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What I’m Cooking For DinnerHarry & David Taste Testing - Episode 14Join us for a special episode with my husband Al. In this week's episode, we will be taste testing several Harry & David products. If you have not heard of Harry & David, it is a premium food and gift company that is headquartered in Medford, Oregon. They sell directly through mail, online, and in some retail stores nationwide. We taste tested their chocolate covered cherries, assorted truffles, and deluxe meat and cheese basket. You can find more of their products here: https://www.harryanddavid.com/2022-05-1130 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerSalads: How to Use Leftovers - Episode 13Salads are a great way to use up the odds and ends hanging out in your fridge. In this week's episode, we take a look at several delicious, main dish salads, an Asian inspired chicken dinner, a mocktail, an appetizer, and quite possibly my favorite carrot recipe ever. This week's episode features:Rainbow Carrot Fritters (from the Clever Meal) with Whipped Blue CheeseMiso Maple Glazed Carrots from Just One CookbookCrushed Peas with Burrata, Greens, and Olives from Nothing Fancy by Alison RomanChickpea Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese and Date Miso Tahini Dressing Spicy Pineapple Green Tea Le...2022-04-2928 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerSeven Easy Thirty Minute Meals for Weeknight Dinners - Episode 12In this week's episode, I discuss the following recipes:Easy French Dip Sandwiches (adapted from I Heart Naptime) with green goddess butterThai black pepper chicken and garlic noodles adapted from Half Baked HarvestTurkey homemade hamburger helper or Turkey cheeseburger pasta adapted from The Novice ChefCaramelized onion and balsamic tomato tartsSprouted purple broccoli tarts with blue cheese and hot honeyPotato and corn salad with Italian hot chili pepper vinaigrette Salmon sandwich with lemon caper mayoSeveral of these recipes will be released in an upcoming newsletter. If you would like to sign up for the newsletter, please follow t...2022-04-2241 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerFive Fun Recipes for Carb Lovers - Episode 11In this week's episode, I discuss the following recipes:Sheet pan noodles with porkGochujang apricot glazed pork chops with sesame roasted broccoli with shrimp breadcrumbsSpinach macaroni and cheese Sausage and chickpea spaghetti with whipped lemon ricottaBlue cheese and red potato tart from Smitten KitchenRecipe for the sausage and chickpea spaghetti with whipped lemon ricottaIngredients - Pasta1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed½ lb whole wheat spaghetti1 large shallot, minced¼ tsp chili pepper flakes2 cups spinach, roughly chopped2 cups cooked chickpeas (1 15 oz. can...2022-04-0831 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerFour Cheesy Dinner Recipes - Episode 10Do you love cheese as much as I do? If you do, this is the episode for you. In this week's episode, I discuss a number of cheesy recipes that are sure to please you and your family. Up for discussion this week is homemade hamburger helper, queso fundido taquitos, prosciutto wrapped chicken with a sage butter sauce, and broccoli cheddar soup with dumplings. I specifically talk about how to swap out expensive ingredients for cheaper ones and the reasons why a sauce might break. All the recipes this week can be made in under an hour which is...2022-03-3118 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerEat Your Greens - Episode 9In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, the theme for this week's episode is green. Dark, leafy greens are some of my favorite vegetables and are great in the winter when there are not as many fresh vegetables available. While the recipes this week are not primarily Irish recipes or Irish foods, most of them contain kale, chard, cabbage or other leafy greens. The recipes discussed in this episode include gomen (Ethiopian collard greens), loaded colcannon (an Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and greens), egg boats, cheesy oregano chicken and broccoli pesto panini, one pan pizza pasta, a...2022-03-1823 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerChocolate Taste Testing from Lillie Belle Farms Chocolates - Episode8Who doesn't love chocolate? In this week's episode, I am joined by my husband Al to enjoy some local chocolate products from Lillie Belle Farms chocolates in Central Point, Oregon. Lillie Belle Farms chocolates can be purchased online, from their store in Central Point, Oregon or in select grocery stores in the Pacific Northwest. What I'm Cooking for Dinner is a food podcast focused on simple ingredients, family cooking, and cooking on a budget with limited ingredients. I casually discuss the challenges of cooking for a family and how I manage to put dinner on th...2022-03-1127 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerPart Two of a Conversation with Adam Wisnewski from Breakfast, Life, and Dinner - Episode 7This week's episode is part two of my conversation with personal cook and cooking instructor Adam Wisnewski from Breakfast, Life and Dinner. You can find Adam at breakfastlifedinner.com or using the hashtag #confidenceinthekitchen. What I'm Cooking for Dinner is a food podcast focused on simple ingredients, family cooking, and cooking on a budget with limited ingredients. I casually discuss the challenges of cooking for a family and how I manage to put dinner on the table every night with as minimal drama as possible. I don't shy away from the mistakes I make in th...2022-03-0429 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerPart One of A Conversation with Adam Wisnewski from Breakfast, Life, and Dinner - Episode 6In this week's episode, I have a special guest, Adam Wisnewski, from Breakfast, Life and Dinner. You can find Adam at Breakfast, Life, and Dinner. What I'm Cooking for Dinner is a food podcast focused on simple ingredients, family cooking, and cooking on a budget with limited ingredients. I casually discuss the challenges of cooking for a family and how I manage to put dinner on the table every night with as minimal drama as possible. I don't shy away from the mistakes I make in the kitchen, recipes that don't work for me and w...2022-02-2555 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerFun Kid Friendly Recipes - Episode 5In this week's episode, I talk about mini meatball subs, tater tot casserole, Thai coconut curry ramen, five minute eggs with soy sauce and scallions, and breakfast on a stick. You can find the recipes from this week's episode here:Mini Italian Meatball Subs from Damn DeliciousThai Coconut Curry Ramen from Damn Delicious5-Min Eggs with Soy Sauce & Scallions from The Woks of LifeBreakfast on a Stick from Kids in the Kitchen in Highlights MagazineIf you don't subscribe to Highlights Magazine, you can find the recipes they publish on their website (follow the link a...2022-02-1712 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerExploring New and Old Cookbooks - Episode 4In this episode, I talk about sweet and sour pork ribs with pineapple sauce, kalua pork spring rolls from Trader Joe's, purple cauliflower quesadillas, lentils with bacon, fish nuggets from Trader Joe's and poppy seed lemon cake. You can find the recipes from this episode here:Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with Pineapple Sauce from the Vietnamese Market Cookbook: Spicy Sour Sweet by Van Tran and Anh VuPurple Cauliflower Quesadillas from the Berkeley Bowl Cookbook Lentils with Bacon from German Traditional Cooking Poppy Seed Lemon Cake from Smitten KitchenWhat I'm Cooking for Dinner is a f...2022-02-1117 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerHow to Make Your Own Filo Dough - Episode 3In this week's episode, I discuss spanakopita, spaghetti with chickpeas, and tuna rice bowls. You can find the recipes discussed in this episode here:Spanakopita from Smitten KitchenFilo Dough from Olive and MangoSpaghetti with Chickpeas from Smitten KitchenTuna Rice Bowls from Dinner For Everyone by Mark BittmanWhat I'm Cooking for Dinner is a food podcast focused on simple ingredients, family cooking, and cooking on a budget with limited ingredients. I casually discuss the challenges of cooking for a family and how I manage to put dinner on the table every night with as minimal d...2022-02-0420 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerA Visit to the Rogue Creamery - Episode 2In this week's episode, I discuss our recent trip to the Rogue Creamery farm, butterflying a chicken, and using up leftovers in a lentil salad. The Rogue Creamery farm is located outside Grants Pass, Oregon and their free dairy farm tour is a great weekend activity for families, especially if you are a cheese lover like me. The Rogue Creamery won the World's Best Cheese in 2020 for their Rogue River Blue, but all of their cheeses are excellent. You can find their cheeses on their website, at their store in Central Point, Oregon or at specialty grocery s...2022-01-2821 minWhat I’m Cooking For DinnerHow to Make Vindaloo, Crispy Tacos, and Mustard Soy Salmon - Episode 1In this episode, I will be talking about pork vindaloo, strawberry tart, crispy tacos, pasta bakes, mustard soy salmon, and beef flautas. Here is where you can find the recipes mentioned in this episode:Vindaloo from Recipe Tin Eats Punked Strawberry Tart from Smitten Kitchen EverydayClassic Crispy Tacos from Homesick TexanWhat I'm Cooking for Dinner is a food podcast focused on simple ingredients, family cooking, and cooking on a budget with limited ingredients. I casually discuss the challenges of cooking for a family and how I manage to put dinner on the table every ni...2022-01-2125 min