The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration

The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and Inspiration


Latest Episodes

Show Update October 2023
October 22, 2023

Show update for The Kitchen Counter Podcast, October 2023.

Gazpacho
August 01, 2023

On today's episode I share a recipe for one of my favorite refreshing summer dishes: gazpacho. Coming from the south of Spain, gazpacho features fresh seasonal tomatoes, peppers, and cucumber. Served

A Sour Taste
July 04, 2023

Vinegar has been around thousands of years, and it is one of the most important sources of acid to a home cook. Even though it's common, it can be a bit mysterious. In this episode I dive into what vi

Smorgasbord June 2023
June 05, 2023

On today's smorgasbord episode we talk about foxes in the backyard (that is not a euphemism), and upcoming travel to New Orleans & Cajun Country. Need a sweet and refreshing drink for your next summer

Butcher on the Block with Matt Moore
May 09, 2023

On today's episode we visit with author Matt Moore about his new book "" Matt likes to say that sometimes to get the best recipes, just talk to your butcher. This book is a reflection of that, with st

Cast Iron with Ashley Jones
May 01, 2023

On todays episode Ashley L. Jones, author ofjoins me to discuss cast irons role in the home kitchen. We touch a little on the history of cast iron manufacturing in the United States, which pieces

Any Portobello in a Storm
April 07, 2023

On today's episode we dive into the kingdom of mushrooms. We look at the common mushrooms you'll find at the grocery store, how to select, store and clean them, and a few uses for each varieties. So g

From Dough to Slice with Eidref Laxa
March 17, 2023

On todays episode we welcome Eidref Laxa, host of the podcast. We talk pizza, and how home cooks can increase their chances of success for turning out a great homemade pie. We cover pizza stones a

Smorgasbord February 2023
February 22, 2023

On today's Smorgasbord episode I talk about Momofuku and A-Sha noodles. Are egg prices getting you down? Consider using aquafaba in your baking to stretch your eggs farther. Then I have a review of th

Chatbots in the Kitchen
January 26, 2023

On today's show we have a very special guest who joins us for a conversation about artificial intelligence chatbots in the kitchen. World-famous chatbot is here (sort of) to share how home cooks can