2019: a live "cook-through" of one of my favorite dishes, Risotto alla Milanese! For complete show notes on thi...
Recipe Management
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Awad joins me to talk about recipe management and her new app, Saffron! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpod...
Looking Forward in 2019
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sharing some New Year thoughts to gear us up for another great year of home cooking. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitche...
Smorgasbord December 2018
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Convection ovens, cast iron, and more in this month's smorgasbord episode! For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcas...
Stocks, Broths and Cream Soups
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks and broths are important ingredients in any home cook's pantry. What exactly are they and how do you make them? For complete show notes on this...
Halloween Special: Snacks of the Living Dead
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gluttons for punishment that we are, Chris and I sit down for another Halloween special and try all sorts of scary snacks. For complete show notes on ...
In Search of Flavor
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Flavor is one of the biggest topics in the world of food. Indeed, food and cooking invariably revolve around flavor. But what exactly is flavor, and w...
Smorgasbord October 2018
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I take a whirlwind tour around a variety of food and cooking topics in this Smorgasbord episode! Topics include: La Croix Water Lawsuit Ne...
Meal Planning
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leah McGrath R.D. returns to the show and we chat about meal planning, grocery shopping and more for #familymealsmonth! For complete show notes on thi...
Soup from Scratch
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Soup season is on the way, and on today's episode I talk about improvising your own soup creations from scratch, and share an easy potato and chile pe...
Kitchen Questions: Preserving Food
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I respond to some listener questions I've seen in the last few weeks: how to preserve fresh herbs, and the basics of canning food at home. For c...
Announcing the Kitchen Counter Coffee Break
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna hang out over a cup of coffee and chat about cooking, food, and the love of your kitchen? Cool, me too! That's why I made a Facebook group for t...
Smorgasbord July 2018
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Talking points for today's smorgasbord episode include: Sous Vide Update Essential Kitchen Tools The Future of the TKC Facebook Page and more! For com...
Flavors of Summer
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The sun is shining and here at the show our thoughts are turning to the long hot days of summer, and all the wonderful flavors that come along for the...
Pâte à choux
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Light, airy, and the base for many delicious pastries including cream puffs, eclairs, crullers and beignets; today we are mastering Pâte à choux! F...
Frittata
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's an easy, go-to dish for your next brunch (or breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Let's take a look at frittata, the Italian version of a classic omele...
Kitchen Essentials: Timing in the Kitchen
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we get back to the basics to answer that age-old question that has hounded home cooks for eons; how do you time your cooking so all...
Smorgasbord April 2018
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Asparagus, sensational food headlines, meal kits and hot pepper sauce, and on the latest smorgasbord episode! For complete show notes and recipes on t...
Cooked Part 1: Fire
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Heasley of the Hugos There Podcast joins me today for our first part of a miniseries on the Netflix Documentary "Cooked." For complete show notes...
Sourdough
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Maurizio Leo of The Perfect Loaf joins me today and get deep into the ins and outs of making sourdough bread! For complete show notes and recipes on t...
Kitchen Questions Volume 3
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I reach into the question bag to answer some listener queries! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounter...
Five Tips for Fantastic Fish
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking fish doesn't need to be intimidating for home cooks. Here are five tips to help get your fish home and on the dinner table in no time! For com...
Butter
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time to pause your New Year's Resolution for about 34 minutes and get your butter on. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http...
Smorgasbord January 2018
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's kick off 2018 by looking at some food trends that affected home cooks in 2017 and offering a few predictions for the coming year. For complete s...
The Basics of Sous Vide Cooking
09 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Nutt and Jennifer MacKenzie join me to talk about their new book Sous Vide Cooking and offer all sorts of tips on this hot home cooking trend. For...
Ten Tips to Avoid Turkey Trauma
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tackle your turkey terror straight on with these ten tips for making a great holiday (or any time) bird. For complete show notes and recipes on this e...
Halloween Special: It Came from Aisle 9
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Chris and I seek out the spookiest, freakiest, and downright horrifying foods lurking right in your own grocery store. Then we sit down and ...
Soup Season
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we reach for some "soupspiration" and I share five of my favorite soup recipes for Fall. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, ...
Cooking Through the Zombie Apocalypse with Lauren Wilson
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Wilson, author of The Walking Dead: The Official Cookbook and Survival Guide stops by the show to talk about making good food even when you are...
Smorgasbord September 2017
30 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Topics for this smorgasbord episode: Appearance on the Logical Weight Loss show Fall cooking and a ragu sauce recipe A word on pantry and fridge hous...
Kitchen Matters with Pamela Salzman
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Salzman of the Kitchen Matters blog and cookbook stops by to talk about all things home cooking! In this episode you'll hear: Pamela's philoso...
Quick Pickling Vegetables
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get our (quick) pickle on! Cucumbers, carrots, peppers; they're all on the table and more as we take a look at two easy methods to get your pick...
The NYC Kitchen Cookbook with Tracey Ceurvels
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey Ceurvels of the New York City Kitchen blog stops by to chat about her new cookbook The NYC Kitchen Cookbook! Deliciousness ensues! For comple...
Food Truths from Farm to Table
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Payn of Cause Matters Corporation joins me to talk about her new book "Food Truths from Farm to Table: 25 Surprising Ways to Shop and Eat With...
Ten Favorite Sandwiches
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some sandwich inspiration as I invite Jairo from the True Bromance Film podcast back to talk about five favorite sandwiches for each of ...
Beef 101 with Clover Meadows Beef
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with Matt and Jessica Hardecke of Clover Meadows Beef. We talk about: The Hardecke's farming background (Matt is the fifth-generation...
Mini Smorgasbord July 2017
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm bringing you a mini-smorgasbord episode. It's not long, but it does have a cookbook giveaway! For complete show notes and recipes on this e...
Food Sanity with Leah McGrath
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you might go insane with all the wild food claims out there? Miracle cures, fad diets, superfoods and all that? I sit down with ...
Instant Pot
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by longtime listener Heidi Schmutzler to talk all about the Instant Pot multi-cooker. Let's get the pressure on! For complete show n...
Smorgasbord May 2017
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another smorgasbord episode! Family cook offs, coleslaw, upcoming episodes, and a new cookbook giveaway! For complete show notes and re...
Cooking with Wine
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
May is Oregon Wine Month, so I thought I would share some tips for cooking with wine. Cheers! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode,...
Kitchen Questions 2
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about listener questions. Here's what I tackle in this edition of "Kitchen Questions": I need help with planning food for a p...
Smorgasbord April 2017
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Talking points for today's "smorgasbord" episode: Cauliflower crust pizza Thoughts on the Instant Pot Is Blue Apron bad for home cooking? Cookbook gi...
Seven Tips for Using Herbs and Spices
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Using herbs and spices can be intimidating for new or inexperienced home cooks. Take some of the fear away with these seven tips! For complete show n...
Chili-Cast
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Heasley of the "Take Me to Your Reader" podcast joins me to get deep into chili...just in time for the big game! For complete show notes and rec...
9 Cooking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes in the kitchen. Let's get ahead of some of the common ones and kick up our cooking successes in 2017! For complete show notes an...
January 2017 Roundup
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's in store for the show in 2017? What's been on my mind lately? Let's check in and get ready for a fantastic new year! For complete show notes a...
Compound Butter
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk butter; the compound kind. Get ready for a flavor blast! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchen...
An Apple A Day
01 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's apple season! Let's talk about the world's greatest fruit and three easy ways to preserve apples so you can enjoy them even after the leaves have...
Caught Bread Handed: Update from Ellie Alexander
11 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Ellie Alexander returns to give us an update on her latest book, "Caught Bread Handed." She shares the scoop on what Jules has bee...
Introduction to the Five Tastes
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Salty, bitter, sweet, sour, and umami. These are the five tastes, and today I'm talking all about them and how your cooking can benefit by understand...
Vegan Cooking with Monique from Brown Vegan
20 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Monique Koch from Brownvegan.com stops by to give me the scoop on vegan cooking. Full of inspiration for vegans and non-vegans alike! For complete sh...
Grilled Cheese Greatness
06 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the six essential steps to building the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit ...
Quick Fix: Pico De Gallo
31 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jairo from the True Bromance Film Podcast is on today to share his Pico De Gallo recipe! It's a good one, and Jairo is my go-to resource for Latin Ame...
Quick Fix: Grape Jelly Mayo
23 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today my friend JD Sutter from Porchlight Family Media is on to deliver a guest Quick Fix episode. Grape jelly mayonnaise? Have we gone crazy? Nah. L...
The Fermented Man
17 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Could you live for a year on nothing but fermented foods? Just what exactly is fermentation anyway? Derek Dellinger joins me today to talk about "The...
Quick Fix: Grilled Mushroom Skewers
02 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Final day of my week-long grilling series tackles grilled mushroom skewers. Yum! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http:/...
Quick Fix: Grilled Peaches
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Day four of my week-long grilling series takes a turn to the sweet side with some grilled peaches. For complete show notes and recipes on this episo...
Quick Fix: Grilled Corn on the Cob
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Day three of my week-long grilling series. Today I bring you the EASIEST grilling side dish I know--grilled corn on the cob. For complete show notes ...
Quick Fix: Whiskey BBQ Sauce
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Day two of my week-long grilling quick fixes: Whiskey BBQ Sauce. Super easy and darn delicious! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, ...
Quick Fix: Simply Perfect BBQ Rub
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Day one of my week of grilling quick fix episodes! Listen on for the last BBQ rub you'll ever need. For complete show notes and recipes on this episo...
Brown Food Tastes Better
19 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the magical process of the Maillard Reaction and caramelization. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http...
7 Ideas to Break Out of Your Cooking Rut
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of cooking the same old things week in and week out? Listen on dear home cook for ideas to jump the tracks and try something new! For complete ...
Five Favorite Cookbooks
29 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in for some cooking inspiration as I recruit my brother for a "five favorite cookbooks" conversation! For complete show notes and recipes on ...
The Portland Kitchen
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm bringing you an episode that is near and dear to my heart. I had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with Joy Church, execut...
Sauces Vol 2: Mother Sauces
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A tour of the five classic French mother sauces is the topic in this episode! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitc...
Quick Fix: World's Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Legit three-ingredient peanut butter cookies. What are you waiting for? For complete show notes and recipes on thisepisode,visit http://kitchencount...
Pan Sauces and Thickeners - Sauces Vol 1
23 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today it's all about the sauce. Well, at least a few of them. This is part one of a two-part series on sauces. In this show we tackles pan sauces and ...
Quick Fix: Butterscotch Sauce
10 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Butterscotch sauce. Take 5 minutes and get it on! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/59 Co...
Quick Fix: Baked Potato Wedges
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Super easy and super delicious baked potato wedges for your next grilling side dish. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http...
Latin American Favorites
27 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Jairo and I tackle our favorite Latin American dishes and have a really fun conversation to boot. You'll be starving after this episode, I p...
Quick Fix: Monkey Puzzle Bread
20 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Monkey puzzle bread...super easy and crowd pleasing. Careful though, you might eat the whole thing yourself. For complete show notes and recipes on t...
Shepherd's Pie and Reductions
13 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Irish eyes are smiling today as I talk about the ultimate (?) comfort food...shepherd's pie. Oh yeah, a tangent on reductions is thrown in for good me...
Time Saving Kitchen Tips
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody is pinched for time, so check out these seven tips to win back the minutes and hours in the kitchen! For complete show notes and recipes on...
Quick Fix: Easy Asparagus
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the quickest Quick Fixes I have...easy asparagus! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com...
Murder, She Baked
14 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I have a conversation with Bakeshop Mystery author Ellie Alexander. We talk baking, murder, Ashland Oregon, and more! FYI, the butler proba...
Amazing Braising
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Who is ready to get their braise on? In this episode I give an overview of my favorite cooking method, and why it is great for busy people and new coo...
Quick Fix: Ultimate Wontons
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking ultimate wontons, and three magic ingredients. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounter...
Help! I Don't Know What to Cook
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometime's it's tough to know where to even begin when you start cooking. Where to find inspiration for the type of food you want to make? Let's take ...
Quick Fix: Roasted Tomato Soup
10 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kick the can to the curb. It's time to make homemade tomato soup. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpo...
Defining Your Food and Cooking Goals
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is upon us. Skip the rigid and immutable resolutions this year. Instead, let's talk about setting goals for your cooking! I also talk abo...
Quick Fix: Homemade Whipped Cream
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stop settling for that stuff you buy in a tub at the store. Give yourself 5 minutes and you'll have the best whipped cream you've ever eaten! For com...
Perfect (and Easy) Roasted Chicken
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get our roasted chicken on! It's easier than you think, and will save you time in the kitchen and money in your pocket. For complete show notes...
Gift Guide for the Home Cook
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to figure out what to buy the cook in your life? Looking to pick up a little something for yourself this holiday season? Have no fear--I've...
Quick Fix: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
29 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brussels sprouts rebooted. No more mushy, soggy, stinky sprouts! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpod...
Bacon Cigarettes
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Humor me as I go on a mild rant about sensationalism in journalism when it comes to food and health. For complete show notes and recipes on this ep...
Quick Fix: How to Roast Garlic
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Garlic lovers rejoice! Today I give you the super quick run down on how to roast garlic. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit ...
Quick Fix: Cranberry Walnut Quick Bread
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cranberry walnut quick bread. You know you want it. For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/40 ...
Fall is Here!
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is here, and that excites me! I'll share some easy ideas for seasonal fall produce, provide an update on the show, and answer a listener question...
Five Tips for Better Cooking
16 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about five things that will make your time in the kitchen more fun, less stressful, and help you turn out better food! For complete show n...
Quick Fix: Caprese
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You say tomato, I say...uh...tomato? Let's do a quick caprese salad! For complete show notes and recipes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounte...