Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision

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-s...

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 ...

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...

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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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
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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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...

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 Al...

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 t...

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 ...

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 th...

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
M...

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...