Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision

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 tim...

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
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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
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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 th...

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)
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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
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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. 
 
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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
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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...

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 wh...

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 Tu...

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.

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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
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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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
The All New Chicken Cookbook

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Forget about chasing the loudest food trends! In 2026, the real movement is quieter, more personal, and a lot more meaningful.

Mike Kostyo of Menu Matters is back to kick off the new year, and this time he's zooming out. As a Trendologist who studies what we're eating now and what we'll be eating later, Mike explains why the next wave of food culture is less about viral ingredients and more about authenticity, intention, and connect...

Looking for deeper flavor in your baked BBQ chicken legs? Pull the skin back before seasoning and then let the high heat take care of the rest. Instructions are given for delicious skin-off chicken legs as well. Recipe: Baked BBQ Chicken Legs from TheCookful.

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Baked BBQ Chicken Legs
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
Crispiest Baked Chicken Drums...

Need a quick protein for dinner? Chicken tenderloins cook in the air fryer in about 10 minutes and don’t need a breading, just simple seasoning for flavor and color. They’re juicy, fast, and perfect for busy nights. Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins from TheCookful.

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Forget the idea that meal planning has to be rigid or boring. Angela Pittman is here with a real-life, flexible approach that makes weeknight dinners easier and more delicious, especially when school and routines kick back in.

Angela has been a professional in the food industry for decades, and she's also my sister-in-law! With all of her cooking skills, and practical life skills, she has figured out how to plan meals in a way that ...