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We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Springtime Celebrations and Inspirations2023-05-0705 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 The First Rule of JSCThis one rule always applies, and if you’re not already doing it, it will change your kitchen game forever. In this JT5, meet Meg and listen along as she and Chris perfect their New Year’s Day feast.2023-01-0805 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 I Love My FreezerDo you love your freezer? Just Take Five with the ladies as Chris magics some stowed-away, frozen treasures into a warm pot of pasta e fagioli. You might end up inspired to like your freezer just a little bit more.2022-12-0803 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Cabbage is the New KaleCabbage is having a moment, and Chris and Brooke are here to talk about it. Just Take Five minutes with the ladies to hear why this brassica is trending, how to get it right, and some fun food memories along the way.2022-12-0404 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Turkey ComaThanksgiving was perfect, but by now most of us are growing a little tired of turkey. Tune in to this JT5 for a great way to use up the last of that bird and a lot of the other things leftover in your larder without having to eat it one more time … right now.2022-11-2903 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Whenever in Doubt2022-11-0603 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Marrying Summer and FallMarrying the seasons is a favorite topic at Just Simply… Cuisine. In this Just Take Five, join Chris and Brooke for a discussion of their favorite recipes that bridge the gap between summer and fall.2022-10-0303 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 OBX Fish FryJust Take Five this week with Chris in the Outer Banks to learn everything you need for a fish fry. From what to ask when you’re at the fishmonger to a recipe that can’t be beat, Just Simply… Cuisine has got you covered.2022-09-1803 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Tomatoes Tomatoes EverywhereWe’re talking tomatoes in this end-of-summer Just Take Five. Grab a healthy mix of tomatoes and work along with Chris to make delicious tomato soup, guaranteed to be a tasty comfort food and even a throwback to the warmth of summer as we cool down into fall.2022-09-1303 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Blueberry Lime Last Minute Cocktail2022-09-0802 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Vinaigrette and PanzanellaIn this Just Take Five, Chris is making a JSC building block Vinaigrette. It’s the perfect dressing for a delicious, Tuscan comfort food – Panzanella! And, be sure to make extra … you’ll be so happy to have it later in the week.2022-09-0602 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastJT5 Watermelon GazpachoIn this Just Take Five, Brooke teaches us how to make her favorite summer soup – Watermelon Gazpacho. It’s a garden-fresh JSC take on this classic, cool, seasonal favorite often found in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.2022-09-0201 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastIntroducing Just Take FiveChris and Brooke are excited to share their Just Simply … Cuisine passion in a new way. Introducing Just Take Five (JT5), a mini podcast! Now, you can catch up with the ladies for a few minutes when the mood strikes. They’ll record a voice memo whenever something cool happens around the kitchen and share it with you in five minutes or less – it may be a new recipe or one that’s tried and true, a moment in the garden, a quick tip from their eco-friendly kitchens, or an instance where necessity is the mother of invention.2022-09-0100 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastSeason’s EatingsAs a new season begins and our second season ends, get ready to “fall” in love. The arrival of autumn welcomes a medley of hearty roots, good gourds, and herbal farm harvests. From the OBX, Chris starts off with helpful advice on when to shop for pumpkins, butternut, acorn, and carnival squash. Then, she and Brooke spice it up with perfect fall pairings – chard with nutmeg, pears with star anise, and more. (02:21) Speaking of which, Brooke gives a rundown of our featured autumn recipe: Purée of Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Soup. Need we say more? The delicious, sage-in...2021-10-0721 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastRock Star Ice CreamIce cream is back in this episode! Chris and Brooke mix it up with veteran Just Simply… Cuisine apprentice and self-taught ice cream creator, Christina Smith. Christina reflects on lessons learned from cooking with our cohosts - and how cooking connects us to one another. (01:22) Together, they reminisce about fun times in the kitchen and exchange day-to-day food stories, including smart prep routines and imaginative improvisations using leftovers or ingredients in the pantry. (03:52) Christina gives us a sneak peek of her Rock Star ice cream, an innovative product she’s developing. The inspirational brand celebrates classic rock songs and “rock s...2021-09-2122 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastHanging on to SummerSummer is rolling by, but lobster is rolling in! In this episode, we’re dishing buttery, herb-infused lobster on a warm roll. Steamed or sautéed. Buttered or olive-oil infused. Have it your way and toss in some rosemary or tarragon to boot - but don’t toss the shells just yet … use them to make a flavorful soup stock! (01:17) Next, Chris and Brooke spice things up with a versatile summer building block: chipotle cream. Brooke breaks down the recipe and whets our appetites with a prelude featuring a juicy fried green tomato sandwich. The delicious condiment adds punch to pull...2021-09-0725 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastPickles, Piccalilli and PreservesOur summer garden harvest is jarring – and we’re jarring the harvest! Brooke’s cucumber bounty becomes the base of an awesomely acidic treat: sweet pickles. Her low-sugar version features apple cider vinegar, dill, Vidalia onions and layered spices that offset the sweet and sour flavor. Try saving the brine for veggies that are past their prime! (02:04) We break down the origin of piccalilli and relish a Southern recipe spotlighting green tomatoes. Chris explains pickling with nonreactive glass jars, and she reveals the inspiration for Just Simply… Cuisine’s signature building blocks – the foundation of our favorite condiments, marinades, sauces and m...2021-08-2123 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastPeaches, Peppers and Ice CreamWhat’s southern, seasonal, and oh-so-sweet? Peaches! Chris and Brooke are serving a full dish of the succulent stone fruit, and they share creative concoctions featuring char-grilled peach halves drizzled with reduced white balsamic. (2:47) Tip of the week: Save those used vanilla bean pods and drop them into your bottle of bourbon for bourbon vanilla peach milkshakes. Get the mouthwatering recipe in the August issue of our Sage Advice newsletter! (6:42) Better than a June wedding? Our peaches are getting married with gelato, sorbet and sherbet. Plus, we have the scoop on the coolest ice cream brands. (9:51) Peter Piper picked ‘em, a...2021-08-0724 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastBacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes … Oh My!Today, we’re serving tomatoes and bacon all day, as we invite you to our summer favorites! Our cohosts discover deals and fresh finds at their favorite farmers markets and reveal the go-to markets in the OBX and New England. (1:10) Tomatillos, anyone? The ladies update us on their latest home garden discoveries. (3:10) If you listened to our pizza podcast (Episode 14), then you know we’re nuts about pesto! The earthy condiment returns to your speakers – tune in for Chris' and Brooke’s original remixes, featuring not-so-seedy substitutions for traditional pine nuts. (5:01) Chris breaks down the Mayacoba bean. Mixed with pesto, ch...2021-07-0722 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastLa Pasta NostraBenvenuto! Join us for a multicourse dish of Italy’s mainstay meal … pasta! In our first course, there’s nothing ‘dry’ about dry pasta… Brooke enlivens our tastebuds and unboxes this everlasting ingredient. (1:54) Next, Chris gives us a 101 on cooking al dente. (3:30) A Tuscan detour reveals the proper way to sauce pasta – and a surprising, shared experience between our cohosts! (5:45) Whether you like it long and hollow – or small and stringy – we have ‘the skinny’ on all shapes: linguine, rigatoni, bucatini, penne and more! (7:38) Knead some dough? Chris and Brooke break down pasta fresca (fresh pasta), share a fault-proof recipe for pasta dough...2021-06-2118 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastSummer Rubbing, Roasting and GrillingIt’s strawberry season! Extend the shelf life of this sweet and juicy fruit with our slow, oven-roasting techniques for preserving your precious perishables. (1:50) Speaking of making it last, we reveal the must-have summertime ingredients in Chris’ Memphis Dry Rub recipe. (6:50) Breaking down the brown… Brooke shares her trick for retaining and restoring the softness of an essential dry rub ingredient: brown sugar. (8:30) Next, with just a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, our dry rub becomes a wet marinade for delicious whole-roasted chicken. Plus, don’t miss our tips for grilling chicken evenly and keeping it moist! (9:55) Not a grill ma...2021-06-0727 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastAll Things Pizza!Fire up the grill! We begin with secrets for crafting really good pizza, and Chris’ trick for achieving a crispier crust just might surprise you. (02:45) Let’s talk cheeses, sauces, and toppings! Bring the flavor and make it seasonal with heartier marinara in winter and lighter pesto in the summer. (7:45) Save your parmesan rinds! We toss it in Coppola’s Marinara, our building block recipe made from San Marzano tomatoes grown in the volcanic Mount Vesuvius valley. (9:30) Brooke cleans out the fridge, transforming unconventional ingredients like Granny Smith apples and pulled pork into a delicious, savory pie. Meanwhile, Chris sweete...2021-05-2129 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastCelebrating Earth Day with ‘Mean Green’ Salsa VerdeDelicately poached wild salmon is on the menu for this special Earth Day episode! Zest your tastebuds with two simple recipe building blocks: freshly squeezed lemon juice and salsa verde. (02:00) We’re remixing this rustic, refreshing Mediterranean condiment with a pinch of bitterness from coarsely chopped parsley and a dash of red pepper flakes. (8:00) Wild-caught or farm-raised? Chris details the difference in freshness, fat content, color and sustainability when selecting salmon and other fish. (9:30) Keep it smooth when poaching your fish with the subtler flavors of chive flower and white peppercorn. (15:00) The art and science of poaching continues with ti...2021-05-0730 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastCompote, Compost and Cooking with ‘Ruthless’ RhubarbSpring has sprung, and rhubarb has won! In this episode, the versatile ingredient will be broken down … to a compote! Is it a veggie or fruit? How is it used in both sweet and savory recipes? Get inspired to make your own strawberry-rhubarb compote over ice cream! (03:00) Vanilla my sugar! We share a simple tip for tempering vinaigrettes, balancing marinara sauce, caramelizing slow-roasted tomatoes, and glazing your grilled steaks. (11:40) It’s all about the dirt, as Chris digs into the reasons why nutrient-rich soil is essential for a healthy harvest and dispels the myth of the ‘perfect garden.’ Meanwhile, Brooke t...2021-04-2134 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine FoodcastMarrying the SeasonsSpring is here, the gardens are budding, and our taste buds are fired up for Season 2 of We’re Cookin’! In this second season premiere, we’re serving a springtime medley of flavor and fun, featuring seasonal cooking tips from host Chris Coppola Leibner, owner of Washington DC’s beloved Just Simply… Cuisine cooking school - and introducing our amazing new co-host, Brooke Rodgers. In this episode, we dive into a mouthwatering Milanese recipe that you can easily make at home: Rosemary Gremolata Stuffed Lamb Loin Chops. (03:03) Don’t spend your weekends cooking – and don’t forget the reduced balsamic! We’re...2021-04-2134 min
We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast10 - We're Cookin': You Can Do It!On our final episode of our first season, we're bringing back our favorite co-host Radell to wrap up our first season with some real home cooking stories. Chris is also joined by Just Simply... Cuisine's beloved apprentices Kelly Hart and and Kelsey Macdonald and student Joe Vealencis to share everything from their favorite home cooking tips to their most chaotic kitchen disasters and triumphs. Finally, try cooking our final “Can Do” recipe of the season, something we've mentioned in many episodes: Reduced balsamic! We have loved sharing our best stories and recipes with you in our first season, and we h...2017-05-0300 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast09 - We’re Cookin’: Learning, Shopping and Cooking with Our Favorite FarmersHave you visited your neighborhood farmers market lately? Chris is joined by Mary Ackley of Little Wild Things City Farm, Megan Day of FRESHFARM Markets, and Marty Jolin of Twin Springs Fruit Farm to discuss everything from farmers’ markets to farming disasters. They share how they got interested in farming, how to roast vegetables, and why you should stop by your local market. Live in DC? Use this tool to find out where your nearest farmers market is, as well as opening hours. After picking up some produce, try out our “Can Do” recipe of this w...2017-04-2600 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast08 - We're Cookin': Spring Gardening with Niraj Ray of Cultivate the CityIt’s that time of year: we’re getting excited about spring gardens! Chris is joined by Niraj Ray from Cultivate the City. Cultivate the City is committed to transforming urban food deserts into thriving, vertical, organic gardens. Niraj shares his passion for vertical farming, fixing the food system, working with elementary school gardens to spread healthy eating, and cooking one of his favorite Indian recipes. And get into a springtime mood by trying our “Can Do” recipe this week: Pesto!2017-04-1800 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast07 - We're Cookin': Drinking Locally with Don Ciccio e Figli Artisanal Spirits and Rodman’s Gourmet GrocerCooking and drinking go hand in hand! Chris is joined in our foodcast nook by Jonathan Fasano of Don Ciccio & Figli, a D.C.-based Italian liqueur distillery using traditional techniques straight from the Amalfi Coast, and Nolan Rodman of Rodman’s Gourmet Grocer, a family-owned and –operated drugstore that been a shopping destination for international foods, wines and beer since 1955. Jonathan and Nolan share their passion for fine food and drink, tell us about the history and traditions of their stores and their products, and show us how best to buy, pair, and cook with the amazing spirits and...2017-04-1100 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast06 - We're Cookin': There's Always a Fix!Our co-host Radell Peischler is back in the kitchen with Chris this week to talk about what we can do when we make a mistake or forget an ingredient. Sometimes, whether we’re new to the kitchen or experienced professionals, things happen while we’re cooking that we don’t expect. What can we do if a dish is too salty? How do we know if we’ve cooked chicken enough, or too much? How can we best prepare to cook and recover when the inevitable happens? Here are all of Chris’s best loved and most useful cooking tips to he...2017-04-0400 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast05 - We're Cookin': Bread Baking and Cheesemaking with Fresh Baguette and Firefly Farms CreameryThis week in our recording nook, we’re joined by Mike Koch and Pablo Solanet of FireFly Farms Creamery and Vincent Mathieu of Fresh Baguette, two local artisan foodmakers who are producing some of the finest cheese and bread this side of the Potomac. Mike, Pablo and Vincent tell us about how they found their crafts, and we discuss how we connect with our food beyond just eating it. And, as always, don’t miss our can-do recipe that you can make with the bread and cheese sold by our podcast guests: Spicy Corn and Fresh Ricotta Bruschetta! 2017-03-2800 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast04 - We're Cookin': Building Blocks and Cooking FundamentalsCo-host Radell Peischler is back with Chris this week, discussing our building blocks and cooking fundamentals: the core recipes, advice, tips and techniques that you need in your home kitchen. From buying the right pantry staples to adding flavor AND saving money by using up everything you buy, Chris and Radell are breaking down all of the basics that you can share with the other home cooks in your life. Grab a notebook or your Home Cook’s Journal and get ready, because this episode is packed! And, as always, don’t miss Chris’s “Can Do” recipe of the week!2017-03-2100 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast03 - We're Cookin': Interview with Brian Fuchs from Wagshal's MarketThis week, Chris is joined by Brian Fuchs, V.P. of Operations for Wagshals Market in Washington, D.C. This Washington institution has sold high quality meats, seafood, produce, prepared foods and gourmet products since 1925, and was the first to sell raw Fermin Iberico de Bellota pork in the U.S. Brian shares his family's story, tells us about how they stay true to their mission and customers, teaches us how to get to know our butchers better, and even gives us his tips for a delicious osso bucco. And dont miss this weeks recipe from Chris: our must-have...2017-03-1400 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast02 - We're Cookin': Sourcing, Stocking and StoringIn the second episode of We're Cookin', we'll share our best tips and tricks for setting up your kitchen. We'll cover where to find the best ingredients and cookware, how to prep and store them in environmentally-friendly ways, and much more! Each episode also features one easy recipe that you can make right along with us in your own kitchen.2017-03-0700 minWe're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast01 - We're Cookin': Welcome to Our KitchenHave you ever wondered how Just Simply... Cuisine got started, over 20 years ago? In this premiere episode my wonderful co-host, Radell Peischler, joins me as I tell the story of how we were inspired to teach home cooking and why we believe that “good food means good life." Each episode also features one easy recipe that you can make right along with us in your own kitchen.2017-02-2600 min