Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adHow to Glaze HamPineapple Glaze for HamMaple Glaze for HamBrown Sugar Ham GlazeHow to Cook Whole Boneless HamBaked HamThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adNacho Cheese SauceCheese Sauce RecipeNacho DipThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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 been a bit hectic, so I talk about the time limits I’ve been setting for myself to make sure everything gets done without completely draining my energy.   Sena's Links:Sena SeaSena's Halibut CheeksSena on Instagram: @Senasea_Seafoods Christine's LinksNacho CheeseHam Salad Email Me! CookTheStory@gmail.com Subscribe to the Podcast Join the ROTD Facebook Group, TikTok, or Instagram Websites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine's Newsletter

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adCreamy Horseradish SaucePot Roast RecipeClassic Roast BeefPrime Rib RecipeThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

You’ve gotta try this classic Irish mashed potatoes recipe called Colcannon. Buttery potatoes with greens is just perfect. Recipe: Colcannon Recipe from TheCookful. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adColcannon RecipeThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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 make all the time without really following a recipe. It's my  “risotto on a whim.” Creamy and tasty and exactly the thing I make when I feel like being in the kitchen in a hands-on way, but not for too too long, you know? Links to Upcoming Events: Live Cooking Shows on Sunday March 29 at 6:00pm Eastern and Monday April 27th at7:00pm EasternStir It Up! With Christine on Zoom (exclusive to COOKforTWO members): Tuesday March 24th at 7:00pm Eastern and Monday April 13th at 7:00pm Eastern Recipes Mentioned in this Episode:Scalloped PotatoesEgg Salad Email Me! CookTheStory@gmail.com Subscribe to the Podcast Join the ROTD Facebook Group, TikTok, or Instagram Websites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine's Newsletter

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adScalloped Potatoes RecipeHow to Bake Ham (includes spiral cut ham)How to Cook Boneless HamGlazed Slow Cooker HamHam GravyHow To Glaze HamMaple Glaze For HamPineapple Glaze For Ham3-Ingredient Brown Sugar GlazeThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adShredded Beef TacosBasic Shredded BeefFajita VegetablesHow to Heat Corn TortillasThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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 never actually written down. Instead of potatoes, I use farro, which adds a hearty texture that almost mimics the Italian sausage so every bite is extra delicious. Links from this episode: COOKforTWO Live with Christine and Marty on YouTube – replays and upcoming showsZuppa Toscana (with potatoes)My Expertly Made Reuben SandwichClassic Meatloaf in a Loaf Pan Connect with me:COOKforTWO.us And if you’re a member, check out the upcoming live events here. Email Me!CookTheStory@gmail.com Subscribe to the Podcast Join the ROTD Facebook Group, the COOKforTWO Facebook Group, and here’s COOKtheSTORY on Facebook and on TikTok and Instagram Websites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine’s Newsletter

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adOld Fashioned MeatloafOne Pound MeatloafPork and Beef Meatloaf RecipeJuicy Chicken MeatloafTurkey Meatloaf RecipeAir Fryer MeatloafMeatloaf Seasoning MixThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adClassic Reuben SandwichChristine on The Takeout giving advice about making Reuben SandwichesThousand Island Dressing RecipeSkirt Steak (Showing how to cut skirt steak against the grain. Look at the video where the concept of the grain is shown very clearly and you'll be able to apply that to slicing corned beef).The All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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 Tomato Water Salad.   This is part of a bigger trend for me right now, paying attention to the things that I make without a written recipe and capturing them so other people can cook them too, especially my teenagers as they learn their way around the kitchen. Tomato Water Salad is simple, fresh, deeply tomato-forward, and still the best tomato dish I make to this day. Links from this episode:Baked HamBoneless HamChili RecipeBeef Stew RecipeWhite ChiliBaked Chicken ThighsInstant Pot Chicken Thighs The recipe in the picture, which isn't my not-written-down Tomato Water Salad, is here Grilled Fish with Tomato Salsa Connect with me:COOKforTWO.us And if you're a member, check out the upcoming live events here. Email Me! CookTheStory@gmail.com Subscribe to the Podcast Join the ROTD Facebook Group, the COOKforTWO Facebook Group, and here's COOKtheSTORY on Facebook and on TikTok and Instagram Websites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine’s Newsletter

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adBeef Stew RecipeMy Favorite Chili RecipeInstant Pot Pot RoastThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adWhite Chicken ChiliClassic Chili RecipeThe All New Chicken Cookbook Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest Newsletter: CookTheStory.com Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Have a great day! -Christine xo

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 juices right from the pan. That’s basically the whole trick. It’s simple, really good, and exactly the kind of thing I make for just me or for me and Marty. I also talk a bit about the random kitchen wisdom that sticks with you, like how my grandmother always kept canned milk around, what I realized about shelf-stable milk when I was living in Belgium, and why UHT or evaporated milk just works better for me right now. It’s a very me-centered episode. A little rambling, a little practical, and all about making dinner in a way that fits real life. Links:This is not the exact salad I make, but it's sort of close. I actually put red wine vinegar and a bit of olive oil in a bowl, use a rasp (micro plane) to grate in a clove of garlic, whisk, add spring mix, toss, taste, add more vinegar or more oil or more spring mix, toss, add coarse kosher salt, toss, taste. This is how I cook chuck eye steaks, sort of. I don't put butter in the skillet. Instead, I put grapeseed oil on the steaks themselves. I also try to season the steaks with kosher salt and a good sprinkle of garlic powder at least an hour before cooking them. If it's less than an hour, I skip the garlic powder because it won't have time to hydrate and tends to burn. Other recipes I mentioned:Classic Potato SoupChicken Salad Sandwiches COOKforTWO.us And if you're a member, check out the upcoming live events here. Email Me! CookTheStory@gmail.com Subscribe to the Podcast Join the ROTD Facebook Group, the COOKforTWO Facebook Group, and here's COOKtheSTORY on Facebook and on TikTok and Instagram Websites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine’s Newsletter

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.Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adThe Best Chicken Salad SandwichBasic Chicken Salad RecipeAir Fryer Chicken BreastBaked Chicken BreastsPoached Chicken BreastsThe All New Chicken CookbookHere's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too.Join my COOKforTWO Community here!Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestNewsletter: CookTheStory.comWebsites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.comHave a great day! -Christine xo

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.Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adClassic Potato SoupEasy Loaded Potato SoupThe All New Chicken CookbookHere's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too.Join my COOKforTWO Community here!Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestNewsletter: CookTheStory.comWebsites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.comHave a great day! -Christine xo

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 Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen. She cooks delicious, vibrant meals in a small space, and she joins me to talk about managing a pantry so it actually works for you and building bold flavor from everyday ingredients.Ashley also shares her Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s straightforward, packed with flavor, and designed for real small-house life. Big taste, minimal space, and no complicated techniques required!Ashley's Links:Broiler Kebab Sheet Pan Mealhttps://bigflavorstinykitchen.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigflavors/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigflavors/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bigflavors/Christine's Links:Valentines Day RecipesHow to Make a Perfect Shrimp CocktailGarlic Butter Argentine Red Shrimp RecipeHow to Cook Filet Mignon PerfectlyHow to Make the Best Tossed SaladHow to Bake Potatoes in the MicrowaveVanilla CustardChili RecipeChicken Salad RecipeEmail Me! CookTheStory@gmail.comSubscribe to the PodcastJoin the ROTD Facebook Group, TikTok, or InstagramWebsites: CookTheStory.com and TheCookful.comChristine’s Newsletter

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.Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adChicken Salad RecipeThermoworks Chicken Temperature-Time GuideThe All New Chicken CookbookHere's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too.Join my COOKforTWO Community here!Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestNewsletter: CookTheStory.comWebsites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.comHave a great day! -Christine xo

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.Here are the links mentioned in this episode: #adClassic Chili RecipeToasted Panko BreadcrumbsSausage Chili (the one Jeremy made using the wrong chili powder)The All New Chicken CookbookHere's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too.Join my COOKforTWO Community here!Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestNewsletter: CookTheStory.comWebsites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.comHave a great day! -Christine xo