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Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)Dick Van Dyke & Arlene SilverIt’s a double date for the ages as Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen visit Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver at their lovely home! Dick is a personal hero to Ted and Mary, so they’re asking him about his illustrious career from his broadcasting roots to Broadway and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dick also shares about encounters with Walter Cronkite and Stan Laurel and his experiences working on films like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins. Bonus: Ted and Mary get Dick and Arlene’s respective takes on how their first meeting went down. ...
2025-01-221h 08
The Fierce Female NetworkIndie Artist Coco Farmani, Tee Cee GH, and Artist Mike Power Are On Air!COCO FARMANI My life long passion for poetry & music blossomed after a horrific life event this year. Music came to my rescue in the morning on April 23, 2022 when my son taught me to download free music from YouTube, load it into Logic Pro and record demo's of myself. From that moment on Writing Songs became my safe haven, my refuge from years of abuse, poverty, depression, abandonment and an impeding cycle of bad thoughts related to past memories, that were on repeat in my head. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** TEE CEE GH A fast rising star from West Africa Ghana. Has a couple of o...
2022-11-1233 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode # 32 Season Finale- Pantry Salsa in a FlashMy favorite kind of salsa is the smooth kind versus the chunky. Most Mexican Restaurants serve this style of salsa when you sit down to eat with warm chips. I love the fresh chunky pico style, however, for everyday eating and multi-tasking into different dishes, the smooth version fits the bill. Check out the video on my blog post here.
Salsa De Senora
Salsa de Senora means Lady’s salsa in Spanish.
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients:
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies southwest style
1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped...
2022-08-1805 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode 31- Wild and Gathered Summer SaladOne of my favorite recipes of all time is this salad. I love it because it can be used all year round just by changing a few of the ingredients out. This week I share my favorite Summer Salad that can transform simple ingredients into a sensational salad. As always, check my website blog at www.arlenecoco.com for more information.
Wild and Gathered All Seasons Salad with Spicy Pecans and Maple Vinaigrette Serves 10-12
I call this an “all seasons” salad because I serve it all year long, I just change the fr...
2022-08-1108 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode 30 - A Nightshade to rememberIn this week's podcast, I give you my best-kept secrets on grilling Eggplant. You can see the transcript here and check out the video of me grilling it.
Grilled Eggplant
Dry Italian seasoning can be substituted for Herbs de Provence.
Serving size: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoons herbs de Provence
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup water
Directions:
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2022-08-0408 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode 29 Cooking over an open fireIn this episode, I talk about different techniques for cooking over an open fire. When I had my outdoor kitchen built, my blacksmith installed a big fireplace with a trammel or swinging black hanging iron arm with notches in it so I could hang a black pot over the fire with ease and adjust the temperature by moving the pot to a different notch. This return to “no-tech” cooking has given me a new appreciation for cooking over open fires. Click here to read the transcript.
2022-07-2808 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode 28 Tuscan Chicken under a brick
In this week's episode, I give you the secrets of my sensational Tuscan Brick Grilled Chicken. It's my most popular blog post and I love making it for family and friends in the Summer when herbs are plentiful.
Tuscan Brick Grilled Chicken
The origins of this dish are from Northern Italy. For best results, marinate for 24 hours.
Serving size: 4
Ingredients:
1 each whole chicken
1-2 bricks wrapped in Foil
Marinade
2 oranges divided
2 lemons divided
6-10 cloves peeled garlic whole
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2022-07-2111 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode 27 Pesto Slathered SalmomGrilling salmon is an easy and tasty way to eat fish. Loaded with protein and Omega 3's combined with easy availability makes it a natural choice for a lazy summer dinner. In this episode, I walk you through one of my favorite summer recipes on the grill. Easy and sensational, this dish never disappoints. Also check out my video of me making this dish at www.arlenecoco.com
Pesto grilled salmon
Ingredients:
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 cups packed basil
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2022-07-1416 min
Coco’s Latest BiteEpisode 26 Summer Entertaining tips and Maple Brined Chicken on the GrillIn this week's episode, I give you some new tips and tricks for easy Summer entertaining. Check my blog on my website for more information at www.arlenecoco.com
Maple Brined Chicken
Most local poultry lends itself well to brining. Just remember if you brine chicken, you can’t use the drippings for gravy, as they will be too salty. This recipe can be used for Turkey or Pork with delicious results.
1 large whole free-range chicken (3 to 5 pounds)
2 ½ gallons cold water (plus 1 quart to mix brine in)
2...
2022-07-0713 min
Coco’s Latest BiteSummer Salads With In Season Produce for a Healthy CommunityWhat makes local in-season produce taste better? Maybe it’s because it’s grown with care and love...
Because our dinner today from a grocery store originates from no less than five countries, we are starting to take a closer look at just where our food comes from. A healthy, sensational salad is featured along with a video and recipe on the website.
Summer Bounty Vegetable Salad
This recipe is adapted from Cooking with the seasons, A year in my kitchen by Monique Jamet Hooker and Tracie Richardson, (Published by Henry Holt 1997) The original recipe call...
2022-06-3013 min
Coco’s Latest BiteHistory of the 4th of JulyWhen John Adams signed the Declaration of Independence, he wrote to his wife, Abigail, that the day of the signing "Will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. That was back in 1776. In some ways, not much has changed with the celebration of the 4th of July. In this episode, I will give you a culinary lesson about how the 4th was celebrated back when it started. You can find the transcript on my website at www.arlenecoco.com
2022-06-2308 min
Coco’s Latest BiteA Picnic Basket is Like a Treasure Chest & Wild Rice Salad RecipeEvery summer I vow to spend more time outside dining al fresco with my husband. Such accessible natural beauty, it’s the perfect backdrop for a mini-vacation escape. In this episode, I let you in on my picnic secrets to make your next picnic epic! I give you tips and hacks and a recipe for my favorite Asian-inspired wild rice salad. As always, listen until the end for the recipe and you can check it out on my blog page on the website.
Pacific Rim Inspired Wild Rice Salad in Lettuce CupsThis is my favorite picnic side di...
2022-06-1615 min
Coco’s Latest BiteFridge foraging: Easy Peasy Toast and Topping Bar for Dad's Special DayWith Dad's Special day coming up, why not try something different? Scheduling full-blown parties are challenging this time of the year because of busy summer weekend schedules. In this episode, I teach you how to set up a fun and delicious show-stopping buffet that lends itself to easy entertaining. I give you an extensive list from which you can fridge-forage to serve guests at their leisure. As always, the info is on my website on my blog.
With this set up you can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish, here are some standby's I...
2022-06-0910 min
Coco’s Latest BiteTickle your tastebuds with The Iconic Muffalotta Sandwich and Bonus Salad RecipeCentral Grocery, an iconic specialty store in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans has a secret recipe. Certain dishes are so ingrained in this region's stew-pot cuisine that to eliminate them would be unthinkable. One is muffuletta, an Italian submarine-type sandwich with a distinctive olive salad.
In this episode, I give you a couple of recipes, one for my version of the Olive Salad and another from my cooking classes, the Streetcar Salad, using the famous olive salad. Catch the transcripts and recipes on my website, www.arlenecoco.com
The authentic Muff...
2022-06-0217 min
Coco’s Latest BiteTravel Episode, You gotta Eat Here: South Florida and My Mixed Grill & Salad BarThere's no place on earth like South Florida. The beaches are like sugar, the water is so blue and beautiful and the sunshine is abundant. I have been making the pilgrimage annually to get a break from the snow. In this episode, I give you tips on places I go back to and new places I have just discovered.
I also talk about my favorite way to entertain in the summer- My version of Mixed Grill and Salad Bar. It's perfect for casual entertaining because everyone can find something to eat even with preferences. As always check...
2022-05-2619 min
Coco’s Latest BiteMemorial Day cooking outside- Recipe for Pan Seared Ahi TunaCooking Outside is one of my favorite things to do when the weather warms up. When I was a catering chef, we always cooked outside onsite for a party, even in the winter. Cooking around my guests gives me a chance to be in the action and they can help move things along. In this episode, I give you tips on cooking outside and I give you a recipe for an easy way to cook tuna right from the freezer. As always, check my blog here for the post and show notes. This post includes a how-to video.
2022-05-1916 min
Coco’s Latest BiteMediterranean Diet Tips & Chicken with LemonsIs the Mediterranean diet really the healthiest diet in the world? Experts agree that, yes indeed it is the best diet for overall health. The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in 1960. Researchers noted that these people were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a minimal risk of many lifestyle diseases. In this episode, I will give you my take on this eating plan and give you tips and a great recipe for Chicken with olives and lemon.
2022-05-1215 min
Coco’s Latest BiteMother’s Day New Orleans Style BrunchWhether you are bringing mom breakfast in bed or planning a show-stopping brunch, the moms in your life deserve a morning off. The national restaurant association says that Mothers's day is the busiest restaurant day of the year. So if you don't want to make a reservation, dining at home with a little planning will be just as easy. In today's episode, I will share with you my favorite Brunch menu, give you links to the recipes and talk about ways to prep ahead making life easier in the kitchen. Check the show notes at www.arlenecoco.com for...
2022-05-0513 min
Coco’s Latest BiteSavor the flavors of Spring with a Buddha BowlGrain Bowls aka Buddha bowls are making the rounds these days on recipe websites. The history I am told of the Buddha bowl is Buddha often traveled all day to see people and along the way, they gave him a food offering which he put in a large bowl. At the end of the day, he would eat the bowl as his meal. Today, I offer you my take on Buddha's Bowl and give you a great recipe for Sesame Tahini Dressing, perfect for your next bowl. As always, recipes and info are in the show notes at www...
2022-04-2812 min
Coco’s Latest BiteIt’s Crawfish season! Time for Crawfish EtouffeeWhen I was a kid, one of my favorite outings was crawfishing on Sunday afternoon with my father. I grew up crawfishing in Louisiana and enjoying the bounty of Louisiana every season. Today I am going to share with you some fun facts about Crawfish, tips on buying and cooking, and my mama's favorite Crawfish Etouffee recipe. Check the show notes page on my blog for the recipe and video on how to make a roux.
2022-04-2118 min
Coco’s Latest BitePizzetas- Perfect for Fridge ForagingPizza is one of the world's favorite foods, we eat it at home, in restaurants, and standing on the street corner too. In this episode, I introduce you to Pizzettas which translates to "Little Pizzas". I give you tips and tricks on how to make an easy peasy 2 ingredient dough and give you a recipe for a vegetable pizza and a famous recipe from a restaurant I visited in Honolulu. Check the show notes here for the blog post.
2022-04-1414 min
Coco’s Latest BiteTop tips for Spring Salad Prep and Harrod's Salad RecipeEven though Spring is always late in the Northland where I live, It never stops me from enjoying fresh produce, even if it's not from the local garden. I am ready for greens, tender shoots, and delicate leaves that Spring brings to us. Join me today as I talk about tips for getting ahead of salad prep, gear, and resources. Stay until the end for my book report and the recipe for an amazing salad I had at Harrod's Tea Room in London. For all the links we talked about, head over to the show notes on my blog...
2022-04-0720 min
Coco’s Latest BiteTravel Episode:Seattle, The Foodie’s Mecca & Salmon Chowder RecipeIn this week's episode, I take you on a tour of one of my favorite destinations- Pike Place Market. I give you my tips and talk about my can't miss stops for hard-to-pass-up food finds. Be sure to stay to the end when I will give you a smoked salmon chowder recipe to make at home. As usual, you can find the recipe in the show notes at www.arlenecoco.com
2022-03-3115 min
Coco’s Latest BiteChef's Secrets to Make Life Easier In the KitchenOne of the greatest lessons one can learn in the kitchen is how to work organized and efficient. I have spent my career teaching staff and students how to work smarter, not harder. In this week's episode, I share some of the secrets I have learned from logging decades of hours behind a stove. So, pull up a seat at my table, and let's get cooking! Here is the link to the show notes, please like and share! Check out the blog post here for this episode
2022-03-2415 min
Coco’s Latest BiteItalian Comfort Food for Winters EndAt the end of these long days of winter, my thoughts turn to my Cajitalian roots- a mix of Cajun and Italian comfort foods I grew up with. Today, I introduce you to one of the many comfort foods of Sicily, Braciola- which translates to Stuffed Meat. Cousin to the meatball, this dish is served warm in the winter and chilled in the summer. So come along with me, grab a seat my table while I talk about getting through the dog days of winter with this soul-warming dish just perfect for those chilly evenings.
2022-03-1709 min
Coco’s Latest BiteTravel Episode: Ireland, the Fresh IslandIn this episode, I reminisce about a trip I took to Ireland a few years ago. It was a magical glimpse of the Southern part of the Island. The food has certainly evolved there in recent years, with a focus on FLOSS- Fresh, Local, Organic, Sustainable, and Seasonable. I also talk about the dishes I discovered in the pubs and restaurants that will always stay in my memory bank as amazing. I will also give you my recipe for my favorite Irish Soda Bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Check out the show notes here.
2022-03-1020 min
Coco’s Latest BiteAfternoon Tea and SconesIn this episode, I talk about all things Afternoon Tea, I am channeling Dame Dolores Synder the author of "Tea Time Entertaining" who was my Afternoon Tea Mentor. Here is a recipe for the Smorgastrata Sandwich Loaf I talked about from the Dobbernation Loves Blog. Check my blog at www.arlenecoco.com for the scone recipe and show notes.
2022-03-0322 min
Coco’s Latest BiteMardi Gras History and Memories + Blueberry Bread PuddingThrow me something, Mister! In this episode, I will reminisce about going to Mardi Gras parades as a kid, the history of Mardi Gras, and menus to serve for Mardi Gras day. Check out my companion blog post show notes here. Here is the recipe for the crawfish kingcake from the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and research board. Here is a great link for more Mardi Gras information and a shop for all party needs. Here is the recipe for my bread pudding, which is great any time of the year!
2022-02-2419 min
Coco’s Latest BiteMushroom Risotto gets an update with FarroIn this episode, I share all of my secrets to making a perfect risotto using farro an ancient grain from Italy. If you’d like the recipe please go to my website arlenecoco.com under the recipe tab or click here to go directly to the recipe and youtube video of me making it. Farro is an ancient grain sometimes called emmer, has been eaten in the Meditteranean for thousands of years. Similar to a wheat berry, it is packed with fiber and flavor.
2022-02-1724 min
Coco’s Latest BitePalentine’s Day Menus and Chocolate RecipesIn this week's episode, I talk about how to cook flexitarian and prepare a Buffet that will suit all tastes, I also give a recipe for a tasty chocolate mousse that’s easy to prepare and delicious. Stay until the end because I also include a recipe for Chocolate Truffle Pate, which is a show-stopper for sure!
2022-02-1022 min
Coco’s Latest BiteQuick and Easy One Pot PastaIn this episode, I will share with you my secrets to a flavorful one-pot pasta cooked in the style of risotto. Super easy, quick and delicious this one is a real keeper. Here is a link to me making it for Fox21 news and you can find the recipe on my blog at www.arlenecoco.com
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2022-02-0321 min
Coco’s Latest BiteMy Louisiana Gumbo RecipeJust in time for Mardi Gras season, I share my secrets to my favorite gumbo. They say in Louisiana, there are as many recipes for Gumbo as there are cooks. Join me as I talk about Gumbology and the many variations. Links to gumbo recipes on my website are here and here.
2022-01-2719 min
Coco’s Latest BiteFridge Foraging for Creative SoupsIn this episode, I walk you through making a couple of different kinds of soup with what you have on hand. I teach you the techniques and methods of soup cookery without having a recipe. I also share my recipe for a recent feast I made with Feta, Vegetables, and Shrimp all in one dish. Here is the link for the blog post with the recipes: https://www.arlenecoco.com/single-post/fridge-foraging-for-creative-soups
2022-01-2024 min
Coco’s Latest BiteFlexitarian Cooking Tips For The New YearJoin me as I talk about flexitarian cooking and give you great tips on how to Enjoy including more vegetables in your cooking.
2022-01-0818 min
Coco’s Latest BiteWelcome to Coco's Latest Bite!Welcome to my kitchen! Pull up a seat and be inspired to cook new and exciting dishes. Each week, I will cover a different topic inspired by Nature's Seasonal Bounty. So, come on along and let's get cooking!
2022-01-0601 min
Enhance Life with MusicEp. 109: How can I enhance my next dinner party with music? With Chef Arlene CocoMusic and food are two things that everyone loves, and that consistently bring people together! Thoughtful music playlists can enhance the dinner party experience for everyone involved, from prep to party to cleanup. Ambassador of Entertaining Arlene Coco discusses playlist selections, her go-to party musicians, and trends in the food world. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode109 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ T...
2021-08-2433 min
Neo2soul PlaylistEP/LP Radio Show Vol 1Dedicated in providing the best music you never heard for our audience as an alternative to mainstream music.Our goal is to help emerging unsigned and independent artists, bands, to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through the internet radio show Best EP/ALBUMS tracks from 2020Just playing my part in making a difference to reduce the stigma attached to Soul, Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Gospel and other ethnic music genres by playing quality music you want to hear not you have to hear.Naja Young - I Can't Be Played...
2020-10-253h 04